http://www.michelebedigian.com a member of Studio 1482 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:10:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In response to the earthquake in Haiti, the illustrators of Studio 1482 have each donated art to raise money on behalf of the victims in an effort to support the appeal for funds by CARE, a leading humanitarian relief organization. From January 19th until Feb. 8th please visit onedrawingaday.com to see ... http://www.michelebedigian.com/2010/01/14/in-thought-and-prayer/ In the years around 2000 BC, the Babylonian New Year began with the first New Moon (actually the first visible cresent) after the Vernal Equinox (the first day of spring). For most countries the official day of celebration is marked just 2 days away from today, on January 1st. It's a ... http://www.michelebedigian.com/2009/12/29/a-cup-of-kindness-yet/ Sunday morning we made sure to set the alarm for 6am. Anticipating the first snowfall this season, (I mean real snowfall, the kind that makes you think twice before leaving the house) we wanted to be out, and out early, to seize the offer of that precious hour just as day ... http://www.michelebedigian.com/2009/12/21/winters-gift/ ... in Rockefeller Center There's a joy of skating in the middle of Manhattan I've never been able to find anywhere else. As I look up from the ice it's 8pm. The night's sky (as expected) is replaced by the vision of lights on this years Christmas tree. There's cars and ... http://www.michelebedigian.com/2009/12/05/tis-the-season/ Last Saturday I had the privilege to attend the commissioning ceremony of the USS NEW YORK (LPD 21). Traditionally the commissioning of a naval vessel is a time of celebration, the welcoming of a new shipand its crew to the fleet. It's a symbol of our national pride and steadfast ... http://www.michelebedigian.com/2009/11/12/bringing-her-to-life/ A long acquainted sister to Mystic's busy shore .    It is early Sunday,     here          in Newport, Rhode Island.            Ah, the crisp morning air feels so good as I'm graced by the essence of fresh coffee and warm fudge ... http://www.michelebedigian.com/2009/09/22/home-away-from-home-newportri/ This September 11th it rained             ... and rained ... and rained here in New York. One might've called it tears of angels. It was a tender day for the many who were reminded of the destruction we had experienced 8 years back. For me, personally it's ... http://www.michelebedigian.com/2009/09/16/transcending-time-on-911/ In my world, today is no ordinary Monday. It's August 31st. In the past this day was filled with Birthday cake, memories of laughter, and of course plenty of gifts. Back then, with every effort to make this day "extra special" for him - it became extra special for me. Yet ... http://www.michelebedigian.com/2009/08/31/the-gift/ happy   happy   happy go the animals as they parade through the African village in Animal Kingdom happy   happy   happy   am I  to be drawing them Drawing this parade was really an adventure. There was no room to stall, no room to judge. I had to be quick and trust ... http://www.michelebedigian.com/2009/08/24/parading-about-town/   Ah, the days of summer are in full swing here in the city and it couldn't be sweeter. Last Saturday I met a few friends in Bryant Park for a breakfast picnic. The weather was ideal to sit and people watch for a bit so I drew some, ate some, ... http://www.michelebedigian.com/2009/07/14/summer-days-in-bryant-park/