3 Ways to Trigger the Creative Process always begins in the doing. Trusting the mystery and yourself is what making art and living life are all about. The first really fun way to begin is to just paint. Use whatever paint you have on hand, watercolor, tempera, or acrylic. I know one who uses the…… Continue Reading
Sacred Magical Herons and Cranes are symbolic of being centered and at peace with ones True Self. All ancient civilizations honored them as masters over the three worlds of air, land, and water. Their power is the feminine gentle goddess, the Mother over all. 3 Magic Herons represent the 3 Basic Necessities of Life to…… Continue Reading
3 Steps to Discover True Self begin with deep listening. My first rabbit painting long ago was titled Deep Listening. As I went through the decision making process of changing my life and leaving a many years career of teaching art in high schools, I would draw sketches of my pet rabbit, Bunskers. She was…… Continue Reading
Seeking the Mystery isn’t just for full moons and Solstices. Too often seeking personal quiet time, lighting the candle, and burning the incense, are kept for special times. This isn’t just a gift to receive on your birthday. The Mystery is always there, waiting for you to hear Her call. But, it does require your…… Continue Reading
Wisdom & Balance for life means listening and trusting yourself. So often our expectations are led by our inner critic. That’s the one that may want to move you forward in an unrealistic way. For me, that was pressure to get the art out to sell, compare myself to other artists, create more classes, create…… Continue Reading
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
Imagine a portal to another world. What would you see there? Art is my door to the imagination of mysterious cliffs, ancient groves, and sacred waters. This is the land of legends and fairy tales where humans can shapeshift into soaring eagles, run with wolves, and flow with dolphins. Animals talk here and have plenty…… 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
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