Our facilitator, Salina, led us in a guided visualization where we joined a community of artists around a campfire. One artist emerges and comes to us. She symbolized our source and inspiration. I chose as my artist a woman named Sue Ellen Parkinson and her painting of Eve as a grandmother called "Guided by Stars". (on left of page). Eve is mature, wise and experienced. She ain't afraid of no snake! Actually, the symbol of a large white snake is a personal totem for me. It brings the wisdom of my ancestors. She is pictured eating an apple, emanating sensuality, creativity, inspiration.
Then we came back from this visualization and began exploring where we are today as an artist. The image I chose to represent me now is a mask painting of Persephone by Lauren Raine. I love mythologies and her story is a great allegory. Persephone rises from the netherworld having survived all the trials of this journey (my 61 years of living). She springs forth bearing gifts for the world.
The paint brushes show my preferred choice of art medium and the Van Gogh Chica refers to this blog, which is a vehicle for creative writing and expression. The World tarot card positions me as having completed a long journey with peace and harmony to share.
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