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We All See the Same Moon - From a Painting to an Art Doll

The subject matter and symbolic message from my original painting "We All See the Same Moon" resonates with my soul so greatly that I wanted to find a way to expound on its creation. The painting spoke of seeing past our differences and the things that divide us, to bond as compassionate humans in peace and love.  This was portrayed in the painting within a celestial theme. Under the full moon, in a dark and starry sky, are four "Star Beings". Each of the Star Beings are unique and come from far different places in the universe, though they are all connected in their celestial world as Star Beings. They look beyond their differences, knowing that no matter how differently they may appear.... they all See the Same Moon.  In order to allow the painting to evolve, I decided to create a series of cloth and clay Art Dolls of each of the four Star Beings in the painting.  The first being, Andromeda. Andromeda has even further inspired me to g

True Colors - Revealing your Authentic Self

I celebrate our human diversity and the beauty that each of our unique beings possess. While some may find it comfortable to blend in, finding comfort in a more subtle existence...I appreciate taking the courageous path of stepping into one's own and showing our True Colors. The coupling of our Similarities and our Differences fosters a rich and expanding world. The Similarities comfort us in this big land of the unknown, and our Differences encourage us to grow and thrive like an individual bloom within a field of flowers, each being an important piece of the bigger picture. When we shine and allow our True Colors to show, we encourage the next person to do the same, until soon the landscape is a cornucopia of lavish beauty. These feelings are what inspired my painting "True Colors", bringing the courage of uniqueness alive within the Turtle's Shell. Each turtle has its similarities , but their shells offer a peak at their individual spirit.  Today, may all