🖌️ ✨ An's Art & Archetype Newsletter
Behind the Scenes​ Where the Maps End (in progress) ​ I’m fortunate to be a member of The Art Collective Gallery. In 3 weeks, I will be the monthly featured artist. Not having a lot of time to prepare for this, lots of things are surfacing for me. How quickly can I create pieces? How much am I affected by the “commercial” aspect of being in a gallery? Is there a way I can simply my usual way of making larger pieces with a message? ​ At first, I thought I could quickly do studies of color or replicated some beautiful beach photos that I have taken. ​ But my calling is to bring beauty and illumination and, to me, that means archetypes – those universal forces that have partnered behavior for all time in all places. To bring awareness to the patterns that dictate us so that we can choose the more conscious path. ​ I landed on the Explorer this time—not just as a historical figure charting new lands, but as an energy that drives us to investigate the unknown within ourselves and the world around us. The Explorer asks big questions, ventures into unfamiliar territory, and seeks deeper understanding—whether that’s through geography, anatomy, philosophy, or the soul. But this archetype also has a shadow side, rooted in ego, exploitation, and conquest. There’s the beauty of the quest and the cost of the journey. As I work, I find myself becoming the Explorer. I’m not just exploring a theme—I’m navigating how to simplify, how to stay true to my vision, and how to choose techniques and materials that align with what I love most. I’m also exploring my own relationship to art-making and the tension between authenticity and commercial appeal. This process is a journey in itself—one of inquiry, refinement, and self-discovery. And like any true exploration, it’s revealing more than I expected. ​ What are you working on? ​ Upcoming​ The Artist’s Threshold“Doors are meant to be opened. Do not stand outside knocking forever.” – Clarissa Pinkola Estes The Artist’s Threshold is 90-minute creative workshop for artists, makers, visionaries, seekers who feel they are standing at the edge of change. Through symbolic imagery, guided reflection, and an intuitive collage process, you’ll explore what you’re ready to leave behind and what your creative soul is longing to step into. This is your invitation to stop knocking – and walk through the doorway of your next chapter. ​ In Person: 1. Friday, August 15, The Art Studio, 370A A1a Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080; 10:00 – 11:30am. In person. RSVP by 8/13. Art Studio Members: $20 venmo@An-Marshall: $25 cash on site. Non-Members: $25 venmo@An-Marshall: $30 cash on site Sign up here! ​https://motivated-founder-6659.kit.com/d3c309a792​ ​ Virtual: 2. Saturday, August 30th, 11 – 12:30 EST. RSVP by 8/28 (some preparation is necessary). $25.00 Sign up here! ​https://anmarshallonlineclasses.anmarshallartist.com/courses/artists-threshold​ ​ Artist Gallery Talk First Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 5:30 – 8:30 ​ Art Collective St Augustine 51 Cordova St. St. Augustine FL 32084 gallery: 904-792-4500 ​ The Sacred Artist’s JourneyThis isn’t just a class – it’s a transformative experience. Over 12 sacred weeks, you’ll recognize and reclaim the innate archetype that fuels your creativity and directs your artistic path. Through guided live zoom sessions, pre-recorded lessons, integrative creative practices, completed signature artwork, and one-on-one support, you’ll claim your artist essence. ​ New journey begins: October 2025 ​​For more info on The Sacred Artist's Journey click here ​​ Book a free call to find out if this is your time to step through the portal. ​
​ ​ Art, Archetype & Ancient Wisdom​ ​ Here’s a great resource for you: ​ I frequently refer to the treasure of the Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism (ARAS)—a global, multi‑era collection of around 18,000 images, each rich with myth, ritual, and symbolic resonance. Every image comes with thoughtful commentary that situates it in its cultural and historical moment, while also shedding light on its psychological and spiritual potential. ARAS has become a wellspring for my creative process: I dip into its visual archive when I want to evoke universal motifs, test symbolic languages, or deepen the archetypal heartbeat of my own work. ​ This evocative tableau—a scene of a teacher and children in a classroom—is emblematic of the archetypal impulse to explore, learn, and pass on wisdom. Though not a literal “Explorer,” it powerfully evokes the metaphorical explorer within us all—the inner teacher, the quest to unveil the unknown, the bravery to ask big questions. https://aras.org/​ ​ |
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October 2025 Behind the Scenes Photo back layer Completed piece Portal in process I had long wanted to try Wen Redmond’s holographic printing technique—the way it layers light and image always felt like peering into another realm. I finally braved it, and with a little ingenuity (and a touch of beginner’s magic), I created a small piece that feels like a shimmering window into another world. “There’s No Place Like Home” is part of the S.A.F.E. Animal Rescue fundraiser now on view at The Art...
Behind the Scenes Becoming Artist of the Month at The Art Collective Gallery was both exhilarating and daunting. I realized that as many pieces of art that I have laying around, they would not hang well together. I suddenly had to produce 12–14 new works in just three and a half weeks. That deadline stirred up all kinds of inner voices — the survivor archetypes showed up in full force. The Victim complained there wasn’t enough time. The Saboteur whispered that I’d never pull it off. The...
Behind the Scenes Quilt being blocked booked Quilt after drying “Dissolving into Wholeness” With Neptune in my 12th astrological house, I feel deeply connected to the unseen—dreams, intuition, and collective emotion. In my archetypal wheel, The Healer resides in this house also, guiding me through the realms of the unseen and the sacred creating opportunities to explore moving from Separation to Wholeness. "I used over 125 thread colors, changing threads roughly every five minutes, and logged...