Visual Quest - an online journey into art by Pixie Campbell

I have been a member of Pixie Campbell's SouLodge since its inception, and I absolutely adore her and her teachings.  Not only is she a wonderful space holder,  she is truly a gifted and talented artist.  Her paintings are created from her shamanic journeys.  They are beautiful interpretations of the animal medicine that our four-leggeds and winged ones can bring to us.  She is finally holding an online course in the use of journeywork for creating art.  Her live courses have received much acclaim.

I am so happy to introduce you to my clan sister, Pixie Campbell.  Please stop by to see her blog, and consider this beautiful offering.  Visual Quest promises to be inspiring and sure to touch your soul.

Below is one of my favorite pieces painted by Pixie.

Dahlia Wolf Dignity & Integrity

by Pixie Campbell

A little of This and a little of That

I went to one of my favorite shops the other day - Traveler's Market.  I love to look at all the booths, some of which have antique pieces.  There is one that has fun beads from all over the world.  This is what I found  (click on the picture to view larger):

Treasures from Traveler's Market

There was a little rabbit and the cutest donkey, along with the buffalo and fox (I think) fetishes at the bead place.  I'm not sure what I'll do with all these, though we are working with Rabbit in SouLodge this month, and I think she needs a special something.  The bone piece with the holes will become a one of a kind necklace, I think.

The little wolf was found in one of the collectibles booths.  He is one of a series that was made at the turn of the century.  There were all kinds of little ceramic animals, many of which I'd seen before.  I'd never seen the wolf, and since he is one of my guides, of course I had to have him!

I also got the most wonderful owl pouch and dish towel in the mail from one of my favorite artists, Arounna Khounnoraj, from Bookhou.   I tried to take pictures, but I couldn't do better than the ones she has, so you'll find the link for the pouch in her first name and the towel in the shop name so you can see.  If you've never seen or had a piece of hers, she is well worth checking out.  I own several now, and am saving for a bag.  Guess you could say I'm hooked!!

In the Studio Today

I am enrolled in a wonderful e-course called SouLodge (click on the link to your right to see more about it).  This month, we are working with Buffalo.  I purchased a wonderful Buffalo fetish earlier this year, not knowing She would be one of our guides.  I felt called to make this necklace for myself in Her honor.

In addition to this wonderful central piece carved by Albuquerque artisan Anthony Turpen, I have included a polished stone from the Pacific Ocean, a small turquoise teardrop, and a replica of a Chinese coin.  I made the copper coils from wire to separate the pieces.  Everything is then hung from a leather cord, which is adjustable.

All of the components were purchased here in Santa Fe from a wonderful store run by Sudasi J. Clement and Ruthie Parrott, called Beadweaver.  If you're in Santa Fe, be sure to visit.  And please tell them Kat sent you ;-P.