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Tracy
Norway
Artist exploring the path where creativity & spirit meet
Interests: yoga, gardening, jewelry design, knitting, cooking, homemaking, writing, literature, photography, drawing, painting, sewing, films, gemology, poetry, quilting, architecture, arts & crafts, crafting for charity, Buddhist studies, environmental issues, travel
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DELICIOUS! Safe travels, Anne... Hope you had a wonderful time away. Can't wait to see photos! :o) ((HUGS))
Toggle Commented May 13, 2013 on Random 15 at frayed at the edge
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Heart, Paper, Wood --by Tracy Bakkelokken-- mixed media + photography/digital enhancement At the moment I'm enjoying painting mixed with photography & digital enhancements. Playing with the abstract. Seeking the heart, the essence, the Spirit, the breath in all things... Art to share today... And I will let this heart hold... Continue reading
Posted May 12, 2013 at Prana Light
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Such fresh, glorious, spring-drenched floral images, Elizabeth... these are really stunning--casual, yet so elegant! Thank you for stopping by my place--LOVED hearing about your new adventures in teaching and how much you are enjoying it. :o) Happy Mother's Day weekend there ((HUGS))
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VERY sweet... this one has such pretty markings! :o) Happy Days, Anne ((HUGS))
Toggle Commented May 10, 2013 on Random 14 at frayed at the edge
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Taste--Twinings new Earl Grey Tea with hint of Jasmine Scent--green...the gentle stirring of the Earth as things begin to leaf and grow again Sound --lots of new goodies: Delta Machine by Depeche Mode; The Next Day by David Bowie; AND The Oslo Bowl by Norway's own BigBang Touch--cool cotton, switching... Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2013 at Prana Light
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Reconnecting with the essentials, the basics. Touching simplicity. Making homemade butter. Messy, yes. Worth it, oh my yes! Delicious... Toast, anyone? Present Moment ...midweek photo posts for 2013. Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2013 at Prana Light
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During the weekend I completed a quick project--a log cabin mini quilt using leftover fabrics from my larger log cabin quilt in progress. The mini log cabin I pieced by machine, but opted to hand quilt the 12" (30.5cm) square. For fun I created a short video highlighting the progress... Continue reading
Posted May 5, 2013 at Prana Light
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"The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows." --The Buddha Today is Buddha Day, or Vesak as it is also known. Sometimes this day is also referred to as The Buddha's Birthday, a day to celebrate The Buddha and his great message... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2013 at Prana Light
WONDERFUL big salad and cheese toastie...mmm... Happy Days, Anne ((HUGS
Toggle Commented May 3, 2013 on Random 9 at frayed at the edge
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Oh, but I'll take horticultural any day! The flora and manuscript view refresh my spirit today. Thank you, Elizabeth. :o) Happy Weekend ((HUGS))
Toggle Commented May 3, 2013 on Cloisters at The World Examining Works
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Joy --by Tracy Bakkelokken-- mixed media mini canvas with digital enhancement Today you will find me guest-posting over at Bliss Habits. After a hiatus there, I am delighted to be back writing and sharing my Bliss Moments again! This week's topic at Bliss Habits is JOY. After some very heartbreaking... Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2013 at Prana Light
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Beltane... an old Celtic, Druid festival day at the beginning of May in the Northern Hemisphere, and celebrated in November for those in the Southern Hemisphere. The word "Beltane" means "bright or "brilliant fire", referring to the bonfires lit in honor of the Celtic god Bel, or Belenus, the god... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Prana Light
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During the weekend I bought a bunch of violas and couldn't wait to take them into the studio to try Elizabeth of The World Examining Works tutorial for Hammering Violas. Basically, "sandwich" viola flowers and petals between layers of watercolor paper, place a magazine or folded newspaper over the "sandwich"... Continue reading
Posted Apr 28, 2013 at Prana Light
WOW... this is a beautiful idea, Elizabeth! Thanks for sharing how you did this. I have to try! Violas--love 'em... :o) Happy weekend ((HUGS))
Toggle Commented Apr 26, 2013 on Hammering Violas at The World Examining Works
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WOO-HOO!! Thank you, Anne... We were missing him, too.. *sigh*... ;o) Hope you're having a wonderful holiday! ((HUGS))
Toggle Commented Apr 26, 2013 on Random 4 at frayed at the edge
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"Just to be alive is enough." --Shunryu Suzuki Roshi Just something beautiful to consider and see to cap this week of being alive on this Earth... P.S. Celebrating the Earth here all this week... and with a 25% OFF Sale at my new art gallery-shop Earth Spirit! Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Prana Light
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"Smile, breathe and go slowly." --Thich Nhat Hanh A visitor on our windowsill... perfect for celebrating the Earth this week. Present Moment ...midweek photo posts for 2013. AND celebrating Earth here all this week... Including a 25% OFF SALE at my new art gallery-shop Earth Spirit! Continue reading
Posted Apr 23, 2013 at Prana Light
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Thank you for this refreshing taste of spring, Elizabeth... I hope we'll have some of that soon here too! LOVE the news look here--the new banner has such beautiful reflection and quietude... Happy Days ((HUGS))
Toggle Commented Apr 22, 2013 on City Spring at The World Examining Works
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HOORAY!! Enjoy your long holiday, Anne! Wishing you & Malcolm safe travels and the happiest of days! ((HUGS)) P.S. Great music choice--Lady Antebellum ;o)
Toggle Commented Apr 22, 2013 on Pretty in ........ at frayed at the edge
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"Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet." --Thich Nhat Hanh Take a moment for the Earth and for kisses today... Celebrating Earth here all this week... Including a 25% OFF SALE at my new art gallery-shop Earth Spirit! Continue reading
Posted Apr 21, 2013 at Prana Light
This was a delight to see, Anne! Spring is sooo slow to unfold here, and it's still very cold. Not much even blooming yet, and no tulips in leaf even...*sigh*... Happy Weekend ((HUGS))
Toggle Commented Apr 19, 2013 on Spring! at frayed at the edge
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Different things in the mix this week! But I am taking it slow, really tuning in to the JOY of creating, being present with materials and what they have to teach me, listening to my heart, being open to flexibility and play. Some more painting/mixed media happening! I have another... Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2013 at Prana Light
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Playing with this DELICIOUS set of glitter glue! I'm not a girl who wears nail polish, but I could almost fall for some if it were in sparkly shades like these! Present Moment ...midweek photo posts for 2013. Continue reading
Posted Apr 16, 2013 at Prana Light
TOO CUTE!! Oh, I'd like an outfit like that--hat included! You do such lovely sewing, Jacqueline. I admire your courage to sew on such a small scale. :o) Happy Day ((LOVE & HUGS)) P.S. I had sent you an email the end of last week... Did you receive the package I sent a while ago?
Toggle Commented Apr 15, 2013 on adventures in sewing at So Cute It Hurts
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I was afraid... I used to be so afraid of big, blank canvases. They didn't always feel like friends. For many years the fear of beginning stalled my creative process. It wasn't until I learned to cultivate a better relationship with my inner creative spirit--and came to understand what a... Continue reading
Posted Apr 14, 2013 at Prana Light
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