Sunday, May 8th, 2011
 I sit today, at the hospital with my Mum, spending time with her. I sit as if, I am awaiting for the beginning of a concerto, I know it will be bring me to tears, but it will also give me a sense of peace and beauty. My mother’s faith is great, as she always says, “everything begins, with the true maestro.”
“Waiting For the Maestro” Oil/Canvas 40″x30″
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Friday, April 22nd, 2011
For those of you who are blessed to have your mother, May 8th, is a day that is recognized to honor her. if you are like most, you honor this woman every day of her life, by living your life in a way, that she would want you to.
For those of us, whose mothers have transitioned out of this life, this can be a bittersweet day. We remember her with love, and then remember, that she is no longer with us. We continue her legacy by living our lives with integrity and the lessons she taught us.
Some of us may not have any of those memories above. You may be one of those courageous women, who did it alone, then you are to be celebrated too!
Maybe your memories are not tempered with love, maybe that mother figure was not what you would have liked; hopefully, there is a woman, that gave you some semblance of a Mom.
Hopefully, in most of our lives, we have met a woman, who has embodied that “mother” figure. She has nurtured us, cheered us on, when we needed it most, told us about ourselves when we were acting less than we were, she may be your best friend, a girl friend at work who taught you something that one else could or would take the time to!
I don’t think of Mother’s Day as the only day to honor my mother or the other women in my life, but it is a day, that can be used to remember all the other women in my life who have given me their “mothering ways”; the ones, that I might forget in the hectic thing, I call my life, it is these women, I honor on Mother’s Day, because, my Mom tells me I honor her everyday, so she would prefer that I honor all the women in my life who have been there for me as well!
So I encourage you to do that on this upcoming Mother’s Day. Honor the Women in Your Life. A special call, a card, take her out to breakfast, a gift, an “I love you for who you are”. Give her a token of your love. As women, we treasure those things, because the words and the action are important.
May you continue to honor the women in your life, wherever they are.
 My art work is created and based on honoring all women, from various cultures, traditions, myths and spirituality. For prints or cards, order by April 30th the latest for Mother’s Day at:
indigene-theresa-gaskin.fineartamerica.com
In peace from me to you.
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Saturday, April 16th, 2011
 There is not one aspect of life that does not require a journey. It may be the physical act of a journey, a mental journey, an emotional journey or a spiritual journey. It is a fact, that a learning process can be had by any and all journeys, you just need to be open to the lesson(s).
Make all your journeys count, because in life, destination always looms big before you.
May all your journeys lead you to your ultimate self actualization.
Peace to you and yours.
Tags: acrylic, body, charcoal, Family, Friends, http://indigeneart.com, Illustration Friday, Indigene, journey, lesson(s), life, mind, mixed media, oil pastel, Paper, Peace, Self-Actualization, spirit, watercolor
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Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Illustration Friday is a wonderful outlet to get artists creating on a weekly basis. It gives a word prompt, every week. This week the word is “duet.”
Hmmm…I’m sure that word does bring about songs, music, dances, couples and possibly love. It does for me, too!
But, I took a little detour from the traditional visual. What comes to my mind is the “duet” of our inner and outer selves.
 You, know that duet, that dance! It’s the duet we do when we present one self to the world and keep that protected, vulnerable, beautiful self, well hidden. We all dance this duet with ourselves moment-to-moment.
Now take a breath, slow and deep…I would like to invite you to show that beautiful self that you keep hidden, that perhaps only your family sees, or your friends see or maybe only your God sees.
Maybe you can only show it for a moment, that’s okay, you get braver each time you show your true self. Peel back your winter defenses and let your spring shine!
We are all deserving of our true self, to share with others…so that our duet of self can become one beautiful dance that we can all participate in.
Peace to you and yours.
Title: “Dream Sequence 12″
9″ x 5.75″ – Mixed Media On Paper
(Acrylic/Graphite/Watercolor – ($150)
Tags: acrylic, beauty, Compassion, couples, Dance, Dream, Duet, God, Graphite, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigene Art Forms, Indigeneart, Kindness, love, Masks, mixed media, Music, Paper, protect, self, Self-Worth, Sequence, songs, symbolism, True, vulnerability, watercolor
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Saturday, March 26th, 2011
 There use to be a time when she and I would have days and days of play time, where all we would do is create art projects and play with toys: Barbies, Legos, Puzzles, Games, watch “Little Bear and Land Before Time”. Now I have to steal time for pixs and hugs!
No illustration or painting can stand up against my beautiful creation except her brother, my first beautiful creation!
This Saturday is strictly family time, I’m hoping for a few good snuggles…:)
Happy Saturday!
Be with the ones you love, if not call them!
Peace to you and yours!
Tags: beautiful, Creation, daughter, Family, illustration, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, love, painting, Quality, Theresa Gaskin, time, toys
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Friday, January 28th, 2011
After a busy work week and plenty of snow to shovel, it’s nice to surrender to the weekend!
