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Nature’s Art
My first collection Nature’s Art was inspired by my early morning walks in Regent’s Park. At the time I was learning how to meditate; the paintings became creative expressions of my spiritual journey. I chose the colours intuitively, and in the process, healed myself from Seasonal Affective Disorder, with Colour Therapy! (SAD is a form of depression caused by lack of natural sunlight, which is common among melanin-rich people). 9 of the paintings below illustrate my novel Journey of a Sister in colour, so you’ll be healing yourself in more ways than one as you read!
In this short video, I explain the symbolism in my paintings at the Art of Tottenham Exhibition (2013), courtesy of BlackVisions TV 👇🏾
Feel free to download my art and use them as screensavers on your phone, pad or laptop to benefit from the Colour Therapy and Love Energy in them!
I also wrote poems and poem-songs to compliment some of my paintings, which you can listen to under each one:
Black Butterfly
Black Butterfly is symbolic of ‘transformation of the MIND’. Its complimentary poem-song ‘The Black Butterfly Effect‘ uses the metamorphosis of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, to explain the process WE must go through to transform our minds, so we can create the life of our dreams. (Tap ‘listen in browser’ to stay on this page):
In the 80’s, I used to listen to a song by Sounds of Blackness called ‘Black Butterfly‘ – a lot! It must have made an impression on my subconscious mind:
‘Black Butterfly, you can do most anything your heart desires, freedom comes with understanding who you are, it’s time to reclaim your place among the stars, spread your wings and fly!’
Tap to listen:
Download Black Butterfly and use it as a screensaver to reMIND you to stay focused on your heart’s desires; the sky is no limit – aim higher!
In Year One of Journey of a Sister, Suzanne has a dream based on ‘Black Butterfly‘ and its complimentary painting:
Wings of an Eagle
If you were to put them on your wall, Wings of an Eagle should be hung a few inches below Black Butterfly to the right, as if he’s looking up at her, Danny Morel explains this concept on my Ascending Souls Tribe Instagram page, tap to listen:
When I was younger, I had a profound lucid dream; I was standing on a ledge at the top of a high-rise building; I peeped down – the cars below looked like toys! If I slipped, I would fall and splatter to my death on the street below! I noticed a man with huge wings standing to my left on safe ground, watching me. Just as my foot slipped and I started free-falling, the angel swooped down and caught me, and placed me where he had been standing – then he was gone. In Year Seven of Journey of a Sister, Charles has this dream!
Download Wings of an Eagle and use it as a screensaver to reMIND you to ‘fly like an eagle’!
My King
What does it mean to be a ‘King’ or a ‘Queen’? According to my novel, it means when you have reached your highest level of consciousness, and are operating from your crown chakra.
The Ghanaian Adinkra symbol (in gold) is called OSRAM NE NSOROMMA, and is the symbol of LOVE, FAITHULNESS, LOYALTY, BENEVOLENCE, and FEMININE ESSENCE OF LIFE. It represents ‘the moon and the sun’. The sun represents the masculine principle, and the moon represents the feminine principle; the moon is said to reflect the light of the sun; in the same way, a woman gives back the energy she receives from her man. If he is a King, he will emit a strong Love Energy, which she will in turn reflect back to him.
In 2009 I collaborated with acoustic guitarist Theo Calliste, and wrote lyrics to 11 of his compositions. One day I was listening to one of his tracks while staring at my painting ‘My King‘, and the words started flowing!
The Preparation features in Year Two of Journey of a Sister:
The painting features in Year Five: ‘Be Careful What You Wish For!’
Self Love
This image came to me in a ‘flash’ of inspiration! I was about to fall asleep one Spring evening in 2007, when all of a sudden, the image flashed in my mind for a split second! It left an impression, and I was able to draw it in detail. It took me three attempts to get it right:
from this:
to this:
The woman emerging from the tulip is ‘blossoming’, as she learns how to uproot her negative thought-weeds and replace them with positive thought-seeds (‘blossoming’ also means ‘prospering’).
My poem-song ‘Fertile Soil’ features Self Love, and also Black Orchid:
Download Self Love and use it as a screensaver to reMIND you that your MIND is a GARDEN, and our THOUGHTS are the SEEDS; in order to keep the garden of our minds well cultivated, we must nip those negative thoughts in the BUD!
Self Love illustrates Year Three of Journey of a Sister, which explains this concept in greater detail.
Self Love also illustrates the front cover of my Book of Lyrics, ‘Seeds of Love’.
I also shared my inspiration behind writing each poem! 💭 (see Poetry page to order yours, link below).
Black Orchid
Black Orchid was inspired by the above black-and-white photocopy. To me, the bottom left upside down flower looked like a woman’s body in a long, flowing dress, which inspired the whole composition!
Black Orchid illustrates the ‘Manifestation Process’ in Year Six of Journey of a Sister: The black background represents the dark soil of our subconscious mind. When our thought-seeds are planted, it takes a while before you begin to see the results, just like when planting flowers. After some time a shoot appears above ground (your outer world) and eventually you see the full blossom! This is when your original idea/desire comes to fruition, or harvest – Trust the Process!
Blue Lotus
I painted Blue Lotus in 2010, when I was learning how to meditate, and ‘go within’. The water represents the sea of consciousness where our thoughts originate from. In Colour Therapy, blue is a calming colour.
My poem-song Equilibrium compliments Blue Lotus. Both feature in Year Four of Journey of a Sister :
The Blue Lotus flower is a symbol of ‘Awakening’, and is native to the River Nile in Egypt; the ancient Egyptians recognized it as a symbol of the sun, because it rises and opens at dawn. This sacred flower symbolised creation and rebirth, because the plant is rooted in the mud, yet rises to blossom, pure and unspoiled, each new day. Its roots are buried deep in the mud, which symbolizes the challenges we face in life, yet each new day is an opportunity to start afresh and grow from our experiences.
