Lotus with a Twist

07/17/20
8x6 mixed media art journal page

Sky

04/03/20
3.5 x 5.5 mixed media art card

Messenger

03/22/20
3.5x5.5 mixed media art card

Heart

03/10/20
3.5x5.5 mixed media art card

Wonder

02/23/2020
3x5 mixed media art card

Sharing

02/06/2020
3 x 5 mixed media art card

Desire

02/02/2020
3 x 5 mixed media art card

Blooming

12/16/16
11x15 acrylic and ink on paper

Flash of Fuschia

11/21/15
4x5 monoprint on paper

Flash of Fuschia

House of Perception - The Back of My House

10/4/13

As a treat-to-self and celebration of the culmination of my 365 Day Project,

I found a meetup group for creatives in the Dallas area (Express Yourself Artistically) and joined a class called,

"Use your House of Perception to Create a New Life Vision".

We made a 'house of perception' based on the five senses, using several intuitive exercises and a guided meditation.  Great day and several fun, talented and artistic women in class.   Artfully led by Rosemary.

http://www.meetup.com/Express-Yourself-Artistically/

Here's my final collage from that day.

Back of House

The Back of My House

During class I found a hand-made sticker with flowers, a sun, and my name on it. Since there weren't names on any of the other materials we had to work with in class, I figured it was "meant to be" and used it for my house.  Found out later it was made by our instructor, Rosemary's, sister during another art class... prior to her sister's passing.  For a moment it was melancholy in the room, but then I felt delighted and privileged for happening across such a precious item.  I get to enjoy a colorful symbol of light and life, and Rosemary got to have a good memory of her sister and their time together. 

Day 20 Pretty in pink

020:365

10/20/12

Day 20 Pretty in pink

Louise Hay affirmation:   “I am willing to change the patterns in me that created this condition.  I love and approve of myself.  I am safe.” (jaw problems)

Inspiration exercise from 365 Daily Creativity Journal:  Buy or make some clay and then use it like you never have  before.

Media:  Magazine and catalog photos, scrapbook paper, Sharpie, Zots, glue stick

Time:   1H

Comments: I've always like the photo of the space with pink paint on the wall, but found it a little too "girlie" for real life.  This collage works for me in splitting up the picture with some background elements that are a little less precious.   Adding grounding elements from the earth (clay pendulum light and turtle) also help.  

When it comes to the jaw, I like the symbolism of a turtle.  Slowing down and not speaking the first thought that comes to mind may be a way of helping to change patterns of thought/reaction that are not as loving as they could be.