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. 

Mentors

Lynne Merchant - wire artist  One of the most creative woman I know.  She taught me to bend wire into jewelry, wrapping rocks and beach glass - She also inspired me to be more creative with my designs - to feel that creativity is a natural part of life.

I'm delighted to find her still making her beautiful works in San Diego

I feel a lot of gratitude for what I've learned from her

not to mention the wire work and genius of Alexander Calder
thanks

Happy New Year!

Hiking in the Marin Headlands today I noticed how a line of waves kept appearing and disappearing along the horizon.


Reminds me of the Vedic teachings (as I interpret it) - each wave may appear separate than the ocean, yet it simply consists of water, same as the rest of the ocean.   


Just like each of us are unique yet stem from the same source of vital creativity.


I find this reassuring

2009 Summary

Spent some time remembering 2009, taking account of who and what people and activities touched me in an important way seeped in discovery, humility, love, abundance, gratitude and fallibility.  2009 was filled with self discovery expression, and courage uncovering compassion and trust.  all so important and ordinary.  In 2008 I called 2009 the year of self love, it was worth paying attention to.

Now I'm feeling into 2010 - what will be my theme? I feel ready for a different kind of exploration, more outward focused - curious exploration within a community.

we'll see what that might be - already there's a catch phrase - "walk my talk" I think I'll be sharing more of my exploration process.

The power of knowing our bodies

read this article about a man with Cerebral Palsy and how he's learned to dance through a very detailed and specific exploration of his body, how his muscles and bones work together.  then watch the video - I found it beautiful and compelling.
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Thanksgiving

I was musing with friends over lunch how fun it was as a kid to make turkey drawings by tracing my hand.  So I thought I'd give it a try - how fun!


Thanksgiving Gratitude