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Detours on The Artist's Path
The artistic journey is full of detours, it is rarely on a well worn path. It is an adventure in the truest sense of the word. This past year I have traversed through brambles and bogs, mountains and valleys, even to the gates of death; and have come back wounded and scarred but also with unexpected treasures.This is why I have been silent for so long. My twin sister, Jane Hawkner, best friend since birth and creative dynamo passed away after a 6 1/2 year battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. I cared for her during home hospice, and helped...
The Four Mothers: Manifesting the Elements
Each of the Four Mothers represents a different element: Earth, Air, Water, Fire These are the magical elements of western mysticism and neo-paganism, and together are used to define and bless sacred space. When I decided to create a series of Goddess paintings based on the elements, I let the idea simmer at the back of my mind for a while. I had a few questions that I wanted the paintings to address. First, how can I create a cohesive series while still allowing each painting to stand on its own merits artistically? Second, is there a way to convey...
Meditating on the Four Elements
