Mandala Art Opening and more

Ello Folks,<br />Had a wonderful time last night at the Mandala and Yantra art opening and calendar release party at The Urban Grind in the Pearl District of Portland:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/6219712360/" title="Mandala & Yantra show by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="Mandala & Yantra show" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6219/6219712360_a140ed6f1b.jpg" width="354" /></a><br />There I am standing by my pen and ink Third Eye chakra mandala which was framed with a mat that Danny Ebru had marbled for me. You can also see Danny standing infront of his complete ink mandala chakra series. He had several pieces in this group show which he organized with the rest of the artists (Joanne Licardo, Roger Long, Mark Marasco, Danny Rodriguez, and Nobuaki Suzuki) from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81015715/2012-mandala-and-yantra-calendar"><strong>the Mandala and Yantra calendar project</strong></a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/6219190625/" title="Mandala & Yantra show by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="Mandala & Yantra show" height="331" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6236/6219190625_1dda14a571.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />It was a great way to get the first copies of the beautiful calendar's into peoples hands...and we got to see and hang out with so many artists and friends we hadnt seen in so long + meet new peeps too.<br />Fun stuff!<br /><br />In other news, my art pendants have been going so fast I only have a few left! I should be getting more supplies to make new ones very soon, so feel free to send in your custom orders.<br />But check out these three that are currently up for grabs in my online shop:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/6208035678/" title="Fire Spirit Art Pendant by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Fire Spirit Art Pendant" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6164/6208035678_1b85df2af8.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><strong>Fire Spirit Art Pendant - $10 </strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82979680/fire-spirit-art-pendant?ref=v1_other_1"><strong>here</strong></a>.<br />The art used in this necklace is an archival giclee print of my original acrylic painting "Fire Spirit"<br />Let this pendant serve as a thing of beauty or work as a good luck charm of sorts, aiding you in tapping into the glowing confidence and cleansing power of The Sacred Flame.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/6208035680/" title="Dead Goddess Art Pendant by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Dead Goddess Art Pendant" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6001/6208035680_22606f0e9d.jpg" width="335" /></a><br /><strong>Dread Goddess Art Pendant- $10 </strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82561833/roots-goddess-art-pendant"><strong>here</strong></a>.<br />The art used in this necklace is an archival giclee print of my original acrylic painting "Rainbow Roots Dread Goddess"<br />Let this pendant serve as a thing of beauty or work as a good luck charm of sorts, aiding you in stabilizing your energy which facilitates healing and growth.<br /><br /><img height="717" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.273687884.jpg" style="WIDTH: 424px; HEIGHT: 624px" width="426" /><br /><strong>Wild Eye Art Pendant- $10 </strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82562676/wild-eye-art-pendant?ref=v1_other_1"><strong>here</strong></a>.<br />My drawing, "Wild Eye" used in this necklace is not a print but an original mini colored pencil illustration created for the sole purpose of turning your neck into an art gallery.<br />Let this pendant serve as a thing of beauty or work as a good luck charm of sorts, stimulating your drive to explore the majestic and mysterious.<br /><br />More coming soon!<br />Much Love,<br />-Chelsea Rose

Mandala Art Opening and more

Ello Folks, Had a wonderful time last night at the Mandala and Yantra art opening and calendar release party at The Urban Grind in the Pearl...

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Live painting at the Belmont Street Fair + Mandala Calendar PreSALE

