New Painting for a set of Elemental Angel Oracle Cards~Part 2

Stage 3~ decoration: various stamps with ink, 3D paint, glitter glue, water soluble pencil crayons, watercolour paints.

This will be the front of the Water Element Card~ The Major Arcana

Stages 3, 4 & 5~ wings glued down, mermaid drawn on white tissue paper and stuck down, painted with watercolours, acrylic, metallic paint and glitter paint to ‘merge’ the separate collage pieces.

See the finished Water Element Card in part 3

New images for Angel Healing Pendants (part 2)

Here are the next 3 Archangel designs, and the final one representing Frigga.

Please keep an eye on my Online Shop as the finished pendants will be on sale this week!

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Ariel:

Archangel Ariel~ Key Word 'Energising''. Other associations: Nature Spirits, energy, courage, playfulness, innocence.
Colours that radiate Ariel's energy: green, orange, red, silver.

Gabriel:

Archangel Gabriel~ Key Word ''Inspiration''. Other associations: predictions, action, fertility, confidence, dreams, dispelling negativity.
Colours that radiate Gabriel's energy: purple, green, orange.

Zadkeil:

Archangel Zadkeil~ Key Word ''Mind Power''. Other associations: cleansing, detox, mental agility, intellect, memories.
Colours that radiate Zadkeil's energy: blue, white, silver.

Frigga:

Figga, Fertliity Goddess~ Key Word ''Fertility''. Other associations: creativity, love, divination, all encompassing energy.
Colours that radiate Figga's energy: red, brown, orange, yellow.

These designs will be much smaller than they seem pictured here, but they'll be set in resin, which gives a magnifying effect, emphasising the details.

Have a great week everyone!

Warm Hugz and Blessings,

Serena

xxx

New images for Angel Healing Pendants (part 1)

Hey all, hope your weekend has been full of laughter and relaxation. 

I've been finishing off some designs (or mini paintings) for my 'Angel Healing Wearable Art' collection.

The first four are dry. I've done 7 Archangel designs and then I will have one design representing Frigga, the Norse Goddess of Fertility and Divination. I think we can all relate to Her, She's THE life force of creation!

Through my research, I have found that there is a huge interest in Angels out there. I myself have had positive, personal experiences with my own Guardian Angel and it has lead me to believe that these forces are truly ones that are all around us, guiding, protecting and offering life reforming energies that we can all tap into despite our particular religious beliefs.

These pendants are going to be set in resin and attached to cord so they can be worn on the body as both decorative and spiritual pieces.

Here are the first four images. I will be setting them in resin this week. 

Chamuel:

 Key Word ''Joy''. Other associations: love, comfort, uplifting, healing, emotional balance, anti-stress.
Colours that radiate Chamuel's energy: red, orange, pink, silver.

Jophiel:

Key Word ''Beauty''. Other associations: art and artistic pursuits, ideas, inspiration and energy, connection to spirit.
Colours that radiate Jophiel's energy: pink, blue and silver.

Michael:

Key Word ''Strength''. Other associations: protection, courage, truth, integrity, detoxing.
Colours that radiate Michael's energy: red, bright blue, silver.

Raphael:

Key Word ''Healer''. Other associations: Love, tenderness, compassion, safe travel and comfort.
Colours that radiate Raphael's energy: green, blue, yellow.

The images are representational of Angels' wings and halo with radiance of colour flowing from the centre. 

Each colour scheme is my own interpretation of each Angel's essence, for example in the above design, healing and comfort, green suggests healing and blue comfort and calm.

I really hope that one or more of them draw you in! Think about what you need in your life the most and choose your Angel image so that you can carry around that energy as you go about your daily life. I am sure that you will begin to feel the Angelic vibes!!!!

Amethyst and Flourite Healing Bracelet~now made to order!

G'Morning everyone!

How art theez today? Heehee!

Here's my new bracelet that I created last night. We all suffer from anxiety and stress these days, so I wanted something that could be worn on such occasions, something that not only looks as pretty as can be, but performs a function. This bracelet is perfect!

This bracelet has been designed to relieve anxiety, offer psychic protection, balance the nervous system, calm the mind, sooth anger and balance mood swings.

