Tag Archives: Elves and fairies

Creating Accordion Books

A collection of some of my accordion books When I was young, I made my own hard-backed miniature books. I was enthralled and inspired by books and wanted to create my own. I think my fascination and feeling of wonder … Continue reading

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Spirit Painting (Detail): Forest Theater

From a recent Spirit Painting/2012 This Spirit Painting (detail shown above) lead me into unknowns, but I followed where it took me. I was delighted to find out that the person who commissioned it (someone I have never met or … Continue reading

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Spirit Painting: Robert

One of the Spirit Paintings in the first year of Illuminara.com This Spirit Painting was created for a boy (a commission ordered by his grandmother). Today, the air and the way the children played outside reminded me of the essence … Continue reading

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What’s Your “New Year Baby”, and the Animal Stampede Dream

Fairy Baby from the Paideia Tree of Life mural/2011 In the New Year, its exciting and necessary for me to ask myself, “What do I most want to nurture this year?” I want to keep learning from my dreams and … Continue reading

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Finally, Snow!

I am reposting the magic snow painting I created for Heather Strauch, PT. This painting causes snow to fall (it snowed in October, the day after she moved it from her wall to transport it home) and it snowed when … Continue reading

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Don’t Be “Hagridden” in 2012! Face Your Fears and Walk On

My drawing of The Old Crone from a dream I had/1995 We are on our path, we have our dreams and our desires, hopes and wishes for what we’d like to experience in our lives. But there’s that hag, that … Continue reading

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Spirits of the Air and Sky

Another detail from a recent Spirit Painting/2011 I am showing this painting in details over the course of a few days, partly because the painting seems to want the close-in, observant approach. Just as tenderness and care brings every living … Continue reading

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Spirit Painting Detail: Nature Spirits at Dawn

Detail from a recent Spirit Painting/2011 In a recent Spirit Painting meditation, I was overcome with the need to create what goes on in the quietest, hidden, innermost shadows of budding life.  The moment is dawn, and we are inside … Continue reading

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Guest Artist: Jaschenka Saarloos and Her Magic Couture

“Eire” by Jaschenka Saarloos I love the creations of Jaschenka Saarloos. She is an artist who draws to feel and stay connected (as do I!) and draws with thread–something I love to do, only Jaschenka creates dreams-come-true dresses. I asked … Continue reading

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Even at the Westport Toyota Dealership

My sketch of an employee at the local Toyota dealership/2011 I had to get my car serviced and felt barraged by chrome, steel and a loud sound system. But then I looked up and saw a dreamy warm window, like … Continue reading

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