Happy sock monkeys had to wait a year plus to be finished but it was well worth the wait for me. Usually, if I don't like a project I stop and put it aside. Looking at it every once in awhile to see if any new inspiration floods me with some resolve. I decided that I had to clear space and make...
So much preparation has to happen, before any weaving begins. Especially, if I want a to dye the warp and weft to get a color combination that has inspired me. Having finally finished the warping up of the loom and the stringing together of endless sock loopers, I get to weave! ...
This is a 6" x 6" oil painting on canvas panel titled "The Perch". It is part of my ongoing exploration into the little brown bird. Available through my Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeniseParkArts. Enjoy ...
This full moon, I will be doing a despacho ceremony, a traditional Andean offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth), the Apus (Mountains) and nature spirits, as a form of Ayni (sacred reciprocity) by expressing our deep gratitude for all that we receive from these realms. ...
It is that time again where winter is giving way to spring. This winter has been longer and colder than the last few that I have experienced here in Montana. With Vernal Equinox upon us next week, spring becomes official, hopefully opening the door to warmer weather and new growth. On sunny days, when I step outside on my back deck I hear...
Winter Solstice is here in the Northern Hemisphere/Summer Solstice for the Southern Hemisphere. This is the longest night for the Northern Hemisphere/longest day for the Southern Hemisphere. In the north, the Sun now turns on December 21 and slowly begins to regain power and increase life-giving light. In the Northern Hemisphere, ceremony and celebration are practiced as the light of the Sun returns...
August has arrived with a new moon tomorrow night, thankfully the nights are cool and sleep is easy. With each day we are slowly heading into the darkest nights and shortest days as well as the coldest time. I remind myself to stay present to enjoy these last days of summer and not to jump ahead as many of us often do. Staying...
