Suzanna, Bearer Of Light

Spread Your Wings

Here she is - the pencil sketch I recently posted - I have painted a mixed media canvas entitled "Spread Your Wings".  Which is exactly what I am doing in my life right now...with my art, with my healing techniques, making new friends, etc.  This canvas includes drawing, collage, painting, watercolor pencils, stencils, stamps, embossing and alcohol inks.  I saved my original drawing so that I could create other versions of her.  I'm experimenting, trying new things - spreading my wings.  Not everything on this canvas turned out the way I thought it would, but the experience is in the doing, the experience of trying and the experience of creating something new in the world.  Living with conscious creation is all about energy, testing it, shaping it and bringing it forth in your world. 

If you have a brand new idea or new opportunity come your way - it may be the result of seeds of intention you planted previously.  Take a look at it, try it on for size and see how it feels...spread your wings and fly!

 

Who likes computer problems? Well I found with my last post that my IE9 upgrade would not allow me to post images on my blog. So this is a test to see if the compatibility view fixes it. Cross your fingers! Woo hoo - it worked, thank you Typepad support!
This is one of my recent sketches, I think she looks a little like Buddha :o)

Pushing Boundaries

I feel that it is always a good idea to change things up, to push your boundaries - even if it is a little bit. Test and expand, in thoughts, actions and ideas. Try something new, go to a new place, make a new friend, read a new book... The Universe will answer you and surprises happen! New pathways open and intention creates something new. I decided to expand my boundaries and take an online drawing and painting class. I have been having so much fun drawing faces and experimenting with line and shadow to create different expressions. I tried new art supplies and learned different techniques. These faces will eventually make their way into paintings. Step outside of your boundaries and see what you can create.

New Old Inspiration

 
For me, artistic inspiration can be pretty much anything.  Usually it is something that I see, hear or feel that brings an idea forth.  Sometimes it's an idea from the spirit realm, sometimes it's from me.  Sometimes it's from interests in the past or past lives. 

Lately I have really been drawn to quartz crystals and gemstones.  Many years ago, my interest in crystals ignited me on a new spiritual path, and today they are calling to me again.  Over the years I have collected many pieces of jewelry with gemstones that I wear when I need that particular stones' energy for assistance.  I find it to be helpful for me.  There are many books available that list the spiritual properties of crystals and stones, if you are interested in learning more about them. 

So lately I have been inspired to create jewelry for home or body that have gemstone accents.  I have been spending lots of time researching various sites for supplies and sketching out ideas.  Listening to my Guides for channeled affirmations to go with a combination of art and gemstone for the piece.  I really have been enjoying it and look forward to what comes from it.

Other new old inspiration comes from ballet.  After I saw the movie "Black Swan" it reminded me of my own dancing.  Some of you know that I used to dance ballet, from about age 8 to 33 (on and off).  At the height of my ability I danced "The Four Cygnets" from Swan Lake.  I used to really enjoy dancing and remember the concentration, strength and balance it required. 

I was thinking about how I continue to make my best attempt at living a positive lifestyle, keep myself in an energy of loving/kindness and keep my thoughts on creation of today and the future.  This is not an easy task and it requires concentration and energy, but it is so worthwhile and has brought balance, peace and joy into my life.

So I encourage you to take a look at some "new old inspiration" and see what comes up for you.  Namaste

Workshop with Sally Jean Alexander

Just finished the online workshop "Soldering for Virgins" from Sally Jean Alexander and it was amazing.  I taught myself to solder glass charms/art from her book a couple of years ago.  I made some great gifts and have created some inspirational art using her technique.  Placing your art under glass makes it look amazing and soldering the border makes it into jewelry.  Since teaching myself to solder, I have gone on to making jewelry and now looking into metal clay and metalwork techniques.  It's super fun and I love the way it frames my art. 

Sally Jean Alexander's book Pretty Little Things is available on Amazon and the workshop is available for a limited amount of time - so hurry - at www.sallyjean.com.

Huge thank you to Sally for her fun and inspirational teaching style!

2011 Message from Archangel Michael

Still learning how to post and compose on my blog!  Here is the video for Dr. Doreen Virtue's channel from Archangel Michael about 2011.  Let's see if this works, if not I'll try again.

 

 

 

Happy New Year! 2011 is going to be so much better than we have experienced in years. I was given a Message that 2011 is going to have a huge uplift in Energy for all residents of this planet. Remember to focus on that which you want to create in your life. This additional Energy will help you achieve it. As always, focus on love and peace. Replace negative thoughts with thoughts of love. Call on the Angels, who are always ready to help. Talk to your loved ones in spirit, for they can hear you. Send prayers of support to the decision-makers of the world. Make a "vision board" for your goals for the month, year and lifetime (post a comment if you need more information). This year, do something you have always wanted to do. Be kind to yourself, especially in your thoughts. Try something new, meet new people too. It's going to be a great year.

Here is a Channel from Dr. Doreen Virtue on Archangel Michaels message for 2011:

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The scan images are blurry because the 3D elements lift the art off the glass. I will eventually take digital photos of them and post, but was anxious to get them out in the world, so here they are in their blurry goodness.

Every moment I create who I am and the world I live in...

Two new pieces of Affirmation Plaques finished!

"Look Within" is to help you stay on track with what is important. Look within yourself and find your passion, your joy, then focus on that and follow through. We get distracted from our true path by living our mundane lives.

"Every Moment I Create" reminds us to check ourselves and take a look at our thoughts and feelings. We create our own experience, our own world. Change your thoughts and focus on what it is that you want to feel in this moment. Turn off feelings of stress, worry, anger, etc. and replace them with thoughts of peace, love and creation.

If you are feeling overwhelmed with "negative" thoughts, Gratitude is a good place to start. Change your thinking with making a list of all you are grateful for. This changes your energy and allows more peaceful and creative thoughts to emerge.

"Art from Light" are affirmation and inspirational plaques with channeled messages placed upon collaged or painted surfaces to look nice in your home to be a reminder message whenever you see them.

I don't have an Etsy store created yet, if you are interested in purchasing any olf the art in this blog, please contact me at suzannaoflight@aol.com. Plaques are $18 to $38, are ready for hanging, or fit standard size frames.

Blessings of joy and peace to you,
Suzanna