World stewardess Crews: bartering

Its Friday! We made it! I wanted to share a couple more photos that i released. These are from my most recent body painting shoot that occurred last weekend with a very pregnant and dear woman as my model. She seemed to naturally channel and personify The Great Mother Goddess. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4537345585/" title="Mother Goddess by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Mother Goddess" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4537345585_6dea3382ac.jpg" width="335" /></a> (body painting and photography by Chelsea Rose Model: Michelle Davis) It took me a lot longer to paint her. I started painting around 10am and didn't finish till around 4pm so we had a lot of time to chat. We had some wonderful conversations and i remember Michelle bringing up an interesting point. We were on the topic of nudity in art and how its being received today and even how our community seems to be responding to the nudity in my artwork. She brought up the fact that since this particular nude body painting shoot is featuring a naked PREGNANT body- the finished images may be more widely accepted...even by those who find themselves feeling ill at ease with images of the naked human form. I think there is a truth to her thought here. It seems people tend to be more comfortable with the nude female body if it is in fact pregnant. I truly feel there is a fascinating and mysterious beauty that can be found in the female form during this special and sacred time that is undeniable and inspiring. Its almost as if The Mother Goddess her self favors women during this time by shining through the vessel thus opening up peoples hearts and minds with truth. Fascinating. ...and I will be sharing more finished photos from this shoot soon, so keep an eye out for updates! I also wanted to share some recent trades that i made with other fellow etsy sellers. I love trading/bartering. its a hell of a lot better then this monetary system we have going! First off...check out my new hat! <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4545194152/" title="etsy trade by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="etsy trade" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4545194152_72fe720081.jpg" width="355" /></a> This lovely purple tam was hand made with lots of love by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Lively">Lively</a> which is an amazing etsy shop that i had the pleasure of discovering. The quality of product is wondrous and the shop is full to the brim with close to 50 various knitted/crocheted hats for your fancy. The shop also makes really groovy vintage fabric purses, crotchet scarves and cowels- Yippee for Hippies! What was my trade peice? She picked out one of my first ever silkscreen print creations that for some reason never got much attention:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/3425838878/" title="Behold screen print tube top by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Behold screen print tube top" height="304" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3402/3425838878_94cdd4bbc2.jpg" width="500" /></a> Its a really cool green striped tubetop that i experimented on with a screen print design i made using the drawing fluid method. Im so glad its finally found a good home with someone who will love it dearly! Also wanted to share my new tea! <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4545191876/" title="etsy trade by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="etsy trade" height="458" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4545191876_e7c2cbcf68.jpg" width="500" /></a> Doesn't that look inviting? I am a bit of a tea drinking junkie so you can imagine my delight when i found <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dreamweavershop">Dream Weaver shop</a> which is full to the brim with some amazing herbal tea creations that had my mouth watering from the start. The tea you see here brewing in my tiny lil teapot is called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43717975/1-oz-triple-berry-tea-bulk">Triple Berry tea</a> and it is a true delight. "Brimming with goodness, Triple Berry tea is a leafy herbal speckled with crimson rosehips and dotted with flower petals! A blend of strawberry leaves, blueberry leaves, and myrtle leaves, this infusion swirls with the aromatic harmony of a summer garden, complete with the floral undertones of hibiscus. Finishing with the refreshing breath of juniper berries, Triple Berry tea delights the nose and palate!" yum yum yum. I also traded for some <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44486095/1-oz-wiccan-womens-brew-loose-tea">Wiccan Women's Brew loose Tea</a> and it really is soothing and delectable. "An all-natural blend of herbs, the Wiccan Women’s Brew combines flowers, fruits, and leaves to achieve a balanced tonic for health and happiness! Rich in iron, this profusion of ingredients includes raspberry leaf, vitex, nettles, linden flower, and cinnamon. With fruity and floral notes of luscious lemon and radiant rose, the final lingering sweet note is stevia, one of nature’s sweetest plants! Drink deeply from this magical brew! Ingredients- Raspberry leaf, vitex, nettles, linden flower, lemon verbena, lemon peel, cinnamon, roses, and stevia." ....how can a tea lover resist? ...and what was my trade peice? An art print! This was the chosen one:<img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.110532689.jpg" /> Her name is "Rainbow Goddess" and she happens to be a popular item in <a href="http://www.lucidopticlab.etsy.com/">my etsy shop</a> as of late. So, all in all. Good trades. Go check out these two wonderful shops and support their awesome crafts! ...As for this weekend Danny and I will be preparing once again to do the Last Thursday Artwalk on Alberta st. in portland oregon. If you have time and you are in town do not miss this event! Its true it does get crazier and crazier as summer draws near but i am sure this one will be a success as long as it doesn't rain! There will be a bunch of local artists out there plying their trade along side traveling hippie circus that do stilt walking, fire breathing while offering free tea! Lots of live music too! People of all ages come out and explore. I love to dress up and i will be there with a full booth of artwork for sale. i will also have my body paint with me so i can do face and body painting through the day. here are a few pictures of what our booth looked like last year: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/3116246444/" title="Booth for Last Thursday art on Alberta St by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Booth for Last Thursday art on Alberta St" height="335" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3114/3116246444_22d17b48c1.jpg" width="500" /></a> ( think this was the last Thursday of October(2009) very close to Halloween ) <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/3867006884/" title="Last Thursday Artwalk on Alberta st August 09 by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Last Thursday Artwalk on Alberta st August 09" height="334" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/3867006884_04ac969b55.jpg" width="500" /></a> ( this one was a few weeks before i had my first ever solo art gallery show! You can see on the table i was passing out show flyers) So dont miss out. come find us and let loose! This event will be happening April 29th ( last thursday of this month) So thats it folks. I hope you have a peaceful and productive weekend. Much Love! -Chelsea Rose

