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"In Celebration of Galen"

6/28/2016

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It is an honor

and a gift

to be asked to create
in memory of a departed love one....

I was given prized fishing lures, treasures and keepsakes.....

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And even more personal, a purple velvet satchel that contained the remnants from his cremation...

A titanium femur and knee cap...
​that allowed Dr. Galen Martin to continue to live his passion and love his family and friends 10 years after his cancer surgery. 
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​A recently removed chimney stack
​from the house that he an his wife Janine had been renovating...
was sculpted to include a cascading bouquet of succulents to accompany the beautiful garden that he so passionately tended and enjoyed.
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Quite often, I am called to listen to a particular artist during the creative process...in this case,  James Taylor's poetry and voice set the tone on this journey.

The song "Fire & Rain" came thru on Pandora again and again during it's creation...to the point that I began to chuckle knowing that there are no mistakes...Galen was well felt and present on the journey.

I shared this with Janine, who wasn't surprised...near and dear to them both...the lyrics rang true.





A small bell that likely signaled a fish on the line for Galen, dangles from this piece...it chimed continuously as I drove to deliver and install this sculpture, site unseen, in Janine's garden...

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again I chuckled and gave thanks....
another cherished moment on the creative journey!

Much love and gratitude to the family...may this bring you joy and continual memories of an amazing man and the many lives he touched.


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"Wine Cave"

5/23/2016

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When a door opens...

and the reins are loose on creativity....

functionality meets artistic expression
in this wine cave.

A custom wine table and wine rack was requested.
The curved interior was inspiring for overhead sculpted branches of golden leaves, roots to hold wine bottles and a meandering copper river to welcome guests.
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Time to get rolling...
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Scribed welds and overlapping metal create a bark texture
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Once the cages and table top were finalized, tree was colorized and pre-installed...off they go to the beauty parlor for a clear powder coating.



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River rocks were loaded into cages and final installation....
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Time for some wine bottles...
And some wine!!!
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"Scrumptious Sconces"

3/9/2016

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Sculpted To Please

These beauties overlay existing studio lighting to create an entirely new look at Zuda Yoga's Folsom location.



A rolling sea of circles...
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Hand-painted and powder coated...adorned with dangling
​copper chain and crystals to give them the final touch.
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​Six sconces wrap the studio creating a glowing warm ambiance.
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Much gratitude Ronda & Randy!!!
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"Warrior"

1/12/2016

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A Commissioned Christmas Gift


This sculpture began with the inspiration of a Japanese sword. A gift for her husband in recognition of his devotion to his Aikido art and principles. The intention of the design anchored by the core values that he holds as a Warrior.





Mounted on polished steel and the grounding force of wood.
​Held in the wings of spirit.
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Instilled with the symbology of strength, light, union, integration of 4 selves, wisdom, virility, longevity, and the 9 noble virtues...painted on fused glass and suspended from the stillness & grace of a feather.
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​This was sent to me when he opened his gift.  

It speaks volumes.  

So grateful to play a part in creating these moments.  





Here's to an amazing year of creation ahead!!!!   

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"Touched By Nature"

10/13/2015

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​There is a connection that I feel in nature…

when my bowl feels empty or my perspective becomes blurred….she always provides.

Her gentle breeze brings a crisp awakening of my spirit, her animal visitations bring messages of illumination, her waters cleanse and provide reflection, her seasons recalibrate and I realign with her natural order. She reminds me that I am part of her and she is part of me…we are connected. 

​Within the quiet stillness of her whispers….I am not alone…I am exactly where I belong and I am reborn with new eyes to appreciate her endless beauty.
Oil
5'X4'
Limited Edition Metal Prints Available
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Suni's "Wall of Intentions"

9/23/2015

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To know Suni is to love Suni...

She is contagious with life energy. 

Her yoga practice has given her wings to fly and an awareness of new found freedom.  It was on our yoga mats that we first met...it is our mutual love for yoga and our yoga community that continues to nourish our friendship.



Her request for a custom piece was inspired from the wall mural that is housed in Spotted Dog Yoga's large Krishna studio. Created with affirmations that speak of her own intentions and symbols that embody her well-being, this 7.5'x4' sculpture was personalized just for her.  
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The repurposed wood came from our old cabin dock...filled with the energy and serenity of the many years we enjoyed sitting on these boards to enjoy the beauty of our cabin and lake surroundings. Tea lights provide a warm glow in the evening and invite the ritual practice of lighting these intentions and igniting them from within.
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Suni is thrilled...."I am so happy, I am floating on a cloud!!"...she shared with me today.

