Art of the Age Newsletter

     This space will become my newsletter space in the near future. So, to all those who have signed up for my newsletter, please follow this blog for updates on new artwork and other things.
     Surprises abound, I am working on going in a new direction and experimenting with where I want to go with my art. It has been a challenging year. I am recovered now from work related injuries, for the most part, and have begun getting into the studio again. It's been awhile.

Love and Light, Ellen

Love is the answer

         I don't know if anyone will read this, but I just thought I would write something. I haven't for a long time. So, my chosen topic is: Love is the answer to all things. I have been told this many times but what does that mean, really? Here are some of my thoughts on the subject. Love has many ways of expressing itself, if we allow ourselves to let it do so. Love is often the motivating factor for making positive change in one's life. In fact it is the motivating factor. It is the reason people strive for making this world a better place.

         Love begins with self. It comes from within and we express ourselves with love or without love depending upon any given circumstance. Many people are feeling stretched to the limit; these are stressful times. People do not always react in a loving fashion to their circumstances or others around them. They forget their true origins and their connection with their own divine nature. In this world it is easy to forget but now we are awakening to ourselves and our divinity. And still it is difficult to rise above it all and remain our loving selves. We remind ourselves everyday that love will find a way, even when we are not feeling very loving toward ourselves or our fellow human beings. We forgive ourselves and hopefully laugh at our own shortcomings and slowly pull ourselves up out of the quagmire of the world around us. Seeking the safe haven of our own heart and soul and the desires of our soul's expression. I say this to all those who seek the answers elsewhere. The answers are always within you, no exceptions. You can ask any number of people what you should do, but only you can really answer your life's questions. What makes a difference in your decision is what you base that decision upon. Sometimes playing it safe isn't the safest or wisest thing to do. Love will take you places unimagined if you will only let it. Remember, you have wings. Jumping off the cliff might be the right way to go. Sometimes it is the only way. Even as I write this, I feel a little smile come across my face because I know I must choose something extraordinary to do with my life because that is what is within me to do. I have been teetering on the edge with indecision for too long and must choose carefully to make a successful leap into the happier life I seek. I must.

         We let our circumstances dictate to us instead of allowing our own inner truth to guide us on the path to a better way of living. Some are finding things easier and smoother than others. Those that are experiencing difficulty and are aware of their own foibles will wrestle every side of the argument to the ground before doing exactly what was in their heart to do, no matter how crazy it may seem, because it is the right thing to do. Now, there is a lot of love needed in this world. Being more loving to ourselves extends outward. There are so many people in severe circumstances in this world. Humanity is challenged as never before to end war, famine and greed and find solutions to our planet's distress. This world is sitting on a precipice and we must all band together to renew and protect this precious ecosphere.

         Love must find a way. It is time to remove the rose-tinted glasses and see what is happening and how we must change to enable a sustainable world. It is happening in so many ways but there are still so many destructive forces rampaging the planet that must be counteracted in order for us to survive. I hope that humanity rises above the chaos of it's own folly and opens once more to what it could be. We must continue to turn the tide toward renewal.

What's happened

So much has occurred this past year. My mother passed away in October and I moved my life to be near my Dad. The interesting thing is that it has opened me up to new artistic expression. I have become associated with a Plein Air art group that does outdoor painting in natural areas and street locations. It is helping me to stretch my artistic muscles in ways that I hadn't thought of before. Most importantly, it got me painting again and motivated to do more. I have completed three landscape and one abstract painting in the past four months. I have two more started. This is truly an amazing thing. 

This painting is called 'Before the Rain'. I did actually get rained on a bit while I was painting it. For a better view please visit my website http://artoftheage.com .

Bee deaths in Florida

The title seems to indicate that the bee deaths are a mystery but if you read the article it also mentions the spraying of pesticides just prior to the bees dying. They are doing tests to determine the cause but it seems pretty obvious. This is a devastating event for the bees, the beekeepers and farmers. We need to be better stewards of this planet.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2044764/The-mysterious-honeybee-apocalypse-Up-12-million-bees-dead-dying-Florida-knows-why.html

Soul Portraits

Life is a spiritual experience. A Soul Portrait is a unique rendering of your soul's essence.
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New painting 'Unfolding'

The is painting is called 'Unfolding'. It is meant to capture the concept of a life progressing, opening up to the light of who they are. To view more of my artwork, please visit my website http://artoftheage.com

Walk the path by St.Germain

From St. Germain:

You know the pathway, it resides in your heart. Know that it is and that everything is provided for. Let no fear encumber you as you pursue the goals of the path that leads to freedom, self-assurance and wisdom. Rise on golden wings upon the currents of fulfillment and rejoin with your soul's purpose once again. It is the time of renewal for all those who have been waiting on the sidelines these past few years. Heed the calling and remember who you are and your purpose in being here on the planet at this time. Many of you have encountered great obstacles and are now overcoming all stumbling blocks that may have been in your way. The road is clear, you may walk forward with the assurance that all is well with you. Trust yourselves to know the Way. Remember that the divine works through you all and that your divine radiance is needed now more than ever to shine forth as beacons of Light to all the people.

Stand tall and walk forard upon the pathway. Ride the currents of the divine wave that are carrying you Home. Know that you are in every way safe and secure in your journey upon the earth. Be all that you are and do not let others deter you from your rightfull path. Continue to rise above the chaos of the world around you, continue sending your light out into it, continue to show the way for others to follow. Continue, in all the sense of the word, to do what is right for you, surmount the odds and overcome all of the life issues before you. You will shine even more brightly than you did before. There is nothing in your pathway that you cannot deal with, nothing at all. Seek within and you will know the way to accomplishment of all your heart's desires. Keep taking the steps toward fulfillment and you will see the transformation of your life unfold with the speed of light.