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Perspective: Queen of the Canyon

Art, Family, Illustration Friday, Studio Time, Work 28 Comments »

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:

February 27th, 2010 |

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




Next Stage (WIP) - Obsession

Art, Illustration Friday, Studio Time, Uncategorized, Work 2 Comments »

I was in the “zone”, (which is the preoccupation of obsessively creating an image), becoming so strong in my mind’s eye, that I am only freed from the zone by completing the actual work.  I worked days, excessively on this image.

I know that I feel exposed when I show any part of the process to anyone outside the zone of my head.  I am aware that I am exposed.

I took breaks, but it is the night of another day of obsessing over every little piece of it, adding, subtracting, pacing around the work, only stopping to take nature’s breaks, which can be a nuisance when in the creative zone.

It is only when the image is getting near the final stages that I feel I have revealed my subject or an aspect of them in an honest approach.


February 11th, 2010 |

Tags: "O", 22x30 inches, acrylic, Arches paper, bracelet, charms, color pencil, Creative, day, easel, enamel, expose, Graphite, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, mixed media, moon, moonscapes, night, obsession, pen/ink, portrait, Snakes, spirit, spirituality, Studio, turtles, vulnerability, watercolor, Work-In-Progress, Zone




Work-In-Progress - A Detail

Art, Family, Featured Artist, Friends, Illustration Friday, Studio Time, Work 8 Comments »

Some of the details of my Work-In-Progress contain various symbols and snakes are one of them.

Some cultures hold snakes in high esteem while other cultures despised them. There are cultures that associated snakes with medicinal powers or rebirth, such as the modern medical symbol of two snakes wrapped around a staff.

The Judeo-Christian culture does not hold snakes or serpent in a kind light. The biblical tales of the Garden of Eden and the serpent’s role in “tempting woman to trick man into the fall from God’s grace” have contributed to the negative images of snakes in western culture.  This deep rooted cultural biases accounts in part for the widespread of fear and disdain of snakes.  Myths, legends, and folk tales contribute to the misinformation and add to the snake’s negative imagery.

Cultures are as valid as the people who come from them and as with all living entities, there are positive and negative aspects, snakes are no different.

The imagery of the snakes in the details of this portrait embrace the concept of healer, rebirth and revitalization.

I’m sure that this spiritual portrait will be serve as a conversation piece, dependent upon the view or viewers!


February 11th, 2010 |

Tags: "O", 22x30 inches, acrylic, Arches paper, culture, divine, enamel, energy, fear, forbidden, gold, Graphite, green, health, hidden, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, Judeo-Christian, medical symbol, medicinal, mixed media, mythology, Orange, pen/ink, purple, rebirth, red, religious, Snakes, spiritual, Symbol, Totem, turquoise, watercolor, Work-In-Progress




Work In Progress - The Beginning

Art, Friends, Studio Time, Uncategorized, Work 7 Comments »

Usually, I do not show my work in progress, (it is often a muddy or murky process);

But, since I do photograph the progress for my own records, I’m merging my inner work with my outer practice more in 2010. So in trusting my own process, I believe it has to be a sharing process, albeit a scary one!

Currently, I’m working on a portrait of someone, who is so full of love and compassion, “to be of service to others,” her own words, is her soul’s ministry. I’m doing this portrait based on poetry of hers, dreams and symbols that correlates with this individual. I want this portrait to be an expression of her inner self, a snapshot of her inner world and indicator of her spirit. I’ve combined her offerings of self with my vision, feelings and personal expression to create an overall sense of this person.

Whether it is a portrait or not, it is always a process of self discovery.  I’ll be doing this over several posts…


February 10th, 2010 |

Tags: "O", Arches paper, dreamscape, empathic, expression, feelings, Graphite, hypersensitive, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, intuitive, journey, muddy, murky, poetry, portrait, sensitive, spirit, Totem, vision




Focused On Positive Art that Uplifts the Spirit!

