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. 

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