Acrylic on canvas 24x24in.
Are You Sexy For Inspiration?
I was just reading this piece of Elizabeth Gilbert's book Big Magic, about being sexy for our creativity. Here's an excerpt:
"Also, try to present yourself to your creativity as if you are sexy - as if you are somebody worth spending time with...
It's Not What You Do...
The full moon/eclipse has a lot of old emotions and memories come up to the surface for me...or maybe it's just that I'm learning to listen better to what needs to be heard within. Probably both.
During a painting session on the day of the Equinox this past Saturday, a sentence came to me from somewhere above... or inside (or both, I can't tell). It said:
Inner Alchemy : New Paintings
It's a triptych inspired by Sacred Geometry and realized with gold, bronze and copper metallic paints.
I was inspired by the process of alchemy. The magic behind the transmutation: turn metal into gold, turn a blank canvas into a piece of art, turn words into poetry,...turn ourselves into the highest embodiment of Love that we are.
Read MoreWe Came Here To Slay
I did not come to play with you, h*es. I came to slay, b*tch.
Read MoreMaking of Sacred Geometry Painting
Take a look behind-the-scene at the making of on of my sacred geometry paintings. This one is the third of a series (probably a triptych). My research was well done, so I was able to dive directly into it and have it come together pretty smoothly.
The full triptych will be available for purchase and as prints very soon.
Exhibition in Palo Alto
This painting "More" was selected for an exhibition "The Art of Love" at the Pacifica Art League in Palo Alto, CA. That's me at the opening, pretty happy as you can see!
Prints available in the store.
Celebrating One Year Anniversary
Drawing of an eye with Ipad Pro and Apple Pencil
My mother came to visit me last week, and we had a lot of fun (our version of fun being long walks, good food and meditation retreat!).
When she left, I thought I would jump on my easel, being so rested and refreshed. Turns out I got a little rusty! Mostly, I felt the pressure of not having painted for over a week...what should I do? I had the pull of doing "something productive" - meaning finishing the 3 paintings I had started...or finally make this Flower of Life tutorial that I had promised.
Even in art there is a schedule and a to-do list it seems...that didn't feel good!
So I did what I would usually feel veryyyy guilty for doing: instead of "grinding", I went out and popped in the Apple store "just to check out things" (in case you didn't know I'm a total geek on top of being an artist). Of course once I checked out the new Ipad Pro, I wanted it baaaad. So I ended up taking one "just for a trial", with the firm intention of bringing it back before the end of the 14-day trial period...
I haven't been able to put it down or stop thinking about it since.
It's quite unconventional approach to getting the work done, I admit. In the past I would have stuck to "pushing through the resistance"... but today, I'm tired of pushing through. So I'm wondering if maybe...maybe...there is another way. If maybe following my heart completely and trusting it's guiding me to where I'm meant to go, would get the job done as well (if not better), with more fun, joy and relaxation.
We'll see. I'm telling my head it's just a short trial, so my mind doesn't freak out and pulls the emergency brake. #thuglife :-)
Let's Just Take A Breath...
When I realize how fast time goes, I always remind myself to just chill out, take a couple deep breaths, and slow down. It's incredible how easy it is for me to start doing 5 things at once, soon forgetting what 2 of them were... then I realize I was so absorbed in doing a thousand close-to-useless busy things that I even forgot to breathe.
Gayatri Mantra, The Ancient Prayer
We meditate on the glory of the Creator;
Who has created the Universe;
Who is worthy of Worship;
Who is the embodiment of Knowledge and Light;
Who is the remover of Sin and Ignorance;
May He open our hearts and enlighten our Intellect.
At each moment, somewhere in the world, someone recites the Gayatri Mantra. This mantra brings light to the earth and the hearts of men. Some say it out loud, some as a whisper, while some repeat it in their heads. It can also be sung - the most famous one probably being the version from Deva Premal and Miten.
Even not knowing the meaning of this mantra, we can feel a bit of its magic and power. This mantra is considered the most sacred and powerful of all mantras.
It appeared for the first time in writing in the Rig Veda a Vedic text from India, in which it is called “Poem of the Divine”. It was reserved for a few selected priests, because it would have been too powerful for the uninitiated. Today, Gayatri is available to all and transcends all religion and spiritual traditions. It can be considered like a universal prayer.
The Gayatri Mantra mentions Savitur, God of the Sun: this mantra is dedicated to the Sun, bringing light and life to earth and its inhabitants. It’s traditionally repeated by multiples of 108, using a mala or bead necklace (see a video on how to use a mala). When we repeat this mantra, we meditate on this limitless light. But Savitur is not only in the sky; it’s also the light that shines inside of us and all living beings. Our inner Sun, our divine unconditional Love. To repeat this mantra is to awaken this light within us and all beings, helping to bring enlightenment on earth.
Discover my tribute to the power of the Gayatri Mantra in the store
Gratitude Always
I want to start off by saying: THANK YOU!
It’s only my second thanksgiving ever in the US, but I guess I caught the gratitude bug (on top of a cold that I’m resting from on my couch as I write).
Read MoreMake Peace With Pain
For a long time I thought that pain was the result of me doing something wrong, or not being good enough, not being or acting as I was supposed to. Some kind of punishment if you will. I thought pain was a sign of weakness.
Read MoreFearless Or Brave?
"I learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." - Nelson Mandela
Read MoreLet's Talk About Death (It's Halloween After All)
I guess it’s time-appropriate, with Halloween at our door. This morning, I’m feeling really scared...
Read MoreThe Creative Process: Be Smart About It
For a number of years I was trying to lose the few extra pounds I had put on in college, to no avail. I ended up thinking that the reason why it didn’t work was that I didn’t have the willpower required. And therefore, that it was hopeless.
Read MoreFun Painting Hack: Paint With Milk!
A fun little hack to create new effects with your acrylic paint: just brush a copious amount of milk (I used almond milk for this one) and drop liquid acrylics (or water-diluted heavy body acrylics) on your canvas or watercolor paper.
The Creative Process: The Ten Percent Advantage
This one is for everyone that think they just don’t have the time to work on their creative project.
Read MoreVideo: Creation of the painting Feather #1
The Creative Process: Become A Bigger Person
So you are thinking of starting a new project. But you are not sure if it’s realistic, if you’re going to be able to complete it, and how to go about it. Maybe you have been stuck in this phase of doubt for a while... What to do?
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