I just finished exhibiting all 52 originals from my soon-to-be-published Lefty Oracle Deck at Riverside Art Museum. Here's a bunch of fun photos of folks trying out non-dominant hand drawing, being brave and getting up on stage to pose as a lefty...you'll find collaborating couples, moms and daughters, best friends, solo artists and more. Click here to read about my show in the Valley News.
Merry Mabon/Ostara!
Equinox reminder...merry meet and merry part...change is constant, be still and remember who u are. Painted by moi on the Fall Equinox in my Temecula, California studio.
My Art is Featured in We'Moon Datebook
Kathy Crabbe, Freebird, 2007, linoleum block print on bleeding tisse, 7 x 8”. (originally published on the cover of Pat Proud's music album "Freeborn"
I'm a huge fan of the We'Moon Journal & Datebook, especially for their beautiful art submitted by women from all over the world such as Chesca Potter (illustrator of the Greenwood Tarot), Patty La Duke, Meinrad Craighead, and Mara Berendt Friedman.
My artwork and writing have appeared in previous editions in the years: 1993, 1995, 2005, and 2008, 2014.
Click here for We'Moon's website.
Guiding Your Creative Soul
Kathy Crabbe is a soul reader, artist, author and educator who has devoted her life to exploring spirituality and creativity with passion and integrity. Kathy empowers soul-seekers to live the life of their dreams through online resources, inspirational art, Divine Feminine eClasses, eBooks, and Creative Soul Readings infused with a rich background in the arts.
September's Virgo New Moon Inspiration
My Virgo Altar (in my bedroom).
As the New Moon rolls through Virgo this September 1 we "assess, analyze, organize...heal, weed, edit and discern." Since we are also in a Mercury Retrograde time from August 31 - September 21 we will add to the mix that it's a good time to, "practice and polish qualities into precious treasures" during this "symbolic "sleep cycle"; a time "to pause and go back over familiar territory, reflecting and giving second thoughts to dropped projects or miscommunications...leave matters that lock in future commitments until Mercury goes direct" on September 21. Quotes above are from my favoritedatebook The We'Moon Journal.
Virgo New Moon Altar
Lefty Oracle Card of the month: "The Real Work has Just Begun" *
When you pull this card in a reading it means business. What IS your “real work; the work that matters to you on a soul-deep level? The work you MUST do before you die. Define that first. Then ask yourself; “am I doing my ‘real work’ consistently or is it even on my radar?” If your “real work” is still a mystery to you, it’s time to awaken to your soul’s calling and uncover your true gifts. You can start by looking back at your childhood and pin-pointing your favorite parts. Next, look at favorite current activities or times when you’ve been so absorbed you lost track of time. If nothing comes to you, ask a friend to point out your strengths or take the Strenthsfinder Test.
In my own life I purchased the Strengthsfinder book, took the test and identified my top five strengths which helped me focus on my strengths rather than my weaknesses so that I could truly shine.
*Excerpted from my upcoming Lefty Oracle Deck.
Virgo New Moon Altar Tips*
Virgo – The Virgin
Time of Year – Harvest, August 23 - Sept. 22
Quality – Mutable
Element – Earth
Ruler – Mercury (Chiron is the true ruler according to Barbara Hand Clow)
Anatomy – Hands, intestines, nervous system
Natural sign of – 6th house
Opposite sign – Pisces
Color – Brown, green, grey, navy blue
Gemstone – Amethyst, pink jasper, sardonyx
Tarot card – The Crone, The Hermit
Goddesses – Changing Woman, Lada, Liban, Persephone
Virgo Affirmations
- I build and nurture healthy habits
- I am of service to all women and the goddess
- I understand the body/mind connection and practice preventative medicine
- I am self-sufficient, self-disciplined, practical and helpful
- I am perfect just as I am
Get Down and Get Earthy
- Focus on self-healing, nutrition, exercise, work/life balance
- Study, learn, train and organize your compassion into practical action
- Learn about medicinal herbs for healing
- Delve into the ancient mysteries
- Focus on self-improvement
- Clean up your act
- Renew yourself through play, whimsy and quirky jokes
In the Lefty Spotlight this month: Virginia Breaks Through Creative Blocks
Email me if you want to be featured too.
Pix from my Lefty Oracle Exhibit at Riverside Art Museum Aug. 4-Sept. 2
Click here to read the Valley News press release.
Elizabeth trys out non-dominant hand drawing.
Sexy Sunflower Pose
Mom and daughter trying out non-dominant hand drawing.
New Moon Giveaway - Win 4 Prints!
Please share this giveaway on social media! I'm a one woman business so your effort matters.
In the Lefty Spotlight: Virginia Breaks Through Creative Blocks
Virginia and I met through The 52 Project; a 52 week art journaling event hosted by the Riverside Art Museum. Virginia was intrigued by my non-dominant hand drawing and decided to give it a whirl and here's what happened!
Virginia: I am fairly new to the art world. I started out with a mixed media class at the Riverside Art museum and I got hooked. I started an art journal in September 2015. I found that sometimes I would create a background on a page but would be stuck beyond that. Recently I repainted a page several times because I did not like what was there and I felt blocked. Nothing creative was coming out. I finally thought about Kathy Crabbe’s lefty cards and something I had read describing how writing, scribbling or drawing with your non-dominant hand helps to get you going again when you are creatively blocked. I scribbled and wrote with my left hand on this page. It was like magic! As soon as I filled the page with my lefty scribbles I was able to create again. Thank you Kathy Crabbe!
About Virginia, Mixed Media Artist and Art Instructor
Virginia Godoy retired from her career as a Wastewater Chemist for the City of Riverside after 30 years of service. During her last year in service at the City of Riverside, she discovered a love for mixed media art after taking a class at the Riverside Art Museum. Since that time, Ms Godoy has judged several art competitions and started a new career as an Art Instructor for the Riverside Art Museum’s Art-to-go program. Ms Godoy is currently teaching art with History and Science as well as Fine Arts to 5th and 6th graders in the Riverside Unified School District. Ms Godoy occasionally teaches youth and adult art classes at the Riverside Art Museum.
