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I am SO excited to start this week with a new {Painting In Motion} video for you guys !

I hope you’ll enjoy watching this video (scroll at the end of this blogpost to have the list of the supplies I used for it):

I am in the middle of a big thing I call «Operation Covering Up». I have this big box on my Studio floor that is filled of old paintings. I either don’t like them or they were never finished. I decided that instead of buying new surfaces over and over I will use these paintings as a starting point. And let me tell you, everytime I do that, the new painting amazes me even more I guess than if I had started it on a blank surface 😉

Let me tell you about Abby… the painting it started from was ugly, but I liked the colors. However, I decided to go for it and completely gesso it. Doing that is utterly scary but so freeing at the same time. you should try sometimes.

It was quite a thick coat and I just went with the flow. doing marks with my Catalyst blade.

Then it was just a matter of following her guidance. Most of the time, the Nixies know exactly who they are. But Abby… once her cauldron was by her side and I was about to add Stars for her to collect, she yelled. «I am NOT your Star Gatherer. She will come later, but I am not her.» and this is when the drops came to play…

When she was done, I intuitively picked stones to charge her for at least 24 hours <3

There is so much to Abby that would make this blogpost WAY too long so I will stop there. The original already has a new home but I can make prints on order if you are interested so don’t hesitate to claim one.

Here is the list of the supplies you see me using in the video:

Canvas Panel	Gesso	Catalyst Blade #6	Golden Fluid Acrylic	Jingle Bells Shot Set	Haunted Halloween
Stabilo All pencil Black	Neocolor II	Golden Heavy Body acrylic paint	Sea Mint Green	Pirate’s Plunder Gold	Caran D’Ache Neopastels

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Welcome on a new edition of my weekly ritual, Gratitude Friday (if you are not familiar with it, please go read how it came up and what it is about).

And a new year, a new cycle has now begun as Samhain has passed last week. This week was a bit weird, I guess the rising energy from the Full Moon might have a role to play in that. But it is okay, I am almost getting used to it by now (not even telling you about the New Moon… or my own Red Moons… hmm).

This week, I am thankful for:

• My husband. Him. Always.
• My Kindred. You know who you are.
• Good painting sessions, even when short.
• The discovery of Above & Beyond via a documentary on Netflix my husband had me watch.
• The Full Moon and her energy
• I got new ink (sorry Mama)
• Hangout video chat with Mom
• Healing
• Finding solutions to help our kiddo in need of understanding and support
• Stories

What was your week like, in term of good seeds ? what put a smile on your face ? tell me <3

Hey beautiful Beans !

It’s been a while since the last episode but I do believe that everything happens in divine timing.

In this vlog, I shared a bit about our family trip to Portland, about my 2015 calendar (soon available as pre-order), asking you important questions I’d love your input for… just watch 😉

Some of the things I mentioned in this vlog:

My painting Fatima, that I talk about briefly in the vlog, is now finished.

Dick Blick
Mindy Lacefield’s class: SoulBird
Micki Wilde’s classes
The Fossil Cartel (which is actually located inside Pioneer Place)
Voodoo Donuts (they even have vegan options !)
LifeBook 2014

On this Pagan New year that began on November 1st, my Heart is full of Gratitude and hope and dreams I want to see evolve and manifest. I hand it to the Great Spirit to be taken care of, for my highest good and this of everyone around me.

Today I pray
for forgiveness.
Today I pray
for joy.
Today I pray
for fun to be had in every situation.
Today I pray
we, as Human Being, will find our Light.
Today I pray
that our children will learn from their Elders’ mistakes.
Today I pray
for joy.
Today I pray
for everything to fall into the places it is meant to go.
Today I pray
to be the Light.
Today I pray
for you. yes, you.

Amen and Aho. And so it is.

Welcome on a new edition of my weekly ritual, Gratitude Friday (if you are not familiar with it, please go read how it came up and what it is about).

Happy Samhain to all who celebrate today. This day is one of my favorite of the year (after my birthday ! mwahahah).

Our girls have their first sleepover tonight, they have been talking about it since last year (!!!), I know they are greatly excited but nervous not sleeping at home in the same time. We will see how it goes. In the mean time, it leaves my Love and I as a couple, not in our parents role. It does not happen often in our part of the wods… Can I hear a «hell yea» ? 😉

This week. I am thankful for:

• My friends, my Sisters
• The time spent in the Studio, filled with deep Trust in my process
• My husband
• Dreams, Intentions, never too big
• Grimm
• Being back at my daily walking ritual, hope it will stop raining
• Date night tonight
• Letting go of the old me a little more tonight
• Letting go of what does not serve me anymore
• New beginnings
• Understanding teachers
• Getting tattooed tomorrow
• Sleeping in our own bed
• Music (you+me and Sara Bareilles are still on repeat)

In this time of renewal, of planting seeds before we go to rest for a few months, what are you wishing for yourself ? what are you thankful for ?