This week in the course I’m taking, we are to steal a few ideas from a favorite artist. At first I was going to steal from Leonora Carrington, but I didn’t feel that excited about it. Then for some reason out of the blue I thought of the artist Trenton Doyle Hancock. I’m mystified why he came to mind. I […]
Stealing
Inviting Horsewoman Back
I had the thought that I’ve been struggling with old archetypes because I am not putting myself in the right state before working with them. I am deliberately rendering them instead of letting them flow out. Horsewoman is a potent archtype for me. I decided to experiment with being present with her energy before painting her. I had a couple […]
Staying engaged in expression
My last post about working with Crone energy I created a painting during a satisfying expressive painting session. I posted a painting in a Facebook group and it got a lot of attention and positive comments. Which is great! But I am not used to that. I am used pulled-aside whispered praise. That first painting was an assignment for a […]
Exploring The Crone Archetype, Loneliness, Ageing as Isolation and How That Has Been Affecting My Self Expression
I recently ran into an old friend, one of my first friends when I moved here, pregnant. It was a very hard time in my life, but this woman was part of a group of women who welcomed me into their meetings. All of them, if I remember correctly, were identifying with Crone energy. I am now entering that stage […]
An Emotional Reunion With My Archetypes
I’m really struggling with the transition to menopause. Obviously it is hard for most women. I can deal with the physical symptoms for the most part, though yesterday it was hot all day and when it finally cooled down I started having rather intense hot flashes so that sucked. But the thing I hate the most is the affect it […]