Love Wins

Love Wins

Posted by on Jun 27, 2015 in Life | 0 comments

Today, no Tarot education, friends, or card stories. Just one very excited artist, so happy that yesterday, love won. Portland is a very LGBTQ-friendly town. Huggy. Love-y. Most of us want everyone to find joy and happiness in life. (There are of course the exceptions to the love-y Portlander rule, but, thankfully, I don’t know any of them personally.) We were happy when gay marriage was legalized here, but I can’t say just how thrilled I am to know that now folks can get...

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Creating “The Seven of Mugs” – The David Bowie / Thomas Jerome Newton-Inspired Tarot Card

Creating “The Seven of Mugs” – The David Bowie / Thomas Jerome Newton-Inspired Tarot Card

Posted by on Jun 21, 2015 in Creative Journey, Minor Arcana, Stories | 0 comments

A Great Start to Another Year of Art The card I last completed was The Seven of Mugs (traditionally Cups). I had a pretty ambitious concept for this one that has been stuck in my head for two years, and it ended up taking about seven cards worth of effort to complete. But, for me, it was worth it. It was the project that launched my year and showed me just how far I could go with my art. The Original Concept So, the concept. I had always envisioned that this card would...

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The Beauty of an Improvised Life

The Beauty of an Improvised Life

Posted by on Jun 14, 2015 in Insight, Stories, Tarot Ideas | 0 comments

The central tenant of improv is the phrase, “Yes, and…” I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how this powerful phrase can change our lives, and how well it ties to Tarot. I’m taking my second level of improv classes right now in Portland, at The Brody Theater. (If you don’t know what improv is, it’s a theatrical technique in which people basically make things up as they go, often with hilarious results.) If you’ve ever seen improv theater (think “Whose Line Is It...

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How You Can Use Tarot to Write the Perfect Email for a Challenging Situation

How You Can Use Tarot to Write the Perfect Email for a Challenging Situation

Posted by on Jun 6, 2015 in Business, Insight, Tarot Ideas | 0 comments

Here’s the scenario: You need to write a tricky email, and fast. But you’re afraid to hit send—something feels off. You’re worried about the repercussions if you don’t get it just right. Or maybe you’re not sure you’re being as clear as you can. Clear communication can be challenging! My major in college was Fine arts, with an emphasis in Graphic Communications. Communication is a big component of all the work I do, whether I’m...

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Heal Your Money Story

Heal Your Money Story

Posted by on May 30, 2015 in Business, Insight | 0 comments

I think a lot about money and business. I work with people every day who are working to grow their business and reach their tribe. The thing I notice most, in myself and in others, is that we all have some work to do on healing our money story. I’m going to offer you a new way to live in your money story. I have to say, my own story has so much in the last year and I believe it can for you, as well. At the heart of business and work is our desire to express a passion, to...

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