Illustrations
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With C-19 came the time of being isolated at home, with little to no work. There was lots of home things to organize, a bit of work to finish off, and then I experienced a physical disconnect and I sprained my dominant hand. (Yes, I understand the emotional aspect of that one.)
It was time to turn things into an opportunity for growth. I decided to do a "Non-Dominant Hand Series" of cards. Just black and white ink as I sure didn't know how my left hand was going to handle a brush! It definitely is different drawing with that hand, and I am enjoying the experience. They started with "Freefall" diving into a shamanistic journey on paper. Sometimes it is best to step outside of time-space to get re-oriented into a new place. This was followed by another one on the same day ... it was "Beltane" and no-one was out holding the ribbons this year in Canada. I grew up in B.C. and those years of dancing on May 1 around the Maypole was pure joy! The next day thoughts of happy whales filled my mind ... and as the record keepers they must certainly be noticing change. This was "Seeds of Change." And the fourth one here was "Spring Birthdays" of which mine is one. And I so much wish to step out into that new future. As the world splits, let's choose gardens that support life. |
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I became a certified reflexologist in March of 2019 and have practiced (before C-19) out of The Healing Centre Cobourg. (On hold for the moment.)
Training and learning the physical minute movements of the practice, doing research and following up with case studies in 2018, gave me a year working with different people — over many sessions. All the while learning the intricacies of this wonderful, alternative therapy. I created this reflexology visual chart for myself to illustrate the reflex points in the feet as a quick guide for myself and to use for a small chart. 80% of my case study clients — outside of family — resulted in experiences that included better sleep, better digestion, and an easing of asthmatic episodes. 98% of people found the session as relaxing as any massage, and most people — over 90% — dropped into either the alpha or theta state during the session. This made me a firm believer in the therapy and the value of touching and working with the reflex points in someone’s feet. Pure luxury being on the receiving end. |
Paintings
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A IS FOR AMAZING, B IS FOR BERRIES, C IS FOR COFFEE
The beginnings of the alphabet. Lol! The order "of process" is sometimes a little different than the norm.
Thought I would have some fun with letters. Since I am a book designer, it is great to get up close to letter form again. This play on letters is created as the images come to me — whichever letter shouts out first, that is the one I paint. Connect with me if you would like to order a letter for someone for Birthdays, Christmas, or just because you wish to gift someone something more personal. The letters "already done" sell for $60, if you would like a custom-one created -- ie. you may have 
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something you would like drawn for a certain letter. And you might want a different type face. Depending on the complexity of the image the cost would be $75-$90 for the block plus shipping and taxes.
See the Contact page to get a hold of me. Your email is never abused, shared with any list or anyone else. I do very infrequent emails, and you can be removed from the list at any time. Until then, may you enjoy what you are doing, enjoy the kindness of others as you are yourself kind, and see the wonderful beauty of this planet! 
CUSTOM ORDERS ACCEPTED!
Let me know your letter, perhaps some things that begin with the letter that you or your "gifted special someone" loves. Allow 5 weeks for orders, including shipping time as these are personally done and depending where you are — and Covid-19 — shipping may take longer. See Contact page to connect. |
NATURE
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BLUEBIRD (SOLD)
Medium: Variegated Gold & Acryllic
UV Coated Size: 12" x 12" x 1" thick board Price: $125 + shipping (Shipping will be priced at time of sale.) I am in the midst of creating a series whose intent is to bring nature up front and centre. And simply. Focusing in. This one is the inkling of something new developing. |
FORM AND SPIRITUALITY
INDIGO MOON
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas (Metallic Paint for the Lotus Flowers)
UV Coated Size: 24" x 36" x 1/2" thick canvas Price: $325 + shipping (Shipping will be priced at time of sale.) I have always seen the feminine form as part of the earth. I have hung this painting both horizontally and vertically. Vertically when I wish to emphasize my connection to Gaia within myself, horizontally when I wish to connect with my form, my connection to to Source through meditation, and the aspect of inner growth — the symbol of the lotus flowers. |
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DAILY RITUAL
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas / UV Coated
Photo transfer onto gel. Images taken in India at Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai Size: 12" x 30" x 1" thick canvas Price: $250 + shipping (Shipping will be priced at time of sale.) When I visited India and I did a temple tour through southern India I was struck by the colours, of which blue was a prominent one — often as backgrounds for the temples and the chakras. It has always been one of my favourite colours anyway so it increased that for me. This painting uses some images I photographed and then created as layers for this painting. That morning I noticed a "daily ritual" feeling about this temple. Women who knew the pathways of the temple, who seemed to me to be creating energetic pathways and palatable prayers that floated invisibly throughout. Barefoot and grounding spirit into their world. |
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THE RAINBOW BODY
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas / 24k gold dust / UV coated
Size: 18" x 36" x 1/2" thick canvas Price: $250 + shipping (Shipping will be priced at time of sale.) The Rainbow body is another name for the energetic chakra's within the physical form. Creating a mix of spiritual views of these centres I have placed the sanskrit symbols and images along with their colours along the spinal column. Colours of the chakras change depending on practices and where those practices originate in the world. This is only one view. |
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AROUND THE WORLD IN LOVE (SOLD)
Medium: Acrylic on a circular canvas with a wood frame /photo transfer on gel, photo transfer on tissue, rice paper, antique shells, UV coated
Size: 12" diameter, and roughly 1" thick (after the curved sides) Price: $125 + shipping (Shipping will be priced at time of sale.) This piece represents my travel around the world. Full of love and spirit, travelling really does open up our hearts to others. The centre image is from the ceiling in Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai. The tiny shells were from an antique store in British Columbia. This is not the sharpest image of this piece, nor the best representation of its colours, but I am not sure if I have another one ... and now it is sold. |
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REMEMBERING ... WE ALL HAVE WINGS
Wings as they look mounted on the wall for indoor application. These are 36" tall by 32" wide ready for mounting. The mount is painted copper piping.
The wings above this mounted image were the same size. If you have an idea of an application you would like me to experiment with, send me an email! |
The small wings were 28" tall by about 28" wide as mounted into the cement foundation as in this application. Both dogs and young people have stood in front of these ones. Lol!
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(These large ones took a few weeks to finish. (Yes! Growing wings takes some time!) They were painted indoors to stay clean. All the outdoor mural wings are sealed and then UV coated. They are then coated many times with a dividing seal for graffiti protection.
Each of these wings were 8 feet tall by 3 feet wide and professionally mounted on the side of Aveda Concept Salon & Spa, 287 Division St., Cobourg, Ontario, Canada. Medium: Acrylic on indoor or outdoor MDF board. (These ones above were on Marine Board.) For outside use: Extra coats of special UV coatings and dividing graffiti coatings were used as the sealant. Size: Custom Price: Please email for quote. (Shipping will be priced at time of sale as these must be professional packed for shipping unless you are picking up.) |