The book's almost ready!

I've completed all the edits and converted the .doc file to a pdf using lulu.com's system. Everything is ready accept... The cover. I made one but it won't work because the resolution is too low. Enter my ex-hubby and knight in shining armor! He's gonna re-do the whole thing for me and make it work. I can't wait to hold a copy in my hand! I'm not sure how long it's supposed to take, hopefully not too long!

Anyway, here's a pic of the cover that I made. It looks funny because it will wrap around the book, so the back is in the front. I hope all your creative projects are flowing nicely for you.

Our Camper Mural

Hawk viewed as if flying overhead

Monarchs

Jim and I have been working on our little camper to get it ready for the wild out doors! Ok, the truth is, mostly Jim's been working on it. :) But, when he told me that he had to replace the large piece of wood that extends out over the cab of the truck, I had a vision! Jim set the wooden panels up for me on saw horses so that I could paint a mural on them. Since our camper is called the "Hawk" and we had a hawk in residence last summer, I decided to paint a hawk from the perspective of looking up in the air at him. So, here's a pic of the hawk up in the sky.

We also enjoy going to Santa Cruz to see the butterflies, so I figured, we needed some of those, too.

The Scrub Jay lovebirds in a tree

I thought it would be fun to photograph my new creations in a more natural setting. This Japanese Maple is so beautiful this time of year!

getting back to creating art

Well, I've been working hard on the book. If you've never tried it, let me tell you, doing everything yourself is really hard!!! My wonderful mother did a lot of the editing, other than that, it's been me. Writing, formatting, laying out the cover! Yikes! So, to give myself something fun for a break I created these litte birdies and made them a home. I hope you enjoy them, too. Here's a pic of them on a tea saucer, just to give you an idea of their size.

Walk In Your Own Footsteps is steps away from puclication!

On Wednesday, I met with the gentleman who is writing the forward for the book. Well, I must say, I was blown away! Dr. John Schroeder wrote lovely things about the book like, "Her book provides a transformational tool that works with one's conscious and subconscious mind. Walk In Your Own Footsteps provides multidimensional recipes for healing and self growth." When John delivers his final version of the foreword, the book will be ready to print and distribute as an ebook!

The creative process is so exciting. I tend to think that I'm limited by my desire to see the end of a project quickly. I can honestly tell you that spending 9 years on a project (intermittedly) can be just as rewarding when you finally see the light at the end of the tunnel (NO, it's not a train! I hope)

In many ways I know that this is not the end of the book experience, it is just the closing of the first part. Soon, I'll be working on promoting it! :)

Faerie houses by Sally J. Smith

I was at Borders today, looking at the new calendars, and found the most wonderful artist! Her name is Sally J. Smith. She's absolutely wonderful! She creates these darling little houses in the woods near her home, then photographs them. I have had a spot in my own garden that I was going to put a little gnome home.. But I'm so inspired!! Maybe not faeries, but perhaps a home in my garden for a Hobbit. I've always loved the idea of them. If you havent seen her work, google her and enjoy! If you're an old fan, you're lucky!

I hope you find inspiration that is as exciting as this one is for me!

Guided Visualization CD

Hi, all! I've added a link to this blog for everyone that is interested in my guided visualization cd. I recorded it for anyone that struggles with body self-image or would like to improve their present moment awareness. It  starts with a progressive relaxation and takes you to a "happy place" where you can help yourself with these trying issues. This CD is safe for people of all spiritual practices and is a lovely way to learn to meditate if you haven't before.

Drop me a note if you have any questions at all!

butterfly picture

I took this picture for a project I was working on a while back. Hopefully, it will someday grace the cover of a guided visualization cd. Until then, we can enjoy it here. :)

The website for the book is up!

My biggest creative adventure to date has got to be my book, Walk In Your Own Footsteps which will be released in the fall of this year. To help promote it, I've created a website! My first... So, if you notice anything wrong, please let me know. Also, sign the guest book. I'd love to know my artistic friends made the time to visit.
So, here goes: http://www.wiyof.com/

Thanks for your support, this has been a fun, exciting advanture!