<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:46:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@connieluebbert/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[F4U Corsair painting process… ink wash, and watercolor on rice paper]]></title><description><![CDATA[The F4U Corsair is one of the most recognizable airplanes in history due to its unique inverted gull wing design. The F4U remained in production from 1942–1952. The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/f4u-corsair-painting-process-ink-wash-and-watercolor-on-rice-paper</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/f4u-corsair-painting-process-ink-wash-and-watercolor-on-rice-paper</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2018 19:56:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVdxkETPZXpf4qLht2VQb1Poxw2aRDAgifi89Qc65tWA3XqsxHPZ3nZK5eTQ8tLcj2okL22AsbfowZUS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let That Shiitake Go! …vote with your reply and be entered to win a print of your choice!]]></title><description><![CDATA[My shiitake mushroom painting final result…. I’m pleased with the effect of layered, translucent, complementary colors. I start with an India ink wash, and then begin to build layers of watercolor. I keep]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/let-that-shiitake-go-vote-with-your-reply-and-be-entered-to-win-a-print-of-your-choice</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/let-that-shiitake-go-vote-with-your-reply-and-be-entered-to-win-a-print-of-your-choice</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2018 23:39:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVeDRiBgDq4Q8wQMx4o7LMahXgVHTyzhi6ed8LmRPQHo1TggrxZeUZ2Wbj3VfXzYV4gARDqTqtRATxUE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado hike up Rabbit Mountain gave us more than we bargained for…]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rabbit Mountain Open Space is where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Front Range, the Continental Divide, and the western edge of the Great Plains. Can you see the snow caps to the right? A snow]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@connieluebbert/colorado-hike-up-rabbit-mountain-gave-us-more-than-we-bargained-for</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@connieluebbert/colorado-hike-up-rabbit-mountain-gave-us-more-than-we-bargained-for</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2018 01:23:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgFZCwziemMhwrUGpQGPCycjdbX1ZPmmxLmJyFiaYnVSw9f8s9Rr5xsfuHzoUdiPrfUhJbaHHScCzg6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My SPAM painting, in progress. Let me know if you “get” my message.]]></title><description><![CDATA[India ink wash, and watercolor on watercolor paper… Do you see the parody? First few layers of ink and watercolor are finished. Time to let it dry, step away, (sleep) then evaluate my next steps. I began]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/story/@connieluebbert/my-spam-painting-in-progress-stay-tuned-india-ink-wash-and-watercolor-on-watercolor-paper</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/story/@connieluebbert/my-spam-painting-in-progress-stay-tuned-india-ink-wash-and-watercolor-on-watercolor-paper</guid><category><![CDATA[story]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2018 03:24:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/D5zH9SyxCKdBnJaFeHnL3svQi9ZN2XzXDbzH7Wc9pKabQgcE33XYrFevEhACTaFASd6T7kSviUJnpvKucu46tEpjSou1f2teVReBYg2x6fJbCcd6fFMXA1bneBDTpExi4Qzucr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our hike up Green Mountain, Boulder CO did not disappoint!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We could see the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains towering north towards Fort Collins, and the beautiful city of Boulder below. I’ve lived in Colorado for almost five months, after living my entire life]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/story/@connieluebbert/our-hike-up-green-mountain-boulder-co-did-not-disappoint-fec0b40fc1a86</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/story/@connieluebbert/our-hike-up-green-mountain-boulder-co-did-not-disappoint-fec0b40fc1a86</guid><category><![CDATA[story]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 03:35:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMdc354Mf8HUKyYXmsVZg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hello Steemit! I'm Connie, a professional artist who just moved to Longmont Colorado. The Rocky Mountains are so inspiring!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'll give you glimpses of my artist life in Colorado by posting my work, it's processes, and photographs of this beautiful state. So you get a visual, here I am in front of my black & white photography]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/introduceyourself/@connieluebbert/hello-steemit-i-m-connie-a-professional-artist-who-just-moved-to-longmont-colorado-the-rocky-mountains-are-so-inspiring</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/introduceyourself/@connieluebbert/hello-steemit-i-m-connie-a-professional-artist-who-just-moved-to-longmont-colorado-the-rocky-mountains-are-so-inspiring</guid><category><![CDATA[introduceyourself]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2018 23:26:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVeuNLTsgSga9JFP7tMXFS15G6uZx2wGZet5ePzJ9bUMzEfuD8NqfZyPkkufy342w52vbiQnAHQEW7Uz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which goldfish do you like better? Chinese character means GOLD (prosperity) Thanks in advance!