Random lines, following the whims of my hands and inner eye, revealing shapes not seen or envisioned consciously... The paper is turned and turned to find any recognizable patterns. When found, colours are applied to achieve the pattern I think I see. Anything can happen. Hint, I look for what might be eyes and let … Continue reading Looking For Strange #3
Tuesday’s Triumphs #13: Ouch, I’m angry again.
“A saint was asked, ‘What is anger?’ He gave a beautiful answer: ‘It is punishment we give ourself, for somebody else’s mistake!’” By unknown For me anger and frustration are often interchangeable in the essence of this quote. That strong, lingering, and negative feeling that heats up our minds and tightens our guts is a … Continue reading Tuesday’s Triumphs #13: Ouch, I’m angry again.
Looking For Strange #2
Random lines, following the whims of my hands and inner eye, revealing shapes not seen or envisioned consciously... The paper is turned and turned to find any recognizable patterns. When found, colours are applied to achieve the pattern I think I see. Anything can happen. Hint, I look for what might be eyes and let … Continue reading Looking For Strange #2
Monday’s Meanings #13: Every door isn’t a window
“If it doesn’t open, it’s not your door.” By unknown I love this for it’s simplicity. This is absolutely not about giving up and quitting! It’s about self-awareness and knowing your current limits. It’s about embracing the gift of learning that comes from failure. If you keep doing the same thing wrong, but expect a … Continue reading Monday’s Meanings #13: Every door isn’t a window
Looking For Strange #1
Random lines, following the whims of my hands and inner eye, revealing shapes not seen or envisioned consciously... The paper is turned and turned to find any recognizable patterns. When found, colours are applied to achieve the pattern I think I see. Anything can happen. Hint, I look for what might be eyes and let … Continue reading Looking For Strange #1
Sunday’s Speculations #13: Well, that’s ok. We can learn from it.
“Accept - then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it… This will miraculously transform your whole life.” By Eckhart Tolle Read it again. Let it sink in a bit. Read it again. Ok, now allow the truth of this, as you … Continue reading Sunday’s Speculations #13: Well, that’s ok. We can learn from it.
The Parrot Pig – AKA Looking For Strange
Recently trying to figure out a really quick and fun art activity for an upcoming lesson plan, I started to squiggle on the page with black oil pastel. Originally, I intended to make a creature forest landscape out of it, but as I turned the page around to look at it from different angles, I … Continue reading The Parrot Pig – AKA Looking For Strange
Saturday’s Surprises #12: Thank you, thank you, thank you!
“Gratitude will shift you to a higher frequency, and you will attract much better things.” Rhonda Byrne (The Secret) I’m asking you to think of something you really love and are grateful for having. It could be anything: person, experience, thing, etc… How do you feel inside when you think about it? Please give yourself … Continue reading Saturday’s Surprises #12: Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Friday’s Frequencies #12: Stepping Up to Self-love
“12 steps to self care: 1) If it feels wrong, don’t do it. 2) Say exactly what you mean. 3) Don’t be a people pleaser. 4) Trust your instincts. 5) Never speak bad about yourself. 6) Never give up on your dreams. 7) Don’t be afraid to say no. 8) Don’t be afraid to say … Continue reading Friday’s Frequencies #12: Stepping Up to Self-love
Ofrenda for Basquiat
November 2nd is The Day of The Dead and we must create these memorial images of those we want to remember. I'm playing with the interpretation of this awesome Mexican tradition, but I want to pay tribute to a creative inspiration: Jean-Michel Basquiat. Perhaps doing an Ofrenda in a style similar to his will do … Continue reading Ofrenda for Basquiat