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WoW! This is a cool blog world event that I am going to participate in. It brings bloggers together and connects kindred spirits through our blogs. The instructions and information is on the link above ~ click on the logo and it will take you there. I am a little slow at understanding how things work, sometimes. But, I believe that it is suggested to give something away in a random number generated drawing. COOL! I LOVE giving things away, paying it forward and spreading love and light has it’s rewards far beyond monetary gain. I have connected with some of the most amazing, creative, beautiful people via the internet. This internet event seems like a very cool way to meet more cool people around the planet. It is an international event. So….. as for my giveaway ….. The rules are that you have to leave a comment on this blog entry. I guess that is it! I will be giving away a MANDALA COLORING BOOK FOR FLOWER CHILDREN OF ALL AGES.

The Giveaway will be announced on February 15th!

I believe that I am also supposed to put the logo to One World One Heart on my sidebar. Forgive me, as I don’t know how to do that. It is a job for my webmaster who is currently in an internet dead zone.

Hope to see you on the ride! Get a ticket and hop aboard!

Please leave contact info so I can notify you if you win the drawing. Please post your web address with your comment or you can privately send me your email info at Tracy@tracydove.com. Thanks!

The new Dove Studio is up and running! YAY! It’s been long overdue and it is finally here. I am SO EXCITED! I’m sure that in no time I will have it in a state of art confusion, there is so much space and I am used to painting in a small converted bedroom studio space, I just don’t even know how to act in such a large area! Yesterday friends came over to paint and help me break in the studio with creativity galore. We painted well into the night, filling the room with creative juices and beautiful energy. Candles burning, incense filling the air and music for the soul. I continue to sage the room to clear it of all vibes that were previously in there and fill it with new grooviness and an abundance of love and laughter. Who knows what the future holds, but in the meantime I will enjoy the journey and say, “YES!” to everything delicious thing that comes my way. It will be available for small workshops (approximately 10 people, I think), so keep that in mind when looking for a place to hold your workshops, art friends and teachers. I can’t wipe the grin off of my face and an abundance of joy has burned itself into my heart!

Peace, Love, Dove

FULL WOLF MOON ~ You can see Mars as a tiny dot in the sky, to the left side of the photo. Mars is opposite the sun right now.

Prior to the full moon rising it seems that our sky was on fire again. These were taken from my backyard.

I can never get enough of the natural, desert sky colors. After the exciting moon~mars event that occurred last night, I woke up to a GLORIOUS morning sky, full of golden yellows.

The western urban city scape was delicious, as well, with soft pinks, lavenders and baby blues. Heaven’s palette and inspiration from nature, even in the big city, can always be found. ~ Now, onward and upward to hang crystals in my studio window to get the creative waters stirred and flowing in there. There are two major painting jobs awaiting me and they will be the first ones to come out of the new studio space. I am eager and excited today.

“I know she’s out there somewhere
On the western skyline
Lonely women say a prayer
On the western skyline” ( Bruce Hornsby )

Enjoy the days and nights, my friends!

Day five of ” a painting everyday”. I am loving filling my time with these small gems! As much joy as I find through painting larger paintings, these small paintings are like little desserts for my soul. It is wonderful to remain in motion instead of idling and watching paint dry. I guess it is a form of multi-tasking, which is something that was not recommended by my neuro doctors. How else am I going to completely reconnect in this world without multi-tasking? I was also told that I could never “bend over” for the rest of my life! SERIOUSLY! How is that even possible? Needless to say, I have ignored many of the doctors advice and I think that I am better off for it!

So, day five and still painting strong!

Okay, so much for getting my patchwork done today. It never happened. I’m hoping that there is always tomorrow! I have been painting small 5″x7″ paintings while the paint dries on my larger paintings. So far, I have painted 4 within the last 4 days. My mantra has been “a painting a day”. Though it may seem that I am very motivated lately, I am still true to my “sloth” self and manage to get long afternoon naps.

Now….. onto bigger paintings and still finding the time to complete smaller ones~ that is my daily goal right now.

~ Oh, and always leaving plenty of time for naps! ~

YES!!! My studio is ready for me to move in and create and paint like crazy. I am SO HAPPY! So many ideas and visions are floating around my head of all of the possibilities that this space can provide. I’m looking forward to having workshops and art shows and a creative gathering place. It is limitless. Magical beginnings occur all along the journey. This is definitely the beginning of the path in the right direction. Until now I have been creating in a small bedroom that I turned into my studio which offered little escape from the world. The new studio is away from the main house and it separates me from the doorbell and distractions of my home life.