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which goldfish do you like better? I've modified my original India ink wash goldfish painting. Chinese character means GOLD (prosperity) Which version to you prefer? This is my first version painted with]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@connieluebbert/which-goldfish-do-you-like-better-chinese-character-means-gold-prosperity-thanks-in-advance</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@connieluebbert/which-goldfish-do-you-like-better-chinese-character-means-gold-prosperity-thanks-in-advance</guid><category><![CDATA[blog]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2018 03:12:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/5ShzsKnKF7vqjwxfz8GNQQU7Rv6mDu9Mbhf9eZ577EL5QSrxssHLUB5ToWq9ApC1zP9kiNKksrtQUTGrmYYtEW4gAFGzBSyqtodT7fUYPdM5eNCvuTRm65SWsXLp3bVeed1Rv19uxurK5D7w9pwpUkSA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bazooka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americanized Chinese Brush Painting: Food Series India ink wash and watercolor on rice paper I’m working on a new series… “Colorful” names of marijuana strains, painted in my Americanized Chinese Brush]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/bazooka</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/bazooka</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2017 08:03:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHVQPjDcGkFxELgGtwNAntRtiqDuEyy8bYTCTxk9BLbmyTU5rLs2KpJ979Ma1soybspoTCwRZppYK1FqsaMRkZh1YjgsoR5u13SSxtponWX5PycxbNrVQ6QPDZYJwhhtz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yoga Love!]]></title><description><![CDATA[From feeling beasty to calm and peaceful...yoga love! Want some yoga in your life?]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/health/@connieluebbert/yoga-love-2017721t21133337z</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/health/@connieluebbert/yoga-love-2017721t21133337z</guid><category><![CDATA[health]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2017 02:13:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZWhUgGYc3MngFqoAMwKWFYfUAvUsbZZZ4dka?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can't pour from an empty cup!]]></title><description><![CDATA[FINALLY losing weight! Aging is a trip! Anyone get me? The first pic was in Jan 2016 and I was miserable. I had some health issues and I couldn't tell if they were health related, or weight related. The]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/health/@connieluebbert/you-can-t-pour-from-an-empty-cup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/health/@connieluebbert/you-can-t-pour-from-an-empty-cup</guid><category><![CDATA[health]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 23:46:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgDgnQ6JXu7KnzwUDHrqQXHAxv9R1HqR7bsxKzNVuXbp1M9b4XmE95NEqNBDAX4X1n3kJs9NdMZ8C3p?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Randall. Take a quick look ...find out what the rabbit symbolizes in Chinese culture.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese characters: compassion, wit, sensitivity, tactfulness, creative imagination, and Happy Birthday. In Chinese culture, the rabbit symbolizes creativity, compassion, and sensitivity. The Rabbit survives]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/randall-take-a-quick-look-find-out-what-the-rabbit-symbolizes-in-chinese-culture</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/randall-take-a-quick-look-find-out-what-the-rabbit-symbolizes-in-chinese-culture</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:29:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2CwnDyeL7SRXTkV1JhgdZY39T76qHmnRumMXGtjNcH4GaJuK4BTL9HuxtUuWgKFYBb5Stqx3tcBKcRRQiZWUT1DY8JwQBhi8oRywiF5fqR4pEXp4JHsjCWf3L7H9ySmCmZG1j9fuqTQgwVpLjDQRLaNNDDoPLZ3eBr9BuELVM1jkBw1h11okr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tiger image is synonymous with success and achievement, along with protective guards that ward of evil spirits…]]></title><description><![CDATA[Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother The tiger image is synonymous with success and achievement, along with protective guards that ward of evil spirits. Ode to Amy Chua’s parenting book, Battle Hymn of the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/the-tiger-image-is-synonymous-with-success-and-achievement-along-with-protective-guards-that-ward-of-evil-spirits</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/the-tiger-image-is-synonymous-with-success-and-achievement-along-with-protective-guards-that-ward-of-evil-spirits</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2017 00:34:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/EEEoA8oLaAxvDZG9qYrsSvDqYeABF1GqkXYm2VenLTx5t3m3MFt8mNQ9KtDByTfx2tvUmofE6hybivwt1n6GxSgpGqb4RjsKb2EmXh5DjdwdxKbvbctp4tcgCd2QdU7HbfLBvQMjmtVSL5qtvszZc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moose  India ink wash, and watercolor on rice paper...…(A peek into my process)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I start with an India ink wash sketch, and begin to add color... Layers, and layers of watercolor and ink begin to reveal the form… I used my moose in a Christmas card pun series! Here was my inspiration]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/moose-a-peek-into-my-process-india-ink-wash-and-watercolor-on-rice-paper</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/moose-a-peek-into-my-process-india-ink-wash-and-watercolor-on-rice-paper</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2017 20:51:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVf2MdwzCGGRG7rFQQJguXHRFFaj1fnepVfieHNYM5AuP1kwu5QJ3uS4sVTrbcf3GJm5hRMcm2w8n4Fx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarity Without Filters.  