Black Bathing Beauties, Coney Island, USA, 2011, Joyce Dade (c)

A Joy Forever

As autumn approachs, John Kets,

A thing of beauty is a joy for ever:
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o'er-darkened ways
Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits. Such the sun, the moon,
Trees old, and young, sprouting a shady boon
For simple sheep; and such are daffodils
With the green world they live in; and clear rills
That for themselves a cooling covert make
'Gainst the hot season; the mid-forest brake,
Rich with a sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms:
And such too is the grandeur of the dooms
We have imagined for the mighty dead;
All lovely tales that we have heard or read:
An endless fountain of immortal drink,
Pouring unto us from the heaven's brink.

Nor do we merely feel these essences
For one short hour; no, even as the trees
That whisper round a temple become soon
Dear as the temple's self, so does the moon,
The passion poesy, glories infinite,
Haunt us till they become a cheering light
Unto our souls, and bound to us so fast
That, whether there be shine or gloom o'ercast,
They always must be with us, or we die.

Therefore, 'tis with full happiness that I
Will trace the story of Endymion.
The very music of the name has gone
Into my being, and each pleasant scene
Is growing fresh before me as the green
Of our own valleys: so I will begin
Now while I cannot hear the city's din;
Now while the early budders are just new,
And run in mazes of the youngest hue
About old forests; while the willow trails
Its delicate amber; and the dairy pails
Bring home increase of milk. And, as the year
Grows lush in juicy stalks, I'll smoothly steer
My little boat, for many quiet hours,
With streams that deepen freshly into bowers.
Many and many a verse I hope to write,
Before the daisies, vermeil rimmed and white,
Hide in deep herbage; and ere yet the bees
Hum about globes of clover and sweet peas,
I must be near the middle of my story.
O may no wintry season, bare and hoary,
See it half finished: but let Autumn bold,
With universal tinge of sober gold,
Be all about me when I make an end!
And now at once, adventuresome, I send
My herald thought into a wilderness:
There let its trumpet blow, and quickly dress
My uncertain path with green, that I may speed
Easily onward, thorough flowers and weed.

"New" Gustav Kimpt Painting Authenticated in Europe

I just found this exciting information along the way.  A "new" Gustav Klimpt painting was authenticated in Europe.  The painting was created in 1901 and sold one year later in 1902 to the current owner's ancestors. 

It is a beautiful painting and reminds me of the value and importance of appreciating and collecting the work of visionary art from visionary artists.  Of course, the appreciation for this work is huge. 

The ancestors and the current owners, I can hear them now, singing. 

Khan Academy

Visitors may be interested in a wonderful, free online Academy, the Kahn Academy where you can brush up on and or learn about all those topics that intimidated you and may or may not have been flunked by any number of people who would love to finally get a grip on how it all makes sense. 

The mastermind behind this concept was recently interviewed on Charlie Rose and, I just know you will love seeing the line up of "courses" there for the taking and so that you can become better acquainted with the young, genius who has put this together for others and at not cost!

Kevin Trudeau, Elite Humanitarian

Beloved friends and visitors, I've been away on vacation for quite a while, I realize that and request your forgiveness.  :)  Yes, I have been busy with any number of projects and the art hustle continues however; I am back today for a shout out of love to you and to, Kevin Trudeau. 

Kevin Trudeau has a great radio program, writes books on health, success and as young as he is - he has won my respect, admiration and love.  I recommend his YouTube programs to you and have posted his website here on, J'adore.  Please do not hesitate to listen in to his shows, watch his infomercials and learn about this man who is such a great humanitarian.

For those who like with Oprah, enjoy contests and give aways, Kevin Trudeau has presented the opportunity to win a car and or win $500 (for posting a comment).  Sound enticing? 

I have posted a quick way to visit his website to the right on my site. 

I'm proud to be a friend of Kevin Trudeau and to welcome you to become acquainted with him, his ideas, his vision and the wonderful sponsors who support his daily radio programs. 

You must know, I say this because I love you and want the best for you.  Kevin Trudeau is the best there is.  He is authentic, noble, brave, courageous, easy on the eye, generous. and very cool  What's not to love?  Check him out, you will be glad you did. 

I love you, Kevin Trudeau!

Georges Braque's Long Awaited NYC Retrospective

Dear Visitor,

I hope by now you know I love you and just to prove to you that I do; I am going to drop this link on you. 

If you are a (huge) fan of Georges Braque as I am, the Aguavella Gallery right here in Nueva York will be exhibiting his paintings in a major retrospective this October!  This wonderful news came to be via Twitter and published first in the Observer.  The best thing is this early heads up. 

How long have I loved the work of Georges Braque?  Let's just say it's been many years since I was an undergraduate studying the fine arts and first came to know of Braque and his friendship with Pablo Picasso. 

I'm thrilled that I in the New York City and will have this opportunity, am I ever looking forward to seeing this show. 

Thank you, Observer and thank you, Andrew Russeth!

End of the Hiatus

Yes, two weeks have gone by and I am here again to update, resize and reconfigure the J'adore site after what seemed like an endless hiatus.  The vacation vibe is still on but I am still thinking of my visitors, my creative production continues and my summer series of work is moving along nicely. 

I have posted some additional images elsewhere at my other art blog http://www.joycedade-photography.blogspot.com/ so please do visit or revisit to see how beautiful our local New York City area beach looks this time of year. 

Coney Island is breathtaking.  The water for the moment is clean and warm from first entry.  The beach has accumulated debris but not as much as in former years and, we beachcombers can do a bit of community service. 

Pick up a few plastic bottles or containers along the way and, it's all for the better.