Lifebook29. Turn A Little Into a Lot with Tamara Laporte

08/03/20

15x11 mixed media on paper

Yellow Eye of Eagle

09/13/15
11x15 collage on paper

Yellow Eye of  Eagle

Early Bird 1

6/27/15 
6x6 collage in fiberboard

Early Bird 1

Much later than their usual Spring migration through my neighborhood, I’ve been seeing Robins around recently and thinking about the lessons that Robin brings---  new growth, moving forward with grace, tenacity, perseverance and assertion.  Believing in self and singing with a joyful voice as I move forward.  With that remembrance, barriers will disappear, and confrontations will be for show only.  

Thanks for the timely message, Robin. 

Hidden Messengers

03/05/15
11x15 Collage on paper

Hidden Messengers 

Black Cat Crossing

02/25/15
11x15 Collage on paper

Black Cat Crossing

Driving to Work

11/11/14
11x15 collage on paper

Driving to Work

Animal Communications

11/2/14
11x15 collage on paper

Animal Communications

Red Dragonfly III (It's Time)

10/5/14
24x36 acrylic and mixed media

Red Dragonfly III

Alight on ivy’s tendril,

glowing red messenger from God.

“It’s time, my child, it’s time.”

Don’t look on me as a chance visitor.

I’m here to deliver a message

from the soul you’ve held so tightly

in your arms and in your heart.

“It’s time, my child, it’s time.”

I’ll fly away for a moment

and let you collect your thoughts.

Then you’ll realize I’m here for a reason.

Red as cardinal gliding on late summer’s breezes.

But cardinal’s message is for another day.

I’m dragonfly, red dragonfly,

Returning to ivy’s perch and looking on with love.

Once again here to tell you,

“It’s time, dear child, it’s time.”

Red Dragonfly II (Study)

9/19/14
12x12 acrylic painting

Study of Red Dragonfly

Alight on ivy’s tendril,

glowing red messenger from God.

“It’s time, my child, it’s time.”

Don’t look on me as a chance visitor.

I’m here to deliver a message

from the soul you’ve held so tightly

in your arms and in your heart.

“It’s time, my child, it’s time.”

I’ll fly away for a moment

and let you collect your thoughts.

Then you’ll realize I’m here for a reason.

Red as cardinal gliding on late summer’s breezes.

But cardinal’s message is for another day.

I’m dragonfly, red dragonfly,

Returning to ivy’s perch and looking on with love.

Once again here to tell you,

“It’s time, dear child, it’s time.”

Red Dragonfy I (Concept)

9/5/14

Digital study for future painting, with original poem

Red Dragonfy

Alight on ivy’s tendril,

glowing red messenger from God.

“It’s time, my child, it’s time.”

Don’t look on me as a chance visitor.

I’m here to deliver a message

from the soul you’ve held so tightly

in your arms and in your heart.

“It’s time, my child, it’s time.”

I’ll fly away for a moment

and let you collect your thoughts.

Then you’ll realize I’m here for a reason.

Red as cardinal gliding on late summer’s breezes.

But cardinal’s message is for another day.

I’m dragonfly, red dragonfly,

Returning to ivy’s perch and looking on with love.

Once again here to tell you,

“It’s time, dear child, it’s time.”

Commemorating a Visit from Bat

8/3/14
9x12 collage on paper

Commemorating a Visit from Bat

Walked into my bedroom last night to find a black bat fluttering around the ceiling.  Dodging the blades of the ceiling fan and generally causing an eerie stir in the house, bats are known to fly around in our neighborhood, but never inside the house.  Still don't know how it got in, but thankful for a spouse with a cloth grocery bag, little fear of creepy creatures, and a soft heart.  Upon capture and release, he said... "they eat bugs".  
(p.s. The dog was no help.) 

Still feeling a bit unsettled by the whole incident. Wish bats were just a wee bit cuter...  And content to remain outdoors.   
  
http://doowansnewsandevents.wordpress.com/2013/07/16/bat-medicine/

Listening for Messages

7/30/14
9x12 collage on paper

Listening for Messages

Toucan too

2/12/14
8x10 collage on paper

Toucan too

Love the colors in this fellow and his wild yet peaceful countenance. I'm also intrigued by the animal message he delivers in light of the news of the day that the company I work for will soon be facing another round of layoffs.   The toucan represents communication and showmanship. The toucan's colorful appearance and large bill indicates a strong desire to be seen and heard. When the toucan appears as a totem it is likely time for you to step forward out of the shadows and stand in the lime light for awhile. If you have difficulty speaking in public toucan medicine can help clear and heal throat chakra blockages. The toucan may appear whenever you are craving attention, helping you to sort out why you are feeling this way. Toucan can boost your self-esteem. Toucan carries the energy of the class-clown with its antics and loud noises. If you have a clowning personality that you use to cloak insecurities, the toucan totem is mirroring your behavior to show you that it is safe to take off the mask and reveal your true self. http://healing.about.com/od/animaltotems/ig/Animal-Totems-Photo-Gallery/Toucan.htm Connotes Paradise and Peace Toucans can symbolize blooming partnership/companionship. It could also refer to relaxation and peace. It lends importance to teamwork and family and is a warning of impending death. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/bird-symbolism-and-their-meanings.html#I-http%253A%252F%252Fwww.buzzle.com%252Farticles%252Fbird-symbolism-and-their-meanings.html%2F1100578784%2F1

Rhino knows

10/18/13
12x12 Mixed Media

Today's collage is a profile view of a rhinoceros whose surface is textured with paper covered washers. 

Rhino knows

Inspired by an earlier collage and a card pulled from my deck of Animal Messages by Susie Green, Rhinoceros has a good message about calming the mind so that, in the stillness, the truth can come through.  Since I'm still working on goal-setting, Rhino's advice should come in handy. 

The Ultimate Future

10/11/13
12x9 Mixed Media Collage

The Ultimate Future

Chameleon

http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Messages-Susie-Green/dp/190499184X

Today's collage, on the subject of setting goals, is a bright Chameleon in a wild purple setting with a message for my future.  This card, in a deck of Animal Messages cards by Susie Green, turned up when I spent time today thinking about my ultimate future as I look for new creative direction.  

According to the card, chameleon represents both beauty and the bizarre.  He/she fascinates and bewitches.  Brings a message that rare energies surround me.  And I possess senses beyond the normal five- psychic communication, awareness of auras and vibration of energies. Much the way chameleon changes color as an expression of his feelings in certain situations, he also tells me that others need to know how I feel.