Posts Tagged ‘inspiration’
Tori Amos interview inspiration
Here is a link to an interview with Tori Amos as part of her virtual book tour Tori describing her note taking process is sooooo validating to me. So much of the background energy of my “creative process” involves making notes and then moving those notes into new notes to create a set of super…
Read MoreGoddess Meditations
The project I am most excited to be starting is called “Goddess Meditations” which is a series of iconic goddess shapes which celebrate the female body as divine. I chose this project because after 6.5 years of making “skeletons with hearts” and I need a break from thinking mostly in red, black and white. I…
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Holistic Health: Massage Therapy
A beautiful Louisiana sunset I went to massage school at Health Choices Holistic Healing School in Hillsboro, NJ from 2002-2003. It was a precious gem of a school which taught an integrated massage style focused on learning how to blend a variety of techniques into an elegant session tailored to each client. At the time…
Read MoreArt Inspiration: Changes in my process
I’m making some changes in my arts practice. I’ve decided to put down my acrylic paint and singular devotion to sacred bones with sweet hearts and see what else needs to flow through my paint brush. This January I made a series of mind maps as part of my morning routine. I would get up,…
Read MoreArtistic Inspiration: Sound Healers – Jennifer Berezan and Silvia Nakkach
This week I wanted to write about some of my teachers who have been inspirations for me. I believe the ritual of making art creates a bridge between the sacred and mundane. The teachers I am most drawn to are masters of weaving the dance between these realms into their work. The two teachers I…
Read MoreBeautiful Bodies: Mermaids
I’ve always loved mermaids. I associate them with a desire to surrender to the ocean of life and as reminders that we have the power to dive deep and communicate with the undercurrents of the psyche and bring the wisdom gained back to the surface of our awareness. A great book about Mami Wata is…
Read MoreHolistic Health Spotlight: New Orleans 2015 Dream Caravan
One of the beautiful gifts of art is that it gives us a platform to express our dreams. I believe that we are all striving to return to a state of love. The dream realm is one place you can go to for guidance on how to navigate between the hearts true home and the…
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This painting is called Feminine Divine and is in a series I’m beginning called Goddess Meditations. Im inspired by myths, rituals, and art about Goddess archetypes. Through out the world mythology you can find tales of sacred women. I find their stories teach me new ways to flex my emotional and intuitive muscles and help…
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