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 Name::Sapphire Dakini From::Santa Fe, NM, United States "The secret of life is in art." - Oscar Wilde View My Profile . : Artist Statement : .
My art is an exploration of the importance of change and releasing the past, especially the people and situations
that hinder personal growth, empowerment and transformation. The utilization of mythic figures, archetypes, motifs
and themes allows me to explore letting go of the familiar, safe and secure in order to travel to the dark, often
frightening, places of the soul. In this way, I've learned to trust my inner voice and honor my soul's need for
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Saturday, December 31, 2005Transformation - Imagery on FabricSomewhere along the way I completely lost control of December & forgot to post my final project "Transformation" that I created for my "Imagery on Fabric" class at the Massachusetts Institute of Art. The book consists of collages using handmade papers, batik fabric, embellished solvent transfers, gold foiling, postcards, & tarot cards from the "Goddess" tarot deck.           Labels: imagery on fabric 
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Being the self-absorbed creature that I am, it's that time of the year when I sit down & take a look at the things I've accomplished & make some plans for the next year. All things considered, 2005 was a productive year:
As a result of all this, I've met alot of interesting new people both on- & off-line & had the chance to experiment with lots of new ideas, materials & techniques. All of this experimentation has enabled me to start narrowing my focus to what I really want to devote my time to which is fabric collages. 2006 is going to be all about creating at least 1 new fabric collage each week, getting published, entering shows, & marketing my work. Of course, this is in addition to my full-time job & taking art classes at the Massachusetts Institute of Art & the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. Wishing all of you health, wealth, love, success & happiness in 2006! Labels: life
Friday, December 30, 2005Additions to My Art Library Embroiderer's & Quilter's Sourcebook - Thompson  "A dazzling variety of styles is included in this much-needed overview of historical & world textiles. An array of techniques is illustrated, from patchwork, quilting, applique, beadwork, counted thread & free stitch to goldwork & metal thread, whitework, smocking & machine embroidery. The textiles featured in each section appear in chronological order from the 17th to the 21st centuries, giving the reader a fascinating historic overview of the technique's development, from its origins to the modern form we know today. This book is also a unique cultural reference, providing a captivating insight into textiles from every corner of the globe, with sumptuous fabrics, materials & methods typical of a range of countries. From the heavily beaded headdresses of Pakistan, through the bright, eye-catching tassels seen in Thai temples to 1930s British applique, each exquisite piece reflects the rich cultural heritage from which it originates."  Material Visions "Material Visions showcases stunning examples of one of the most exciting mediums for creative expression that has emerged for multi-media artists: the miniature art quilt. The exquisite close-up photos of art quilts from traditional, non-traditional & contemporary quilters document the fascinating metamorphosis of quilts from bed coverings to art objects. Simple & concise tips & techniques are interlaced throughout the book to inspire expert & novice quilters to incorporate techniques such as embellishing with found objects, art stamping, embroidery, image transfers & beading into their next art quilt project."  Somerset Workshop Labels: art books
Thursday, December 29, 2005Collage-a-Week Challenge Art of Collage In an effort to revitalize my Yahoo group, Art of Collage, I'm announcing the "Collage-a-Week Challenge" for 2006. Each week create a collage based on the theme for that month, post a picture of the final collage by midnight on Friday then send an email to the list with a brief description of the collage. 2006 Themes:
Labels: art of collage, collage a week challenge
Wednesday, December 28, 2005Which Fairytale Tarot Card Are You?  Which Fairytale Tarot Card Are You?  You are the speedy Eight of Wands, "The Fairy Hunt", a traditional Celtic story. Many things happening at once - Speed and the thrill of activity - Things falling into place - The thrill of action - Events to do with love or more possibly with seduction. Wow! It's all happening in your life - thrills, spills and excitement all the way. Enjoy the opportunities, suddenly you'll find that all sorts of things are possible. But don't get too carried away, remember that in the rush of adventure you still need to keep your head. The whole Fairytale Tarot is at http://www.fairytaletarot.com
You should visit On the Wild Coast of Bohemia & Baba Store if you get a chance today. They make the most fabulous bags & pillows out of vintage fabrics. Labels: quiz
Tuesday, December 27, 2005What I'm Reading Midwinter of the Spirit - Phil Rickman "'Exorcism' is a word no longer favoured by the Church of England. 'Deliverance Ministry' sounds more caring, less sinister... so why not a role for a woman? The Rev. Merrily Watkins, parish priest and single mother, can hardly turn it down, even when the retiring exorcist, a serious opponent of women clergy, ensures that she's exposed to the job at its most terrifying. And the situation gets no easier. As an early winter slices through the old city of Hereford, a body is found in the River Wye, an ancient church is desecrated, and there are even indications of evil in the Hereford Cathedral itself, where the tomb of St. Thomas Cantilupe lies in fragments." Labels: books
Monday, December 26, 2005Additions to My Art LibraryReceived 2 great new books...  Collage Sourcebook "Filled with step-by-step projects & instructions for various collage techniques, this book also highlights the inspiring work of several prominent collage artists. Artists share their inspirations, offer creativity tips, & discuss how they approach collage as an expression of their interior world. Featured techniques:
"Stunning machine embroidery from 2 of the most accomplished writers on the subject. The variety of materials used brings a mixed media element to Layers of Stitch & encourages readers to find new ways of stitching to create rich embroidered surfaces. Lavishly illustrated with clear step-by-step instructions in each chapter, the book covers:
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