Another awesome and amazing day
The power of life is draining some days
I feel undone and depleted I say
Where to find the power, I am dismayed
I pray and pray to find the treasure this day
To take a breath and find the way
This I search to find fun, meaning and play
Now I simply plug in, and power up a way
Turn it on and share feelings today
For change is always in the air
The stories of life guide and fair the way
Power me up and inspire the day
I connect and plug in and find joy, today
For life is to give, the gift this day
The gift of stories, all connections to play
Positive and giving, love all I always say
The power is there, now simply plug in
And there you will find the energy of the mind

Love,
Dr. Rob

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Daily Quote:
Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

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Dr. Rob on my mind:

I am blessed each and every day of life I know. It is extra special to spend time in my pottery studio in the morning, relaxing and plugging in to my energy source. And on this beautiful snowy day, I was able to glaze some pots and create. My meditative place is there, and a passionate experience and outlet. An outlet for me to plug into, and gain the needed energy of creativity. In the studio I am expressing my inner play and fun energy of the day. As I work I am often listening to a book, a story to inspire my journey. Always seeking knowledge and plugging in, and there I find the power of my day. For me, the inspiration of the day and of life comes from the doing of something and always with joy and passion. For what I do is always a choice and I know that whenever I proceed with passion and love for anything, I do it best. It is in the doing that we find the energy of life. This is how I fuel my day and pave the way to full joy and happiness. Every day I plug in to an inspiring book, a story or essay to motivate and inspire, me.

I am always seeking knowledge for a better and more fulfilled understanding of our human experience. And with an artistic exploration I am learning of the gems within all of us. Talent is a creative process and all people have it. Most of us think that we have no talent and thus do not explore the possibilities. The creative talent is in all of us. Same hardware, now you simply must add the necessary software. Override the old stuff with new stuff. There is so much thought out there, and it is right in front of you. Now turn off the television, open up a book, paint a picture or write a story. No attachment to the outcome is the key. The joy is in the doing and that is how your inner soul is truly expressed. Man has shared his artistic talent since the dawn of time, and only through the reading, writing, throwing mud, exploratory conversations, and connections can we grow and inspire our inner beauty. With the plugging in, we are powering up and moving forward, at life speed. Get up, get out, and share your inner soul and beauty.
Love and connect each day,
Dr. Rob

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Dr. Rob’s 12 minute meditation:

Take a breath, and connect this day
I plug in and power my way
In with the energy of life this day
Beauty is all I feel and play
Smile and find the gift of the day
In with the breath and shine your way
Love all is the most awesome and beautiful
Walking in the garden of life and play
In with the breath, smile out I say
Simple to connect and plug in today
A breath, the light, energy all I say
The eternal light is one with you
And one with me is all I say

Namaste,
Dr. Rob

Art has always been a mainstay in my life from the time I was a child. I see beauty all around me and am compelled to create. I started working with wood and metal in primary school and moved on to making silver jewelry and ceramics in high school. I purchased my very first pottery wheel at the age of 16 and still use the same wheel today. In college I minored in art while majoring in human sciences. Most of my art courses were taken at LACC, including ceramics, drawing, design & lettering. Although I continued my education in medicine at University of California, I maintained my artistic roots. UC Davis has a fantastic art and ceramics studio for students, which I fully took advantage of, working mostly with wood making furniture.

These days I spend most of my artistic energy on creating with clay. I have a wonderful studio at my home on the Eastern shore of Skaneateles Lake, where I spend a great deal of time creating ceramic works. I often donate my art to charitable causes, give them as gifts, or display them in my home and office. I recently began exploring the art of painting as well as making music. Creativity is a gift that fuels our inspiration and makes us feel alive. Making time for my art is as important to me as breathing.

My Ceramics:

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My Paintings:

The Skaneateles Area Arts Council will present its second edition of “Fall in Love With Art,” a tour of artist studios in the Skaneateles area, Oct. 3 and 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour features 13 artists in 10 studio locations based in homes throughout Skaneateles; the work of five artists presented in the Strods Barn on Benson Road; and West Lake Conservators, a nationally known art restoration firm in Skaneateles Falls. Proceeds from the tour will support the Arts Council’s cultural events and community grants program.

Tickets are $20 (free, for those under 16) and can be purchased at the Sherwood Inn or the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information on the Artist Studio Tour or other Arts Council programs, call 315-685-2414.

Studios on the tour are those of:

• Phil Austin (glass blower), 4251 Jordan Road
• Paul Cowley (painter/designer), 9 Kane Ave.
• Steve Datz (sculptor) and Rachel Harms (painter), 3404 E. Lake Road
• Jill Doscher (printmaker) and Gary Trento (painter), 4458 State St.
• Hetty Easter (painter), 2949 W. Lake Road
• Len Fishman (sculptor), 2625 E. Lake Road
• Robert Kiltz (potter), 2435 E. Lake Road
• Stacia Landsberg (designer/photographer), 650 Crow Hill Road
• Ed Little (painter/sculptor) and Jill Little (painter/sculptor), 41 W. Lake St.
• Helen Woodmansee (painter), 1585 Willowdale Road

Artists featured in the Strods Barn, at 2863 Benson Road, are Patience Brewster (artist/illustrator), Barbara Delmonico (pastel artist), Chiara Kuhns (painter), Peggy Manring (watercolorist) and Stephanie Rudnick (painter).

At West Lake Conservators, 4207 Railroad St., visitors can learn about the conservation and preservation of art and artifacts.

“We are very excited about the depth of talent that the 18 featured artists bring to the tour,” says Hope Strods, chairwoman of the tour committee and an Arts Council board member. “Nearly 250 people attended the first edition of the Artist Studio Tour in 2006, and we are delighted to be presenting it again to the community.”

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