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I am a poet, visual artist (ceramic sculpture, drawing and painting) and editor. My art and in some ways my poetry has become more surrealistic and in its way, Goddess oriented in philosophy (i.e., nurturing the planet and each other plus honoring the spirits and symbols from the unconscious, metaphysics etc.). I focus on exploring feelings and body language, i.e., what is often unsaid. The art of relationships is a passion of mine, between us humans and the creatures around us, as well as with the Earth itself. I find art to be very healing, and it is this fact that really drives me. I also enjoy sharing art, poetry, memoirs, social and political philosophy, and an interest in ecology and nutrition/health with others. I have thus also created a progressive online magazine (Eos: The Creative Context) where like minded people can share their work.

• A Valley of Ashes

  By beagarth on December 7, 2009 • ( 0 )

  By Lynn Rogers Excerpt from a recent novel by Lynn Rogers, copyright 2009, 2008 (Inkling Press) Prologue Between the freeway flash of Silicon Valley and its dry hills studded with executive mansions to the end of the Delta in rural… Read More ›

• Health Insurance Bill — in support of the government option

  By beagarth on November 8, 2009 • ( 0 )

  Editorial by Bea Garth Whilst I was almost to the end  unconvinced, the House passed the historic Health Insurance bill which includes the government option last night. Overall I think this should give us hope that  something can actually be… Read More ›

• “In Memory of Tim Cottengim” by Chris Arcus; painting by Tim Cottengim

  By beagarth on November 3, 2009 • ( 1 )

  

  “Untitled, no. 2”  painting by Tim Cottengim, copyright 2009 In Memory of Tim Cottengim (1957-2009) by Chris Arcus, copyright 2009 Editor’s Note:  Friday, November 20th there will be a reception for Tim Cottengim’s  Retrospective   at Works Performing Arts Center from… Read More ›

• Tim, I hardly knew you…… by Al Preciado, painting by Tim Cottengim

  By beagarth on November 3, 2009 • ( 0 )

  

  “Untitled 1” by Tim Cottengim, copyright 2009 Tim I hardly knew you…. by Al Preciado, copyright 2009 for Tim Cottengim I can still remember those Snake-skin pants, almost painted on to his body, probably by himself.  Jumping up and down slinky… Read More ›

• “Tim Cottengim’s Life and Paintings” by Bea Garth, paintings by Tim Cottengim

  By beagarth on November 3, 2009 • ( 3 )

  

  “TIM COTTENGIM’S LIFE AND PAINTINGS” by Bea Garth, copyright 2009 Tim Cottengim’s paintings were often about  the brief nature of life  combined with a sense of beauty and a gentle  self mocking humor as well as at times soul searching… Read More ›

• Afternoon Tea

  By beagarth on October 18, 2009 • ( 0 )

  

  by Bea Garth, copyright 1988, 2009 This was my first ceramic sculpture that was successful when I used the electric kiln. It was here I devised a method of covering my sculpture with a dark engobe or slip and then… Read More ›

• Caterpillar

  By beagarth on October 15, 2009 • ( 0 )

  by Bea Garth, copyright 2009 I watch a green caterpillar crawl across the hem of my black dress, the sinuous creature’s yellow brown hairs radiate bristly fine haired filaments. I put the caterpillar onto the ground and watch it struggle… Read More ›

• Nudes by Lynn Rogers

  By beagarth on October 7, 2009 • ( 0 )

  

  These are two nudes by Lynn Rogers (with another below), like examples of which will be shown Oct. 15th, 2009 at the Stone Griffin Gallery (411 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell CA)during this month’s Thursday Gig. Lynn Rogers and poet Steve… Read More ›

• Nude Sketch in Reverse

  By beagarth on October 6, 2009 • ( 0 )

  

  by Lynn Rogers, copyright 2009 nude sketch in reverse Lynn Rogers will be presenting several of her drawings and paintings Oct. 15, 2009 6:30-9:30 PM at Thursday Gig at the Stone Griffin Gallery, 411 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell, CA.

• Homage to my father in the summer of 2008

  By beagarth on October 6, 2009 • ( 1 )

  by Al Preciado, copyright 2009 This was the summer The summer of a thousand wildfires This was the summer of my nephew playing Stairway to Heaven The summer of the hell hounds of pain bounding up ladders into our houses… Read More ›

• WALKING TO THE NORTHERN BEACH ALONE

  By beagarth on September 27, 2009 • ( 0 )

  by Greg Hall, copyright 1997, 2009 Despite the wind There is nothing here But my footprints When I return)— The summer broken And the autumn still smoking The winter Wounded to death— Roses are rising Inside the breasts Of the… Read More ›

• Painting by Erik Kaye

  By beagarth on September 17, 2009 • ( 0 )

  

  “Red on Green People,” abstract watercolor by Erik Kaye, copyright 2009

• Fragment by Evelyn So

  By beagarth on September 17, 2009 • ( 0 )

  “The kitchen fills with a sweet aroma while he beats potatoes and onions, seasons the pan where skins brown and loosen.  I almost taste the crisp jackets, onions smooth as butter.  We munch on carrots and celery from the bowl… Read More ›