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Once in a Blue Moon Studio - Diana Randolph Landscape paintings and writing inspired by the natural world by Diana (Tesoriere) Randolph..

Special thanks to Forest Lodge Library for the wonderful Grand opening for their new building today. Kelly took this pho...
10/17/2026

Special thanks to Forest Lodge Library for the wonderful Grand opening for their new building today. Kelly took this photo of me presenting my poem, "New, Expansive Space," that I wrote for this occasion. Thank you to friends Marilyn H. and her library committee; and to Jackie K who gave me some suggestions of what to include. I worked on it a little bit at a time beginning at the end of September. I love to write free-hand until it's polished up enough to type. It's long, but here it is:

New, Expansive Space

Park in the new lot, enter, breathe in this dream come true,
made a reality by visionaries longing for new, expansive space
for all the collections—books, movies, magazines, information, and more.
Goals were set, plans made, plans adjusted,
money raised, donors gave generously.
The Book House sold, hauled away, to make room.

Bring a loved one to explore, wander the rows
use all your senses, let a book beckon you
in this new, community, assessable space where everyone is welcome.
Sit down in a cozy spot.
Relax, read, do research, something for everyone.
Look closely, take time to notice rearrangements—
including Nancy Drew and Hardy Boy books
now within reach for all generations.

Gaze up at the futuristic, halo rings of light
illuminating this new, expansive space.
Mysterious, suspended black domes
hold secret fans to circulate air.

Farewell to the little log building
but hold sweet memories in your heart.
When living in Cable, I’d walk two blocks
to the library with our young son.
He’d stop to pick dandelions
Flowers for Katie Flowers, he’d say.
When a songwriter played guitar for a children’s concert
afterwards the musician announced,
It was free for you to enter,
but to leave you must check out a book!”
Another time, a craft project–dabbing
glossy, acrylic paint on a metal star, now hanging in our home.

We’re brought together, connected by our love for libraries,
where books are an opening into the world.
Think back to your first visit to a library.
In New Jersey, my mom would take my little sister and me
for a one-mile walk to our library. When Mom found a new book
by her favorite author, Phyllis A. Whitney, she’d hug the book with joy.

This library belongs to all of us, as we move forward honoring our history and community.
Now it’s time for new beginnings and experiences, to build new memories,
hug a book in this new, expansive Forest Lodge Library.

Diana Randolph. 2026

Special thanks to the 26 people who attended our poetry reading yesterday (Oct. 11) at Drummond Public Library, includin...
10/12/2026

Special thanks to the 26 people who attended our poetry reading yesterday (Oct. 11) at Drummond Public Library, including the readers/poets. Eight of the audience members read during the open reading; and eight featured poets who are published in the Wisconsin Poets' (Desk) Calendar 2027 read several poems. Thank you to Nancy L. for helping me to set up, be a greeter, and clean up. Thank you to Nancy A. for bringing the poets' calendars to sell. You may purchase one at: https://www.wfop.org/2027-wisconsin-poets-calendar. Please click on the photos for brief descriptions. Thank you.

Special thanks to my friend, Nancy L. (in photo), who helped me set up today for tomorrow's (Oct. 11) Poetry reading at ...
10/11/2026

Special thanks to my friend, Nancy L. (in photo), who helped me set up today for tomorrow's (Oct. 11) Poetry reading at Drummond Public Library. We set up 35 chairs that will be waiting to be filled. Hope you'll be able to join us. You're invited to attend a poetry reading at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, at Drummond Public Library and Historical Museum, 14990 Superior Street in Drummond. Audience members first will be invited to share one or two short poems on any theme. Then regional poets published in the 2027 Wisconsin Poets (Desk) Calendar will read their works. Jonathan Asp (Superior), Nancy Austin (Hazelhurst), Jan Chronister (Maple), Catherine Lange (Ashland), Nancy Jean Larson (Drummond), Diana Randolph (Drummond), Charles Rang (Hayward and New Richmond), Peggy Trojan (Brule), and Lucy Tyrrell (Bayfield) were invited to be featured poets. Refreshments will be served following the readings. Calendars, poetry books, and poetry note cards will be available for purchase. This event is sponsored by Drummond Public Library, Cable Hayward Area Arts Council (CHARAC), and Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets (WFOP).