Feeling so very blessed to continue to create works that invoke healing, spark inspiration and promote well-being...grateful for this amazing creative journey.


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"Still feeling Cornwall..."

8/20/2015

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It has been three weeks since I've been home,

and I can still hear the seagull cries over my morning coffee in the Fowey harbor...




It was a blessing to enjoy 2 weeks in Cornwall, England with 6 amazing women. Every day was a journey of exploration....a new fishing village with transportation by foot, ferry, train, shuttle or local bus..most days a combination of all the above.  


We visited over 12 coastal villages all with their own unique charm, harbor configuration, galleries, sit down cream teas and local pub experience. Each presenting a different feeling, flavor and opportunity for discovery.

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The images that I continue to carry with me are the colorful boats surrounded by a backdrop of patterned cottages, seagull covered rooftops and flag draped village quays.


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Having walked many miles, enjoyed many Cornish pasties and hard ciders, laughed hard and smelled the breeze coming off of the English Channel...I've been celebrating the feelings of Cornwall in my latest creation.  


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Fused glass, wood panel & rope
24"X24"
"Cheers"!!!
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"Mantras: Power of Voice" Showing

6/2/2015

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The opening reception may be over....
but the LOVE carries on....


and so does the showing of works...until June 26.


What an amazing evening!!!  For those that attended, thank you for your support. For those that were unable to attend, the showing will be up until June 26th....stop by and take a look.
(Video below)  

A special thanks to Locke Vineyards, Lockdown Brewing Company, Gaston Catering and of course 
Nick and Katie and the SDY community.  

June showing hours are:
Monday-Friday 9:30am-12:30pm & 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Sat./Sun. 8:00-10:30am

or contact www.spotteddogyoga.com 

Bring your friends and introduce them to this amazing studio, community 
and showcasing of works. 

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For those that "Let Go" and "Declared" it...thank you for embracing the moment, setting your intentions on what you want and making your mark on the collaborative canvas.  I'll keep you posted on the final piece...thank you for your energies!!!

Enjoy the showing highlights below!!!!
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Bachelorette Party Gets Creative

4/22/2015

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What do 8 women do to mark the moment at a Bachelorette party?  

They create of course....

What better way to celebrate the bride to be than to combine all of our creative energies to paint a gift canvas.  After a group discussion that included setting our intention for the creative process, throwing out into the ocean breeze any creative hesitations...the afternoon opened into an amazing exploration of the creative spirit.


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Letting go and shaking out any road blocks.
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The bride picked out her palette of colors...the fun began.  Rotating around a prepped canvas, changing the perspective with each stroke....the layers unfolded.
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We danced, we pounced, we bounced....we found paintbrushes in our fingertips and the surrounding grass blades on the property.  The creative juices flowed freely.
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Next morning...over breakfast, we shared our hearts with a Bead and a Blessing offering.
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With a little assembly, and a whole lot of love...our bride to be has a keepsake gift...filled with the energies of her soul sisters and our combined blessings for a lifetime of happiness.
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Thank you ladies for trusting the journey....we've got a very happy girl.
Can't wait until the big day....Love you Amanda and Dustin!!!
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Lakshmi

2/24/2015

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Ma Lakshmi…may you guide us and love us as a soft hearted mother...

Lakshmi brings serenity to Spotted Dog Yoga's Lakshmi studio (adjacent to their large Krishna studio). Her tranquility invites self reflection and inquiry to SDY's second interior studio that is primarily used for soft, restorative and meditational practices.


Rich with symbolism...her story is revealed. Surrounding the silver Soma moon, are two white elephants.  With immense strength, grace and royalty…these devoted workers act as a reminder that hard work and dedication leads to many blessings and good fortune.  Their magnificent trunks are anointing Lakshmi with water that rains into a pool of emotion and prosperity. 




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Lakshmi is also recognized as Shri...meaning goal or aim. Her radiant beauty is depicted by four outstretched arms that bring gifts of compassion, knowledge, wealth and light.
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Emerging from a lotus flower, we are reminded of the beauty that unfolds from muddy waters...the gift that is received within even the murkiest of situations. 

Dichroic glass coins are her offering that bring forth abundance and prosperity.
May your light remind us of our own light and may it have victory over darkness.  May we be delivered from our fears and our generosity be unending. May we know and understand ourselves and thru this liberation, receive prosperity in all areas of our life. 

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Enjoy this sweet journey of trust and discovery in the creation of Lakshmi.
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