In the next version of mermaid type tarot, the cards focus on sound with phonetic letters. Here are three sketches of the work in progress. I started streaming the sketches on adobe’s Behance: https://www.behance.net/foreverbird
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Images sticking in my mind on power, magic, transformation and balance
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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“Perfect Math” – day 9 of California stay home 🏡
Perfect Math, 18×24 inch mixed media on brown paper. Every day I make art but now I’m counting days of the California stay at home order. Mt daily practice starts with setting up the supplies, preferably outside. Light a candle, put on inspiration music, maker apron, and stretch. It’s important to have a ritual at…
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Giving away cards for Mystic March
I’m giving away a set of my first edition card set. I’m including pastels too. Click to participate. Visit original odyssey for more info.
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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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Starting the special characters as people
I’ve ordered the clay to start building these 31 special characters that will be human and not mermaid-well maybe some mixing will happen! I’ve added a seahorse in 6 already. I’m inspired by the many athletes and the beautiful expressions the body can make. Clay tools I’m not a novice but I’m just getting into…
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Painting on Original odyssey cards
In Original Odyssey is a puzzle that when put together creates a map. It’s 20 cards that fit in five columns and four rows. The first time you assemble the map can be a challenge. A good starting project is to construct the map and then add your marks for the north, south, east, and…
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My top Art therapy journal kit photos
Stream of consciousness and creative ritual
It’s not easy to dream big and hope for the impossible to become possible, but it’s the only way to really live. Expanding every day by making art and telling stories about all the places, people, family, friends, and creatures. Exploring new things makes the world turn upside down and inside out. Overtime the changes…
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Drawing warm up exercise
Walking in the neighborhood where I grew up today and feeling nostalgic and grateful for this season Creek. Playing with the water, watching the animals and insects. This photo taken on a bike path bridge today. The warm up is easy and you don’t need much to do it. Substitute the materials to match what…
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