Posts Tagged ‘Indigeneart.com’
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.
Tags: Birthday, business actions, business art, Creative, doors, educating, http://indigeneart.com, http://mariabrophy.com, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, integrity, Maria Brophy, New Year, opportunities, resolutions, Sharing, strategies, Studio, studio cabinet, website
Posted in Art, Family, General, Studio Time | 18 Comments »
Monday, December 20th, 2010
Hello Everyone:
After almost nine months of taking much needed time to relax, heal, reflect and grow…I’ll be rejuvenated and ready to birth new creations in the New Year.
Happy Holidays and Peace to you all.
Tags: End of 2010, Greetings, Indigene Art Forms, Indigeneart.com, Update
Posted in General, Studio Time, Work | 2 Comments »
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010
After some surgery, I’ve been at home resting and looking out of my living room window. I happened to see a cardinal eating from the bird feeder in my neighbor’s yard. I always see cardinals as the seasons changed, and they always whisk me to another dreamy zone. I am captivated by their color and songs. I love cardinals and hummingbirds, they continually rescue me from the mundane and add a natural sparkle to my surroundings.
I dipped into some of the work I’ve done in the last couple of weeks, and this little darling came to the rescue! Color enriches life and this Cardinal Goddess has given way to spring time happiness! Just what a girl needs to perk her up!
Dip into and Enjoy the Spring, it’s finally here and in color!
Always in peace.
(Note: I removed the actual Cardinal Goddess picture, because it may have been infected with malware, and Google reported indigeneart as suspicious; the site is currently under review for the warning to be removed, and I will re-upload the image at a later time. Thanks for all the comments!)
Tags: acrylic paint, Art, bird goddess, Cardinals, color, color pencil, dip, Dreams, goddess series, Graphite, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigene Art Forms, Indigeneart.com, mixed media, Myths, red, rescue, Season, song, Spring, watercolor
Posted in Art, Studio Time | 18 Comments »
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
I am focused on: “The Healing Power of Art!”
“Art has and continues to illuminate me, through creating, sharing; meeting with others to view it, inspire, affirm and celebrate. Creating art lights my path to soul revival. It has nurtured me and help me understand myself, therefore giving me the capacity to understand others. It is the physical peace in my storms”
Manhattan Arts International’s “Celebrate The Healing Power of Art 2010″ is based on the belief that Art is a natural force that promotes health and well-being for the creator as well as the viewer. Renee Phillips, Director of Manhattan Arts International, is organizing an online exhibition of positive art that uplifts the spirit, plus collaboration with others who share this belief. Interviews and articles reflect the contributions of Art & Healing leaders and causes.
Website: www.ManhattanArts.com
Blog: http://HealingPowerofArt.blogspot.com
Tags: 2010, 60x70 inches, Art, Exhibit, Healing, health, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, Manhattan Arts International, oil paint, Oil/Canvas, Power, Uplifting, well-being
Posted in Art, Family, General, News | 18 Comments »
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
 I am the featured artist in the “Wise Woman Herbal Ezine with Susun Weed” The December Ezine is Launched Today!!
http://www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/December09/index.htm
This beautiful art work is for sale!
Please Contact: indigene@indigeneart.com
Susun Weed, herbalist and author of women’s health books, invites you to rediscover the Wise Woman Tradition, herbal medicine healing, and how to make home remedies.
This Herbal Ezine is part of a Complementary Integrative Health Resources for Women
Explore the Wise Woman Web:
www.wisewomanweb.com Portal to 1200+ pages of Wise Woman wisdom, plus Forum,
Weblog, Ezine, and Email Groups.
www.herbshealing.com Herbal Medicine and Spirit Healing the Wise Woman Way
www.ashtreepublishing.com/bookshop Books for women’s health and well-being
www.menopause-metamorphosis.com Your body knows more about menopause than
your doctor does.
www.breasthealthbook.com Breast Cancer? Breast Health! the Wise Woman Way
www.healing-wise.com Q & A with Susun Weed.
Tags: Ash Tree Publishing, Breast Health, E-Zine, environment, Featured Artist, Healing, Health Resources for Women, Herbal, Herbal Medicine, Herbs, Home Remedies, Indigene, Indigene Art Forms, Indigeneart.com, Menopause, Mother Earth, Promoting Herbal Health for Women, Treeheart, Wise Women
Posted in Art, News, Studio Time | 6 Comments »
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
I keep believing in hope and putting my trust in love and praying to God, that the “unbalanced” that plagues my dear ones (cancer) will disappear and the light will hold us and be with us. It is an unbalanced, much like a walk on a tightrope, that I’m finding hard to bear.
I pray for all of you who cope with this and know that hope springs eternal. Peace.
Tags: cancer, eternal, Gouache, Hope, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, light, love, pen/ink, prayer, Tightrope, trust, unbalanced, watercolor
Posted in Art, Family, Illustration Friday, Work | 16 Comments »
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Bella Sinclair Award – This award is a token of inspiration for other artists out there to continue sharing their wonderful talent because there are people out there who truly cares.
Yoon See is an incredibly thoughtful and sweet artist, and her work is shines with her personality, brilliance and fun. She has so many different and wonderful styles!
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I received the Bella Sinclair Award on the left from Cheryl Lynn, a phenomenal woman woman who’s loving spirit snatches you right up from the start! So Cheryl, my dear, thank you, thank you!
