Elegant Survival

M-J de Mesterton in Classic, Elegant Eddie Bauer 1943 Geddes Parka

Elegant dressing comes in many styles. For every function, there is an attractive form waiting to be employed. This elegantly-shaped down parka was designed in 1943, and recently re-issued. It has a brass Talon two-way zipper with a leather toggle, reinforced sleeves, a tasteful ruffed hood, and comes with an optional neck-warmer. High functionality that keeps a person warm to 20 degrees below zero Fahrenheit is executed in a refined fashion that looks splendid in many settings during the winter. A classic, well-conceived design is timeless. ©M-J de Mesterton

Healing Crystals: How Natural Stones Can Support Wellness,

by Patricia Deneen. 

M-J says: I have been painting stones, rocks and crystals since 1972. They are powerful, calming and healing pieces of earth; stones are the quintessential "elegant survival" objects. 

Below: M-J de Mesterton at her 2007 painting show in Santa Fe,New Mexico

In a search for color paintings on Google...M-J de Mesterton's big rock-and-gem painting, "Color-Field" topped the list today, and showed up as a large photo on the web results page.