I am learning to Fly!

I started this today with Kelly Rae. I feel like my compass is being reset, that I'm putting myself back on course. Nothing like some soul probing questions to refocus....

You may have seen this painting before. Today I felt the inspiration to add to it....

and here's some honesty I wanted to share, some of my heart whispers that came to me today after reading Kellie Rae's first posting.

"I began creating in the mainstream, traditional art world. And I found at times when I wanted to explore other creative dimensions that this world was not as accepting of my off-beat ideas and creations as I would have hoped. Maybe it was location, maybe it wasn't the right timing....it was stifling. And I discovered that I could not and cannot conform. I feel I have stayed as committed as I could to my creativity, learning about outside rejection has been challenging but has taught me so much about accepting myself and what I feel compelled to create. I have learned how important it is to stay true. And have decided that I shall no longer put myself in places that don't value the edgy difference of my creativity.

I love the mixed media community I've found through blogging. It is accepting of all forms of creativity. All skill levels. All mediums. All expressions. And that is truly amazing.Being in this world, I feel alive and free.

My compass is pointing North, where I see my art and designs as beautiful products. Creative artsy products that shine with connectedness and contributes love to humanity.'

So that is my big dream for the moment...lets see how it unfolds.

Divine Belief

"Divine Belief" Mixed media painting, 60cm x 50cm

Here is what I've been painting the last few days. So Very Happy with how it has come together, you know that process of trust when creating, it is so great to relax, let go of control and just go with it, knowing it shall all come together as its meant to. Thats how this piece was.

Again I used all the elements that makes me so happy when I create, discovered vintage fabric and doily from an Op Shop, paper collage that I paint back into and transform colours, my greyscale hand drawings for embellishments and splaters of paint.

This is how I see/feel that creating is meant to be...a belief and a trust that is just divine!

Great Tips for Etsy Sellers

Discovered this great info about selling on Etsy, written by Julie at On the Dot Creations. Its a free downloadable e-book. An easy read with great tips....even if you get one thing out of it, its still worthwhile. Julie also has more info for creative business minds at Fine Tooth Comb.

Fields of Gold

field of gold 30 cm x 30 cm

I took my time with this one. My energy level has been rather low the last little while so I have been happy to sit and paint, patiently. My usually perky happy spirit seems to have gone a short holiday and I'm eagerly awaiting her return. When she comes back I hope she has her bucket loads of optimism with her.

Rose Dreams and this piece Field of Gold are both available in my shop. (both are now sold)

my opportunity

This morning I woke early and it was just a bit cold. There was a crispness in the air that made me feel that winter was on its way.I snuggled under the covers and thought about my winter wardrobe. Living on the Queensland coast there isn't alot of opportunity to get the winter woolies out. I pictured one of my latest "Opportunity" purchases and wondered if the day would stay cool enough for me to wear this pinkiest of pinks coat.

But alas, the day warmed up and it was not to be. Not yet anyway.

I even have a bag to match. an opportunity purchase too. sometimes I find the best things!

women. past present and future

Happy Mothers Day for yesterday.... we had a lovely quite day. Mothers Day has brought up some sentimental feelings for me. Where I found myself thinking of the women in my family that came before me. How they taught the women and the girls in their lives how to love and nurture...and so it gets past on with the choices that were made. And as a mother I am conscious and reminded daily of how I am teaching my children to look after themselves and others.

4 generations on my mums side, baby me.

As a woman, girlfriend, soul sister to other women, I am fully present in the fact that we are nurturing each other. And that is truly special.

Women and girls are amazing, in all that we are and in all that we do.

purple dreams

purple dreams 30 cm x 30 cm

here is some more paintly playing on fabric, stretched around a canvas frame. I tried something different this time, creating more texture on the surface of the canvas. Embellished with a beautiful mossy green doily from sweet Jacky. The doily accompanied one of Jacky's signature owls. Little Hoot graciously gave up his mossy green sitting rug all in the name of art.Wise decision Little Hoot.

Rainbows

rainbow in our street

Sad news yesterday. Creative Soul Retreat is not going ahead next year. I was scheduled to teach 2 workshops and was totally excited and beside myself about this.

last year I was asked to teach at Artistic Journeys in Sydney and unfortunately that retreat was cancelled. I know I'm not jinxed. I figure other opportunities shall come my way. I'm remembering to stay open hearted and to consider there is a bigger picture in all of this. My rainbow is coming.....

digging...

sharing inspiration..from the hairdressers!

pics from Perfect Hair mag.

I do love going to my hairdressers, not just to feel pampered but I often come away with loads of inspiration from the hair mags.The pics often have head and shoulder shots, with great lighting, dramatic looks and 'out there' hair. Sounds like a perfect recipe to me for great drawings and paintings. I've found I'm particulary drawn to the images that have great fabric texture in them.... adore the lace on the forehead, even though she has quite a dark look.