Life is magical and also impermanent. In 2001 I took a giant leap
of faith, followed inner guidance and relocated to the Big Island
of Hawaii. For a shy reclusive artist this constituted absolutely
stepping to the edge, yet I know that this is exactly where I
need to be at this time in my life.
For the previous 25 years I made my home in the woodlands of
northern Wisconsin with husband and son, hand built a beautiful
log home
and gardens, and little by little created a personal paradise
in that beautiful forest.
Listening to the voices of nature helped me find my own artistic
voice. The trees and animals, the water and rocks, sun and
wind, moon and stars all speak clearly if we take time to
listen. I seek
to honor this connection by creating works of art that celebrate
these experiences of nature's wisdom.
Living in a place with a vital Native American community
helped me realize their connection to Mother Earth is also
something
that lives in my bones. This kindled exploration of indigenous
cultures,
both of the local Ojibway people, but also first peoples
from around the planet.
I returned to a childhood fascination with the mystery
of the Maya, people of Mexico and Guatemala. Several
trips to
the
region, and
exploration of Maya sacred sites deepened respect for
that ever unfolding mystery.
An incredible journey to Nepal, including a transformational
trek over an 18000' pass in the Himalayas, demonstrated
to me the power
of spirit, both in my life and in the amazingly beautiful
people of that ancient land. Namaste.
A visit to Peru and the ancient temples of Machu Picchu
was yet another high point of my travel adventures
just before
I moved
to Hawaii.
These travels instigated a study of shamanism. I
have been blessed to work with native shaman from
Peru,
Paraguay and Ecuador as well
as several modern shaman teacher/healers from this
country.
These studies and additional exploration into metaphysical
thought, yoga and Sacred Geometry have deepened
the realization that we
exist in a multi-dimensional reality and that
we can access other dimensions in various ways.
I have also developed a love of Sacred Geometry
that has become, in a sense, a pilgrimage.
It is a vast
and fascinating
field
of study. It has added another layer to the
artmaking I have done
before, and a piece of left brained information
that has brought great excitement and balance
into my
life and constant
inspiration
to my artmaking. Creation of the Sacred Geometry
Oracle Deck was the culmination of years of
study, many paintings
and
guidance from beyond this mere mortal.
I now live joyously mauka (inland) near Honaunau
on the slopes of Mauna Loa volcano on the Big
Island of
Hawaii.
I know
that I was summoned by spirit to this incredibly
activated pinnacle
on
the earth grid to be a part of birthing new
consciousness. I honor that sacred responsibility. Exploration
of the culture and beauty
of this island paradise unfolds as daily wonder.
When I came to Hawaii I considered myself a non-swimmer yet
have since become a "born again mermaid". Being in
the ocean and swimming with her multitude of creatures, including
the spinner dolphins and sea turtles has become an important
part of personal wellness and one of the greatest joys I have
experienced in this lifetime. I am immensely grateful to my mermaid "sistahs" who
have helped me become comfortable in the ocean. I also have come
to realize that this salty medium is the planetary superconductor
and that as we "pray peace" and offer the vibration
of universal love into the ocean it is quickly transmitted around
the world. Imagine the possibilities.
Since I now feel that Hawaii is home, I am again able to stretch
my wings and explore this magnificent planet. In 2006 I visited
Cambodia where I was impressed and deeply moved by the ancient
city of Angkor Watt and the beautiful resilient Cambodian people.
A second journey took me to New Mexico, where my sister introduced
me to her passion, Petroglyphs, another ancient sacred tradition.
2007 was a busy year. Besides painting, gardening and swimming,
I finished work on the Sacred Geometry Cards for the
Visionary Path which will be released in September 08. I am very excited
to bring this second oracle into form and to share 64 of my paintings
as part of the wisdom system.
In 2007 I also spent 11 weeks traveling in Ecuador, Peru and
Bolivia. We moved quickly through surreal landscapes and wonders
old and new. We visited 22 archeological/sacred sites including
some wonderful less known sites such a Kuelap, Chavin and Caral
as well as the biggies like Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman and Lake
Titicaca. We also traveled to 2 remote jungle lodges and fulfilled
a lifelong dream of mine to travel to the Amazon. On one of these
trips my spirit guide, Jaguar, appeared to exponentially amplify
the magic.
Travel continues to excite my creativity and curiosity and
in September 2008 I will travel again this time for 6 weeks to
Egypt
and Jordan.
All of these influences are evident in my paintings. It is
my intention to honor the many gifts that life has provided through
the visions I have been given. I am heartened to have my paintings
and prints hang in the offices and sacred spaces of healers and
seekers in far flung places. It honors me greatly to know that
the passion and intention I put into my artmaking also touches
their lives and serves as a catalyst for healing and transformation.
I hold in esteem and offer gratitude to all of nature, my traveling
companions, metaphysical teachers, dear friends, spirit guides
and to those who have helped form my vision during this blessed
lifetime.
It is with great humility from an ever opening heart space
that I embrace this sacred journey. My intention remains to follow
my passion and life path as an artist and to continue to create
paintings that bring forth healing and transformation for myself
and for the planet.
In PEACE and UNIVERSAL LOVE…
Francene
