Icy cold day today. I walked through the woods to the ocean. Remembered Tulum and the lovely meal we had at the funky restaurant pictured above. Now I am curled up on the couch, warm and relaxed. May all beings be well.

                                                Encaustic piece from my Judy Wise class.
I used plaster to build up texture on the barnwood backing. Then added pastel, wax and fire! Embellished with copper that I distressed and copper mesh that I added patina to with the torch and carpet tacks. LOVE.
 So thrilled to have the sun shining this afternoon after a foggy morning. Walked in the woods and the birds were so busy, it feels like spring is on her way, my favorite month. Worked on my altered astronomy book that I bought at a flea market in San Francisco. Played with the Gel Plate and some collage. Full of gratitude today. LOVE.

So much fun playing with my Gel plate, mono printing, a new experience for me. I put on the music, donned my Bahamian apron and let the color and texture play begin. What a treat to be able to make my own papers for collage, with exactly the colors I want. I find it so satisfying to use all original pieces and I have been glazing, sewing and embellishing with pan pastels!

This photo is from our trip to Tulum, and it is palm tree texture, now to recreate it with my  mono printing plate, i love organic lines.                                                                                             

Commitment

My commitment to myself is to be more connected with the world and all the interesting people in it, as well as to be more willing to reveal my artwork, ideas and personality on line. So I am curled up this rainy afternoon, after being out at my Yoga class. I went to my favorite store where they were having their semi-annual sale and bought some beautiful Purple boots! My first pair of purple shoes ever, really embracing being unique, an artist and doing what pleases me.

A close up of one of my paintings from the Flora Bowley class I took.

Mixed Media

I have created an altered art doll for a mixed media exchange.
My creation is on her way to Wales. This piece was part of the process.

Loved having the design challenge and getting taken on a journey of discovery.

Sweet

This sweet summer autumn we've been blessed with is ending.
Lucky me I found a kitten and can spend the winter getting to know her.
Her name is Sadie Faith ♥

Twelve Symptoms of Spiritual Awakening

1. An increased tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen.
2. Frequent attacks of smiling.
3. Feelings of being connected with others and nature.
4. Frequently overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
5. A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experiences.
6. An unmistakable ability to appreciate each moment.
7. A loss of ability to worry.
8. A loss of interest in conflict.
9. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
10. A loss of interest in judging others.
11. A loss of interest in judging self.
12. Gaining the ability to love without expecting anything.