Eagle

The Eagle called to me to be drawn many years ago.   And he still has the power to still my thoughts, and encourage me to take another look from a little different perspective..

This 8x10 drawing is done in charcoal pencils.

Panther Anima

This image was drawn from a poster in the 80's.  The poster featured a metallic woman, which didn't appeal to me as much as a natural look.   She reminds me of someone I used to know a long time ago.. 

Panther Anima is an 8x10 drawing in charcoal pencil.

Moon Lodge

Cougar

From Moon Lodge..

Cougar spirit was our founding sister's animal.  And Cougar is for leadership and community..  How perfect!

I love you Cougar!

Elk

Elk is for a sister that has since moved across country, and the Elk spirit brought to the circle the fortitude to meet challenges head on, (and a change in environment).

I miss you Elk!

Turkey

Turkey was the giver of life, and our other founding sister's animal spirit.

She's really not a turkey, but embraced the nature of the animal just the same, as Turkey is sacred ceremony and creating!

Leopard

For helping with accessing our inner strength, and for rebirth and renewal, I brought in the Leopard spirit.

Crow

Crow spirit grounded our circle with emotional support, and vision.
And help with learning to understand the signs and symbols that come up in circle.

Wolf

Wolf spirit came to assist us with communication, and belonging to community.

Thank goodness!  Can't have a sharing circle of women that has difficulty expressing themselves now, could we?

Skunk

While we meditated with our animals, Skunk spirit helped to ease the pain of our beloved Joan ..  And brought adventure and exploration to our circle.

Butterfly

And the sweet fleeting Butterfly brought the spirit of encouragement, support and transformation to our circle.

We couldn't have grounded our circle with better intentions if we tried!

john'sflight

This one goes back a few years.
Drawn in '88 for a dear friend's birthday.

I've just recently learned that it will have a home in Spain's "Alhambra Castle" inspired American Institute of Mathematics  in Morgan Hill, CA. when building is complete.

How's that for soaring with the eagles!

John's Flight close up

A closer look at the colored pencil work from John's Flight.

My photos simply can't capture the true nature of the work.
(Oh, Charles...  Can you help?  I'm certain that once he has applied his gift to the piece, the pictures will better reflect the light and detail)

Ocean's Heart

Workshop inspiration, in mini.

Whale spirit and I worked together for a bit in love and reverence for our ocean's well being.

Watercolor and pastels
in a very small 3x5"

Seagull

Workshop rendering of a moody day at the beach

Pastel with alcohol wash
10x12" on 140lb paper

Blackcrow(ly)

The workshop with Jeff gets moody. 
Sketch the props, then dim the lights
and paint by candlelight.

This crow made his workshop appearance a day after
a favorite radio show featured a segment with
Alleister Crowley..
That's what I call magickal..

9x11" Pastel
on sanded paper

Jeff's Chimp

A piece from about my 3rd or 4th workshop with Jeff Bramschreiber, from his photo reference.

12x18" Soft Pastel
on sanded paper

Cat Eye

Taking part in a weekly drawing challenge from WetCanvas,
drawing from an image in the wet canvas library,
and exploring more with colored pencil.

6x6" Colored Pencil

Hummingbird Joy

Exploring watercolors, and trying a batik effect.  This piece was inspired by Shrishti, Sheila and a mamma hummingbird that made her nest outside of my door.

16x20" Watercolor
on Masa Paper

Dragonfly Mosaic

Mosaic hand drawn design, tiled with broken glass, beads, and charm.  Crafted for my beloved sister for her birthday.

12x12" on plywood

Zentangle Inspired Art

Creating a few zentangle inspired pieces to contribute to the Rochester NY 6x6x2012

Scratchboard on 6x6 clayboard

Zentangle Inspired Art

Creating a few zentangle inspired pieces to contribute to the Rochester NY 6x6x2012

Scratchboard on 6x6 clayboard