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 18,000 foot 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.
The new Sacred
Geometry Deck for the Visionary Path expands the
original vision and
beautifully showcases my artmaking.
I live joyously 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, Petraglyph, 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. I am very excited to have brought 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.
2008 brought an amazing six week journey to Egypt and Jordan.
One cannot say enough about the wonders of Egypt and Petra, in
Jordan, is one of my new favorite ancient sites.
This year finally found the Sacred Geometry
Cards for the Visionary Path in print. I have been heartened by the excellent response
to this major life effort.
2009…yes, still traveling and creating art. This journey
was my first trip to Europe. I fell in love with the Highlands
and Islands of Scotland and finally made it to the crop circles
in England. There we had a magical experience in a brand new
crop formation on the Summer Solstice.
What will come next is yet to be revealed. My life is overflowing
with gratitude and appreciation.
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
