Two Winning Combinations for Art and Life can easily be followed in all you do. I discovered that consciously doing these 2 things, made art making more fun, and life more interesting. First of all, when starting something new, go with what you ‘know’. You are filled with life experiences that can relate to your…… Continue Reading
How to take the Inner Journey begins with your favorite spirit animal at this time. For me, Rabbits of Balance, Imagination, and Inner Journey go together. Our rabbit has returned to the yard! She’s so aware, always listening, and so fast once she’s decided on a direction. At this full moon time, with Summer Solstice…… Continue Reading
The Source of all Life has been recognized as the vast Sea, the Mother Ocean, with never ending waves upon the shore, by nearly every ancient civilization. Furthermore, traces of our Earth Mother, Amphitrite, Sedna, Yemaya, Oshun, or Mither are carried in the salt water of our womb and tears. What are we made of?…… Continue Reading
Jeweled Nests are a Portal to rebirth every day. You’re building jeweled nests or messy whatever nests every day, whether you know it or not. Just like the New Moon, each day has the power to become a new beginning filled with adventure, interest, and growth. First of all, nests are your foundation for your…… Continue Reading
Owl is the Keeper of Hidden Truths, guardian of the transition time between day and night, between living in the dark and seeing your truth. Since ancient times, she has been a symbol of wisdom, deep hidden knowledge, and times of change. She follows the Moon, gliding silently on flights through forests, hillsides, and streams,…… Continue Reading
The Stories you tell, the words you use, all create your reality. Be aware of the names you call yourself. Also, consciously choose words for what you want to be, have, or know. I’ve been focusing on ‘healing’ lately. My rotator cuff has a small tear and carpal tunnel is beginning on my left dominant…… Continue Reading
Staying Loyal to Your Path without worldly distractions is Wolf’s message to us today. I haven’t painted wolf in a long time. Wolf has always meant inner wisdom, so it’s interesting that She has entered my art again these days. Several Spirit Animals have returned to me after many years away. There are two parts…… Continue Reading
The deep knowing of the soul comes with listening in quiet times. Always start anything with the things you ‘know’. These are solid beginnings that lead to the next step. I knew for some days that I wanted to paint a beautiful, lovely white fox. In addition, some years ago, there was a gorgeous picture…… Continue Reading
Pause, Reset, Equinox: Entering New Realms. Create the Life You want to Live. I’ve always seen this time of the year, the spring midpoint between Winter and Summer Solstice, as a great opportunity to begin fresh. As the great Sun pauses on the Equator in its journey back north, these days seem frozen in time.…… Continue Reading
Transition, Change, Cycles, Promises of Spring. I wanted the water to look icy! Plus, there are 1000 tones of white, and our snow outside is icy, shiny, silvery in the light. That’s what I was seeking. Pure free-flowing Titanium White, applied with a palette knife, worked perfectly. I remember walking with friends on the stone…… Continue Reading