It is made of sterling silver wire which I have shaped lovingly to give a series of decorative elements which have two types of crystal chip attached. These move quite freely which helps them to connect with the skin.

Crystals work best when kept next to the skin as the skin absorbs the crystal's energies.

Amethyst, the purple crystal, is said to be the stone of tranquillity and contentment and encourages peacefulness and emotional balance; perfect for those times of anxiety or anger.

Flourite, the pale green crystal, is said to have a harmonising effect as it balances the nervous system. It is used widely in meditation as it improves focus and opens up intuition. Perfect when you feel unbalanced emotionally.

This bracelet also has a silver Carabiner clasp.

I am working on an 'Anxiety & Stress Relieving Gift Set' in which this bracelet will be included. The sets will consist of a Greetings card taken from my original painting of Chamuel, the Archangel of Harmony, the bracelet, an affirmation card to carry in a wallet or purse and an Amethyst crystal upon which to meditate.

This will soon be available in the online shop!

I will post the link when I have listed it. 

Thanks for reading.

Namaste

xxx

New range of Handmade Silver & Crystal Healing Jewellery

This is my first listing in the Jewellery Section of the online shop. I am really happy! I love making Jewellery, it's something so very personal and spiritual. Wearing metals and crystals from the Earth against your skin, feeling its energy, it becomes like a tatoo that you can take off and change whenever you need to....

I graduated from University of Central England as a qualified Jeweller and Silversmith, but because I went on to teach, I have never had the opportunity to really pursue this passion of mine. Now I can!

This bracelet has been designed to encourage fertility and creativity.

It is made of sterling silver wire which I have shaped lovingly to give four decorative elements. These are threaded onto four decorative and functional elements which have two types of crystal chip attached.

Crystals work best when kept next to the skin as the skin absorbs the crystal's energies.

Rose Quartz is said to be the stone of love and encourages peacefulness and emotional balance, allowing the perfect state for heightened fertility. 

Carnelian, the brown/beige crystal, is said to aid fertility by increasing inner receptivity. It also facilitates concentration and balances creativity, so is perfect for meditation of any kind, but especially when wanting to become pregnant.

This bracelet also has sterling silver fluted Rombo beads and a silver Carabiner clasp.

I am working on a 'Fertility Gift Set' in which this bracelet will be included. The sets will consist of a Greetings card taken from my original painting of the Norse Goddess of Fertility, the bracelet, an affirmation card to carry in a wallet or purse and a Chrysophrase crystal upon which to meditate, which is a wonderful aid to fertility and creativity.

I would like to post some photos of the bracelet, as my online shop only lets me post two, one of those being a mini 'thumbnail' photo that you can't really see at all........

So here is my bracelet! Expect more, and very soon! 

To place an order, please go to my online shop:

Silver & Crystal Healing Jewellery~online shop at Birds Become Fishes

Blessings,

Serena

Colour Therapy and Healing

I have always loved playing around with colour. During my art college years I would sit for hours just mixing paint and staring in awe at how the hues and tones changed, sometimes subtley and sometimes drastically. So much so that I would find myself gasping outloud. One colour in particular has always made me stop in my tracks, wherever I have seen it. (Not often though, it's quite rare!) It's a kind of violet, but not purple. Not blue and not lilac....I don't know why, it just puts me in a state of deep meditation! It engulf me!

<----it's this one here! it took me ages to find

 

I posted in a previous blog about my favourite colour. I believe there are two ways of looking at your favourite colour. On one hand, it describes you as a person, your character. Now this can change over time, we all evolve and that's why people may change their favourite colours throughout their lives. On the other hand, it may denote what you are lacking in your life. For example I have a tendency to open all the curtains as wide as possible if I feel low. I need the sun, I need yellow. I would probably say that yellow was my 'favourite' colour at that moment in time because I need it emotionally.
Lately I have been lusting after a certain green as well, but I don't know what it's called. Here it is on the walls, I find it so relaxing. I need to chill out!

Imagine a room in both these colours.....

