This year has been a pretty good year. I made some BIG changes with my honey Jeff and we have come to a more elevated understanding about, each other, our lives together, and where we want to be.
The beginning of this year was rocky and very stressful to say the least. We packed up a 5 bedroom house, sold many of our things and moved in with my parents. (insert terrifying shriek here) Yes it was a drastic move for us but we considered it to be a POWER move! Financially we have paid down a lot of debt and have been able to have the freedom to enjoy life more simply. From 3,000 sq. ft to 700 at first was cozy but now with both of us being so artistic our supplies take up so much of the space.
It's really all good though. My heart smiles as I type this. We have set ourselves in a position to really be able to move forward and move into a space we can call our own. By my estimates this time next year we will be celebrating Christmas in our own house. I am so thankful for this opportunity and so very grateful to my parents and my family that have supported our plans even though at times they did not agree with our methods.
Highlights of 2012:
Phew! A good year indeed! I am looking forward to a LUMINOUS 2013! See you all next year!
Love and peace!
xxx
Sofia
Hi Everyone,
As we get close to the end of the year I wanted to post a couple more times some things I have been up to and also write a post to close out the year. With all the things the days bring I hope to find the time to organize those for you.
Today, I wanted to share how I created a piece of artwork that was inspired by Sheri Ponzi, Daisy Coba and those that passed away too soon in Connecticut this month. I wanted to do something to remember them. My heart has been heavy and I needed to express myself. Here are some pictures of the Mary's I made.
I am taking an online course Painting the Goddess Within with Sheri Ponzi and the divine, goddess mother, Mary was our guide for the day. Mary always comforts me. I love the symbolism of her and that she makes me feel protected. When I think of Mary and how I feel about her I always think to a scene from the movie, Under the Tuscan Sun. It is the scene when Frances just moved in to an old house, Bramasole, in Italy. After her friend questions whether or not buying a house and deciding to stay in Italy was the right choice the phone conversation is interrupted by a thunderstorm. A great metaphor for what is happening to Frances internally. As mother nature crashes down around her house with lightening bolts and pelting rain she hides under the bed covers. She notices an owl on the bed post and connects with its fear. Distraught, tired and confused Frances looks just above and finds a painting of Mother Mary sitting in an oval frame on the head board. Mary's eyes are loving and soft. Frances reaches to touch her and prays to her quietly through the tears. I just love that!
Another inspiration to this creation was that I also spent time with a great friend and artist Daisy that day. She showed me how to use polymer clay and I wanted to put some of the techniques she showed me to use. Mary signifies love, peace, and hugs and kisses from a mother. I am praying for peace for all that were left behind.
My Facebook friends asked me to make a video on how to make these canvases. This is only my second video and I am very nervous about cameras but my hope is that through sharing my process and my grieving for the families that it will reach them and help them in their healing journey ahead.
Here are the videos:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Part 10
Here are some pictures of the canvas and final mold. I wanted to use the baby in this one to hold the memory of the children.
Thank you for watching and for your interest in my artwork. Love one another. Namaste´
xxx
Sofia
