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Spirit Calling Cards

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I created these for my Vienna Academy of Visionary Art crowdfunding campaign and had a very limited run of 55 sets of decks printed (these are not mass produced).   Each deck is numbered and signed.

What are Spirit Calling Cards?

In January 2013, I handmade a set of 14 index cards with a word and small photo that I used to make up sentences and affirmations to guide me on my day. I was so inspired by them that when it came time to think of what Goods I would offer supporters of my “Vienna Visionary Art Scholarship” crowdfunding campaign, I felt moved to create 2 decks of 44 cards – one based on my photography and one on my paintings. These can be used separately or combined.

Why did I name them “Spirit Calling Cards”?  For years, I have referred to the strong guiding messages I have received as my Spirit Calls (from my Higher Self, intuition, God, Great Spirit – whatever name or concept you are comfortable with). These Spirit Calling Cards are two-way communication tools that facilitate the asking for and receiving of such Calls.  First, they’re a way for you to tune into that source of guidance, just as you would use a calling card to connect by phone with loved ones around the world.  Second, they’re a way for your source of inspiration to announce its presence, much like the calling cards used by visitors of olden days.auction spread 3How to use them:

Feel free to use these cards in any way you feel moved.  I’ll outline a few options here. I recommend using your left hand to pick cards as it’s the hand of your subconscious/ intuition.

1 – Spontaneous Sentences/Affirmations:

Pick a number of cards (8 or more) for your week.  Quickly combine them every day in different ways to find inspirational messages.  With my original 14, for example, I was able to create seemingly endless combinations every day for 6 weeks.  The trick is to not think about it too much while you’re placing them together.  Reflection about their meaning / messages comes afterwards – in meditation, journaling, etc.  Note: you’ll need to change the parts of speech as needed (nouns to verbs, verbs to adjectives, etc.) and add little words like a, the, with, etc.

For example, on one day, I made up:

  • “Contemplate the flow of love in your life”
  • “Be trusting of the spirituality that guides your imagination towards the light”
  • “Unite with the creativity that nourishes an abundance of beauty”

And on another:

  • “Create union by trusting love”
  • “Be the spiritual light”
  • “Flow with the guidance you receive in contemplation”
  • “Imagine beauty and you’ll nourish abundance”

2 – Daily Picks:

Shuffle and pick 3-5 cards to make up one affirmation/guiding sentence for that day.

3 – Question & Answer:

Focus on a question while you shuffle and pick a card. Journal about the guidance you feel it’s giving you – feel free to write in the voice of your source of guidance (ie: a letter from your Guardian Angel)

4 – Past, Present, and Future:

Shuffle and pick 3 cards to help you understand a particular situation.  The first on the left will show you your past in relation to the situation, the second your present purpose/mindset, and the third your future.  Reflect about your journey.

5 – Whole Being Perspective:

Ask for guidance on a particular issue and pick a card with your right hand to show you how your action oriented left-brain is perceiving it. Next, with your left hand, pick a card to show you how your intuitive right brain is perceiving it. Then pick a third card to show you how to synergize both sides.

6 – Message of Love:

Tune in to your source of guidance and to a loved one.  Ask to be given a message of love for them and gift it to them by letter, email, phone, etc.  Have fun discussing the possible interpretations and timing for the message. It beats talking about the weather…

7 – Team Brainstorming:

Use them in a group setting (yes, try them at work) and have each member of a group pick between 3-5 cards while focusing on your goal/ challenge, etc. Have them each make up sentences and brainstorm about their meaning.  Members can do this alone in writing first or more spontaneously out loud as what one member says may enlighten another on their contribution.

8 – Relationship Building:

Couples, friends, parent/children, etc. can use them to connect to each other on a deeper level.  They make great conversation openers that help people get past the banalities of life and into really seeing, hearing, accepting, and loving another person’s true Self.  This can be accomplished in a game fashion (pick 5 cards and explain how it relates to your day) or on a common question / feeling / etc.  (How is this challenging situation an opportunity for us to grow?).

The ways in which you use these are limitless and may evolve with time.  You can also find many different tarot card spreads explained on the Internet.

May these cards enhance your calls to Spirit & Spirit’s calls to you.

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What an Honour and Such a Pleasure

I was in Bay Roberts all weekend working on the 2 commissions I got through my Vienna Visionary Art Scholarship crowdfunding campaign. This was a blessing for so many reasons!

Seventeen hours of painting – not only with my team of angels and guides, but that of my 2 Vienna Visionary Art Scholarship funders. My temporary seaside studio was crowded at times, but I’m certainly not complaining about the celestial company. What an honour it was to co-create in this manner.

Wow! I can’t show you the results until my clients have received their Energy Paintings, but I can say that I’m thrilled!

Thanks so much to my friend Sogno Art – Lori Reddy who drove me out to Bay Roberts (she had quite the creative weekend too!) and to my friend Victoria Munavish who provided us with an ocean-side house, lovely dinners, great company, a fire, a short tour of the area’s natural beauty, and the use of all the art supplies that she had bought from me with the stipulation that I could borrow them should a commission come in before the end of my campaign.

The whole series of events surrounding this weekend and how it came about makes for quite the story – all I’ll say for now is that I’m so grateful for all the lessons and experiences it has provided me with. Thanks everyone – including Guy and Patrick for your support – your paintings will soon be on their way – a few days of curing before applying the UV-resistant varnish.

iPhone Photo Note: We took a short break on Saturday morning to visit Mad Rock Trail, named for its infamous crashing surf … (yah, not this weekend). Did you know the ocean could be perfectly still? I didn’t! Wow!

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Baby Grace’s Placenta Painting

Here’s the finished placenta painting I was commissioned to create – once the placenta print was laminated and protected from smearing, I got in there with many layers of acrylic glazes and paints, glass beads, etching, mica, and the addition of a goldstone – all very symbolic (http://houseofdaedalus.blogspot.ca/2012/09/the-metaphysical-properties-of.html).  I’m glad to report that both of baby Grace’s parents are happy with it.

I also created some digital art for them with the original photo I took of the print. I made these one day while waiting for layers of the painting to dry. Playing with contrast and layers of the original, I was really able to bring out the gorgeous detail of the placenta, which is not as evident in the painting. The family now has a few display options.

Thanks Fiona Cunningham for approaching me with this sacred honour and for funding my campaign. Through this project, I have grown as an artist and learned so much about life itself. This morning, Fiona told me about an artist in New York who “preserves blood to create works that evoke the connections between life, death, body, spirit, and the Universe… “. I can’t say I’ll make blood my medium of choice, but I can definitely relate to this quote after working on this project – check this out- it’s gorgeous! (http://www.jordaneagles.com/)

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A Sacred Honour

Have you heard of a placenta print? I hadn’t, but this morning I received a visit from Fiona and little Grace (a very new and precious being on this planet) and learned all about the significance of this nutrient-rich organ and the various things some people / cultures do with it after a child is born (including eating it, dehydrating it to make potent energy capsules, tree planting ceremonies, and placenta art). After Grace was born, Fiona made this print by lying the Tree of Life side of the placenta on a canvas, creating what I already feel is a powerful and beautiful image. She has commissioned me to enhance the print with my art. What a sacred honour! Thank you Fiona for helping me expand the depth and breadth of my energism art practice and for welcoming my desire to share what I learned with others.

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