So, <a href="http://www.dannyebruarts.blogspot.com/"><strong>Danny Ebru</strong></a> and I changed things up this weekend. Instead of selling our art down at the Portland Saturday Market we participated in this years <a href="http://belmontdistrict.org/whats-happening/street-fair"><strong>Belmont Street fair</strong></a>.<br /><br />We were set up in what was called "the Artist Alley" on 34th and Belmont in a 10'x10' booth. Check out this panoramic shot that Danny took of the booth:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/6136990072/" title="Belmont Street Fair 2011 by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="Belmont Street Fair 2011" height="148" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6136990072_646f084851.jpg" style="WIDTH: 476px; HEIGHT: 150px" width="500" /></a><br /><br />We were at the event from 12pm-8pm so I brought my current painting to work on inside the booth:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/6140292477/" title="Live painting at the Belmont Street Fair by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Live painting at the Belmont Street Fair" height="335" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6140292477_1579e9fcaa.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/6140846830/" title="Live painting at the Belmont Street Fair by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Live painting at the Belmont Street Fair" height="329" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6140846830_73f0804fa7.jpg" style="WIDTH: 445px; HEIGHT: 274px" width="500" /></a><br />I got a lot of work done sitting there painting all day inbetween sales( you cant see too much progress in these photos because they were taken in the beginning of the day.)<br />We had a great time, although the heat of the day nearly knocked us out a few times. Met some wonderful people, did great with sales and may have a commissioned painting gig or two coming our way soon.<br /><br />In other news, check out this Mandala Calendar Danny has designed and published:<br /><img height="348" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.268248677.jpg" width="528" /><br /><img height="393" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.268279066.jpg" width="527" /><br />Its officially called:<br /><strong>Mandalas & Yantras, Sacred Geometry Art 2012 Calendar</strong><br />and its on <strong>PreSALE</strong> in our etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81015715/presale-2012-mandala-and-yantra-calendar"><strong>here</strong></a> for only $15!<br /><br />A bit about it: Combining the work of several independent artist with the wisdom of traditional symbolism and sacred geometry we mindfully created a calendar to enhance the quality of the lives it touches through its presence.<br /><br />The 12 month calendar features art from five different artist, Joanne Licardo, Roger Long, Mark Marasco, Danny Rodriguez, and Nobuaki Suzuki.<br /><br />In this calendar we have marked holidays and observances for the U.S., Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Shinto, Rastafarian, and Celtic traditions.<br /><br />*Calendar will become available October 6th 2011. Take advantage of the presale and save. Presale price $15, Regular price $20.<br />--------------------------------<br /><br />Thats all the news I have rightnow. Check back soon for more.<br />Love and Light,<br />-Chelsea Rose

Live painting at the Belmont Street Fair + Mandala Calendar PreSALE

So, Danny Ebru and I changed things up this weekend. Instead of selling our art down at the Portland Saturday Market we participated in thi...

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Long weekend filled with artly goodness

I am feeling much refreshed after the 3 day weekend.<br />On Saturday <a href="http://www.dannyebruarts.blogspot.com/">Danny Ebru</a> and I did great selling our artwork down at <a href="http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com">the Portland Saturday Market</a>.<br />On Sunday I concentrated on adding a bit more color ideas to my current acrylic painting in the works. Here is a snapshot of my progress so far:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/6118552206/" title="my art corner by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="my art corner" height="335" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6118552206_017404e08a.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Im still working out the colors and patterns of her dress. A portion of the original dress pattern that I marked out wasn't pleasing me so I whited out what I had and plan to start on it again soon.<br /><br />In addition to my painting project I also went outside into the field in front of our home and spent a half hour picking black berries from which I made a pie. I used a gluten/wheat free flour and honey instead of sugar and I am happy to report it turned out rather yummly indeed. Oh and baked some cornbread too!<br /><br />On Monday I slept in a bit, did some work around the home and then Danny and I settled back into our art studio and continued to work on our projects:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/6120317291/" title="Three Day Weekend by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="Three Day Weekend" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6120317291_c5d01fb2fa.jpg" width="335" /></a><br />Danny was working on hand painting a silkscreen of a six armed sri shiva...cant wait to see what comes of it!<br /><br />More artly goodness coming soon.<br /><br />Love and Light,<br />-Chelsea Rose

Long weekend filled with artly goodness

I am feeling much refreshed after the 3 day weekend. On Saturday Danny Ebru and I did great selling our artwork down at the Portland Saturd...

