By: Mitra July 9, 2020 Gualala, Nature, Sculpting360 photo, camping, off grid, TravelLeave a Comment

360 photos from off grid camping for the 4th of July

These photos are from camping in Northern California near the coast. This area is so beautiful and on a sunny warm day it’s like paradise. Nature is a source of inspiration for me and many others. Thankfully, with COVID, the outdoor life is still an easy way to get some relief. I’m experimenting with off…

By: Mitra February 17, 2020 Mexico, Photography, Rituals360 photo, cruise, tinyplanet, TravelLeave a Comment

360 photos from the Carnival Inspiration cruise to Ensenada

By: Mitra September 2, 2019October 20, 2019 Mitra's Art360 photo, Burning Man, burning man 20192 Comments

)’( 🔥 2019, Personal / Non-commercial 360 Photos #BRC2019

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By: Mitra September 2, 2019October 20, 2019 Edinburgh, Scotland, Firsts, Performance, Rituals360 photo, Art Festival, Edinburgh, FringeFestival, Performance, play, Scotland2 Comments

Photos from #fringefestival and International Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland 2019

We (Mystic Sisters Tracy and Lisa) stopped in to see over 20 different performances during August for the Festivities in Edinburg, Scotland. It’s been going on for over 40 years and I think you could attend each year going forward for as long as you can and continue to find inspiration. From single person to…

By: Mitra July 31, 2019October 20, 2019 Firsts, Sculpting360 photo, bike art, bike art studio, bike gallery, portable art, Progress, Public Art, solar chargingLeave a Comment

Achieving a work life balance with a 360 digital media bike trailer

Progress on the bike trailer design: it’s becoming a 360 digital media studio. When I bike to the beach or park I can bring this little trailer for my own use and then some to mix work with exercise! Achieving a work life balance is important and somehow this is my solution. Equipment assembled so…

By: Mitra May 7, 2019 Art Studio, Photography, Rituals, Santa Barbara360 photo, outdoor life, outdoor painting, outdoor studioLeave a Comment

Yes! Space to paint! Before & after outdoor studio spring cleaning 🧹

Can you tell what’s before and what’s after in the studio photos? I’ve spent about 3 hours setting up to paint. The weather is finally cooperating and I can finally work in my outdoor studio. Today included brushing away the cobwebs and ripping out the weeds that have grown over the winter and spring. If…

By: Mitra April 12, 2019April 11, 2019 Art Studio, Mixed Media360 nano, 360 photo, iPhone 8plus, mobile lifestyle, mobile studio, outdoor studio, tiny planetLeave a Comment

Spring cleaning the outdoor/mobile studio

My full outdoor and mobile studio setup is changing and evolving! A studio is both a place, a collection of materials, and a creative practice all rolled into one. The best way to design is by doing. Today a new low table design, that fits on top of the red wagon, emerged in the process.…

By: Mitra March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 Digital Art, Italy, Santa Barbara, Sketching360 photo, airport, Sketching, travel artLeave a Comment

What art supplies should I take on my trip to Italy?

I’ve been asking myself what art supplies to take on my trip to Italy. I’m going for about a week and my luggage is minimal. I remember that, in the past, I’ve enjoyed sketching people and buildings while traveling. People who are sleeping are best because they stay in one place long enough to draw.…

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Have you had your art today?

By: Mitra August 14, 2020August 14, 2020

collaboration, Santa Barbaraart therapy, arts for humanity, community artLeave a Comment

“Have you had your art today?” is a new creative storytelling opportunity from Arts for Humanity! In response to the challenges presented by our current health emergency, the organization is offering a new platform to inspire the community to engage with their unique creative process. I’ve contributed three dream stories to the project to help seed…

Playing with UV resin and the Elves Box

By: Mitra August 1, 2020August 4, 2020

Firsts, Mitra's Art, Mixed Media, Sculptingcostume, jewelry, miniature garden, Polymer Clay, uv resinLeave a Comment

In July the Sophie and Toffee subscription box is a kit for making succulents. This is my first experience working with UV resin. The chemical is toxic to work with so I’ve been reluctant to try it. In small amounts, it was ok to work with. I think the small scale art works on polymer…

The gravity of trauma, images of dissociation

By: Mitra July 26, 2020July 26, 2020

art practice research, art therapy, Mitra's Art, Referencesart therapy, dissociation, mental health, traumaLeave a Comment

What’s happening in the USA right now is difficult to comprehend. When I tune into the news it’s full of painful realities. In addition to growing physical illness, and violent behavior by governments and criminals, there is also the danger of disassociation. Mental health is important and sometimes we forget what to look for. “You…

Wow! We Reached 111% 🎉🙌✨

By: Mitra July 19, 2020July 20, 2020

Firsts, Goals, Printmaking, Writing100, innovation, Kickstarter, mermaid, reading, success, tarot, tarot cards, tarot readingLeave a Comment

We made it to the 100% funding goal one day before the deadline. I placed print orders on Monday and I will keep you updated on the progress. The final amount is 111% of the goal! Thank you all for helping to bring Mermaid Type Tarot into the world! Visit http://www.mermaidtypetarot.com

Happy Friday color and ocean ❤️

By: Mitra July 17, 2020July 17, 2020

Goals, Mitra's Art, Mixed Mediamermaid, Nature, Ocean, tarot, tarot cards, tarot readingsLeave a Comment

I’m heading to the beach to listen to the sea. Its been an epic week. ❤️ Happy Friday!

Update: Mermaid Type Tarot Workbook ❤️🧜‍♂️🧜🏽‍♀️🧜🏿

By: Mitra July 14, 2020

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There are 5 days to go on the Mermaid Type Tarot Kickstarter. Recently I added a link to the updates to view the instructions workbook. It’s about 60 pages and includes all the information needed to use the cards. I’m super excited about this project. The Mermaid Type Project feels in alignment on artistic and…

360 photos from off grid camping for the 4th of July

By: Mitra July 9, 2020

Gualala, Nature, Sculpting360 photo, camping, off grid, TravelLeave a Comment

Mermaid Launch TODAY

By: Mitra June 30, 2020

collaboration, Firstscard reading, mermaid, mermaids, tarot, typographyLeave a Comment

The Mermaid Type Tarot Kickstarter campaign officially launched today, June 30, 2020. The goal is to raise $2,000 in 20 days. Funds will pay for publishing a first edition of tarot cards and guidebooks. The Mermaid Type Project is about balance, interconnection, and wholeness. Inspired by relationship and depth psychology, each letter is a complete…

Rock garden photos

By: Mitra June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

art therapy, Mitra's Art, Sculptinginteractive, Meditation, rock garden, small sculptureLeave a Comment

Arranging rocks and objects is a meditation for me. As a bonus it’s interactive art that brings color and texture in the room. I’m considering submitting some to the art competition titled, Tiny but mighty, that features women artists.

Making Incense like a Witch, Myrrh

By: Mitra June 7, 2020June 7, 2020

Firsts, Goals, ReferencesIncense, natural materials, WitchLeave a Comment

This mortar and pestle incense kit is from the Etsy shop, Enchanted Moon Store. The store came to my attention because it manages the Facebook group, Tarot Study Group, with over 23,000 members. Inspired by others online to attempt something new, I am learning to make incense. My first attempt to make a-little-of-everything incense failed.…