Last night I attended the art show reception for "The Gathering" at Washburn Cultural Center, an exhibit of works by mem...
10/09/2026

Last night I attended the art show reception for "The Gathering" at Washburn Cultural Center, an exhibit of works by members of Chequamegon Bay Arts Council - CBAC. Congrats to Ruth Lull who won an award for her lovely winter painting. My two small pastels, "Marsh Magic" and "Spring Awakening" are hung next to her piece. Mimi Crandall, who attended the event with me, has a vibrant, colorful abstract painting in the show. It was nice to see many artist friends at the reception who have wonderful works included. The show will continue through October 29th. You may view the works at https://cbayarts.org/events/ in their virtual gallery. In person, The Cultural Center is located at 1 East Bayfield Street in Washburn, WI. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment— 715-373-5591.

You're invited to attend a poetry reading at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, at Drummond Public Library and Historical Museum, ...
10/05/2026

You're invited to attend a poetry reading at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, at Drummond Public Library and Historical Museum, 14990 Superior Street in Drummond. Audience members first will be invited to share one or two short poems on any theme. Then regional poets published in the 2027 Wisconsin Poets (Desk) Calendar will read their works. Jonathan Asp (Superior), Nancy Austin (Hazelhurst), Jan Chronister (Maple), Catherine Lange (Ashland), Nancy Jean Larson (Drummond), Diana Randolph (Drummond), Charles Rang (Hayward and New Richmond), Peggy Trojan (Brule), and Lucy Tyrrell (Bayfield) were invited to be featured poets. Refreshments will be served following the readings. Calendars, poetry books, and poetry note cards will be available for purchase. This event is sponsored by Drummond Public Library, Cable Hayward Area Arts Council CHARAC), and Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets (WFOP).

The art exhibit, "The Gathering" is now on display at the Washburn Cultural Center, 1 East Bayfield Street, Washburn, WI...
10/03/2026

The art exhibit, "The Gathering" is now on display at the Washburn Cultural Center, 1 East Bayfield Street, Washburn, WI. It's an annual show for members of Chequamegon Bay Arts Council - CBAC. The opening reception will be Thursday, October 8, 5 to 7 p.m. The show will continue through October 29th. Hours to view this show are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment— 715-373-5591. My two pastel paintings: Marsh Magic and Spring Awakening are included in the show. They are each 11 x 14 inches and I created them this past June from my photos of scenes in my region. Many artist friends of mine have works in this show.

It's an inspiring time to write poetry. Haven't written a haiku since April. Wrote this one today:Through the WindowWood...
10/03/2026

It's an inspiring time to write poetry. Haven't written a haiku since April. Wrote this one today:

Through the Window

Wood-trimmed, tall windows
frame trees—red, gold, orange leaves
autumn masterpiece.

Diana Randolph
October 3, 2026

A friend of mine emailed this photo to me of her daughter's apartment wall. She purchased the silkscreen print on the le...
09/30/2026

A friend of mine emailed this photo to me of her daughter's apartment wall. She purchased the silkscreen print on the left and the conte crayon drawing on the right at my studio during the August Cable Hayward Area Arts Council (CHARAC) Art crawl. I love when my collectors share how and where they hang my work. The pieces were sold just matted and they look so nice framed! Both pieces are older works of mine. Always nice to find homes for my art. Thank you!

Today, Kelly drove me to Bayfield, WI to Stone's Throw Gallery to bring 7 of my pastels and to pick up 6 that were there...
09/27/2026

Today, Kelly drove me to Bayfield, WI to Stone's Throw Gallery to bring 7 of my pastels and to pick up 6 that were there. I switch my work annually before Apple Fest which is next weekend. It was nice to see my friend, Cookie H.F. who works there. A lovely shop located at 40 2nd St. next to Honest Dog Books. If you go to Apple Fest or next time you are in Bayfield, please stop in that lovely gallery to view my work and all the other wonderful works and gift items. Please click on each image to read the brief descriptions. Thank you.

I'm excited to have signed up to participate in a half day art workshop in November (instead of TEACHING a class)! An ar...
09/21/2026

I'm excited to have signed up to participate in a half day art workshop in November (instead of TEACHING a class)! An artist friend, Jenny Mahan, will teach a Zentangle session in Seeley, WI. I will include the link that has details about the class and on-line registration. Her drawings are stunning. In the past I checked out many books about Zentangle from the library. I practiced the fun, soothing, creative process that is also meditative–drawing repetitive patterns. I taught a workshop once but since I'm not a certified Zentangle instructor, I called it "Zendoodles." It will be a pleasure to take a class with a certified Zentangle instructor! I created these little coasters on small pieces of mat board and painted clear Acrylic gloss medium over them to seal them. They were fun to create. https://www.jennymahanart.com/zentangle-workshops/p/one-stroke-at-a-time-november-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer_notification

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