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Elephantress - new painting, Work In Progress photos and more

Hello all,<br /><br />Just stoppin in to share with you the first few glimpses of my new painting during its process of creation:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/6105399052/" title="Elephantress WIP by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Elephantress WIP" height="335" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6105399052_8de73aa645.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/6105399000/" title="art table 09 01 2011 by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="art table 09 01 2011" height="335" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6105399000_50fa6d86df.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />This piece is inspired by Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of wealth, light, prosperity, fortune, generosity and more. I always referred to her as the 'Elephant Goddess' which is incorrect....but she is usually depicted as a fresh faced goddess with many arms holding lotuses, surounded by elephants. So, you can see where I drew inspiration for this character. The green background works well with the themes of fortune and fertility too.<br /><br />Excited to begin this painting...looking forward to working more on it soon!<br /><br /><br /><br />Here is my original pen and ink drawing of her:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5092110535/" title="Elephantress by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Elephantress" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5092110535_c0f17a89bf.jpg" width="391" /></a><br /><br />(original pen and ink drawing by Chelsea Rose)<br /><br />....I do have 5"x7" prints avilaible of her for $7<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78028407/elephant-goddess-lakshmi-pen-and-ink"><strong>here</strong></a>.<br /><br /><br /><br />In other news, this weekend <a href="http://www.dannyebruarts.blogspot.com/"><strong>Danny Ebru</strong></a> and I will be out sellin our art down at the <a href="http://portlandsaturdaymarket.com/"><strong>Portland Saturday Market</strong></a>:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/5680623786/" title="Portland Saturday Market by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="Portland Saturday Market" height="255" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5066/5680623786_55acf8a493.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Come look for us, chat a spell and maybe, just maybe grab up some art while your at it!<br /><br /><br /><br />I do so hope your summer has been enjoyable.<br /><br />Much love and light,<br /><br />-Chelsea Rose<br /><br /><br /><br />

Elephantress - new painting, Work In Progress photos and more

Hello all, Just stoppin in to share with you the first few glimpses of my new painting during its process of creation: This piece is inspire...

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Birthday Excursion into the woods with paint

So, you may or may not have noticed that i have been rather quiet this month. Truth is its my Birthday month so i have been more introspective with my goals centering more so around relaxation and personal time. Yes, the art has suffered a bit...but I have managed to spend some time on my current <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/5963266414/in/photostream"><strong>painting in the works</strong></a> and i am seriously about 20 mins away from finishing it! So i will be sharing photos of that soon.<br /><br /><br /><br />My 24th birthday was on Monday and i decided to take a few days off from work and get away from the city. So my better half and I ran off to the southern Oregon woods of wolf creek to visit with my big bro <a href="http://blog.randytooth.com/"><strong>Wonder in his most amazing patch of forest</strong></a>. We had a splendid time spent hangin out, swimin in fresh mountain water, eating yummy food, star gazing, story tellin and...painting!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/6058413986/" title="Harpy's Golden egg - coop mural in wolf creek oregon by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Harpy's Golden egg - coop mural in wolf creek oregon" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6066/6058413986_a3ef48c16c.jpg" width="335" /></a><br /><br />Wonder and Tinker have a full attic of art supply goodies and they had the great idea to paint thier newly fashioned chicken coop. It was decided that I would paint a harpy laying a golden egg.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidrose/6058413984/" title="Harpy's Golden egg - coop mural in wolf creek oregon by lucidRose, on Flickr"><img alt="Harpy's Golden egg - coop mural in wolf creek oregon" height="335" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6058413984_092a38a9c8.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dannyebruarts.blogspot.com/"><strong>Danny</strong></a> helped out by painting a "GanEGGsha"<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/6056052715/" title="chicken coop by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="chicken coop" height="321" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6088/6056052715_c153b9ba3d.jpg" width="500" /></a> See? its Ganesha holding golden eggs.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucidopticlab/6056052591/" title="painting the chicken coop by Lucid Optic Lab, on Flickr"><img alt="painting the chicken coop" height="500" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6056052591_eebd63239b.jpg" width="249" /></a><br /><br />Here we all are during various stages of the creative process. Wonder was painting a eggy hobbit riddle that went something like "A box without hinges, keys or lid yet golden treasure inside is hid?"<br /><br /><br /><br />Anyhoo! I had a wonderful time and want to run away and live in the woods forever.<br /><br /><br /><br />More updates soon.<br /><br />Love and Light,<br /><br />-Chelsea Rose<br /><br /><br /><br />

Birthday Excursion into the woods with paint

So, you may or may not have noticed that i have been rather quiet this month. Truth is its my Birthday month so i have been more introspecti...

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