The award was created by Ces ,for Bella Sinclair who is a wonderful artist whose husband passed away June, 2009. Ces is an artist who’s work makes you drool over a pen!
Cheryl Lynn graciously passed this award on to me, which she received from Vanessa Brantley Newton, who’s love and humor, brings me to my knees with laughter often! :) Vanessa gave this award to me also!
I was looking through my comment section this week and realized I also received this award from Art Fan Ako who just joined the world of the art blogsphere in May, 2009 and taking it by storm, I might add!
Finally, but never least I received the award on the right from Bella Sinclair in October, 2008, and for some reason, I missed it! While scrolling through Bella’s blog, because I missed her lovely spirit, I saw that Bella gave me the award last year and that award was created and given to Bella by Yoon See!
I love being an artist! (Yes, it’s because I’m “OCD” and there wasn’t anything else I could do to enjoy life) :) But, more importantly it has drawn me in a circle of artist bloggers, who are creative geniuses with monstrous talent, and I’m just happy visiting their blog!
So, in keeping with this sharing and caring lovefest, I pass these awards along to folks that are in my chain of caring:
Adrienne Trafford’s Blog
Kathy Hare Illustration
Nancy Lefko’s Beautiful Collage Art
Roberta Baird’s A Mouse in the House
Studio Lolo
ValGal Art: Illustration
Bjornik’s Pen/Ink
Teri’s Painted Daisies
If you’ve made in this far in reading this chain of care, please by all means you sincerely should add your name to the list! Peace to you all.
Tags: Adrienne Trafford’s Blog, Art Fan Ako, Awards, Bella Sinclair, Bjornik’s Pen/Ink, Caring, Ces, Chain, Cheryl Lynn, Creative Talent, Genius, Indigeneart.com, Kathy Hare Illustration, love, Nancy Lefko’s Beautiful Collage Art, Roberta Baird’s A Mouse in the House, Sharing, Studio Lolo, Teri’s Painted Daisies, ValGal Art: Illustration, Vanessa Brantley Newton, Yoon See
Posted in Art, Friends | 13 Comments »
Sunday, July 19th, 2009
Tango is a very specific word, so for me, that didn’t translate into a lot of different meanings…humph…that was my thinking! Tango, I thought, well, I’ll do a couple, dancing a classic tango move.
Well, I can’t begin to tell you how this simple thought turned into an illustration, that wore me out! :)
First, I drew a profile of a woman. I then cut it out using black paper. Next, I drew a rose on a piece of scrap watercolor paper, painted it with ink and water color. Then I drew and outline of a couple doing a tango move and then collaged it, using this week’s newspaper coupons. All that was so much fun!
Then, the frustration hit the fan! First, I could not scan it, since it was too big for my scanner and I don’t know how to piece two scans together (yeah, I should, but I don’t!).
Next, I tried to photograph it and the gloss from the collaging, caused too many glare spots on the digital shot. This went on for a couple of hours, me repositioning the illustration, realizing my lighting inside was awful; and then going outside to photograph my creation.
That didn’t work either!
I came back inside, determined to tear the creation up and forget about the prompt for this week!
Oh, did I mention, I went outside, without showering, a T-shirt over my nightgown and flipflops on with my hair sticking up all over my head, looking like I’d stuck my hand in an electrical socket! I stood in the middle of our parking lot complex, to take this digital photo, and folks, I don’t care who saw me! (there goes making a first good impression, I just moved here!)
I re-cut the silhouette and painted it with black gouache, (used a blow dryer to dry it quickly). Then I cut all the figures out again and put them on a white background. I started the digital photo process again! Finally, after many words, that I can’t print here!
Voila…TANGO!
I finally had a photo I could use!
So here you have it, a simple illustration with a lot of hours putting it all together! So my vibe for the week is patience!
Persevere, my friends, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Peace.
Tags: collage, Construction paper, coupons, Digital, drawing, Frustration, Goauche, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, ink, mixed media, newspaper, painting, Photo, Tango, watercolor
Posted in Art, Illustration Friday, Work | 41 Comments »
Thursday, June 4th, 2009
 I’m back!
I needed a break from writing for a while. I will start blogging again at Illustration Friday, starting tomorrow. I’m a little rusty, but hopefully, practice will help!
Thank you wonderful friends, for checking in on me. I want to start my welcome back with a thank you to the lovely Madonna Davidoff for her sweet award! Thank you Madonna (www.madonnaart.com), it looks like you had a fabulous trip!
There are so many lovely blogs out there, I couldn’t think of only (15) to pass it along to, so I ask all my blog friends and you know who you are, to come by and pick up this award!
YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST!
Peace always…:)
Tags: blog, Friends, Friendship, Indigeneart.com, Lovely, Madonna Davidoff
Posted in Art, Friends | 1 Comment »
Sunday, March 29th, 2009
Marketing is one of those things that artist, generally hate to do! Especially those of us who want to work at our passion…me included. There’s a very cool blog I like to visit (and I subscribe to the newsletter), entitled “Womenwise Marketing”
It’s full of great tips and recently, I had my comments posted on “Why You Avoid Marketing“. Check it out and my comments, too! Yes, I shamelessly market, too! :)
http://www.womenwisemarketing.com/why-you-avoid-marketing
Tags: avoidance, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, marketing, Self-Promotion, Wise, women, Womenwise Marketing
Posted in Art, Work | 6 Comments »
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