So, anyway, let's get to the fun part, talking about how colour can make a huge difference to our lives. I have been reading a lot about this lately, I think that being a painter, the effect that my use of colour has on people is very important.
So what is colour?
Colour is simply light of varying wavelengths and, as such, is a form of energy. Within the visible spectrum of wavelengths, we have different colours. The longest are the reds and the shortest are the purples, with the other colours falling inbetween with their order of wavelength. On either end of the spectrum are infrared and ultraviolet lights which are also perceptible by other creatures such as snakes and honey bees.
Microwaves and X-rays can destroy living things and the sun has the power to destroy with its long and short waves. These are filtered out by the ozone layer which is being destroyed. The sun is ultimately a life giver and healer and was worshipped as such by the Ancients. This is why Yellow is the most uplifting colour of all.
The use of Colour as a Therapy is a truly holistic, non-invasive and powerful therapy which dates back thousands of years; evidence of this can be found in ancient texts from India, China and Egypt.
This light energy affects all living cells (as we all know, without light all living things are affected). Used in the right way, these different frequencies of light, i.e. colour, can have a profound and healing effect on all creation, human or otherwise. It is a well know scientific fact that everything has a vibration, that is to say that all things have their own vibration/frequency, and that includes us.
The Human body responds to colour through its various vibrations which correspond with the body's vibrations. Each part of the body resonates to a different colour, so when we are ill or emotionally troubled, we can use the appropriate colours to harmonize our vibrations and restore balance.
The general associations of the colours are as follows. (It gets more complicated as you look into hues, combinations of colours and each colour sending more than one signal. Some colours send positive signals, the others send negative ones.)

Reds, oranges and yellows are WARM and give a feeling of ENERGY, EXCITEMENT and JOY. Here in Van Gogh's painting 'Cafe Terrace at Night,' he deliberately uses indigo and blues for the night sky which juxtapose directly with the yellows and oranges of the candlelight. It makes you feel so warm and secure. You want to BE in that cafe!

Blues, indigos and purples are CALMING and COOLING. They QUIETEN the temperament and induce RELAXATION. However, too much can make us feel depressed and sad, as in Picasso's painting 'The Tragedy':

When we are well and healthy we will probably like most colours, but emotional and physical problems will tend to bring out preferences as I mentioned before. Another example is being attracted to red when you feel exhausted or run down, and blues when you need to rest and heal.
Next Entry: A Breakdown of each colour and how we can relieve emotional imbalances with them.


For Colour Therapy Products such as art prints, cards and stationery, please visit my online shop at:
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Wishing everyone a Happy, Fulfilling and Prosperous Mabon!

Special wishes to all Librans, we're basking in those Sun's Rays until October 23rd!

Mabon~ The Autumn Equinox is the time when the Neopagan Sabbat of Mabon is celebrated.

Also called Harvest Home, which is a ritual of thanksgiving for the fruits and natural abundance of the Earth, it is a recognition of the need to share them to secure the blessings of the Goddess and God during the winter months.

Mabon is considered a time of the Mysteries. It is a time to honor Aging Deities and the Spirit World. Considered a time of balance, it is when we stop and relax and enjoy the fruits of our personal harvests, whether they be from tending to flowers and plants in our gardens, working at our jobs, raising our families, or just trying to make the best of the challenges of everyday life.

I hope you all like my little ''offering'' to the Goddess and Gods in all of us! 

Goddess Demeter had a covenant with death~all that dies shall be reborn. This is reflected in our Natural Seasons and Cycles as flowers and plants grow, die and bloom again in Spring.

The same is for our work, our efforts to make a success of things whether that is personally, professionally or otherwise. Now is the time when everything pays off!

(This relates to me right now. I have worked tirelessly for the whole summer in getting the business off the ground. Hoping to see some orders coming in!)

It is also a very important time for me being a Libran.

Today, 23rd September, the sun enters Libra! 

I've been feeling really out of sorts lately so this should clear away all that weirdness.

Librans are always seeking balance (Agreed!! All work and no play ~  what does THAT make Serena? Eeeek!) and at this time, the powers of light and dark are equal as the season turns. Libra represents the point of the soul's evolution where the focus is on outward manifestation for the last time before turning inwards.

So, as I said in my little arty offering above:

Actualize the fulfillment of your dreams!

Blessed Be,

Serena

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