Turbulence in the Truth

Truth carries with it the inevitability of turbulence. Whether for the teller or the listener, each feels trepidation at what is being revealed. For the teller, the Truth is a release that must happen in order for the their turbulence to subside. For the listener, the Truth is the catalyst for their turbulence.

In the listening a release from the turbulence can be found by striving to hear the words, not the emotions they are evoking. A neutrality of emotion in both the teller and listener will calm the turbulence . . . leading the way for one to hear the Love that is present in the Truth.

Join Us!!

We are celebrating the release of a new neckpiece in my online shop tomorrow, Thursday 6-27!

Watch for the special limited time offer on it . . .

Enjoy!

Elegant Badass . . .

Badass Elegance.

Either way, She knows who she Is.

I’m delving into feminine badassery. Something that’s been who I am for way more years than I care to share. Let’s just say that when I was seven, I used to climb up on the 6 foot block wall that surrounded our backyard and walk around the top of it. I also encouraged, perhaps dragged, my baby brother up there with me who was five years old. All the while being yelled at to get down. I’d get in trouble . . . and the next day I’d be up there again.

Badass little girl. Confident, fearless, assured, happy, and totally unafraid of getting in trouble. Love that little girl!

She’s still me.

Model: Cory
Photographer: Valerie

Neptune’s Chariot is on a Cruise!

I was so delighted when out of the blue a collector friend sent a photo of herself while she is wearing one of my neckpieces! Natalia’s neckpiece, Neptune’s Chariot, is from the Pearl : Essense Collection and features 23K gold leaf on steel with an opalized ammonite doubling as the chariot gliding over a wave of pearls. It’s so perfect because she is wearing it while on a cruise!

Natalia’s polished steel and pearl earrings are also from one of my collections, Vines & Tendrils. I like the combo of the two different collections being worn together. Both feature pearls that allows for them to work together beautifully.

With the bodice of her dress being adorned with pearls, I am thrilled for her styling of my jewelry . . . soooo cool! It’s as though they were all made for each other.

Natalia may be better known to others as Dr. Natalia Stingley, a certified health coach at Stingley Chiropractic and Wellness in Mill Valley CA; 792-290-1923.

Thank you Natalia for sending me such joy! This made my day!

Creating Compassionate Community through Art

When I worked as a designer in the corporate world, I had lots of people around me. It was a built-in community, in existence whenever I walked through the doors of the building. During that time, I was also making art in my studios in the evenings and weekends. I was fulfilled in having community connection and self-expression.

As an artist who now works alone in her studios, I don’t have much interaction with people in my daily life. I’m comfortable that way, I’m creating. Whether it’s the art itself or the business model to support it, I’m bringing something new into the world. It’s always been my dream to live this life.

However . . .

A few years into working solely as an artist and building a business, I am realizing that  local community connection in my life is missing. I’ve done exhibitions and shows around the country and love meeting new people, talking about art and life. Individuals who love having art in their homes or wearing it as in the case of my jewelry. Businesses who have told me what a difference in atmosphere a painting or a sculpture has made on their walls, how exciting it is for them and their customers to have artists being present for special events. Each time, I go back home and work in my studios . . . and I miss those connections.

To transform that, I am developing a project that will bring visual artists together with their local business community. Where the artists and businesses partner with each other, working together to create compassionate connection with their friends, families, and customers.

There is a special energy that is created when art is present in people’s everyday lives. I’d like to see that energy flow through my community.

The FedEx Small Business Grant I’ve applied for will provide the financial support needed to get this project moving along efficiently and steadily. Your vote will help create compassionate connection . . . 6 Degrees of Separation will bring it to your community as well.