I've been struggling...there I've said it! Why is that so frightening to say to yourself or others? I think because it's shame-based, to the person who admits it and to those who hear it; or it feels like you're admitting to a character flaw. Many people don't know what to do with the feelings that come with struggles. Neither do I, but I do know that getting it outside of myself, helps me to see it in front of me and allows me to do something about it, instead of letting the struggles roasts me like meat on a rotisserie! I don't need to get in the specifics of the struggles, it is safe enough to say "I have struggles or I'm struggling". I am ... Continue Reading »
Work
Blog Intention
First, on the art front, I've been featured in the Arts and Aesthetics Collective Magazine: http://issuu.com/aestheticsmagazine/docs/insignetribus/59 (pages 41 - 56) Now for other stuff...I have been stretched to the limits in many areas of life, I can't believe it's been a month, since I last posted! I like my blogging time to be meaningful; not just putting in one liners out there in social media. Please, don't get me wrong, I love chatting with my friends on Facebook/Twitter, but I'm finding that it takes away from my time here and that's not my intention. Maintaining social media sites, takes a lot of time and effort, in an already ... Continue Reading »
Moving Forward…
January has been a month of digging, in the tough and challenging consciousness. Ever since I chose the word "courage" as my word for the year, I've been battling some big fears and learning to trust my intuitive voice completely. It's the same fears, I battle when the darkness of winter comes...am I strong enough, confident enough, financially secure, smart enough, helpful enough, generous enough, doing enough...? My rituals and spirituality keep me nurtured. My family keeps me cocooned, safe and loved. As always in the dark nights of the soul, the light comes through, reminding me that there is balance and that fears will always be there, ... Continue Reading »
Twirling With Excitement!
Well, I'm twirling with excitement! My image, "Gabriel's Horn" (30" x 40" - Oil/Canvas - Sold/Private Collection) is on the cover of Dream Network Journal. Yes, I'm shamelessly happy and wanted to blog about it. I often write about the creative process, post the end results and let you know how I'm feeling! So, it's only appropriate to share my glee here, also! What makes this so exciting is that this painting, marked my ten years of being a professional artist! Much of my work has been derived from dream experiences. So, this weekend, I'm doing the thankful happy dance, anyone want to twirl around with me in thankfulness and happiness? Have ... Continue Reading »
Prepared for 2012
The process of setting up goals to me, is much like my preparation for creating a new painting or two or three... It starts with a spark...dream, experience, a place, an idea. I write down some words, do some sketches, think about colors or not. I gather the materials and then the deep stuff starts, excitement builds, frustrations set in, more thought processes, action accumulates and then finally, after many tweeks, starts and stops. Voila, I have a finished painting! ©2012 Indigene T. Gaskin "Autumn Song" Mixed-Media-12" x 24") So much like the art-making process, is my goal setting process. This year, it took a little longer than ... Continue Reading »
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 »
Scattered Thoughts and Actions
I have been super busy! Attending workshops, creating new work, gearing up for my Holiday Studio Tour, conference calls, video summits and taking care of my daily business routines! I've also spent some incredible time with new friends and old friends, (Thank you, awesome goddesses, you know who you are); which always fills me with love and adrenaline...:) My thoughts have been scattered, but focused...is that possible, you ask? Yes, because these scattered thoughts and actions are an abundance of energy, that I believe are coming together, to bring another dimension to my life, creating richer experiences for me. They are only scattered, ... Continue Reading »
