Monday, September 29, 2014

Soul Bird class and giveaway




This class is all about working intuitively. Travel with me on the wings of your own Soul Bird into what fuels your creative spirit. We will be doing lots of mark making....with colored pencils and black pencils. We will follow the winds as they guide us. We will create from the soul.
There are 5 lessons plus a bonus guest artist lesson.
  • a painted papers lesson with lots of mark making
  • a bookboard journal painting lesson
  • a painting on cardboard with lots of mark making and paint
  • 2 big (16"x16") intuitive paintings on wood. Very rich and deep in the process of how I work intuitively
  • Guest Artist Tati Vice. I am so so thrilled to share with you her painting process!
  • Early bird registration through October 4th: $49
  • October 5th regular registration: $59
  • class starts October 14th
I truly believe that your soul bird is your creative spirit. And in that spirit, fear has no place. It's impossible in that space. We will create from this source. We will evolve, grow, and accept our "mistakes" as stunning insights into our power consciousness.



More about our guest artist, Tati Vice



My journey as an artist began early in life, with ballet shoes, a lot of sweat and a drawing, here and there.
After a lot of years passed, many of those dedicated to movement, I realised that I had to find another creative path, one that I could carry with me, as I grew older. 
That was when I found Art-journaling, which opened up a whole new world, with endless possibilities. From then on, I’ve never stopped, jumping from the page to the canvas, taking on-line courses, joining the village at art-retreats, and having the privilege to be among and meet beautiful and very talented people.
As I continue my journey on this creative path, I uncover each day, a passion, a drive and a wish that my art, no matter what form it takes, will touch people’s lives in someway.  And my cup overflows everyday. 
- Tati Vice




GIVEAWAY!

  • I need your help spreading the news about Soul Bird
  • I'm going to give away 1 Soul Bird class PLUS a choice of either Primitive Portraits 1, Frolic, Field Notes, or Paint Your Story (you can choose to gift one of these add on classes if you wish)
  • (if you've already signed up, no worries....if you win, I'll refund your money)
  • Please share this blog post link on your blog, pinterest, instagram, or Facebook
  • come back here and let me know - leave your name, email address and how you shared
  • drawing will be done on Oct 3rd. 


Friday, September 12, 2014

I am now

I am now


I am now.
here
present
my spirit reaches for my truer self

I am not in control
My God goes before me and plans my day
I surrender it all to Him.

All I can do is point to His Glory
All things I do is through Him.

Why would I want to control? Why limit the greatness He has in store with human thought?
Anything I have ever prayed for….asked for….. has either been blown away in comparison to my wishes or opened a new door by closing one. He doesn't use my plans. He has bigger ones.


inspired by scripture and my supernatural God!

Ephesians 3:20 " Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…"

Deuteronomy 31:8 "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Latest work

I have been painting every day lately. Getting in the studio is sometimes tough. Maybe the desire wanes. Maybe I'm a bit lazy. But once I fill my water cup and sit down at my painting table, it starts. Not always does it come easy. In which case I make lots of silly scribbles with lots and lots of colored pencils. I really love the faber castell brand. They are a bit more sturdy. The lead is harder. thank you scribbles for allowing me to feel like a kid again and for giving me an outlet for not knowing what the heck to do. It is a start!


Bring Sunshine - original sold

Little Bird - original sold


Oceans of love - original sold
on a hillside tag - sold


Wednesday, September 10, 2014

I met You


I met you in the silent dusk
your voice only the crickets
your garments on the horizon
beginning in blue, then to lavender,
and then easing so carefully to pink.

I saw you again for the first time.
You reveal yourself in subtlety.
The moon glorifies you....
waking again
praising you in form...in light

You are the birds' song
singing just for me.
You are the tenderness of a deer...
gazing with wonder straight to my soul.


I am born again. "Bathed in Heavenly Light"

Monday, September 1, 2014

Bella Grace Blog hop

I'm so thrilled to be a part of the Bella Grace blog hop….







Bella Grace is a new publication from Stampington. This image-rich book is a peek into the lives of artists. It goes beyond the behind-the-scenes. To me, it's more about the spirit of creating. What drives us to create. The why's. Then takes you there….nestled into a backpack for a view upon a mountaintop. It makes you want to travel to these places. To spend time with the artist over coffee. And I think that's just what you'll do with Bella Grace. She certainly lives up to her name.

One Sunday I wrote and painted this. I hope it inspires you to lay out among the stars. ponder the smallness yet vastness that is You…..

I am Rooted in His love.
my story holds everything
through spirit I embrace Grace.

I am a light.
A shared light with the one that came before me
I am here to point to His Glory
To cherish what is so freely given.

To be still
to lay with the stars as one
to hold and acknowledge
that I am all God says I am.

I am one with the trees
the birds
the deer
I am one with the Maker of all these things.


Rooted in His Love

***inspired by the words of Cody Carnes, All He Says I am

I am giving away a copy of Bella Grace. Please leave a comment here and will be doing the drawing on September 6th.




check out the other participants here:
Friday August 8th — Jennifer DeVille CatalanoWild About Flowers
Monday August 11th — Jennifer McGuigganVerbal Snapshots
Tuesday August 12th — She is ThreeShe Held Stones, Flowers, and Shells
Wednesday August 13th — Cassandra KeyDo You Believe in Magic?
Thursday August 14th — Kelly LetkyAn Ordinary Artist
Friday August 15th — Jillian LukiwskiAnywhere the Wind Will
Tuesday August 19th — Christine Mason MillerWhomp, Whomp, Whomp, and a Bella Grace Give Away
Wednesday August 20th — Hannah MarcottiA Letter to Your Forgiveness
Thursday August 21st — Susan Tuttle: Bella Grace: Joy of Everyday Photography
Friday August 22nd — Sylvia StefanovaLife is an Adventure
Monday August 25th — D. Smith Kaich JonesSweet Nothings
Tuesday August 26th — Deb TaylorSimple Things
Wednesday August 27th — Cathryn MezzoThe Beautiful Game
Thursday August 28th — Bella CirovicEverything Divine, Magic in the Ordinary
Friday August 29th — Susannah ConwayFor the Love of Paper