For me that’s spending family time together and reading. This weekend it will be a fantasy novel. Ahhhh…to surrender to a peaceful weekend….Peace
Title: “Serene Mermaid” -Size: 11″x5.5“ – Media: Mixed
Tags: Aqua Blue, Awareness, Be Grateful, Coral, Create, energy, fish, http://indigeneart.com, Illustration Friday, Indigene, inspiration, Mermaid, Ocean, purple, red, Ritual, Sea Green, Serene, spirit, Surrender, Water, waves, Woman
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Saturday, January 1st, 2011
 I want to thank all the people who have supported, assisted, prayed and were with me in spirit in the year, 2010; I’m glad I lived it and I’m glad it’s over!
Many people have New Year’s resolutions and I’m no different, but for me they’re a little more special, since it’s my birthday, too and they become my birthday wishes as well. Making resolutions, writing them down and letting others know what the resolutions are, help me to stay the course during the year.
Big Thanks and shout out to Maria Brophy for giving me a little help in my artistic resolution department.
FIVE NEW YEAR ART/ARTIST RESOLUTIONS:
1.) I RESOLVE TO PROMOTE MYSELF SHAMELESSLY. I will always have photos of my work with me to show to people I meet. I will introduce myself as an artist, and I will have a business card ready to hand out and make it easy for people to remember me and what I do.
2.) I RESOLVE TO CULTIVATE A GREAT WEBSITE. I will love it and nurture it and keep it updated weekly. My site will clearly demonstrate what I do and how to reach me.
3.) I RESOLVE TO CONTINUE OPERATING WITH COMPLETE INTEGRITY. I will DO WHAT I say I am going to do, WHEN I say I’m going to do it, 100% of the time. I HAVE earn a reputation for being reliable and upfront, and dependable. I HAVE become the person that people come to because not only do they love my art, they trust me and can count on me.
4.) I RESOLVE TO CONTINUE EDUCATING MYSELF IN THE BUSINESS OF ART. I will read at least 3 new books this year on marketing art, selling art, the business of art, etc. and learn new, better ways of doing things.
5.) I RESOLVE TO CONTINUE CONNECTING WITH OTHERS AND SHARE INFORMATION. I will spend more time with other creative people, sharing information and ideas and exchanging pricing strategies, tips on techniques, and anything else that will help a fellow artist (and myself) be more successful. I will be generous with my time and information. I will come to believe that the success of others only helps with my success, and vice-versa.
Most of all I will continue to love and support my family, whom give me the greatest joy of all.
May everyone be blessed in the coming year, when one door closes on you, may another open at the same time.
In peace.
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Monday, March 8th, 2010
When I think of bravery, women always come to mind.
Women are brave in caring for their loved ones; brave in how they carry out their work; brave in love and war; brave in transitioning the end of life. Women are the greatest creation in humanity.
Celebrate all women in your life! Learn about how Women’s History Month came into existence (click on link) and Happy Women’s History Month!
Work in Progress is shown below: part of the small and large scale goddesses I’m working on.
Tags: acrylic/gouache, Arches watercolor paper, Athena, Bear, Brave, creative energy, Diana, divine, Endurance, Feminine, goddess, Graphite, http://indigeneart.com, Ilustration Friday, Indigene, Lamb, March, Metaphysical, Minerva, mixed media, oil paint, Passion, Strength, Warrior, watercolor, women, Women's History Month, Work-In-Progress
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010
When I visited “The Grand Canyon”, I came away with many perspectives, this image was one of many. I’m sure I will be painting many of the perspectives I gained from this vast beauty!
The Grand Canyon is a Queen. It’s all beautiful from this perspective!
Go out and investigate nature (with people in it…or not! :)
Dictionary.com defines the word “perspective” in (7) ways, I chose the following definitions to describe my image viewpoint:
a technique of depicting volumes and spatial relationships
on a flat surface;
a visible scene, esp. one extending to a distance;
the state of existing in space before the eye;
the state of one’s ideas, the facts known to one, etc.
a mental view or prospect.
Have a peaceful week.
 P.S. Here is the work in progress:
Tags: acrylic, Arizona, Art supplies, color pencil, Dictionary.com, earth colors, Feminine, Gouache/Acrylic, Grand Canyon, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, Mom, Mother Nature, Mountain, Nature, perspective, Photographs, Queen, Southwest, Spirit of the Mountain, Spirit Portraiture, watercolor, work table, Work-In-Progress
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
 It is done! What began as night pacing (see my December 6, 2009 blog post); has culminated into the finale.
I am now in that stage where the crescendo has ended. I have the feeling of not being anchored; I am adrift, until I delve into the next project. Of course, I’ll sketch and create, but it is a different energy than being possessed by a painting screaming to get out!
Sometimes the best way to describe the creative zone, would be mania, crescendo, then an anti-climatic feeling sets in, finally a sadness that it’s over; and then peace,
but…then it starts all over again.
Remember to nurture your body, mind and spirit and being adrift may mean letting go of control.
I want to thank you all who continue to support me, I feel loved. Peace to everyone.
(Mixed-Media/paper – “O’s Totem” – 22″x30″ Copyright 2010 Indigene)
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