Dia De La Muerte

Together Forever~
Love is journey not a destination~
Devotion ~ Cherish~
Together Forever In Memories~

El Dia de los Muertos

The Mexican holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. The celebration occurs in connection with the Catholic holiday of All Saints Day which occurs on November 1st and

November 2nd All Souls Day.

These two paintings were done in acrylic paints, mixed media and then covered in wax. It was hard to get a photograph to really capture the image as you see them in person. If you want to know more about the holiday visit wikpedia they have the entire history and articles that will make you have a greater understanding of these two days that are celebrated in many parts of the world. I hope you enjoy my interpretation of Dia De La Muerte.

Trick or Treat

Halloween Party by msartist on Polyvore.com

I was invited to this Halloween party and when I arrived I was scared out of my wits. It was a surreal sight of ghosts and spirits. I didn't dare stay! I chose to get out of there as quick as I could. Breathless and nerves rattled I jumped into my car to get away. But there was no bargaining I felt the powers after me.........

Bargaining with Dark Forces by msartist on Polyvore.com

The forces unknown to me took control I couldn't even steer my car. I knew I couldn't get out in time. I saw a bright light. I followed it...............

I did not feel the same. I felt like I had been transformed into a spirit being.

Ghosts and Witches by msartist on Polyvore.com

I am at peace now and am forever at your callings~ I was a good person in life so no matter whose dark forces reach for me I feel protected by some spirit greater than mine.

I wish you a safe and Happy Halloween~ (Digital art done at Ployvore)

Happy Halloween ~

Halloween is often associated with the colors black and orange with symbols such as pumpkins, witches and ghosts! I wish you a happy Halloween. Drop back by and see a mixed media piece I did for Dia De La Muerta ( Day of the Dead! -All Souls Day )

Witch and ghost make merry on this last of dear October’s days. ~Author Unknown

As spirits roam the neighborhoods at night,Let loose upon the Earth till it be light...~Nicholas Gordon, poemsforfree.com

What Treat Do You Wish For?

Wishcasting Wednesday ~ What treat do you wish for?

My first thought is cupcakes but when I really think about it.......................

How about relaxing on the couch with not a care in the world with visions of creating beautiful artwork~

Sit in reverie and watch the changing color of the waves that break upon the idle seashore of the mind. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Portrait On Wood

Photograph of Laura I worked from ~
Portrait I did from the photograph~
Details~

I decided to push myself to create a portrait of my daughter Laura. I did it from a photograph I had taken when we were at coffee in a wonderful little cafe in Cambria California. Laura lives in New York City and had visited us several months back. I took some aspects of the photo and changed them a little here and there but stayed somewhat true to it. I almost feel the portrait is a bit stylized. When I emailed it to my brother a very talented artist he said, "it looks just like her." That made me feel really good as I never dreamed that I would do any kind of portrait work or work that includes faces. I have done crafts, painted abstracts and florals, done tole painting etc. but have not really pushed myself to do faces until now. I think that fear of failure was part of it. I am learning to take risks, push through my fears, paint over something, change it where the piece is not working and grow from my work. I don't have to like everything I create but when I do I am happy~

You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith. ~Mary Manin Morrissey

Herbals~

Herbal lip balms and ........

Herbal Delights~

So you don't have time to dry your own herbs and make pretty little vials of goodness with choices of herbs to cast away negativity, bring love, open the heart to spiritual realms or protect you from spirits~

But someone on Etsy does For Strange Women

How could you pass up such a wickedly lovely set of spice jars~ For your herbs or potions!

Or~

Take a look at her Necklace - Ava's Sacred Vial Pendant

This is just the type of Halloween gift I want in my trick or treat bag! How about you ?? Or any time of year for that matter. For Strange Women also has aromatherapy meditation oils, perfume oils and various other products. She has great descriptions on her products and she makes them herself! You might just find something delightful for yourself~

Morning Dew

Mexican Salvia ~
Autumn leaves falling~
Changing colors of leaves on the trees~
Dew on leaves~
The final blooms until spring~

All photos by Theresa Huse

I love the feeling of foggy mornings. There is a mist in the air, crisp and invigorating. I stopped and took a few photos of nature in my area to share with you. Autumn is the weather that warms my soul.

Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower~

Albert Camus