Liberate Your Art, Liberate Your Life

Not long ago, I used to create fractals, paintings, doodles, and writing but would hoard what was made. I don’t know if I was selfish and wanted to keep everything for me to enjoy or if I was simply afraid that my art wasn’t good enough to share. It could have been a mixture of both. Either way, I knew that I wasn’t being served and neither were the potential lives my art could touch. I suffered because of my fear-driven actions in more ways than one. This wasn’t how I expected to live my adult life and I was fed up.  I had to make some changes. I had to relinquish –my art, my fears, my thoughts, my need to know how things would turn out.

 The issue was that I needed help. Thanks to answered prayers, I found support. Along this slow and steady journey have been many angels, guides, friends, mentors, and teachers sharing their stories, offering tools, aiding me in recognizing my limiting beliefs, and encouraging me to create the life I wanted. It took altering the way I thought about myself and my art to give me the gumption to share. A simple yet significant switch has made the biggest difference in the world.  I have opened my life to possibilities that I have only dreamed about. I am so glad because many rewards and beautiful experiences have come my way. With this said, I realize that this can’t stop here at the local level.  Another step must be taken.

So, now my arms are outstretched and ready for full liberation. One way I am expanding is by participating in the Liberate Your Art 2012 Postcard Swap. I participated in postcard swaps before, but I rarely sent something I created. It wasn’t a requirement.  This time, however, is about me and what I am made of.  Kat Sloma of Kat Eye Studio may not know that she has been a gem by offering this opportunity.  I am allowing myself the gift to share my art with other creatives.  Could this be a step for you too? There is still time to sign up. Share the love. Share your gift. Liberate your art.

She Knows TRUTH

Writing my life right. Writing my life to release. Writing my life to know me –the inner me. Writing my life to know others –to know God. I create my reality. I manifest through words and thought. I manifest. It is real. No faking can take place because inner me knows the TRUTH. I can’t hide from her. I can’t disguise myself from her. She knows me in and out. She knows when I’m scared. She knows when I’m excited. She knows when I’m overjoyed. She knows when I hold lack in mind. She knows when I hold abundance in mind. I have not released everything. I fear losing all of me if I let it all go. But what’s wrong with that? I don’t know but I will soon discover.

Early Morning Pep Talk

I want to breathe life into words. Where are my words? What are my words to share? Time to go back in but not to dig. They shall be revealed by my very presence. I haven’t been much present have I? There’s no reason not to be. I am here. I am whole. I have time. Time is now and always will be. Go within and never be without. Breathtaking. Life changed. In the midst of greatness is I for I am great as well. Soak it up. Love on it. Be it. It is your Truth.  It is your birthright. I am here. Life transformations occur daily. We are evolving. Free your mind. Breathe. Take a look around. Write it out clearly. Be your words. Be your life now. It is here to be lived, loved, adorned, and cherished. I am here. Take flight like a butterfly. Flap. Swiftly sail across the horizon. Flow with the current. I am here breathing. Love with hearts on fire at all times. Passion burning, running. Set a sail on the journey. Begin anew each day for it is new. I saw this coming from miles ahead. Success is here. It is now. Live it. Your joy.

Uwajimaya Village

It's been a year since I've been to Uwajimaya Village in the International District. Thus, I was glad to go back and soak up the goodies. There is so much there that I wish I could take home.

I love my life

Just wanted to say that...

and I love yours, too. Have a beautiful day and journey.

MIVAL Opening

Last week was the opening reception for the MIVAL Treasures in Miniature show in Mercer Island, WA. I was so fortunate to be a part of this amazing exhibition of works. It was a first for the Northwest and I am eccstatic to participate in more in the future. If you are in the area, feel free to stop by. The show runs until April 28th. Pics below are form the reception:

Amazing Seattle Fractals

I have good news to share. The great fractal artist Doug Harrington of Amazing Seattle Fractals has Guest Galleries where fellow fractal artists can contribute their works. And guess who is their recent conributor? Me of course. The two works I have on the site are Heavenly Hosts and Stringing Along. Why not stop by? What another great way to share my art in the world. Love you guys and by the way, Picture Positive will be returning momentarily.

Beauty at Green Lake

When Seattle has sunny days, you have to take advantage of the outdoors, even when it's freezing. Tamara and I took a trip to Green Lake recently and it was just perfect. Though I didn't trek the entire perimeter, I was still able to capture some great images and enjoy the walk.

Life still goes on

Good day all! I haven't been on here in AGES! I miss this space of sharing and being a part of community. The computer is still defunct and so my dear Picture Positive is on hold until further notice. I am finally taking responsibility for this experience. Just because that aspect is on hold, doesn't mean a dag on thing. I am still an artist and life still goes on. Have you ever engaged in such an experience? One thing doesn't work out as "planned" and your whole life seems to come to a halt. Why do we paralyze our life? There is no real reason for this. I stopped myself from blogging anything just because I wasn't in the comfort of my own home and using the personal computer with all my goods. I can blog about anything in this space. It is mine. So I decided just to write and see where the keys take me. I'm here. I'm still alive. I'm present in this moment. Life is going on. Where have you stopped living? What do you see as the culprit? Are you ready to take responsibility for the experience?

Day 104: Picture Positive

Enjoying the Moment

"The more I give myself permission to live in the moment and enjoy it without feeling guilty or judgmental about any other time, the better I feel about the quality of my work."

--Wayne Dyer