Indigene Art Forms

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Handmade Gifts

Changing Woman

Much of the folklore regarding women was subterranean, to the mainstream for many generations; but they were and continue to be very much alive in the cultures from which they came. In the Native American (Navajo) culture, "Changing Woman - "Estsanatlehi" comes closest to being the personification of the Earth and of the natural order of the Universe as to any other brief way of describing her. She represents the cyclical path of the Seasons, Birth (Spring), Maturing (Summer), Growing old (Fall) and Dying (Winter), only to be reborn again in the Spring." To learn more about the Native American Changing ... Continue Reading »

WIP – Completion…set adrift again…

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 ... Continue Reading »

Thank You – Izzy Winterhart!

I'm truly blessed, another win! This amazing jewelry set was handmade by Izzy Winterhart, and I won it (August, 2009), in her marvelous giveaway! Not only was this jewelry beautiful, the packaging was lovely and handmade as well! Izzy, Thank you! I just wanted to shout it out! Check out Izzy's beautiful craftsmanship at http://hawkstonecreations.etsy.com. ... Continue Reading »

Thank You- Janne Robberstad!

Thank you Janne, You're a doll! Leaving comments on other peoples blogs is such a great way to make someone´s day a bit brighter, and I recommend all of us to keep doing it especially for us artist-types, who don't get out much! I don't generally win things, so imagine my surprise, in July (2009),  when I won this lovely handmade mouse pad from Janne Robberstad of Norway! Janne is this amazing costume designer and other beautiful handmade art! Please check out her site at http://www.spindelmaker.com Oh and Jan Please forgive me, I'm been so craze and out of touch, I meant to post this sooner! Thanks Luv! P.S. Doesn't it look great with ... Continue Reading »