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Young Lilith
There is a story as old as time. Of woman’s rebellion and refusal to be tamed. She is me. She is the moon and the shadows and the underworld and the fire of new dawn. She lives in my bones and my heart like a muddy shriek of primal protectiveness. But she won’t protect illusionary reality or what seems to be…she will burn standards and paradigms to the ground. Unleash your inner rebel, pretend the rules never existed, be wild be reckless, be feral and unpredictable. Look back into the abyss of her stare…if you dare….
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Slow Burn Panther Woman
A stalking shadow of ourselves is watching us. Always. This inner panther and prey dance. It reins terror for the faint of heart…making them jump and shrivel at their own form. Yet we the initiated, we the brave warriors of truth-telling and self-awareness, and how well we know ourselves! We know the depths and tunnels and slippery slopes of our hearts…A labyrinth that never stops unfolding. Of nature, unified earth consciousness, a slow rock groan and creak which has cave and eyeless water-monsters swimming in the pitch dark around amethyst points and glimmering fungal formations. As our minds undulate through caverns of darkness we emerge from time to time, muddy and full of jungle instincts. She is my inner panther woman and she goes SLOWLY through the night.
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Goddess of the Corn
One of the greatest gifts Mexico has given the world is corn. The other is chocolate. Anyways, of the first…corn…the most amazing amount of feminine deities and origin stories vortex around this amazing plant. The indigenous people who those stories belong to have full protective rights to those names, identities, and stories so I won’t do that here…do you own research loves. The point of my post to show much gratitude to how corn has touched me deeply, and you know I had the BEST time drawing her…this Goddess of the Corn. I drew her in a cafe of riots of colours, peoples, and energies. The Third Street Stuff & Coffee, owned and operated by Pat Gerhard of Lexington Kentuckyn is an oasis for anyone wandering through downtown Third Stree. What. A Babe….what a place. I feel like the fact I did it around Pat and her cafe (safe havens to all creatives and a haven to the people), adds a generous blessing and specialness to this gentle pen&ink drawing. I drew a version of her on Joydah’s popcorn stall once, as well as a wolf painting. It was a very lively and magical place too.
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Upcoming show all about relating to the body
Hey sweet one. I’m proud to say I am on a healing journey involving loving my body. Unconditional love. How radical is that? Well it is for me, because all my life I’ve felt the urge to FIX MY BODY, it was always too fat in my opinion. Doesn’t help that doctors also told me to lose weight EVERYTIME I went to the doctors no matter if I were there for a related to weight issue or not. Anyway the point of my story is that through the journey of radical self-acceptance I am now able to draw self-portraits. As an artist, I can tell you it is a GREAT AND IMPORTANT challenge to do self-portraits, they are a great exercise in subject/object perspective switching, great methods for processing how you feel about yourself, and an awesome story-telling tool. But I have always struggled with self-portraits because I saw myself as deeply flawed. I have always like my facial features and my boobs but NOTHING else. And now I love it all because it IS ME. It houses my spirit, it allows me to move through this world, it carries me and it carried my child…it is a vehicle for intense sensual joy and erotism…I mean it’s my magical wonderful body!! And now I’m doing a whole show with about 25% self-portraits in it! I. am. floored. And so excited to invite you to that show, you may have noticed the previous blog post, that’s my flyer. How cool is that?
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What exhibiting my art has done for me
Oh my goodness. In 2021 I started showing my artwork to the public. I haven’t done this since I was a teenager. What took me 20 years you may wonder?? Well for one I was terrified of rejection…also one gallery owner said my work was GOOD but “it wouldn’t sell here in this suburb so I really can’t show it”…also art school studio critiques KILLED my confidence. So I just never showed my work. I said “I’ll get the overies/bravery for this when I’m an old lady and couldn’t care less what people think.” Man I’m glad I met Rosa. Because she has this gallery space now, The Peace Palace…and she really encouraged me to show the work. The combination of her being my soul sister and huge believer in me, and her pure desire to see me grow gave me the COURAGE to just go for it. I was in safe hands. And my goodness did it feel amazing to treat myself like a real artist again. I promoted the show, I made artist statements, I did a live feed of the show for those in other countries..I mean I am just so much more solid in the fact that my art is worth sharing. What a game changer this is. So, I urge you creative souls reading this…be brave. Who cares if someone won’t get it, because someone else will and you will certainly be wiser and bolder for having put yourself out there. You get it babe. Get it.
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Figurative art…I’m back at it and why it’s important
Ahhhhhh my old love…the body. I love to draw bodies. I love to show how varied we can appear in art…us bodies…of course I focus on the ones I know best…mine and my girlfriends….sorry guys…you’re just not as pretty most of the time. Anyway there’s some serious healing that happens when you focus on your body and draw and promote visibility. I have felt deep pride in exploring my changing shape. Motherhood, anxiety and depression habits, age…all these things effect the way my body shows up. And I’m here for all of it. I love this container and I love to draw her. I will be showing soon. Which is a great way to get motivated if you have a deadline for an exhibition!!!
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Podcast Miniseries Release: project 1 of many
The Rudo Love Podcast is here my darlings! Since 2019 I’ve been seeing this lovely fellow and one of the many reasons I’m so grateful we’ve found sweet bliss in each other’s company is because he is a massive audio geek. When I confessed I had always wanted to record my voice, in particular on a podcast of my own, he sprung into action and researched all the tech I would need and the most effective ways to be a good podcaster. I am so proud to release one of many podcast projects I know I will do. This is my first, and I’ve already learned SO DAMN MUCH. What an incredible exercise in dedication, consistency, rules of engagement, and creative practices that require BRAVERY. Please head on over to any of your podcasting platforms (let me know if I don’t show up I’ll get it there) to subscribe and hopefully enjoy supporting…The Rudo Love Podcast! A miniseries of anecdotes and interviews tailored for the inquisitive souls of today. I’ve already released a few episodes, so feel to pick and choose as you go. Or just listen to the latest you come across! One is coming out in a few days in fact! I upload weekly.
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Post 10! (Art exhbition): Mud and stardust
I dream of the stars and yet my feet are firmly rooted to the beautiful earth. It takes both to find my anchor. When I paint the stars I pretend I’m on a ship…exploring the mysteries of outmost reaches. Maybe I love most what I do not fully understand.
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Post 9 of 10 (art exhibition): Te Henga
I have a friend who saw this piece as it was in progress. Sweet Amy took a peek and declared it reminiscent of Te Henga, Bethels Beach. I was so charmed by her association I let the name stick, but you are free to find whatever place, energy, or entity that this vibrant orange beauty evokes for you.