The woman is seated in the Full Lotus, an advanced yoga position named after the flower. Part of the power and effectiveness of the Lotus Position comes from the triangular shape the body assumes. Many Eastern cultures believe that a triangle shape, such as those of the pyramids of Egypt, harnesses life energy. By turning your body into a mini-pyramid, you can tap into this mystical energy and stay grounded at the same time. Triangles symbolize knowledge, will, and action – three key aspects of Yoga practice. To work your way up to this very advanced pose, it is said that you should ‘let your Lotus bloom slowly’.
The Nautilus Shell in Blue Lotus is a powerful symbol of spiritual unfolding.
The Nautilus shell is symbolic of expansion; the sea animal that lives inside this shell must constantly create a new chamber as it outgrows each existing one. The increasingly larger chambers form what is known as a ‘logarithmic spiral’. The nautilus can never go back to the previous chamber as it would no longer fit. This is symbolic of our own spiritual growth; as we journey on our path of spiritual development, we must always be moving forwards, never backwards.
Expand your MIND!
Keep calm by using Blue Lotus as a screensaver!
Moondance
‘Moondance’ was inspired by this poster I saw on the underground advertising the Royal Ballet:👇🏾
I painted over my second attempt at Self Love with ‘Moondance‘, which is symbolic of Mental Freedom:
‘To be mentally free is to think and act for your Self, without overlapping other people’s thoughts and ideas over your own.’
Download Moondance for a daily reMINDer to be open to the abunDANCE of the universe!
Love Bump
I was relaxing on the sofa with my eyes closed, when all of a sudden, this image just flashed in my mind! Just like with ‘Self Love‘, it left an impression on my mind, and I was able to draw all the detail. It took me around three months to get around to painting it, because I couldn’t relate to it; I wasn’t feeling broody, and if you’ve read Journey of a Sister you’ll know I’m not one for a ‘white wedding’!
However, while I was writing ‘How to Get the Ring On Your Finger’ I got the revelation – it’s to help those who desire to meet their soulmate, get married, and start a family!
If that’s you, use this painting as a focal point; put yourself in the picture and imagine that you are the man or woman in this painting. Feel the emotions of being in this situation as if it’s happening NOW, and leave it to the universe to help you attract your perfect match, while you prepare for him/her!
My poem-song ‘Love Attraction’ compliments Love Bump:
Love Bump illustrates Year 11 of Journey of a Sister, where Suzanne and Charles are celebrating their first year of wedded bliss, and the imminent birth of their first child together…
Download Love Bump to help you focus on attracting your soul mate, and to benefit from the Love Energy in it!
Trust
‘We’re in a place where love flows freely….’
My poem-song Trust compliments my painting, and features in Year Two of Journey of a Sister:
The painting features in Year Twelve.
Download Trust to benefit from the Love Energy & Colour Therapy in it!
My Artist Child
Last but not least, the first painting I did when I unblocked as an artist (after 15 years) was of my inner child:
Cezanne’s mission is to ‘Spread LOVE through Creativity‘!
The book I credit with helping me unblock as a Writer and Artist is ‘The Artist’s Way’ by Julia Cameron. The following poem was inspired by the book, and explains the inner struggle I went through to set my inner child free:
Cezanne (my artist) is a child.👧🏾
I call to her, and she answers me
With a poem, a dance, and a squiggle-diddy!
She loves to be free, my artist
Free to explore her creativity
With no limitations or boundaries
So what’s stopping her? ME.
Yes ME, the adult
Constrained in what I can see
Stuck in my blocks and adult mentality;
“You can’t do that!” I scold
As she tries to break free.
“I WANT TO PAINT!” she says 🎨🖌
“NO!” I reply, frightened of what she may tell of me as she paints away freely.🫣
“I WANT TO WRITE!” she cries 📖✍🏾
“NO, NO!!” I squeal,
At the thought of MY thoughts on paper, she may reveal! 🤯
“I WANT TO DANCE!” she pleads 💃🏾
“NO, NO, NO!!!” my senses scream
At your age, start to….PRANCE?
“PLEASE, CAN I SING?” she begs. 👩🏾🎤
She wants to paint!
She wants to write!
She wants to dance!
She wants to sing!
How can I deny my artist-child these things?
How can I refuse her the right
To be free to express her creativity?
So…I give her the paints – and the time of day.
I give her the dance classes she’s always craved.
I allow her to write when her spirit takes
And to sing, yes to sing with the voice that God gave!
I take her out on our ‘Artist Date’
And feed her images for her to relate
Back to her play-play-work-day.
Now my child, GO and CREATE!
When I was writing my novel, my job as the adult was to allow my inner child to create freely, and not tell her “You can’t write that!” – so I blame her for the graphic sex scenes! 😅
Download My Artist Child as a reMINDer to nurture your inner child!
I painted my vision of our Divine Mother in February 2024:
Watch more of my poetry videos on the Poetry page! 👀
Journey of a Sister (Third and final Edition) features 9 of my paintings in colour and 14 of my poems! Order your paperback from Lulu, or download a FREE preview on the Books page!
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My e-book ‘Nature’s Art’ explains more about the Colour Therapy & Symbolism used in my paintings! It includes ‘Fruitful Mind’ (Male & Female). If you’re a Kindle Unlimited Member, borrow it FREE!
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Touching the Heart…through Art!
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