Revisiting

I am not immune to getting bummed out about life sometimes. For the most part, I try to look for the best in every situation and that's how I climb out of "the dip", I like to call it, in the roller coaster of life. Whatever it is that causes the dip, just know that depression is at the bottom of the emotional scale and any feeling other than that is moving up the emotional scale. So if you're blue and you then find yourself frustrated, just know you're heading out of the dip and on the upswing of the roller coaster ride. People don't often think frustration is good but it feels a heck of a lot better than feeling depressed. It's kind of comforting to know that there is an emotional scale and all your feelings can lead you to another and another and another, until you eventually find some relief. You move up the scale and down the scale and it's just part of life. I love to travel and often joke that I want to be teleported to the places I dream about. I've found that reveling in good memories or doing creative visualization is a great way to stay in a hopeful and appreciative place without noticing the absence of what is wanted. For this weeks art piece, I drew this a couple of weeks ago and came back to it to finish it. I love revisiting art pieces to see things from a different perspective with new energy. This piece was from an actual photo I took on a road trip just outside of Steamboat Springs, Colorado - it's called "All the Pretty Horses".

Happy Wednesday ❤

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Early Spring

We've been seeing signs of spring here as early as mid January. Warmer weather is happening, daffodil shoots are coming up, crocus' are up and people are talking about wanting summer to come already.  This kind of weather happens sometimes here in Portland. It's always weird seeing it so early and somehow I don't feel quite ready. To celebrate this kind of "cusp", I created a spring floral pattern but with a nice moody darker color for the background as an homage to winter's end. Maybe there's some truth to the groundhog not seeing his shadow? What kind of weather are you seeing?

Happy Wednesday ❤

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Cats and Flowers

I spent a little time around cats recently and for this weeks art I was supposed to make floral repeat patterns... so I thought it fitting to add some cats to it! I love things that are unusual and unexpected. On the mystical side, cat animal totems mean mystery, magic and independence. They embrace the spirit of adventure, curiosity, patience, and a deep, relaxed connection with the self. They can also help you with knowing when is the right time to act. They also symbolize strength, confidence and fearlessness.

Happy Wednesday ❤

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Rockhound

While I love the rough and raw crystals in their true form, I've been really into crystal points (or wands as they are also called) lately. Points are traditionally used as healing tools but I just love the artistry that goes into them. In my rockhounding adventures, I've had the pleasure of meeting the artists who shape and polish these lovely stones. It truly is an talent to contour stones into sculpture. Points or wands are truly eye catching. Metaphysically, points have the ability to focus energy tightly through the tip. Pointed away from the body, it draws energy off. Pointed inward, it channels energy in. Double ended points can radiate or absorb energy at both ends simultaneously. Whether found in its raw state or artificially formed, the facets are so beautiful the way they catch the light. So I made a pattern out of two things I love - crystal points and flowers.  {Inspired crystals in order from left to right of the 6 in the center - amethyst, pineapple candle quartz, aqua aura, green fluorite, rainbow fluorite and clear quartz.} Enjoy!

Happy Wednesday ❤

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