The first time I read this book I was in my mid-30s, and re visited the book a couple times after that. It is, for me, one of the books I have read and reread throughout my life and each time found a deeper meaning. Each decade of our life brings changes to explore. This book is in my permanent library. When I saw this class available, I immediately signed up! It has been very enriching to be able to discuss and share with a group of women of similar ages, and at the same time share some of our universal life events as a woman. Our journey is guided by Dr. A. She is brilliant! She facilitates our group with insights, and leads us to deeper thinking. The journaling has been thought-provoking. The class has opened me up to to a more vibrant awareness of self, soul, and female archetypes. Highly recommend! ‘We are who we are,
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Summer 2023 highlights. Went way to fast! To be a gentle mover in a swiftly spinning world. These are some of my favorite vacation photos from our Inner Passage cruise to Alaska from Vancouver, Canada & railroad trip into Denali National Park and World Heritage Center. Also included is our six day camping trip through Vancouver Island, and Victoria, British Columbia. Summer Month of July 2023 Let there be The Art Spirit The Art Spirit manifested herself on our recent adventure. Cruising the Inner Passage of Alaska (glacier filled!), railroad trip to Denali National Park/World Heritage Site and chalet stay, then six days and nights exploring the beautiful island of Vancouver. And of course 2 days and a night in Victoria. I prepared an origami styled journal base before we left. I then filled it with small on site sketches and watercolors and writings, haiku and ramblings. Also daily highlights . Such a delight to draw, sketch, paint our experiences. I focused on countour drawings of the glaciers, and used a limited palette of blues. The Art Spirit renews. The Art Spirit nourishes. “When we're stuck in our work we can remember the power of forward movement. Whether we move to something else we're working on, jump into some sketchbook play, or take a refreshing break, that choice to not linger in our stuck-ness is where our creative energy revives itself.” Traditional Sun Parka Three Iñupiat women wearing traditional long parkas. The woman in the centre has qupak trim, a traditional geometric style, around her hem. Seattle, 1911. One of my favorite photos from our cruise through the Inner Passage of Alaska and two day rail road trip into Denali National Park and World Heritage Center. More to come!
My good friend and fellow artist invited me to co-facilitate an art activity with her art of wellness group. What an enjoyable day!
These three beautiful people in the photos created a collaged vessel with handmade vase, jewelry. Sarah Ness is a one of those very special souls who connects with all who walk this earth. Her business is called the Art of wellNess, and is on Facebook. Check it out! The button is below. Little ‘Tori is headed across the border for The Western Bat Working Group conference in Victoria, British Columbia. I was asked to donate a piece for their conference ‘Bats Across Borders’ auction fundraiser, and it was a definite ‘Yes!’ Honored to help in the scientific nurturing of planet earth’s beautiful creatures. Shout out to biologist Shannon – a total Bat Empress! 6”x6”x2” acrylic, thinned, layered, splattered. Gold leaf patina speaks of Little Tori’s respected place in evolution. Collaged vintage geological maps, oil and gas certificates reflect her history. “The WBWG consists of agencies, organizations and individuals passionate about bat research, management and conservation from fifteen western states; the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan; the Northwest and Yukon territories and northern Mexico.” “I always forget how important the empty days are, how important it may be sometimes not to expect to produce anything, even a few lines in a journal. A day when one has not pushed oneself to the limit seems a damaged, damaging day, a sinful day. Not so! The most valuable thing one can do for the psyche, occasionally, is to let it rest, wander, live in the changing light of a room, not try to be or do anything whatever." - May Sarton
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KTAs a working artist/retired art educator, I've always lived the artful life. Let's share! |