Art, Family, Uncategorized, news 18 Comments »

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


January 26th, 2010 |

Tags: 2010, 60x70 inches, Art, Exhibit, Healing, health, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, Manhattan Arts International, oil paint, Oil/Canvas, Power, Uplifting, well-being




Wilderness - Kaleidoscope Woods

Art, Illustration Friday, Studio Time 37 Comments »

After being in the Grand Canyons over the holidays and seeing the majesty of color in those wild canyons, I couldn’t help but use an image of a painting, I made some time ago  of the wilderness (”Kaleidoscope Woods”).

This is how I see the wilderness, a riot of color!

Ahhh…I can’t imagine life without color or the wilderness, it provides balance.

I’m ready for the adventure of “wilderness” this year, I think that translates into adventure. Let’s live life to the fullest!


January 17th, 2010 |

Tags: adventure, color, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, Kaleidoscope Woods, landscape, Oil/Canvas, wild, Wilderness, Woods




WONDERFUL BEGINNINGS AND BIRTHDAY GIFT!

Art, Featured Artist, news 14 Comments »

After being confined to bed for a bit in December, the excitement of the holidays, returning from visiting my son in Arizona for Christmas, even more excitement awaited me upon my return to blog land!

I am delighted to be the featured artist at the Manhattan Arts International - “Celebrate Herstory” for the month of January.

http://manhattanartsherstory.blogspot.com

What a wonderful New Year’s Gift and not to mentioned birthday gift as well, this youngster (me) celebrated my 51st birthday on January 1, 2010!

This year promises bigger, better, wonderful, joy and amazing friendships!

I wish this for all and always in peace!

Manhattan Arts International HerStory Online Exhibition

The purpose of “Celebrate HerStory” is to offer winning artists international exposure for art created related to the chosen theme. This online exhibition features more than 40 extraordinary artists from around the world in a range of media. 



January 10th, 2010 |

Tags: 51, Aquarius, Birthday, Celebrate Herstory, Family, Featured Artist, GIFT, Holidays, http://manhatanartsherstory.blogspot.com, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, indigenous girl, Interview, January 1, Manhattan Arts International, mixed media, news, polar bear, seals, Transformative, Water Bear-er




HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Family, Friends, Uncategorized 4 Comments »

I’m just getting back from Arizona! The Grand Canyon was amazing as was seeing my son and spending time with family! It was a wonderful vacation!

Happy New Year & Peace to everyone!


January 1st, 2010 |

Tags: 2010, Arizona, Family, Friends, Holidays, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, New Year




Hatching Ideas

Uncategorized 31 Comments »

I had a long commute to work today as a passenger. I was tired of the radio, and watching other cars, go by. I looked in my handbag to see what I could find, so that I wouldn’t fall asleep! I’m not usually my best with sleep lines on my face from odd head positions while napping with no pillow.

Rummaging through my big tote bag yielded a Christmas catalog, a six-inch ruler, scissors, a couple of pieces of watercolor paper, my KOI pocket field sketch box with water brush, a glue stick, micro-pen, and a graphite pencil.  I knew today was the only time I was going to have a small chunk of time to do an illustration for the prompt for Illustration Friday, the word for this week is “hatch”.

Honestly, with the holidays around the corner, and everywhere you look you see festive houses, streets and stores, the festivity has a way of imprinting itself on your mind! And the IF prompt, for me anyway, only flashed pictures of eggs, hatchback cars and spring.

So here it is, an illustration for “Hatch”!

I hope that everyone’s creativity and ideas hatch into some wonderful real life scenarios for 2010.

Peace to you all.


December 15th, 2009 |

Tags: baby, blue, burnt umber, Christmas catalog, collage, egg, graphite pencil, green, handbag, Hatch, Holidays, Illustration Friday, Indigene, Indigeneart.com, micro pens, New Year, Peace, pocket field sketch box, red, ruler, scissor, watercolor paper, yellow




Wise Woman Herbal Ezine

Art, Studio Time, news 6 Comments »

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.


December 8th, 2009 |

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




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