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It's the New Moon in Capricorn and time for us all to find the yin/yang balance within. So for me, as an artist this means balancing my businesshead with my artheart and PAINTING!
Painting Notes:
Balancing art/life/biz
Picking up that brush and making that first stroke is EVERYTHING and NOTHING; bliss AND terror; both essential to reassure myself that I am indeed ALIVE.
One has to care deeply to paint from the soul.
Are we waking up and discovering "Our shoe's don't fit anymore?" I know we sometimes feel and pray that hope, excitement, peace and love are possible on a world wide scale and on a personal level.
As we travel deep, deep into the center of our souls we release little time bombs, tick, tick, ticking...just waiting to wake us up and then, when we're not even close to being ready, they explode forcing us to face and own up to our shadow, and accept the truth of who we are. So, how do we face our demons?
Do you ever have moments where time just stops and then goes backwards? Or is that just longing for what was?
'All time is now' - sometimes I like this idea, although I can't explain it. Early morning, for example takes me back in time which often makes me sad and may be why I avoid it.
And if I feel a rage I won't deny it I won't fear love.
Sarah McLachlan, Fumbling Towards Ecstasy
Musical Ambiance: Sarah McLachlan - Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, Ingrid Karklins - Anima Mundi
Sometimes it feels like I spend more time shutting out the world than I do being in it, through meditation, deep thinking, deep feeling. The time spent on this is immeasurable (a word?) - time does not equal money. How little money can we exist on? How to simplify so that basic needs are met, leaving room for art-making, play, deep reverie.
A longing for one-ness with the universe, the Divine, the source, the thread connecting all I do. Sometimes we seek outside of ourselves to fill this emptiness, this loneliness felt deep within our soul, but outside sources can never fill this bottomless pit. Instead we need to recognize our yearning for what it truly is, a search for source, a longing for re-connection with our Divine self.
In process - acrylic and pastel on masonite - 48" x 48"When we realize this - that our heart-home lies always within reach and that our true home is always within ourselves, we are home, we are blessed, we are free.
"I love the ground whereon he stands." From the song "Black Is The Colour" by Marcy D'arcy & The Prodigal Sons
Musical Ambiance: Women of the World Celtic II
Sometimes its sooooo hard to calm down and focus on painting, often due to feeling the pressure of everything else I have to do - I'm sure you know what I mean!
How I Calm & Center (a really quick meditation that WORKS!)
Close my eyes. Deep breath. Sit with eyes closed, just listening. Breathing deeply. Relaxing my body. Checking in and asking, "How do I feel?" Picking music that fits my mood (eg. The album "Flow, River of My Soul" by Single Gun Theory) Letting the music energize and sweep me up. And I'm OFF and painting!!!
"The time is now."
From the song "Transmission" by Single Gun Theory
In process - acrylic & charcoal on masonite - 48" x 48""Thank you forces of good, Thank you positivity, Thank you, joy." From the song "Metaphysical" by Single Gun Theory
The best feeling: like anything is possible!
Musical Ambiance: Flow, River of My Soul by Single Gun Theory
In process - acrylic & charcoal on masonite - 48" x 48""Look out any window". Lyrics by Bruce Hornsby
A good psychic reading helps you identify and build upon your strengths. You will feel bigger, bolder, brighter than you were before. New possibilities, ideas, horizons will appear before you eyes and be felt in your heart.
Are you ready to grow, to let us see the true, unique, special you that shines within your soul?
I say "yes", Yes, YES I'm ready. How 'bout you?
I am Soul-Happy and it feels great!
A Snake for Jamie