...An Invitation to Cross the Threshold into the Danger Zone. Standing in my studio. Music of sweet memories playing in the backdrop of this encounter. I stand in front of a blank canvas. I intuitively choose paint and the brush calling me to today’s ritual of telling one of my stories. A bow of silence …
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Finding My Voice in Creating As I think about writing today, my hands gravitate towards tender art making. I become still and my hands lead. Words have not come easy for me over the years. I’ve had to work hard to find my way and I didn’t have a teacher guiding me. No one taught …
The poem, The Guest House by Rumi, came into my world again. I'm always amazed at the times when I need something the most, it is there for me. A gentle reminder that my body holds messages and emotions (guests). When I'm not paying attention those guests hang around longer than they need. And rather …
Shedding light on the intersections of my life and removing the masks that hold secrets I found spaciousness and room for healing. Harnessing energy from the dust of my bones, Rivers of blood that flow in my veins and give life, Mountains of clay and stone that ground me to my roots. Feathers that float in …
PRESS RELEASE Minneapolis, MN—June 1 through June 28th, 2019—The Vine Arts Gallery and livelybrush, LLC. are pleased to present a solo exhibition of work by native-born Minnesota artist, Ellen Sweetman (Minnetonka). The show is titled: Intersections: 4Gotten Parts of the Whole Connected passages Eyes Wide open Embracing Rebirth A nine-month journey into the mind and …
and Finding My way There is something to say about honoring our truth for where we are at any given time. I find it difficult to put my familiar routines of life (many of which don't work for me) aside for what is really important. I have a long history of just "doing" and going, …
Another art meet last night with my fantastic friend and fellow successful entrepreneur and leader, Christy Johnson. Thirty minutes on an intuitive journey filled with intention care and surprises; all welcomed. Topped off with ten minutes of uncensored writing and gratefulness. Life is happening and we embraced our busy-ness with love and compassion. We know …
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Making art together is such an incredible experience. I forget how powerful and impactful it is to designate time to play next to someone. Like two toddlers side by side with our own magical powers. I recently had an experience with @christymjohnsonart where we played together while listening to drumming. No talking or visiting, just …
Spoiler Alert- I did not find my quiet mind from the countless hours of learning new business skills, perusing other successful sites and business folks, building my own website (twice), doing my taxes, spending long hours on social media, logging data, chasing the next biggest thing, nor losing countless nights of sleep over this, that …
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