Friday, May 15, 2015

An Amazing Project!

Some years ago I joined the Amazing Biz & Life Academy for an early bird price, downloaded the e-courses, workbooks, videos etc. but never had the "guts" of commenting forum threads or joining conversations in the FB Group. Until a couple of months ago, when I started fighting my shyness and began to participate in discussions. 
In April I was focusing on how to turn my art into a job. Coincidence or not, one day I read a request for mandala drawings in the ABLA group and thought: "I draw mandalas. Why not give it a try?". So I answered and got to know an incredibly brilliant energy medicine therapist called REBECCA KANE who is the founder of THE PLACE TO SHINE and YOUR SHERO'S JOURNEY!
I sent Rebecca a sample of my work aaaaannnnd: here is the result of our collaboration!

The SHEro's Journey Activated Oracle Cards

You can find them HERE 

I am so proud of these cards! It has been an enlightening journey into myself and helped me build up some self-confidence.

I want to thank Rebecca Kane for her support and positivity. 

We liked so much the making of this deck, that we are currently working on a new project!

So, stay tuned for the news!

Have a great weekend!

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Support IL FILO D'ARTE

Hello!!!
I can finally tell you about the news I wrote about previously! :)
In January, at my Illustration Course, I met a long time friend whom I had lost contacts with for years. It was a wonderful surprise to meet there and we started chatting and talking about the last years. We soon found out that we had a big  dream in common: to have a safe and relaxing place where we could create and make art, a where we could meet and collaborate with other artists and, at the same time, help on a larger scale the NGOs we already support.
It's a pleasure for me to announce the birth of our Artistic/Creative Women Team
For now you can find us on Facebook (click the name) but we are going to create a website soon.
We have also started an IndieGoGo Crowdfunding Campaign to help us with initial rend and supplies purchases (links at the bottom of this post and on the left of this blog).
You can support us even with just 1 Euro. :)
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This is our statement:
Katyuscia e Simona are the founders of IL FILO D'ARTE Cultural Association, a group of women who share a passion for creativity and artistic expression. Each one of us has a different background: Art academy, psychology, mixed media, intuitive painting up to literature and poetry.
We wish to create a relaxing place where artists and non artists can meet, collaborate and share their knowledge and experiences with the goal of expressing our creative energy.
Our aim arises from the need of helping people who aren't able to express themselves through the standard channel of communication.
Through themed events and courses we will take you to a trip into your creative Self.
Moreover, we will donate a sum from the group activities to the following charities:


DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
GNU SOLIDARIO
E.N.P.A. (ENTE NAZIONALE PROTEZIONE ANIMALI)


Your donations will be used to realize our dream and to pay for initial rent, furniture and supplies.
In return we offer OUR ARTWORKS and our INFINITE GRATITUDE.
Perks are in English, too!

 
Some people just can't contribute, but that doesn't mean they can't help:

  • Ask folks to get the word out and make some noise about our campaign.
  • Remind them to use the Indiegogo share tools!

 
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Check back often for updates! :)
Have a great week!

Friday, May 1, 2015

Transformation #3 & Friday FREEBIE

Helloooo!
So many things have happened since my last post! :)
This transformation year is running fast but it's running the right direction! Eheheh!
- My hubby has finally found a job. A contract for four months, but we are positive it is going to be  a year long one. 
- My Etsy Shop is working better and I have also received some custom orders.
- I'm drawing and painting abstract art
- Aaaaaand: I'm currently working on a big and amazing custom project for a FB friend. I'll tell you about it ASAP! :)
Since January I have been joining a once a month Art Therapy group with a wonderful art therapist who lives in town. Last Sunday, while discussing our artworks she told me a word:
TRANSFORMATION!!!!
Well, I think I'm on the right track! :)
I want to thank all of you, wonderful and supportive friends, for your words and friendship!

Before showing you my latest works, I'm posting this week's Friday Freebie.
 (You can use it for personal use only)

Abstract Mixed Media

Art Therapy session

New Etsy Shop items

And don't forget to join our Mixed Media Challenge down at SCRAPPIN' SISTERS!
You can win a 10,00 Euros Coupon Code for my Etsy Shop! :)

Have a great weekend!!