Gloria, The Maiden of Peace by Catherine Foster

Do you every have something inside your heart that is bursting to come forth in the world. This week I decided to take a quantum leap and put myself out into the world. The hardest part for me has been asking for peoples help.  It has been a very humbling experience and here I was full of fear just about asking.

What has happened is that my heart has opened up even more. Every time I almost give up on my Peace Prevails Project, something happens that gives me more courage, more determination, and belief in myself that YES, this is important.

My Peace Prevails Project is around creating artwork for people to focus on about Peace. I both emboss and paint the metal, cut it up and create 3D wall art that has over 300 world languages of Peace and Peace Prevails . There is something about the energy of weaving peace words together that seems important to me as symbols of unity of peace.

What would happen if we focused on peace instead of war. Would there be less conflict in the world. Or do we need some conflict so we know what peace is?

At any rate, I have been following my intuition on the Peace Prevails Project and have an opportunity to receive a grant and shows in NY and Taipai. Please help by going to this link, http://catherinefoster.see.me/opencall2011  and go to the upper right to the words in blue “Vote for me” and vote every day for the next three days. The competition ends on Sat.

Thank you so very much.  I so appreciate all the help.  In love, joy and peace, Catherine

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The sun was out, the crowds were great and mixed with Cranky Sues’ food and the music entertainment at the gallery, we all had a wonderful time.

Please come and say hello. I would love to meet you in Cannon Beach.

New Artworks Catherine Foster

Also Featured ,Showing and demonstrating  are Nancy Norman paintings and Andrew Holmberg. Promised to be a great weekend in Cannon Beach!

Please enjoy my newsletter this month at: http://data.fineartstudioonline.com/nl/?nid=18727

I thank you for passing it on to art lovers.

Just shipped down t Dragonfire Studio Gallery in Cannon Beach some of my favorite artworks. I have been reluctant to release them, but the time has come to clear room to create new works.

This is just one of the pieces in the series called “Mother of Pearl Series” where I used an abalone shell as inspiration. This was created by painting on metal that was stretched over a gently curved surface then embedded pearls and other objects in the 100+ layers of paint and resins. Unfortunately I will not be creating any more like this for I have found that I am very allergic to resins. It does no artist any good to work with substances which are so toxic to our bodies.  I sure did love creating all these layers of colors.

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See Peace Prayer Wheels here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lmwRCIENb0

Robes of Peace : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NsgN97tjmo

This is the most complicated Kimono that I have created thus far. I just seemed to keep going on all the layers of woven metal until it was done.

New Kimonos coming are changing. I am excited that I am in the process ofcreation of new pieces as I prepare to be one of the featured artists at Dragonfire Studio Gallery in Cannon Beach in Oregon the last weekend of April . It is my hope to have several of the new kimonos to show the public for the first time plus some surprises in new artwork that has never been seen in any gallery so far.

Currently, Kimono no. 100 is being shown and for sale at Mercer Island View Gallery  on Mercer Island WA.

The opening last week was great fun. Both Scott and I were interviewed by the local newspaper in a terrific article by Nilki Benitez.  Please enjoy the article at: http://mercerisland.patch.com/articles/artists-reception-at-mercer-view-gallery-brings-together-asian-inspired-artists.

have a super great day, catherine foster

This is the most complicated Kimono that I have created thus far. I just seemed to keep going on all the layers of woven metal until it was done.

New Kimonos coming are changing. I am excited that I am in the process ofcreation of new pieces as I prepare to be one of the featured artists at Dragonfire Studio Gallery in Cannon Beach in Oregon the last weekend of April . It is my hope to have several of the new kimonos to show the public for the first time plus some surprises in new artwork that has never been seen in any gallery so far.

Currently, Kimono no. 100 is being shown and for sale at Mercer Island View Gallery  on Mercer Island WA.

The opening last week was great fun. Both Scott and I were interviewed by the local newspaper in a terrific article by Nilki Benitez.  Please enjoy the article at: http://mercerisland.patch.com/articles/artists-reception-at-mercer-view-gallery-brings-together-asian-inspired-artists.

have a super great day, catherine foster

The air feels fresh this January of 2011 bringing in new life, new joys,and new adventures. Happy New Year to all of you.

It is a great joy to share with you the events of this new January and  my great pleasure to be with you this Friday the 7th of Jan.for the opening of a co-artist show. I have new kimonos to show you in addition to more embosses metal pieces.

Scotts work is exquisite. You will enjoy his beautiful     prints and originals.

GALLERY AT MERCER VIEW JANUARY 3- FEBRUARY  11th, 2011

Opening : Artists Reception January 7th 6:00-8:00pm Community Center at Mercer View 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA

Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-9:00, Sat. 8am-10am, Sun 11am to 6pm.

Geisha by Scott Moore

Yes, I want to tell all artists and creatives that it is  possible to be well paid for doing your passion. It has happened to me, once in 2005 and now again in 2007. There is nothing like being able to create your craft, passion and paying the bills with your income.

Why has this happened?  It is a combination of several things. Being welling to adapt to change and make those changes is no. one.  I went from in 2005 designing for one company making a 6 figure income to seeing that decline in 2006,2007,2008 etc. etc.  During that decline I realized that it is not a good idea to put all your “eggs in one basket” as the old saying goes even though it looked great at the time.

When I started to see the decline in income from the company I was designing for, I started to move back into the galleries again. It has not been a fast process, but a dedicated one. One of believing in myself and not giving up!!! yes do not give up. It is about being more creative in how I did my art and following intuition.

INTUITION and learning how to develop it is HUGE in this process.  This is why I love sharing the information about the Enwaken program. I have learned so much from David and Kristin Morelli over the last year. The more I take what I have learned about myself, others, the world, energy,and applied it,  the more I saw my income improve.

Yes I still work hard on my art always improving what I do, always looking for new high quality galleries to place my work in.  Let me tell you there is a definite correlation between practicing removing all blocks keeping me from being a prosperous, joyful, happy artist and seeing the income from my artwork increase dramatically.

Here is your chance to experience how you too can do the same thing by learning how to improve your intuition. Enjoy David for he is a totally giving person and is giving away his secrets for you.

Click here right now. It will be recorded so you can click and sign up and listen later too. http://bit.ly/eIpddU

This is a F*R*E*E* class. If you choose to go further with David, yes I will reap the benefits of you clicking this link. But you too can do the same and I encourage you to be affiliates of people you believe in to off set your income during those dips that always happen each year.

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Let me know if this has helped you. I truly love to help other artists achieve success.

In love and joy, Catherine Foster

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