I can't believe it's been five weeks, since I've blogged! No excuses, but I've been working hard in the studio! I am working in a mentorship program with Michele Theberge, which is changing how I work in the studio and increasing my accountability for creating and growing my mentors and support group. It's intense and I'm so worth doing this for myself as an artist. Here's some of the work, I've created... I've been experimenting with my style of portrait making. I've been wanting my portraits to be more 3-D, because of the art journaling I've been doing! I'm trying to find a way to incorporate the three dimensional aspect of my art ... Continue Reading »
Handmade Gifts
Highlights of 2011
My intention, for 2011 was ABUNDANCE and that was felt on many levels. The Highs and Lows of my 2011 year: 1.) I RESOLVE TO PROMOTE MYSELF SHAMELESSLY. (Those of you who read my blogs, encountered me on Facebook and Twitter know this is true! :) I also handed out many business cards and postcards during 2011. 2.) I RESOLVE TO CULTIVATE A GREAT WEBSITE. Well, it's great website to me! My wonderful webmaster son and I spent an enormous amount of time on it, updating it! (© 2011 Indigene Theresa Gaskin - Frontview of my 2011 journals). 3.) I RESOLVE TO CONTINUE OPERATING WITH COMPLETE INTEGRITY. This was done a 100% of the time and gave me ... Continue Reading »
Soaring Round
For you folks, at Illustration Friday, here's my idea of round, plus something extra! This is an extremely busy time for many people, running round with end-of-year activities and holiday stuff, me included! So, I'm happy to offer some beauty and words to live by. Here is the first of (18) inspirational card series, I'm launching: Dream Sequence #7 - Inside Text: "You soar above life's chaos" ©Indigene Theresa Gaskin Price: $5 per card - 5" x 7" Card Shipping is Free in the U.S.A. and Canada I will be featuring all (18) cards through my blog posts, Facebook and Twitter. All cards are $5 each, the messages are inspirational and the art ... Continue Reading »
Honor The Women In Your Life
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 ... Continue Reading »
Meditation Home
As an artist, you create, enjoying the process and wonder at the end result (at least, I do)! When your art work finds a home, you miss it, but you know it has gone to a place where some else wants your creation to rest. I received this picture (taken with camera phone) from a collector in Indiana, showing me where "our girl" lives. I love the unique way she has formed a mediation alter out of it. Another wonderful idea for my goddess art. A way to salute your womanhood! Thanks Lucy, you're a doll to send this! :) May you continue to get the joy and peace you deserve. Peace to all. ... Continue Reading »
Debut From The Nookery – “Ala – Ibo Goddess”
Last week, she was just a pretty face, with a splash of blue in the background sitting on my easel. Voila, this week, she is making her debut. ALA, also spelled ALE, ALLA also known as ANE - Earth Mother Goddess of the Ibo tribe in Nigeria. Creator of the living and Queen of the dead. Provider of communal loyalty and Lawgiver of society. Her symbol is the crescent moon. She is still worshiped by the Ibo today, who pay tribute to her each year during the Yam festival. Ala is a part of my Goddess Series. I think this series may be ongoing for some time, since there are thousands of goddesses from all over the world clamoring for me to ... Continue Reading »
Spider Woman
Another painting in my Goddess Series is Spider Woman. I'm not doing the goddess series in any order, other than they way that they come to me; nor do I have any idea how many paintings will complete the series, I'll let them determine that. This is a great educational process and fantastic artistic journey! Spider Woman is an important goddess among many southwestern Native American tribes. Spider Woman is responsible for bringing fire to the Pueblo, Tewa and Kiwa tribes. For the Hopi tribes, Spider Woman is a creator of the moon, and their emergence into the world. Spider Woman has the power to give and ... Continue Reading »