I will keep everyone informed of any new happenings and workshops, etc. as they develop.

~Peace, Love, Dove~

AH….. another Saturday morning at the Farmers Market. The best place to buy locally grown, organic food and other healthy products as well as arts and music from local artists. I think that they have everything that a person could possibly need. Heirloom tomatoes, canned fruits and veggies, artisan breads, herbs, free trade organic coffee, transplants to place in your garden, unique clothing and yummy jams and jellies. Oh…. the list goes on and on. The people are friendly and delightful ~ vendors and visitors, alike ~ From the Hummus and Pita chip lady to the handmade incense guy and everyone in between, it is the perfect Saturday morning event. I now have the funky pumpkin, that is pictured above, sitting on our table. It came from Arizona Homegrown Solutions,  the most wonderful organization that serves the community in a big way. Check them out and see what great things that they facilitate.     Fruits and vegetables are so sensual and enticing. There is something about a table full of fresh, organic vegetables that makes my heart melt. Farmers Markets are not only a healthier solution they also support local growers~big and small~ as well as local artists. Where else can you do your grocery shopping with live music and take your dog?!

My goddess sister, Alicia Bay Laurel, had a booth there where she sold her CD’s and her best selling, vintage, 70’s book, “Living on the Earth”. Phoenix Body Mind & Soul magazine sponsored Alicia’s booksigning. It was so joyful to spend time with her~and all of my PBMS friends.

HIPPIE FOOD PEACE & LOVE!

“Fish in the sea, you know how I feel ~ River running free, you know how I feel ~ Blossoms on the tree, you know how I feel”

I apologize to my close friends and social circle for not being available very much lately. As much as I would love to keep on top of things, I am having such a difficult time achieving that goal. Many things are changing in my home life. People and things are shifting around making way for changes in the flow and rhythm of my life. This is all good. I am doing my best to stay balanced in a raging river. My focus is on my art and I’m channeling my energy into that full time.

There is an abundance of art shows to prepare for and projects lining up, so this has left little time for my social life. The good news for me is that painting and creating is my passion. It is PURE BLISS. I LOVE getting lost in the whole dance of painting and creating something that I have not created before. I am always surprised at the completion of each painting, as I rarely know where I am going with it as I wonder through the creative process. Each painting is a stranger and we become acquainted as the images emerge and begin to form its story along the way. It is definitely a trippy journey. Even if I reproduce a painting, they are never quite exactly alike. The messages or words, subjects and designs may be the same, but they always morph into their own uniqueness. ~ In an artful journey there are so many metaphors to life ~ Very similar to gardening, I find.

So……. I can’t really say too much at this time, but there are some changes occurring around here that will enable me to move into my new, bigger studio space. That will also be key to a BRAND NEW, EXCITING opportunity! Until then, I am just enjoying the flow and my life in it and waiting on the Universe to guide me to the next place.

~*~

“Dragonfly out in the sun you know what I mean, don’t you know
Butterflies all havin’ fun you know what I mean
Sleep in peace when day is done
That’s what I mean

And this old world is a new world
And a bold world
For me

Stars when you shine you know how I feel
Scent of the pine you know how I feel
Oh freedom is mine
And I know how I feel”

These two paintings are two of the latest commissioned paintings. The Peace Bus was painted for the Living On The Earth event, scheduled for May 8th, 2010 ~ coordinated by Phoenix Body Mind and Soul magazine. The day includes a luncheon and a musical presentation by Alicia followed by an intimate chat and CD/Book signing amidst a garden setting. All day ticket holders will receive a copy of Living on the Earth and will be allowed access to all the days presentations designed to move you toward zen-ful, earth friendly well being. A perfect way to honor legends, relax, enjoy and hob-knob with like-minded locals!

The Peace of Mind Body and Spirit, Buddha is a commissioned painting for a beautiful woman who contacted me following the “Feed Your Head” art showing at “That’s A Wrap” that I had up last month. It is always such a delightful feeling handing over a commissioned piece, it is already well loved and feels much like giving a baby to a new parent/guardian.

Thank you to all of you who support and appreciate my paintings and art, you give a deeper meaning to the creation of every piece.

The intense, beautiful, Arizona sunsets never fail to amaze me. Late afternoon the sky often transitions from blue to lavender to pink and then orange and reds that create a fabulous light show.You really have to experience it to appreciate it completely. Ah… Love in the desert skies.

Sky Fire.