More of the Mother Goddess shoot, Trades n Bartering, News n projects

Its Friday! We made it! I wanted to share a couple more photos that i released. These are from my most recent body painting shoot that occur...

This week went by oddly fast. I did manage to finish the painting i have been working for over two weeks now: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4407953070/" title="Sea Witch by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Sea Witch" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4407953070_bdaa1cf043.jpg" width="375" /></a> 18"x24" original acrylic painting by Chelsea Rose this image is a bit dark( im not the best color corrector. thats danny's expertise) but i wanted to share. A better quality photograph will be produced soon :) but ya get the idea yea? I then ended up reforming some of her arm tentacle to be more round and fluid vs angled. I also repainted the third eye to look more animal/reptile/cat-like. I added delicate tendrils to the background steming from her head dress. went over everything with more color and highlights. and then I was done. I finished it last night and took photos so i could share today on my blog. Now to start on a new painting this weekend! By the way. this painting was actually inspired by a lil mini canvas drawing i have listed in my etsy <a href="http://www.lucidopticlab.etsy.com/">shop</a> right now. here she is, the original sea witch: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/3108696388/" title="Queen of the Deep by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Queen of the Deep" height="500" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/3108696388_02ca45f6c2.jpg" width="404" /></a> Sea Witch 4"x5" original acrylic + pen and ink painting on canvas board by Chelsea Rose selling for $15 ( comes with its own mini easel ) to view the listing or to buy click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38487528">HERE</a> so check out the <a href="http://www.lucidopticlab.etsy.com/">shop</a> for more of my original mini canvas pen and ink paintings! I also wanted to share with you my "Treasure Map": <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4407225045/" title="treasure map by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="treasure map" height="500" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2715/4407225045_15f93491a6.jpg" width="451" /></a> i went to a wisdom circle at T.Ruth Art space(Portland Oregon) last weekend... this time we were led through a "self realization and actualization" meditation that involved forming a goal or want in your mind...and then creating what they called a "treasure map" where you piece together with magazine clippings... what you want to manifest in your life. it was fun. i hung mine in my lil home art studio area on what i call my "inspiration wall" I think this is a great exercise for those who are wanting to exercise their personal power of manifestation. Its a fun project that can be done at home while listening to music or watching a good movie or it could be done in a group setting. But as the wise woman, leader of this exercise had warned us all- be careful what you put on your treasure map because these things tend to eventually end up shaping themselves into our lives! <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4405142059/" title="tea time by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="tea time" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4405142059_d291e0a006.jpg" width="400" /></a> I took this picture of myself a couple days ago. I had the apartment to myself, was sipping tea and enjoying the feel of the sun coming through the window. In this photo i am wearing a new choker that i got off of etsy from a really wonderful shop called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KMKostumes">KMKostumes/KMKDesigns</a> here is a close up of the choker: <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.118344204.jpg" /> I love it! We ended up trading for it. I got the choker and she got a print of my "Poetess" drawing : ) I love bartering!! Be sure to check out her shop...its full of all sorts of lovely costume including hand sewn corset dresses, adorable bloomers, petticoats, bows and more! ...looking at her shop makes me want to play dress up. So thats it for now! I will leave you with a picture of a quiet weekend moment: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/4374103797/" title="this morning by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="this morning" height="235" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4374103797_88fc472eb8.jpg" width="400" /></a> making breakfast in the morning before rushing around portland. Much love to all, thanks for all the support! -Chelsea Rose

The Sea Witch painting, my treasure map and another body painting photo

This week went by oddly fast. I did manage to finish the painting i have been working for over two weeks now: 18"x24" original acr...