References to other artist and work that inspire and educate my art.
This deck is a collaboration with computer-generated content. It’s a new iteration in the mermaid-type project. These cards will include a fortune and affirmation with a square image. I have created the first set of the major arcana for you to play with today. Let me know what you think in the comments. Should I…
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Can you identify these famous artist couples? I enjoyed learning something new and playing with AI to make portraits of them. It’s election season is the USA and history reminds us of the sacrifices that have been made, the progress, and the fragility of humanity. Be kind, be bold. Love each other. You know 😘.…
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I’ve noticed a series of nightmares about having black stuff under my skin. Below are images and text that go from the fear to the antidote. I think these dreams represent real concerns and anxiety about pain. My dreams provided support images to calm the fears and they might help you if your experiencing these…
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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…
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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.…
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Rainbow Bright and My Little Pony are inspiration for this pin. The first rainbow horse appeared in my drawings about 2015. Recently, a trip to Scotland and watching the movie, The Last Unicorn sparked an interest in creating this flying unicorn pegasus pin. I’ll have 50 of these little guys soon (see final drawing at…
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I’m interested in stories and images that we have about power. Two older cartoons have influenced me recently. The Avatar discovers his most powerful state and hangs suspended in a sphere of spinning wheels, one for each element: Fire, water, air, and earth. He defeats the fire lord and brings peace to the world. The…
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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…
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I’m honored to be the first artist interviewed for the new “chat with the artist” column in the Lompoc & SYV Arts eZine! Please click the link below to view the article. The cover image is a detail of an oil painting title, Gemini synchronicity. The article (pages 8-9) features a video and information about…
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The 11:11 time and date is symbolic. When I see 11:11, it is a reminder to be at peace in my mind and in a truce with those that could be conflicts. This is particularly true for the idea of opposites in balance, such as man and woman. Why does it mean that to me?…
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