Creating postcards to share with other Art Therapists

I signed up to participate in a postcard exchange via Art Therapy without Borders organization - I was excited to have a possibility to connect with other art therapists in the U.S. and other countries, it's exciting to hear what others are manifesting in their work.

After some time musing over what to create, I found myself this weekend cutting out hearts from Valentines day advertisements in the newspaper (thinking I would make valentines day cards)...as I continued cutting and arranging the hearts, I noticed that the space left behind was also cool, so I used that for cards as well... below you can see the process, and the slide show on the right has the individual cards and the entire collection as a collage. enjoy

Self Reminder

inspiration

One more reason I love Oakland

This is a nice little in the paper about the changing nature of Oakland - there is a positive influence art/creativity can provide to a community.  I love that I live here and can participate!
check it out below (wishing I had a photo to go with it)
Oaklands journey from seedy to sizzling

going back to my roots

Years ago I left my job as a consumer educator to become a jeweler.  It was an incredible challenge and I'm so glad that I had that experience. Even though I moved on, I never stopped creating.  Now I'm again offering my jewelry creations, this time on Etsy.  take a look!   (this is an example of a free form crocheted necklace)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DorieMeister

Befriending your emotions through art

Different kind of ending and beginning

 

I am delighted to share that I just sold this birdcage necklace.  After having it with me for a while, It feels so good to imagine this piece going to a new home. 


After some time polishing and examining it, I decided it should spend some time with Green Tara  energizing before I ship it out in the morning.


I also love that this person found me through a Gallery display of my artwork and jewelry designs on International Expressive Arts Therapy Association website - they traveled through my own website and made a connection - now this necklace is their own valentines day appreciation.