Happy Howl-O-Ween

Everyone is so excited around here about tonight's big events...we will be happily haunting our neighborhood streets. This year we are using the UNDERDOG theme. My nephew Jack is going as the owner of Underdog, Lil'Bitz (my little Beagle mix) is starring as Underdog herself, I will Underdog's Mom, and John is the Dad. This plan was given to me by my amazing Jack. I even made his costume this year: I created a T-Shirt that has the drawing of Lil'Bitz (right image) on the front...He loves it so much that he wants to wear his "Underdog" outfit everywhere. I am sure that people think that we are the weirdest clan of people. Oh, well let them stare...it is just because they are jealous. Can't wait to go stir up some yummy sweets! Happy Tricks & Treats!

My Muse

The Love of My Life....

My nephew Jack is not your typical eight-year-old little boy…he has so much more to offer this world. He has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair to move around...BUT don't let that fool you because his spirit is amazing. No matter what obstacles come his way, he finds the strength to overcome them. Everyday he teaches me something new…how to be better at loving someone unconditionally, learning how to have more patience with life and most of all the courage to face life’s darker side (people constantly staring). He loves sports, art, playing pretend and hanging out with his Underdog. I love his sense of humor and his ability to light up the room with his amazing smile. The world is such a better place with this little guy in it.

Art Goddess

This composition came to me when I saw the collage posting that Suzi Blu put up for the group to use for the Muse Project. I have always been in touch with my Art Goddess and she provides direction for where my art will be going for the moment. I grew up watching my mother paint in front of me. I would sit quietly for hours at a time…waiting for her next stroke of paint to be applied to her canvas. I always knew that my life would not be complete without ART in it. However, I just can’t make up my mind on what medium is my favorite so I just keep experimenting with them all. My Art Goddess pushes me to keep going strong and to never forget that it is okay to make a mistake…just keep going. Her message is clear: DON’T FORGET TO STOP & CREATE!

Mandala

Mandala: “circle”, “completion”
I have always loved mandalas and the harmony that comes with a complete circle. At this moment in my life, I don’t feel complete or even whole but I SHOULD…and here lies the problem. I am always striving for something else even though I have been given so much. In general, when I set goals for myself I always make it a point to meet them. Here is where being a perfectionist has its problems. This is what I am working on changing…I want to be able to accept imperfections and not feel that I have to be in control of situations.
So back to my recent goals (the past 5 Years):
1. Start my own Photography Business
2. Live in Italy
3. Finish my Masters Degree in Art Education
4. Teach the most amazing subject to all ages: ART!
Those were my art goals that I set for myself…and I completed all of them. I want to work on my personal goals through my art. I especially need to learn how to live in the moment and not worry about what the future holds for me.
This is why I created my not so perfect Mandala. When I was younger, I was diagnosed with a disease that could lead to infertility. So my husband and I are trying to start a family…I have been focusing on this way too much and not JUST LIVING! This exercise was just in time. It made me realize that I already have so many children in my life that care for with all my heart. Thanks Suzi Blu for helping me come to this realization...it is so refreshing to get a reality check.

The Beginnings of Art-de-Mia...

I have been creating, living, dreaming and breathing ART all my life...but it is in this moment as an artist I seek something different. I have never liked change or even the possibility of change. It is from this moment on that I am going to strive for change...aspire for something different.

I am not sure where this path is going to led me or what the adventure is that lies ahead. However, I do know that this change will make me a stronger artist. That very thought is already making me want to create more ART.

So come along to follow the progression of my journey of rebirth---the path to a stronger female artist and art educator.