Oh guys… I have been dying to share with you the creative process behind Meissa.
Meissa is a Nixie created for Katie, aka StarNative. The only demand was to incorporate crystals. You’ll see that even though I love crystals and having them in my artwork: I struggle.
You know I love keeping it real and it’s important for me to share the process as it is: sometimes it flows like a river, and some other times I feel like I am going against its current.
I really took my time with her. I put her in a special space in my ArtCave so I could actually see her every time I was in there.
Some paintings need space.
I am really proud of how she turned out and she stayed with me for a few extra weeks so I could charge her with Reiki and with a shit ton of Love.
Intention
I always start a session by setting my intention for the artwork. I light a candle and retreat within. The use of specific oils is part of my ritual as well.
Nothing is done without a specific purpose.
There is always some music playing, that I pick accordingly to the intention.
Symbols
You might have noticed that some symbols make appearances throughout my artwork.
This is the case with the “three drops/tears”. I have never explained what they actually mean to me (and might never do) but they have an important place in my art.
I also used the clusters of small dashes, checkers (in the stencil for the second layer).
And on her neck, I painted the Zibu symbol for Creativity. You can see a project I made with them right here. I use them often but most of the time, they are hidden more than in plain sight.
This video is great! I love that lotus stencil and the thought you put into the color choices and symbols. really cool…thanks for sharing your process!
I’m always happy when sharing about my process, thanks for taking the time to watch.
That lotus stencil was a great investment, for sure.
I so loved watching your process!
I love the symbol and the lotus…oh and the crystals too.
Thank you for sharing 🙂 <3
Thanks a lot, Lisa! I am glad you enjoyed watching how Meissa came to be.
I loved watching you work, and especially the way you explained what you were doing and why. You’re such a lovely teacher.
Thank you, Effy. It means even more coming from you!
What a treat to watch you create Meissa. She’s lovely and you poured so much love and attention into her. Especially love all the freedom at the beginning then how you listen to her and changed her eye. Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure! I am very happy you enjoyed watching her come to life.