Art matters. Art has magical healing powers. Art is everywhere & in everything. You yourself are a work of art.
Have you ever been so inspired & uplifted by another artist your sensitive artist's heart swells too big for your chest? So overcome by emotion it causes happy tears to spill from your eyes?
This is how I felt while watching the first ever Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman's recitation of her poetry. There were many other talented musical artists & speakers there I love too, sharing their gifts, performing throughout the inauguration.
They were all like sparks igniting so much shining light within me. I was positively glowing with inspiration.
I felt compelled to create many art pieces after all I had witnessed & experienced in the days.
I decided to share one of those creations with you today.
When I create, I begin by drawing rough sketch ideas in one of my many sketch books. As I look through all the inspiring photos of the products on sandraevertson.com I find so much inspiration there.
It is so pleasing to my imagination to visualize how Sandra's products can be combined to compliment each other in endless ways.
In this creation, it was the curve & style of the finger petals on the Milagros III craft blanks set & the San Miguel Allende Nicho Kit that began the theme of this assemblage.
I envisioned flower petals, a bird's tail & a peacock. I instantly wanted to use some peacock feathers with these pieces. The colors in the feathers coordinate so well with the Relics & Artifacts VerDay Patina paints. I love experimenting with the VerDay magic!
I was transported. I felt warmth & light on a cold Winter's day. I imagined myself into a brightly colored shopping bazaar full of Mexican folk art. Such a lovely cheerful place! A colorful feast for the eyes everywhere I looked. I love when my imagination allows me to travel without leaving home.
I love layering Sandra's products!
I looked to see what I already had in my Relics and Artifacts Stash that would coordinate with the pieces I was about to order & found several to audition. I added one of the Three Marias Statuettes & two coordinating winged hearts. One from Sandra's Taos Sacred Heart set & one from Sandra's Mexican Folk Hearts Ojo de Dios set. I usually start out simply "less is more" but I always seem to end up "too much of a good thing can be wonderful!"
While editing the photos I decided my creation was missing something. I felt it needed some bling. I started having "What if" visions. What if I cut apart this silver & gold Daisy Chain Dresden? What if I add this flower petal shaped Dresden Coat of Arms piece? What if I add this Dresden Triangle Trim all around the outside edge? I thought it might be too much but it all ended up being the perfect added touched to shine up my creation
I wanted to incorporate hearts, wings & eyes into this piece to symbolize love, peace, hope & freedom. The awakening & opening of eyes, breaking the dark spell to see the truth & the light.
I wanted to incorporate all of the miracles that happened for me & my family during the dark times & life style changes of 2020. I wanted to memorialize the loved ones I lost & miss very much. I also wanted to give thanks for the loved ones who reached out to me. I am so happy they have renewed hope & are here with us today.
I am so grateful you are still breathing & I am still breathing & we have more time here to make positive changes in our countries & on our planet. You are not alone.
Just because I behave in a positive way does not mean my world is perfect.
I am very sensitive but I refuse to give in & let hate win.
I will shine my light of kindness & help as many people as I can before my life clock stops.
If you haven't yet, I hope you will decide to awaken & choose to shine your light too!
Loving kindness does not cost a thing & is a priceless treasure at the same time.
It will change lives & yours for the better. If we all pay this kindness forward we can make our world a better place.
HUGS! YOU ARE LOVED! - Jenn White
Relics & Artifacts products used in this piece are as follows:
♡Mexican Folk Hearts Ojo de Dios
♡Mythos sets (the 2 little birds)
♡Relics & Artifacts VerDay kit
♡Relics & Artifacts Patina Spray Refill. (You do not want to run yourself out of this magic!)
♡Dresden Trim Coat of Arms in Silver.
♡Dresden Trim Large Daisy Chain
♡Dresden Trim Small Daisy Chain
☆Remember to add your HEART CHALLENGE submissions on the Relics & Artfacts Tribe Facebook Group by 2/12/2021 for a chance to win a shopping voucher for sandraevertson.com
#2021raheartchallenge
Please be sure to read the rules in the pinned post at the top of the group page.Thank you & best wishes to you!