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There is a lot to be said for depriving yourself of celebrating Christmas, like we sort of did, last year. I realized what I loved about this season. this year I am taking full advantage of everyday of the Christmas season. The tree went up as soon as Thanksgiving was a memory ~ and the best Thanksgiving we have ever had, I have to add~ except for the absence of our daughter, who is in New York. I had become so weary of commercial Christmas stress that last year we just simply escaped to Arcosanti and opted out of participating. Although, we had a fabulous time without  the traditional gift giving, etc. It seemed a little too bland and that something wonderful really was missing. The great thing is that it brought on a hunger for all the glitz and yuletide. I have decided to make the most of every moment of this year’s Christmas season and am filling the days with decorating, crafting, baking, music, gift giving, and all that I can fit in. I have been painting some special, custom paintings, as well as painting more art for the Sisters of the Moon exhibit that is currently up at Green (2240 n. Scottsdale rd. #8 ~ Tempe, Az). The artist that I have been working with, Tere Bingham, has just opened up another level of creativity for me. She is just FABULOUS in every way. I am so grateful for our connection.

So, deck the halls and pull out those Christmas sweaters and CELEBRATE, LIVE, LAUGH and LOVE!!! Tis the season, my friends!

” Mother Earth Goddess” ~ 18″x24″ ~ $200

“Throw Your Love Into The Universe…It Will Return” ~ 9″x!2″ ~ $85

“Goddess of Gentle Moon Glow and Falling Stars” ~ 16″x20″ ~ $150

“Flower Goddess” ~ 16″x 20″ ~ $150

“Heart Seeds” (Spread Seeds of Love and Joy) ~ 11″x14″ ~ $100

“Peace In Nature” ~ 8″x10″ ~ $75

“Remain Present” ~ 8″x10″ ~ $75

“Moon Ceremony” (In ceremony we gather around the moon when he is whole and full in the night sky, staring him directly in his face, hoping he will share his ancient secrets) 11″x16″ ~ $125

“Flower Power” ~ 8″x10″ ~ $75

“The Moon The Woman and the Tide” ~ 14″x11″ ~ $100

“Laughing Buddha” ~ 12″x 16″ ~ $125

“Star Goddess” ~ 8″x10″ ~ $75

“Moon Goddess” ~ 8″x10″ ~ $75

“Peace Within” ~ 5″x7″ $40

“Soothes the Savage Beast” ~ 5″x7″ ~ $40   (Soothes the Savage Beast, painted on two sides of the gallery wrap canvas)

“Eternal Life” ~ 5″x7″ ~ $40

“Harmony” ~ 5″x7″ ~ $40 (Harmony stamped onto all four of the gallery wrapped sides)

SISTERS OF THE MOON art show is hanging at Green. All paintings can be viewed and purchased at Green 2240 n. Scottsdale rd. #8, Tempe, Az. ~ and all paintings can be purchased through this website. Contact me at tracy@tracydove.com if you are interested in purchasing any of these. This is a collaboration of the mixed media, sculpted art by Tere Bingham and painted and embellished by me. They are selling fast, so act quickly!

Finally got my paintings hung at Green Vegetarian Restaurant in Tempe. I LOVE that place! The food is FABULOUS and the owner and people who work there are AMAZING folks. I LOVE them all. This year my paintings will be hanging at the same time the ThanksLiving dinner festival is held. You can visit their website and actually buy your ticket for the great meal event on line. Check out the menu.

What would normally take me a short time to paint a body of work to hang a small show turned into a year. Since the return of the brain cvm’s everything is much more difficult and time consuming. I have decided to “come out” and accept that what is going on should not be kept to myself. It is not like it is my disease alone. So, you will probably be reading alot more about my brain/art connection in the future. I know that I have mentioned it in the past, but I kept trying not to focus very much on that in my blog and art journey. The time has come for me to embrace what is going on and accept it. It is a trippy experience and has definitely affected my art as well as my day to day life.  After conversations with my friend, Alison Silva, I realize the importance of bringing awareness to this brain anomaly. I am especially interested in the brain~creative connection that she has drawn to my close attention. Alison suffers the same thing that I have, only in a different area of the brain. Unlike me, she has not opted for surgery, which is the only treatment to date. I did, however, I am back at square one now though, only to have TWO more cvm’s than I had the first time around. It is also is an inconsistent thing. At times I am perfectly fine and other times I am WONKY (thanks for my new favorite word, Pam!). Pain and other awful symptoms dictate the day, so I just never know what each day will bring. It has helped me to completely remain in the moment.

So, that being what it is, I will continue to move forward and enjoy the ride despite the bumpy parts of the road!

Peace, Love, Dove.