Jeanne Fry Art

Sometimes I think that the Rituals of an Artist are as important as their work itself, for in my experience the two go hand and hand. The rituals that I have created are the things that take my initial inspiration from thought mode to creative mode. If some saw my complete processes, they might think I was a bit eccentric, though for me they have become a part of the entire creation. My artistic mode can be broken down to: Sacred Space, Sacred Mind, Sacred Art. Sacred Space: The setting of my work area to be a Sacred Space is imperative to me, especially due to the type of artwork I do. Lighting begins my process. If creating by day, the blinds are raised, ott lights and spot lights turned on, giving me variable illuminations in my work area. If creating late at night, which is often the case, I solely rely on spot lights and candle light The candle light brings the natural earthy element in for me.  Next, the floor has got to be swept or vacuumed, this being a must for me...

When I create, I create on an intuitive and healing perspective, most times in tune with what I myself need. We all go through changes, experiences, transformations, and growth and while sometimes these periods can be uplifting and happy, other times we can have pensive or blue days. My spirit has been in a state of Blue the past few months, and while I am aware and conscious of these feelings, they still persist. At first I battled it, shoving those feelings down, as if they didn't or couldn't exist. But even in doing so I realized they were still there, they were coming out in my artwork. When I had stepped back and looked at the body of work I had created, the majority were in shades of literal Blue.When studying these pieces I realized that even though they were "Blue" and I knew the deep feelings that lie under the surfaces, they were not depressing or sad, but still inspirational. My spirit naturally knew how to help me navigate through those waves of emotion...