* Internet Down ...

For SIX entire days! Talk about feeling disconnected. When my internet goes down, my vonnage phone goes down. Such a wonderful feeling. It's back up and running now - so that's what counts. A quick block in today. Don't know where this one is coming from, or where it's going. I do know it's called, "The Gift of Ancient Wisdoms". The bird, of course, representing the Universal Knowledge that is within us all. An interesting painting for me - more to come as it progresses.

Then, just before my internet faded into the ethers, Carolyn wrote and said "Love your spirit dolls.  Think you should make journals to match."  What a good idea, I thought.  Raced upstairs to the studio and began a journal.

Well, I do now have one copic bound journal to match one spirit doll, however have decided it's far too much work when I'm trying to do so many other things.  I'm like that --- let's do it all.  No problema!  Well it is a problema .. I get into a state now.  So this is it, the one and only Journal and Doll that match.  (Good idea though, Carolyn!)

90 degrees here today - Habibi and I are living with a water spritzer in my hand.  He loves it.  Wags his tail when I come with it.  It certainly keeps us refreshed!

Thanks so much for dropping by.  I'll be getting around to visit you all hopefully tomorrow.  Thanks for all your concern about where I had disappeared to.  It's comforting someone notices I'm not showing up!  :o)  Take care and thanks for your wonderful comments.

"Do not be satisfied with the stories that come before you. Unfold your own myth."

 

* More Spirit Dolls ...

I'm taking a break from painting, not only because I am out of Canvas(!), but because I want to get some product ready for the next tourist season artisan fairs. Right now I'm doing a few spirit dolls - then I'll take a break and do a few journals etc. A little painting in between, however I'm having prints etc. made - so it all takes time and $$$. Here's today's little doll - she's lovely and almost a little fragile. I believe all these dolls are guardians of our creativity and inspiration. They are infused with that spirit as
I work on them.

She was very difficult to photograph - I hung her in a tree, on the wall, on a ladder, inside the house - nothing really did her justice - so use your imagination.  She's very feminine and delicate and wonderful.

Now, take your pick - I couldn't decide!

Also, Matilda has been whining.  Simply wouldn't stop.  Says she looks like a goat and she's not going to the fair looking like a goat. I had to do some adjustments and she's happier, although not thrilled.  She has chosen, however, to go to the fair because she loves her flowers.

That's it for today.  Forgive me if I haven't made all the rounds to your blogs yet - this internet has been up and down like a yo yo -- very very annoying!  

Thanks again for visiting.  Gotta make a new batch of sangria - you folks sure do enjoy it. :o)  Take care and create something wonderful.

“Creativity is contagious, pass it on” – Albert Einstein

  

Guardian of Art Journals

Another Spirit Doll today. I thought it would be nice to have someone to inspire you and take care of your art journal. I'm always needing ideas, this "The Guardian of Art Journalling" is just the thing. She's looking forward to it 'cause she loves creating.

How are you all today?  Got my skylight fixed before the rainy season ... phewww!  Couldn't stand another season of floods.  Hope it's fixed properly this time.

Worked in my studio and enjoyed making this little Spirit Doll.  I find them so inviting.  Thanks so much for stopping over.  Sorry there was no sangria out - don't like to leave it lying around when workers are about.  :o)  They might get the idea I'm a lush.  Brrrrhahahahahah!

“An ounce of doing things is worth a pound of theorizing.” – Wallace Wattles

 

The Spirit of Inspiration

Feeling a little out of sorts in the art department? Don't know what to do next? Ideas are not coming easily? Have a little chat with the "Spirit of Inspiration" and all will be well. Keep her close in your studio. She is here to inspire you. And inspire you she will.

The Spirit of Inspiration

It's Monday already.  Not sure where the weekend went.  I'm having a little work done on the house tomorrow.  Just maintenance.  How was your weekend?  Do hope it was a good one.  Thanks for stopping in.  Carolyn, do hope you are feeling much better.  Thinking of you.

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone  else's life.  Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living  with the results of other peoples thinking.  Don't let the  noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.  They somehow already know what  you truly want to become.  Everything else is secondary."  ~  Steve Jobs   (Ah, I love the way that man's mind worked  (most of the time :o) All it takes is courage and  some trust.  I keep telling myself.) Baroness Margaret Thatcher (Maggie) passed away today.   She was a woman who followed her heart and her intuition.   She changed a country.  I am sorry to see her go.

 

* And then there was four ....