The zebra symbolizes seeing in black and white, clarity without filters, balance, agility…(more)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The zebra symbolizes seeing in black and white, clarity without filters, balance, agility, uniqueness, power, sureness of path, keeping up individuality within the herd. Characters: individualism, and]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/clarity-without-filters-the-zebra-symbolizes-seeing-in-black-and-white-clarity-without-filters-balance-agility-more</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/clarity-without-filters-the-zebra-symbolizes-seeing-in-black-and-white-clarity-without-filters-balance-agility-more</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 21:22:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/TZjG7hXReeVthqpTJZmwvzsLcvMeG4TU4Gjdfy26A8LLHEigzhms1oNrGuhxcQ2PAbMLn3v6y154Nspdn3WTEAugwx64msN3RYcSr3JHqmjNMGkCv1fEzNFbprc3c5vqqgqYBXq4NsEjVY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sly Fox… Chinese character: Sly  (A peek into my process)]]></title><description><![CDATA[As always, I start with an ink wash sketch, however this time I experimented with using pencil as well on the rice paper. I build the image with color and value by layering watercolor and the India ink]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/sly-fox-chinese-character-sly-a-peek-into-my-process</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/sly-fox-chinese-character-sly-a-peek-into-my-process</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 20:34:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVfA6zYqerEjAmbXaP4V1b4jyxtTUbaex3TXkxZZERyefB9XqCNJmKsiuSafPVvuajdcvckqkkgQak14?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mmm, Mmm Good]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of my “Americanized Chinese Brush Painting Series”… This can of soup has a message to further awareness of unhealthy processed food, and the need for GMO food labeling. I purposefully made the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/mmm-mmm-good</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/mmm-mmm-good</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 23:31:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/gPCasciUWmF5VZucjWuzmpXUomGMznGBossB7LD36m7tuwZVxhVhbLCjX9vLE2j68HNdpnMKF2JfWPyK2sM9mGPPtznwQUbn44pon3Xg9HxkEB3coTKZuz3r1PjnWPtvHaV4h5LUWPo4rHpp5k?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curious Pauline. Chinese characters: fertility, nurturing, power, and earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curious Pauline Chinese characters: fertility, nurturing, power, and earth Beef is generally taboo in Chinese culture, and not recommended in Chinese medicine, since it’s thought to disrupt the body's]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/curious-pauline-chinese-characters-fertility-nurturing-power-and-earth</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/curious-pauline-chinese-characters-fertility-nurturing-power-and-earth</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 01:30:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4HFqJv9qRjVfB3SVhz5TaiuFFziWnzuKbKDTunZrrDLAAF2zpVx46W4z7xwYBR59qEMoUj1WowEb9SFEQ81k8og9hPyGR54hdokZoj4gPiehNiotp3Z1i8bP4BDpmFkHGUKKVBqBbmdYM25dqLwxF4Nxk6TXfjTd45L?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Otterly Love You… VOTE on which pun you like best! I'd appreciate your input.]]></title><description><![CDATA[sea otter My process… My initial sketch is done with an ink wash on rice paper. Then I layer the ink wash to build the form, and start adding color… Here is a shot of my palette...I love working with color!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/i-otterly-love-you-vote-on-which-pun-you-like-best-i-d-appreciate-your-input</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/i-otterly-love-you-vote-on-which-pun-you-like-best-i-d-appreciate-your-input</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2017 17:18:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVg7A3W6x2F2AnwAJrS6XM3nMnq54mCTJ5aSwtaEU7ZRYd2mtqyPpnJ9og8N6SYbFfF2K2Ef7XHMoPKk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devotion. A peek into my commissioned horse portrait process and a video of the unveiling that pulls at my heart strings!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was given complete freedom with this commission which was to be a birthday gift for my client’s wife. My only instruction was that she loved horses. I've met this couple and immediately observed their]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/devotion-a-peek-into-my-commissioned-horse-portrait-process-and-a-video-of-it-s-unveiling-as-a-birthday-gift-makes-me-cry</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/art/@connieluebbert/devotion-a-peek-into-my-commissioned-horse-portrait-process-and-a-video-of-it-s-unveiling-as-a-birthday-gift-makes-me-cry</guid><category><![CDATA[art]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[connieluebbert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 22:43:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/6VvuHGsoU2QD2aHbJiivbVZV6nAA4BJrX2xi1YbtwoTBozKYSvPmVn7VNpHKHpNrzWbD7Zb8Jjc9dmz5xZK1GYraoA8t5oALnjfMULfXV3kKsPFbzksH5tVNUniWpv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>