Behind the Scenes

I found myself pulling out 3 spirals that I had created 25 years ago. The vision at that time was an “underwater sea tapestry”. It was to be 8’ long and 6’ wide and hang above my fireplace in a living room with huge cathedral ceilings.

So, the question is: Can a piece that had life and vitality in the past be resuscitated?

Well, I moved and have no space to put it. I cut into it and separated some of the nautical spirals and am debating how to rework them. Maybe I can completely cut up and reassemble. Maybe I can get a series out of it.

Here is what I was working on today. Originally, the piece was a huge landscape and now it is dwarfing into an abstract. No focal point? No message? No intentionality?

I would love an opinion.

What are you working on?

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Upcoming

The Scared Artist's Journey Last Call for the inaugural pricing for the “The Sacred Artist’s Journey: Embodying Archetypes to Transform Your Creative Destiny in 90 Days”. ​ Part of the journey entails refusing the call. Do you have a reaction when you see this title? Is there some part of you that responds to the beckoning? If there is, know that you have been summoned, and it won’t go away until you say yes to the journey. In fact, until you say yes, there will be a hole, some sort of lifelessness. ​ More info, click here! ​

I am hosting quick tutorials on use of A.I

Join me in the zoom call for our initial session: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 4:00 – 5:00 pm EST 1. Making Coloring Books 2. Creating Recipes from What’s in the Fridge 3. Quick AI personalized message ​ Zoom Link Here

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Annual Fabric-Collaged JOY Greeting Card Party Make your own greeting card that says “Thank You”, “I Love You”, or captures a special memory that can be mailed or framed. All supplies provided. In person and Free: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 12:00 – 3:00 at Villages of Seloy Clubhouse (off SR 16, St. Augustine). Space is limited. ​ RSVP Here

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Women’s Art and Serenity Retreat

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My friend and colleague, Terry Eldredge is offering a spectacular artist retreat in Costa Rica. Does this speak to you at all?

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Art, Archetype & Ancient Wisdom

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The Student Archetype

A few of my colleagues thought it would be fun to collaborate on an archetype discussion, kind of round robin stye. Three of us have the student archetype so we started with that one and we filmed it.

Here are a few considerations:

Do you find yourself constantly seeking new knowledge, skills, or expertise, regardless of the subject?

• This reflects the Student’s deep desire for learning and intellectual pursuit.

When learning something new, do you prefer structured environments like classrooms, courses, or mentorships over self-directed exploration?

• The Student archetype often thrives in traditional learning environments.

How do I respond when faced with a learning challenge—do I push through uncertainty, or do I hesitate because I don’t yet feel ‘qualified’ enough?

• This question explores whether the Student Archetype is in its empowered form (embracing challenges) or shadow form (fear of imperfection).

Do I apply what I learn in real-life situations, or do I prefer to remain in a safe, theoretical space of knowledge acquisition?

• This helps identify whether the learning process includes experiential application or remains purely intellectual.

Am I open to multiple ways of knowing, such as emotional intelligence, intuition, and embodied wisdom, or do I rely solely on logic and facts?

• This question helps determine whether the Student Archetype embraces a holistic approach to learning beyond traditional intellectual pursuits.

Do I see learning as a personal journey of growth, or do I struggle with a need to always have ‘the right answer’ and fear being wrong?

• This clarifies whether the Student Archetype is in a rigid or open-minded state, affecting adaptability and personal development.

Watch the video:

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