By: Mitra November 14, 2017February 14, 2018 GoalsApplication, Art Show, Art Tutorial Posts, Augmented Reality, digital literacy, interactive design, literacy, virtual realityLeave a Comment

Dreaming up an art show

Imagine an interactive art show environment where meaningful connection happens with engaging questions. The visitors view containers, sand colors, mermaid figures, placement, and engage with their imagination, and with each other. This type of creative activity is a non verbal form of communication similar to creative active imagination therapy. While attending this art show can…

By: Mitra October 12, 2017March 14, 2018 Mitra's Art, Mixed Media, VenturaArt Show, Inspiration, mermaid, People, power, TrustLeave a Comment

Strength Solo, in Opposition, and Together

There are now 5 of us collaborating on group shows. In the photo from left, me, Cassey K., Zulema C., JoJo T., Eric H. We update the art periodically. I added new mixed media piece for the ongoing Aqua show at the Sandbox Coffeehouse in Ventura. It’s three 14×17” mixed media works on paper that…

By: Mitra November 11, 2016February 14, 2018 Art Events, VenturaArt ShowLeave a Comment

Aqua Art Show Public Reception at Sandbox Coffeehouse

Ventura, CA – Announcing Aqua, a group art show featuring local artists. The show is on display from November 17th, 2016 through January 5th, 2017 at the Sandbox Coffeehouse. The public reception is November 17th from 6:30–8:00 P.M. What does water mean to you? Explore artist’s interpretations of water in paintings and prints that reflect…

By: Mitra June 6, 2016January 30, 2017 Appreciation, Santa BarbaraArt Show, artists, Painting, People, portrait, surreal, Women DreamingLeave a Comment

Announcing Dreams at Underground

Dreams Reception at Underground June 20th FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Santa Barbara, CA – Announcing Dreams, a group show of surreal portraits, by three female artists. The show, Dreams, is on display for the month of June with a reception on June 20th. WHAT: Dreams Reception with Refreshments & Appetizers WHEN: June 20th, 5-8:00…

By: Mitra November 3, 2015February 14, 2018 Mitra's Art, Painting3d gallery, Art Show, exhibition, mythmaker's path, Secret GardenLeave a Comment

Secret Garden Digital Art Show

A secret garden is a place of interest for many reasons. Mythologically it connects to childhood stories. Spiritually it connects to the origin of all people in the Garden of Eden. The imagery of the garden is vast and for over a decade I have been investigating it through my own art from various angles.…

By: Mitra July 29, 2014May 25, 2016 Firsts, VenturaArt Show, Art Tutorial Posts, Art Walk Ventura, Sale, Ventura, Working Artists Ventura1 Comment

Organizing an Art Auction in Ventura at WAV

On July 19th, 2014 an Art Auction was held for the WAV Artists in conjunction with the Ventura ArtWalk. It featured 20 artists from the community and 31 art works. There was a decent turn out, despite the rain, and half of the art found new homes. The auction facilitated artists selling new work, making new connections,…

By: Mitra July 2, 2014February 14, 2018 Art Events, VenturaAnimal, Art Show, Nature, Painting, Passion, VenturaLeave a Comment

Mitra’s Paintings on Display at the Wine Rack

My art show “Animal spirits” is a collection of original paintings at the Wine Rack in Ventura, CA. Wine Rack Lounge, 14 S. California Street, Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 653-9463 These paintings explore the unconscious animal nature of our minds. The foundation of my art is the imagination – and my paintings are imbued with the qualities of introspection, spirit, and…

By: Mitra May 18, 2014May 25, 2016 Art Events, Random free stuffArt Show, Mitra's ArtLeave a Comment

Art show preparation checklist and shopping list

Getting ready for an art show it nice to I have a preparation checklist and a shopping list too. This to do include: Frame art for display (Click here for tutorial on frames) Curate / Place the art Label / Promote the art That seems easy enough. But if you have ever done it before,…

Artist Statement

I share my artist diary on this blog to inspire others to do creative work and unleash their hidden talents.

Artists Resume

Mitra Cline is an interdisciplinary artist inspired by journalism, fine art, performance, and design.

My favorite images

A few hundred of my favorite images, not really in any particular order.

Seeing Rune Symbols, Signs in Dreams

By: Mitra February 21, 2020

Firsts, References, Ritualsdivination, fortune telling, Runes, Symbolic Life, symbols, wiccaLeave a Comment

Recently a three-leg scratch mark appeared, in a dream, on the arm of a man. He pointed out the importance of this symbol in an obvious way. Upon waking up, curiosity led to the internet, searching for a hint as to what it might mean. With no word to search, the results were disappointing. Strange…

360 photos from the Carnival Inspiration cruise to Ensenada

By: Mitra February 17, 2020

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Mobile Art Studio: Playing with Google SketchUp

By: Mitra February 13, 2020February 6, 2020

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Google SketchUp is an application that lets you design things in 3D. If you follow my work, you will know that I’ve been fantasizing about mobile art vehicles forever (basically)! From the functional to the artistic aspects. In the beginning, it was all about plants, like a little portable garden of Eden. As I’ve played…

Beading, restringing my strand with a new pattern

By: Mitra February 2, 2020January 23, 2020

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Gemstones are beautiful and some are said to be medicinal, in the sense that if you wear them close to the skin, they can effect change in the body. I have one long strand of beads that I like to wear around the wrist or neck. As 2020 started, I needed to restring the beads.…

My art on the cover of the Jan. 2020 Lompoc & SYV Arts eZine!

By: Mitra January 23, 2020January 23, 2020

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A creative Challenge for January (Guided 4 min Video)

By: Mitra January 16, 2020January 9, 2020

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Master this creative activity, a random challenge. You can download a file to print and create your own cards at originalodyssey.com Limited edition signed decks are available while supplies last. Add #chaosodyssey to share your creations on Faceboook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Mermaid Party Kit – Enter to win in January

By: Mitra January 10, 2020January 3, 2020

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Why not plan to host a playful adult coloring book part with your best friend in February? I’m giving away two books and stickers in January, they would arrive just before Valentines Day!

Mermaid Tarot Cards to Test Print!

By: Mitra January 5, 2020January 5, 2020

Digital Art, Mitra's Art, Mixed Media, Printmakingcard games, card reading, mermaid, Printmaking, Products, tarot, tarot readerLeave a Comment

I’ve completed all the cards and done three rounds of edits. It’s time to do a test print run!! I’ll be looking for tarot readers to test out the deck and hopefully give me some feedback on the design before I print the companion book. I can write about the art and I’m looking for…

Happy New Year! Welcome, the Emperor 2020

By: Mitra January 1, 2020

Digital Art, Firsts, Goals, Mixed Mediacard games, mermaid, New YearLeave a Comment

I spent the holidays being creative with envisioning Mermaid Type Tarot cards and thinking about the future. Did you choose a mantra word for 2020? You can reference the tarot deck for a suggestion. The year 2020 adds up to 4, and that is the Emperor. Add your month and day numbers. For example, my…

January 2020 Calendar Art, The Birds Have Food and Shelter

By: Mitra December 20, 2019December 17, 2019

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January 2020’s calendar at is a digital drawing entitled, The Birds Have Food and Shelter. It’s a self soothing kind of image that shows two birds, who are out in the wild under the stars. They are close to their food and shelter. Night can be a dark and cold time and for those of…