Everything is miraculous!

Albert Einstein says "There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle"

snippet cut out of a scan from the journal of

DJ Williams

.....pasted into my journal

I hope you see the miracles happening every day around you. The minute. The ones you may have missed before. They are there. And once you learn to illuminate the little, you will find these things. They will start to feel that they are seeking YOU out. Manifesting in front of your eyes, you become one with all that is good. And the bliss you never thought you could have or thought you deserved is waiting there for you to take. Grab it in and hold close. Breathe in the essence and exhale out into this world the YOU that can now be shared. You will begin to inspire others.

head on over to www.wakingbliss.com

to learn more about how connections.....with others, nature, the universe

can change your life.

Lifeblood of YOU

What has become your chalice of knowledge over the past week......? month.....? year.....? 10 years......?
And by Chalice, I mean something you can hold that is sacred. The lifeblood of you. Realizing the vulnerable scary bits and coming off not perfect....those. Those. What can you define in yourself that you are unsure of?
Don't you realize that if you weren't trying so hard to be appear perfect in the eyes of others that you would come closer to reaching them. Show them the YOU. I am telling you this to tell me again.

When you can hold something in the sacred cup, you bare witness to its fruitfulness. It no longer seems scary. It is all out there to see. Held together by steel. Held up by your hands.

Hold up your Chalice and claim your most spectacular YOU.

Art Doodle Love

You can pick up your copy HERE

Ask me what I love about Dawn DeVries Sokol's new book, Art Doodle Love..... and I will tell you.....

I love that it lets you have your own voice with just the right amount of guidance and color. Subtle, loose prompts that can be taken and expanded on. Its about juicy color and lettering. Its about your own story here. And Dawn has a gift of bringing that out of you. This journal is a feast for the eyes!

I imagine my journal growing and expanding until it probably no longer closes by itself. I see it worn and beautifully imperfect. I see another artist inspiring others everywhere to dream big and document what is in their soul. That's what I see.

Also, please check out Dawn's blog. She is hosting a giveaway that will nicely compliment your Art Doodle Love journal. 

and here I am creating in Dawn's book.....

Listed below are the other participants for this amazing blog hop! so go ahead and check them out. do it! they are pretty dang amazing!


Feb. 2: Pam Carriker, http://www.pamcarriker.com/blog/
Feb. 3: Samantha Kira Harding, http://www.journalgirl.com
Feb. 4: Aimee Dolich, http://artsyville.blogspot.com
Feb. 5: Jane Davenport,  http://www.janedavenport.com
Feb. 6: Carla Sonheim, http://www.carlasonheim.com
Feb. 7: Tracie Lyn Huskamp, http://www.thereddoor-studio.blogspot.com
Feb. 8: Tammy Garcia, http://www.daisyyellow.squarespace.com
Feb. 9: Carissa Paige, http://www.carissapaige.blogspot.com
Feb. 10: Mindy Lacefield, http://www.timssally.com
Feb. 11: Dina Wakley, http://dinastamps.typepad.com/
Feb. 12: Tamara LaPorte, http://www.willowing.org/blog/
Feb. 13: Jill K. Berry, http://jillberrydesign.com/blog/

True Free Spirit - March Project

I wanted to give you guys a sneak peek at March's project for my

monthly online class, True Free Spirit.

This one incorporates juicy color, written text, and beautiful blending.

Sign up anytime HERE 

then....(just click "join group" and you'll be ready to go)

February Project - True Free Spirit class

Here is a sneak peek for the February Project

in my True Free Spirit class.

sign up anytime!!

Live in oneness.

Live in the Free.
Move with purpose.
act on magical happenings.
celebrate your vulnerabilities.
believe in yourself.
trust your path.
create kindness and sprinkle it often.
let the wind take you where the sun shines on your back.
go to the sea and smell the salty air.
take it in your lungs and sing out a new song of enlightenment.
walk among the trees and notice the crunch of the ground beneath you.
look up and revel at the oneness that is this forest.
take note of birds in flight. effortless beauty.
watch intently the squirrels leap from limb to limb. acrobats among the trees.

may oneness define you.
may oneness free you.
may oneness with nature captivate your heart.
and many oneness with mankind consume your passion.

True Free Spirit - new class!

I'm so thrilled to announce a new class offering for the new year. I'm trying something a bit different for this class......it will run all year long with one new project each month. I have lots of fun, amazing things planned for 2013. Things like: True free spirit girl (see above), totem spirit animal, art inspired by the "masters" and lots more. 

I love the idea of allowing projects come organically as the year goes on so expect surprises around every corner. We will learn what it means to be a TRUE FREE SPIRIT girl as we embark on the journey of our imperfections and vulnerabilities. Those very sacred intricacies bloom into your own chalice of knowledge. Realizing what we then saw as flawed, suddenly becomes a strength that we cling to....defining our true essence.

We will become explorers of our TRUE selves....tapping into our hearts to find that piece of magic. I believe, finding those heart-fluttering moments takes time and persistence. Trying different things and exploring is the key to tapping into your creative well. Through this practice, you will make discoveries and beautiful accidents that will begin to define YOU as an artist.

As you continue on this path, you grow.....(sometimes its an uncomfortable growth and seemingly artistic block) but we must learn to celebrate during this time. Because this is where the magic lies. You are transforming. Emerging. If you can push through these rough spells.....well, on the other end of that bridge comes the most exciting work. 

Come join me as we journey through the beautiful murkiness together. Let's let go. Paint free. And discover what is aching to be seen.

What: a 12 month art workshop - 1 new project each month

Where: www.timssally.ning.com

When: Registration begins December 10th

How much: $78 December 10th - December 31st (then $88 after that)

Time frame: sign up anytime you want. You will receive 2 years of access from the date you sign up.
January project: I'll be demonstrating the True Free Spirit girl above

• each new project will be posted between the 1st and 5th of each month

Each month, the supply list could be different. I will add a few finds along the way.

 Not to worry, I'll keep it simple and affordable!

I will have a detailed supply list with links at signup but here's basically what you'll need:

mod-podge 

flourescent paint

sharpie paint pens

water soluble oil pastels

ephemera (old wallpaper, napkins, ledger paper, receipts, etc)

brushes

any acrylic paint colors you adore

gesso-board

foam stamps

glitter media (stickles, etc)

I will be using all of these materials throughout the course. This is a good base of supplies that you can do a lot of things with.