This card has been chosen for you to help you understand what phase of spiritual growth you are in. You have a compelling vision and are surrounded by the colors of light and the glory of God. A watchful eye protects you as you defeat your demons and expand your awareness and wisdom of the spiritual realm. Take pride in what you are doing as you transform, gaining higher consciousness, immortality and resurrection. Let your love shine as there is no more of a powerful force than a woman determined to rise.
For over a year now I have been giving out prints of my paintings in the form of a business card. Each painting that I created was for a set of Positive Guidance Cards, so I thought it would be a good idea to hand them out or have a friend or potential client pick one. Then I would read the card as to what I felt was a positive message for them. The idea was such a big hit that I have been putting the readings on my website. Plus it draws attention to my site and helps promote all the fun creative activities we have done or are about to do.
You ask “What are Positivity Guidance Cards?” PGC cards are in a nutshell are Oracle Cards or Angel Cards. They are not Tarot Cards, Tarot Cards help with reading your future. PGC’s are a tool to lean on for gentle reassurance or inspiration to guide you in a positive direction. Positive Guidance Cards can be used whenever you feel the need to. I like to use them everyday in the morning to get answers, motivation and positivity as I begin my day. It also helps raise my vibration spirituality and mentally. Or, you can use them when you're feeling negative or a little off. It’s also a great tool for self reflection and manifesting the path you are on.
The way to get an accurate reading from your card or cards is by connecting your energy to the card. Focus on yourself and imagine a beam of light energy radiating from the deck or the card. You want the card to feel completely yours and completely connected to you. Then look at the card. Notice the symbols and the colors. What do they say to you? If you’ve had a question in your head, how does the card relate to the answer. Some questions you may have while sending your energy to the card may be,
What do I need to know?
Tell me about my love life.
Am I on the right path in my life?
Am I handling a situation correctly?
Should I take action on a situation?
Etc.
Or, simply let the card speak for itself.
If you refer to the back of the card and you wish you can go to my website for some help interpreting the card. You're more intuitive than you realize.
Here is an example of one of the cards. I created this painting a couple years ago. The original is on a 24 x 36 inch wood panel. When I begin an intuitive painting I start with a meditation. Meditating is super powerful in connecting to your higher self and higher powers. Intuitive painting is a powerful spiritual practice. It’s basically a practice of meditating with a brush in your hand. You release all judgment as you connect deeper with the spark of spirit and your innate wisdom.
CARD READING
If you have been given this card or picked it out of the deck you are in luck. The rainbow represents a new beginning with much success. “ Make those wishes for them to come true. As there are many doors opening for you.” You have the ability to paint your life in a colorful way. Celebrate your success with childlike abandonment. There is much to be happy about. You will be making many connections that will last your lifetime. And keep those you love close to your heart!
I’m in a year long on line art program called “Paint your Heart and Soul 2023” with Olga Furman. In the 1st lesson we did a deconstruct project called Artistic Freedom with Russel Miyaki
Russell Miyaki is a contemporary artist, creative director and designer in New York city. Born and raised in New Mexico. Went to school in Colorado graduating with honors, and majoring in advertising design and illustration. Throughout his career he has worked for several design studios and advertising agencies winning his share of industry awards and being recognized by American Illustrator as a winner in the AI-AP 40 Showcase. His exhibitions have been in galleries in Paris and throughout the US.
The inspiration behind the art in this course is to marry consumerism and art. By taking everyday consumer products and applying artistic freedom to change it’s appearance. I’m not sure I did what was expected because I had to add something that was a focal point in my style. It was fun playing with paint and layers using a tool to take paint off, writing and scribbling. And some other fun techniques. My substrate for this project was a cereal box.
You don’t need a lot of supplies to get you started.
Prepare a space to journal. It doesn't have to be a fancy art studio. Your kitchen table will work just fine. Just a place you can spread out your supplies so you can reach and grab something easily. I recommend a container or bag to hold your journaling supplies. That way when you are ready to journal you can just grab your gathered supplies
and get started.
However you work in your journal and the amount of time you spend journaling is completely up to you. You can do a page a day or every other day Even spend the whole day if you wish. What's important is that you find the time to journal.
So let's get started
Some necessary supplies are:
A purchased journal or sketchbook. Can even be a composition book from the Dollar Store.
Crayons, markers, acrylic paint, colored pencils, watercolor paint, anything to make color.
Pencils or Pens
Of course there are many awesome mixed media supplies and materials available to purchase or you can find things to use right in your own home. Here are some ideas to get you thinking:
Old ticket stubs
Scrap paper
Postcards
Envelopes
Newspaper Clippings
Stamps
Old books
Magazines
Junk mail
Homework papers
Pictures
Cardboard
Cartons
The list is endless. And it’s so much fun to gather these things. You’ll be surprised what you come up with.
There are just a few key note things that I would like you to keep in mind and make your journaling experience more enjoyable.
Start with a theme or prompt or create a title
Have something on every page even if it's just a word or scribble
Use lots of color
Thinking of a layout before beginning can help. I usually just wing it and get started
Experiment with letters and fonts
Reflect and write what inspired you to create each page
In creative journaling you have endless possibilities for artistic expression. Consider your journal as a visual diary where your thoughts, feelings, memories and emotions are stored.
You may choose to have a lot of writing or maybe your journal will be filled with just images. Either way consider it a form of self-care as you experience the benefits of art journaling.
I hope this inspires you to start a creative journaling practice.
Experience the magic of art and the Joyful Journaling in March (say that 3 times) series.
March is the perfect time to start keeping a journal. This is a handmade book used to collect and store memories, photos, inspiring quotes, mementos or even inspire a daily art practice. There is no need to be an artist or writer to keep a journal. All you need is a creative desire, a journal, sketchbook or even an old book or magazine will do. This month follow along with me as we create an art journal of your very own. I will guide you through the basics of art journaling beginning with creating your own one of a kind journal using a composition book. Then during the month I will teach you different techniques, different approaches and the secrets to art journaling.
Creativity is a natural stress reliever. Your breath slows down and you feel calmer. Just a few minutes of creative play a day can reduce anxiety and add a dose of inspiration to your day. Through the process of creativity, you can connect with your most authentic self. You will learn to live in the moment and remember how to dream and to play. You'll be on a path of self discovery and healing. It’s a place where anything is possible.
You don't need a huge amount of supplies to begin. And, you don't need anything fancy, either. So, don't feel bad if you don’t have everything listed. You can use what you have or add as you go. I have listed some common things to begin with. As we go along you may discover you want to add to your supplies. That's up to you. Remember this is your book and you are the author so keep it simple or go all out You'll discover what's right for you.
Basic supply list -
Composition book
Scissors or paper cutter
Glue stick
Spray glue
Tacky glue
School glue
Ruler
Scrapbook paper, colored paper, drawing paper etc.
Old books and magazines
Junk mail
Napkins
Ephemera - stickers, printable, ticket stubs, old letters, sheet music etc.
Washi tape
Ink stamp pads
Gesso
Matte medium
Photos
Etc. etc. etc.
You see what I mean, anything goes in art journaling. For the first class you’ll only need a journal or composition book, scissors or paper cutter, glue or glue spray or stick. During the month of January we will be going live on Facebook with the tips, tricks and techniques to begin your journey. All videos will be stored in our YouTube channel katesullivanstudios for later viewing.
