The Mother Archetype

I've just completed the second in a series of feminine archetypes as part of an amazing class I'm taking.  This one represents the mother archetype.  (Click here to see the first one I did and information on the class.)

I kept envisioning mothering our children even after our mothers or we as mothers are gone.  The mother is ghostly and mothering from beyond.  The child is still full of life...and still being mothered.

And I have to admit that this is the first painting I've ever painted that actually turned out just as I'd imagined.  At almost 1000 paintings, that's kind of amazing to me.  Not that I've never done it before...rather that I actually did it! 

Here's to all you mothers, both still on earth and those beyond.

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The Lover Archetype

I just finished my most recent project in the "Dancing With Your Dreams" course I've been taking.  I've learned so much about myself as a woman, a dreamer, and an artist. 

This sweet creature represents the lover archetype.  It's the first in a series of four that I hope to complete sometime this year.  Felt drawn (I'm so punny!) to create her first what with Valentine's Day right around the corner. 

If you have any interest in joining this wonderful class, lovely Amy Burke O'Toole is giving a spot away on her blog.  Photos of student work (mine, too!) are also on her blog.

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