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.

My Latest Love

Beeswax, damar resin, fire, copper and recycled wood. So in love with these elements and the ability to build layers of depth and dimension.

I am enchanted by doorways and vintage text...........

In love with this Gothic Window shape and playing with copper mesh.......

Fierce Grace

I love, love playing with images and adding texture, shifting the light and changing the tones! So look forward to one day having wide open days to explore and create. My love bug is leaving for Mexico soon and I am so proud of her and pleased that she has this opportunity! It is dark, cold an drizzly today and I wish I was curled up by the wood stove, basking in it's warmth.

Design

Color, shape, texture, dark and light, shadow and illumination, shape defines everything.
Refracting light, design, color and shape all illuminating and highlighting shadow.
Grace in the intricate design, highlighted shadows and layered texture.

Wise Presence

“Ultimately, the real you is beyond words. Call it intuition. Call it universal consciousness. Call it life. Call it awareness. Call it God or Being or your Buddha nature. Whatever you call it, this infinitely wise presence waits patiently and peacefully in the recesses of your heart, trying to get through to you. It has always been there, always will be there, shining like a beacon beneath all the social masks, all the musts and shoulds, all the have-to’s and not-good-enoughs that have kept you from knowing it. The real you is the part of you that speaks in your dreams, wakes you up in the middle of the night with a new idea, nudges you gently in a new direction, and sometimes screams at you when you’re about to do something stupid. It is a fountain of truth, the source of anything you could ever want to know. All the wisdom of past, present, and future is contained in the real you.”

---Brandt Morgan

Inspiration

From Deryn Mentocks challenge, these are my creations and I love them, thanks Deryn! I used silver, faceted aquamarine, faceted glass, pink quartz, pearls, vintage glass and rhinestone♥

Intrigued

I am Intrigued

Spirit

Respond to every call
that excites your spirit.

― Rumi

Inspiration

Really enjoying being taught by Deryn, she is an excellent teacher and I am inspired to create now that I have good techniques~

The Wild

This horse speaks to me, I have images of it all over my home and at work. All I know is it is calling and I am paying attention. I have no desire to own a horse or to go ride one, although I do enjoy that. I love the wind in it's mane, I love the expanse behind it, I love that it is not bound, not carrying, not haltered with a bit. I do crave simplicity. I love nature. I do crave spaciousness.

Creativity

.......A little Jewel.............Rode in Silence........On the Shore Road....

Gratitude

♥I am grateful for a breakfast of delicious Alyssa made pumpkin pie and whipped cream! Toby on my belly while I have my morning coffee, french pressed, organic and satisfying. Being warm and blanketed while it drizzles outside. Meeting kindred spirits in my art class with Judy Wise. An entire day devoted to playing with Deryn Mentock's teachings, getting out the torch and the hammer! Delicious Turkey Sandwiches on artisan bread♥

Joy

This is what Joy on Wheels looks like

Faith

I cloak myself in Faith when Bitterness comes calling.