Spreading the Love and Sharing the Art in September

September is a busy time doing shows for me and John. Tomorrow morning we will be up at 5am to head off to the Artisan Market, which is the only market day we will be doing in Grants Pass this month.
The following week, Sept. 10th, 11th, and 12th, we will be traveling up to Winston Oregon to do their 42nd Annual Festival for three days. This one has long days and we will have to set up lights in our booth because the first two days of the show run until 9pm.
Then on Sept. 18th and 19th we travel on to Bend, Oregon to do that thing that we do at the Bend Fall Festival.
And finally, the last weekend of the month we will be in Prospect Oregon at the Music on the Mountain Festival for two days.

This will definitely be a month of working non stop, creating in between the shows AND preparing for the big move in October. But, that's what it's all about, right? Spreading the love and Sharing the Art....it's what we love...

And if need be, I'll let John take naps in the back of the  booth if he gets too tired...  ;)

Getting Ready for the Shady Cove River Art Walk

This week has been filled with nights up until 3 or 4am, trying to get some pieces finished before the Shady Cove Show. As I finish them, they get packed away in their traveling bins.

This afternoon I finished the Kachina Gourd that I have been working on along with a bunch of new animal totems.. The Kachina Gourd is 10 inches in diameter and 13 inches tall...

http://www.consciousartstudios.com/GourdStoneCanvas.html

But, there's lots more to do before Friday afternoon....

John's Gems

John has been back at work on his jewlery, this week with bracelets. He tries to offer a variety of sizes, including those for the larger wrist which are sometimes difficult to find. Many of his designs are unisex, but soon you will be seeing a special assortment specifically for Men.

http://www.consciousartstudios.com/Jewelry.html

Charlei The Spirit Beat Drummer

Charlei the Spirit Beat Drummer

Charlei is one of the Spirit Beat Clan. Traveling the world and popping in on Drum Circles is her passion. She loves to help others in learning the different beats that can be used, and teaching the benefits of the drumming to all. When Charlei is near, you can always hear the faint heartbeat of her drum, reminding you of the old ways, the earth ways, the connection with Spirit and each other.

http://www.consciousartstudios.com/WisdomKeepersArtDolls.html

I am but One Woman...

While watching the telethon this evening to raise funds for the Gulf Oil Spill.....

"I am but One Woman
who's mind races to find the answers,
who's heart  feels larger than the sun, And
who's spirit embraces every fragile being.
This Wounded Warrior that resides in my soul
grieves at the news of sadness,
weeps when she sees the tears, And
mourns when she can't rush to hold the hand or soothe the pain.
I am but One Woman
tucked away in my corner of the world
Feeling helpless in the very little bits that I can do.

But..I can paint the healing I wish for the world,
I can sculpt that which I wish to create,
I can pray that Spirit will heal the delicate, And
I can help illuminate by sharing and joining in the collective of like minds who cherish this Earth we live upon.
I am but One Woman
who knows when we join hands... that we can and do... change the world.

Art for Wildlife Images

Recently we were commissioned by Wildlife Images, a wonderful non-profit organization that rehabs  animals,  to create some pieces that focused on the animals that they help for their gallery.
Here are just a few samples of the work that was designed. We encourage you to visit and support  Wildlife Images if you are near the area.

http://www.wildlifeimages.org/index.php?cid=13

Inspiration for Today

Honor the Sacred.

Honor the Earth, our Mother.

Honor the Elders.

Honor all with whom we

share the Earth:-

Four-leggeds, two-leggeds,

winged ones,

Swimmers, crawlers,

plant and rock people.

Walk in balance and beauty.

Native American Elder