A glimpse into the life and thoughts of an artist

The second time I turned to wave my gratitude to the boogie board angel who'd gotten me the wave I rode in on, we connected.

 

As tears streamed down my face, I thought to myself,

WhirlWind Begins
The WhirlWind Begins

 

"What's Sarah going to do if she gets that grant?  

 

She's not going to want to lose
her apartment?  

 

She doesn't pay rent!  

 

I could quit my job.  

 

I could sell my house.  

 

I could move to Hawai`i.  

 

I could paint!"

 

The energy running through my body was electric. My heart was pounding and I felt an excitement I'd never felt before. I wanted to keep this energy running. I wanted to ground the energy in reality and give it legs or wings ... something to carry me into the future.

 

So I turned to Kit walking along the beach beside me and repeated my words out loud. Verbatim.

 

WhirWind Sideways  

When I finished, all Kit said was, "I guess."

 

She was underwhelmed, and I was still in a heady fog of magic and mystery, wondering what might happen next.  

 

As far as I was concerned, my life in Hawai'i as a painter had just become a possibility. One I had never before considered. One I had never even imagined.

 

All of that happened 14 years ago this month.  

 

WhirlWind 180

I would be lying if I said I've never looked back, although  

I've truly never seriously
looked back.

 

My life as an artist continues
to grow & unfold in surprising, often delightful, ways.

 

Thank you for sharing the twists and turns of this journey with me. I appreciate the comments and thoughts you share with me, as well as the images you purchase.

 

WhirlWind almost finished  

In exchange I promise to continue to be open to new ideas and imagery, & to share my thoughts on life as an artist with you.

 

Who knows, maybe one of these days our lush landscape will creep into my paintings. I know my Dad would like to see that happen. It just might. We shall see.


The painting illustrating this portion of the eZine is a work in progress. The title: WhirlWind came to me with the concept.

Like its name, it keeps whirling around the studio as I paint it first in one direction and then the next. I expect that by the next time I write, it will be finished. In the meantime, please feel free to share your thoughts about it with me.  Just hit reply. 

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Art of Aloha:
In Celebration of Women
Gallery on the Pali 
January 19-February 20, 2014
M-F 10am-6pm; S/S 2-6pm
Opening Reception:
January 25, 5-7pm


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Cooper


This year I am offering
TWO Valentine's Specials:

Pet Portraits & HeartScapes 

 

Now you can order an Original Pet Portrait in either bright, "Hawaiian-style" colors, or more traditional colors to honor your loving pet.
Stan the Bulldog
It's Been a Long Day
 
No matter how we are feeling, we know we can  count on our pets to love us.
 
Ordering is easy!
Click on the Pay Now button
and  send a digital image of
your pet to me. I will translate the photo according to your
color wishes.

Each 7.5"x7.5" portrait arrives in an 11x14 mat, ready for framing. Or you can order it framed in solid koa.

Bright, Hawaiian-style Pet Portrait Unframed: $295 undefined
Bright, Hawaiian-style Pet Portrait Framed in Koa: $395 undefined
Traditional-colors Pet Portrait Unframed: $295 undefined
Traditional-colors Pet Portrait Framed in Koa: $395 undefined

My schedule is filling up. I have just two more pets finished in time for Valentine's Day. Find your favorite pet photo and contact me today!

Group pet portraits can be done; each additional face adds $100. Please send me an email for specifics: Patrice@ArtOfAloha.com


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original HeartScape painting by Patrice Federspiel

 

Carla Forrest's HeartScape painting by Patrice A Federspiel

 

HeartScape Intuitive Paintings are a creative, personal Valentine's Gift for you or for someone you love. Each original HeartScape includes the intuitive insights I receive while painting.       

 

The HeartScape above was created for Carla Forrest; it is her energy and her beauty. Carla keeps her HeartScape in her bedroom where she can see it daily. This is what she says about her HeartScape:
 
"I put my HeartScape in my bedroom, as you suggested. Wow, wow, Wow!!! Was there some extraordinary Hawaiian magic in that painting? Within days, struggles moved away from my life and new opportunities swiftly presented themselves. Hummmm....  

 

It was amazing how quickly old stuff rose to the surface and was released (e.g., overnight) which unblocked the flow of abundance. We will need to talk sometime, because I have never undergone such a powerful spirit healing on my life!"

 

And, here's the good news, the healing continues to progress - old stuff coming up and rapidly releasing into love effortlessly. Thank you for this gift!"

 

Now is the time to order your very own original, personal five-inch HeartScape Intuitive Painting for yourself, or a friend, for $65.     

 

The next 5 people to order are guaranteed to receive a scan of their original painting on or before Valentine's Day, along with the words I receive. Your original personal 5"W HeartScape Intuitive Painting, on watercolor paper, including your heart's message for you, will arrive in the mail within two weeks. 


Close your eyes for a moment, relax, take a breath, and ask yourself if you, or your loved one, want to know what's written on your heart.  Then envision the person for whom you want a HeartScape Intuitive Painting. When you feel ready, click on one of these buttons: 

 

Unframed HeartScape Intuitive Painting: $65.00 undefined  

 

HeartScape Intuitive Painting,
Framed in solid Koa: $165.00 undefined  

 

REMEMBER to click on the link to add a message from the seller,
that is where you include the name of the person receiving the original HeartScape Intuitive Painting.

 
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January 2014 Art of Aloha Events   

Jan 10-Feb 2 Honolulu Museum of Art Instructors' Exhibit  

 

Jan 19 - Feb 20 Art of Aloha: In Celebration of Women 
exhibit at the Gallery on the Pali 10am-6pm M-F, 2-6pm Sat/Sun   
 Opening Reception: January 25, 5-7pm
Art of Aloha: In Celebration of Women  
at the  Gallery on the Pali 
 
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A hui hou, 

  

  

  

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"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage."  ~Lao Tsu

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Patrice's New Beach Hat Previously an oil painter, Patrice learned the joys of watercolor upon her arrival in Honolulu in June 2000. She has been painting full time ever since. It is her intention to live her "Real Life" creatively, from the inside out; and to inspire others -- through her paintings, art lessons, words, and example -- to live their lives to the fullest.

Patrice is a Trustee of the Hawai`i Watercolor Society. She teaches private lessons and workshops, as well as a survey class on watercolor techniques for the Honolulu Museum of Art.

"I paint with passion, live without regrets, and move joyfully forward through life."
~Patrice Federspiel

Patrice at Lanikai Art Festival 7/2011Patrice Federspiel
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