Make Peace with Reflection

When I was about 16 or so, I went to a family camp in Big Sur with my mom and my brother.  There was a young kiddo there who, with great authority, told me one day, "You're going to be a funny looking adult." Pretty sure I gave him my best stink eye and wandered off with a new friend I'd made. Well, I can't begin to tell you how many times in my life that little kiddo's words have echoed in my head as I've done this adult thing. An inopportune reflection in a mirror...an unflattering photo..."Oh, fudge, I AM a funny looking adult!" Oy. Thankfully, the older I get the more at peace I've become with reflecting upon my reflection.

"Make Peace with Reflection." 

8"x8" on canvas

Media: acrylic

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Through Time and Space

The body is living art. Your movement through time and space is art. A painter has brushes. You have your body. - Anna Halprin

In gratitude for all the different ways we create art through time and space. 

13.5"x5.25" on wood

Media: acrylic

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Set Your Life on Fire

 "Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames." -Rumi

Mockup - frame not included.

11.75"x5.75" on wood

Media: acrylic and ink

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Resting

 Give yourself permission to rest.

"Resting"

Acrylic, ink, and graphite on wood panel

27.5"x7.25"

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Wisdom

 "These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them."

-Rumi

Our world, our society, one another...we are feeling these pains that are impacting our minds, bodies, spirits. I am hopeful that we will have the wisdom come November to listen to these messengers.

My heartfelt thanks to a dear friend who dropped off the cutest little owl that was the inspiration for this painting. It was just what my heart needed.

"Wisdom"

Mixed Media

Original available for $65.

12"x9" on canvas

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Out of My Comfort Zone

Out of my comfort zone...I think that's what creativity is for me these days. I tiny side step here and there, testing the waters, trying things on for size, being comfortable with being uncomfortable, and learning from all of it.

"Out of My Comfort Zone"

Mixed Media

Original available for $55.

16"x12" on wqatercolor paper

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A Girl Can Dream

This is my second piece from Jenny Doh's class. 

I started looking for a quote to go with this painting but my mind is occupied with thoughts of

wishing we still had Barack Obama as President and Ann Richards as Governor. 

Things would be so different.

"A Girl Can Dream"

Acrylic

16"x12" on canvas paper

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Tip of the Iceberg

You may think you know me, but all I am allowing you to see is the tip of the iceberg.

"Tip of the Iceberg"

And the copper bits shimmer.

Acrylic
Original available here for $55

2.5"x13" on wood

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Healing 3

"Nature has the power to heal because it is where we are from, it is where we belong, 

and it belongs to us as an essential part of our health and our survival." 

- Nooshin Razani

"Healing 3"

Mixed Media

$55

24"x18" on canvas

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Embrace this Moment, this very Moment

"Embrace the amazing potential magic

of today's small everyday moments."

-Zina Harrington

"Embrace this Moment, this very Moment"

Mixed Media

Original available here for $55

16"x12" on canvas

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I Believe

I believe...

in love

in peace

in friendship

in compassion

in equality

in kindness

...and I believe her.

"I Believe"

Original available here for $55.

16"x12" on watercolor paper

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She Owns her Curves

This was so much fun to create! I love how she owns her beautiful curves!

"She Owns her Curves"

Watercolor and Neocolors

Original available here for $55.

14"x9" on a watercolor paper

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Golden Blooms

My husband and I will be part of the West Austin Studio Tour the next two weekends.
Please consider yourselves invited! Click here to get to the facebook invitation.

Gold...symbolic of love, compassion, courage, passion, magic, and wisdom. 

Circles...symbolic of wholeness, timelessness, and life's cycles.

More of that, please.

And the gold sparkles!

"Golden Blooms"

Original available here for $55.

15"x8.25"x.5" on wood leftover from a friend's woodworking project.

Edges painted and ready to hang.

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Sunshine and Smiles

"What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity."

-J. Addison

"What Sunshine is to Flowers, Smiles are to Humanity"

Original available here for $55.

9"x12"

 

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She Embraced Possibility

My birthday wish is that we all embrace possibility. 

"She Embraced Possibility"

Original available here for $55.

12"x9"

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Finding Solace Within

I felt the urge to paint something small as I've been working on a large commissioned piece...and "Finding Solace Within" kept running through my mind as I painted her.

"Finding Solace Within"

 

 

 

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My Inner Child got the Last Word

In my last blog post I observed that I wasn't letting my wacky side (aka my inner child) get the last word. Well, I decided to let my inner child be the boss of me. I think I'll do this more often!

"My Inner Child got the Last Word"

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A Flower Child

Dave and I went out for Sushi tonight. Everything was AMAZING! What was also amazing was the brussels sprouts the guy next to me (we sat at the bar) was eating.


Me: "Those look wonderful. Where are they on the menu?"

He showed me.

Me: "Are they sweet?"

Guy: "Not really. You should try them."

Me: "Oh, no, I'll just get them next time."

Guy: "No, really, try them." And he pushed his bowl to me.

So I tried them.

"Mmmmmmmmmm!!!"


And that marked the first time I've ever tasted a stranger's food at a restaurant. I think I may need to make a habit of it!



I had some time over the weekend after I did the "Collaboration" piece with Dave so I tried another one, only this time I tried to collaborate with myself. I'd paint it as a serious artist, then I'd go all fun and wacky, then I'd go all serious again. Over and over. It was almost as much fun as painting with Dave. Almost. I think I'll likely do another one and let the fun and wacky side get the last word.

"A Flower Girl"

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Surrounded by Flowers - Part 2

I had a "chat" with Amazon yesterday do to a minor issue with an order I'd received. Throughout the rather stilted, yet effective, conversation I was totally convinced that I was communicating with a robot. Here's part of our conversation.


Me: "Thank you! I appreciate it! Have a great evening!"

Amazon (robot?): "You are very welcome! :) Was I able to properly assist you?"

Me: "Absolutely!"

Me: "Are you a robot? :-)"

Amazon (robot?): "Haha. I am not Kali, I am a real person :)"

Me: "Well, you'd make a darn good robot. Thanks again!"

Amazon (robot?): "Haha. Thank you very much, I guess. Perfect! Have a great rest of your day! :) Please click on "End Chat" located on the upper right corner of the chat window to close the chat."

Me: "OK, bye."


I'm still not convinced that they were a real person. Robots know how to lie, right?


And I finished "Surrounded by Flowers". I'm so happy to be painting again! Here's the finished painting and below are a few of the final stages.

"Surrounded by Flowers"

I went even darker on the edges...
and I didn't really like it.

I added leaves...
and I didn't really like that either.

I went for a happy green/black medium and
that worked for me. I also added a bit of
detail to the centers of the flowers.

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With her Best Friend

I took my dog, Hazel, out for a long walk this morning. She gets beside-herself excited when any of us get the leash out. And she loves absolutely every single thing about going walking.

Except...bicycles that zoom by and scare her, some birds that sound really scary and weird, and cars that loudly vroom overhead when we're under a bridge.

Except for all of that Hazel loves absolutely every single thing about walking.


I finished working on this painting this afternoon. Here's the final version and the last few steps that lead up to the end. And I only have a few photos from the tail end because I was so into it that I forgot to take pictures during the majority of the process. Oops!

"With her Best Friend"

You can see that I've added tons of details...all over!

I adorned her hair with flowers and a feather
and added details to her dress.

I think she's done. Just need to paint the
edges of the canvas black.

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