My last canvas, yet again! Alas, and it's Sunday - can't even go to the art store. What's a girl to do. I must amuse myself with other ventures, but I find myself not so interested in doing to. Once I get going perhaps. I have many ideas churning in my head. There's a new girl on the block today. "Matilda". She's off to the fair. I grouped them all together for a photograph so you could see my
first attempts ever at Whimsey!

Here's Matilda on her own.  She was quite put out I would not at least give her her due - after all she is hot off the press today and she wants to celebrate.  Do you think I should let her go to the fair by herself looking like that???

A new week tomorrow.  Didn't that just happen seven days ago.  I can't keep up.  Our clocks in Mexico go ahead one hour this weekend.  I almost forgot 'til I looked at my computer.

Thanks for dropping in and leaving your lovely comments.  I do appreciate it so very much.  It's like being connected in a special way.  Hope you  are having a great weekend.

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”
― Rumi

 

* Back at the Easel

Had to go and purchase a couple of canvas. Simply couldn't wait. Anyway, we found out that with my discount at the art shop, the carpenters small canvas are more expensive, so they have been cancelled and large ones ordered. I don't know if this little painting is complete or not. I will probably know tomorrow when I look at it again. His name is "The Wise Old Man of Pay's Hay Farm".

Hope you are all having a very lovely weekend whatever you may be doing.  Information for Valerie ... with Global Climate Change well under way, we had winds today which hit a record high and took the temperature to a record low.  My lips turned blue walking three doors down to the tienda.  Aren't you glad you are not here!  ;o)  I would of course send my private jet for you as I'm sure it will clear in a day or two.  Unfortunately, all flights are grounded at the moment.  'sigh'

Take care.  Do lots of creative stuff.  Have fun.  Can't wait to see your next creations.  

           

Shearing time and .......

Wendy is off to England for a family wedding - so obviously I had to make her a card. Being the glitter queen of Mexico, I included a small bottle of gold glitter, just in case
she got homesick.

Gotta have a 'cuppa' and definitely some music!

Last time I was in Australia I was on a sheep farm where the sheep were waiting to be sheared.  They all bunch together like they are hoping no one will notice them.  Don't pick me - pick her - pick him - but don't pick me.  I think the process is painless, however how would you like to come out bald after having all that beautiful wool.  Coming out of the shearing barns must be like coming out of a bad hair dresser! 

I tried to capture the feeling in a whimsical way.

That's it for today my Lady Lovlies.  Hope you all had a wonderful Easter and had some play time in the Studio.  Thanks for dropping in.  Come again soon.  I love your company.

There are many things in life that will catch your eye,
but only a few that will catch your heart. Pursue themAuthor Unknown

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*Know Thyself ... complete

Not much to be said today. I think she is finished. I'll leave her sit for a day or two and see if the kitty is still OK with me. Other than that --- here she is ... sitting in her garden in Italy, contemplating life.

It was actually difficult to get a good shot of her - the light is so bright here, and even though I hung her in the shade, I think the photo is a little darker than the original.

Hope you are having a grand time ... getting ready for spring.  Such a beautiful time of year - all things new and fresh.  Thanks for dropping by.  I do appreciate your company and your comments.  

Every time you don't follow your inner guidance,you feel a loss of energy, loss of power a sense of spiritual deadness. -- Shakti Gawain

* Just a little bit more ...

We worked long and hard today. The kitty and I have come to some sort of agreement and I think she's looking much better. (although we may have another chat manana) Still some small details I see which I want to finish. Otherwise "Know Thyself" is just about complete.

 This is my last canvas. No more blank ones - so I'm feeling a little unsettled. Might have to fill in with something else for a few days.

Here she is: ...

"Know Thyself"

Thanks for dropping in today.  I enjoyed our visit.  Beautiful weather isn't it.  Take care, and I'll see you soon.

“He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” 
― Lao Tzu

 

* Quite a Day ....

Yes, indeed, we had quite a day. I have never really had toooooo much of a problem painting just about anything, but this little kitty on her knee, this tiny wee CAT, this .... this .... stubborn little feline .... WELL! She simply will not be painted. We have been at loggerheads all day. I've painted 'big cats' (lynx) before and had no problem ... but ... but this little thing? Well, there are no words printable to describe our struggle. So, she is being left to sit there today and we will see what transpires manana.

We are making progress though. M'lady was sharing some interesting bits about her history today --- a long line of gypsy's who over many many years made their way to the mediterranean from high up in Turkey. Her family, over the years made it's way to Italy and now she feels she has roots in that country.

Many little details to work out ... and of course, the dear little kitty.

Thanks for popping in my beauties.  It's a beautiful day here - hope things are warming up wherever you are.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart. – Confucius