Artist's Statement
My fine art reflects my commitment to doing my part for the healing of humanity and our relationship with the Creator and Earth. I combine traditional art training with direct visionary experience and the understanding I have gained in my inner spiritual life. As a Reiki Master, I integrate "universal life force healing energy" into each work of art. My intention is to create transformational visions for healing, and to lead the viewer closer to the Divine Presence within and around us. It is my joy when those who see my artwork receive the message of Love that each visual prayer has to give, and allow it to gently light up their lives. I feel honored to be a woman artist living in America at this time.
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One-Person Shows
2005 Mobius, Ashland, Oregon
2002 Healing Hands Gallery, Ashland, Oregon
2002 Breitenbush Hot Springs, Detroit, Oregon
2002 Conversations With God Center of Ashland, Oregon
2002 Bioneers, San Rafael, California
Group Exhibitions
2005 Time is Art Gallery, Foundation for the Law of Time-Jose Argueilles, Ashland
2002 Rogue Gallery & Art Center, Medford, Oregon
Conference Exhibitions
2003 Wesak, Mt. Shasta, California
2003 Psychic Children Conference-James Twyman, Big Island, Hawaii
2003 Psychic Children Conference-James Twyman, Ashland, Oregon
2003 Humanities Team Conference-Neale Donald Walsh, Portland, Oregon
Collections
The Whalesong Project, Kihei, Maui
Mary Ma McChrist, author, Mt. Shasta, California
Soul Stirring Productions, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Private collections in Oregon, California, Maui, Ajijic (Mexico) & New York City
Artwork Featured/Published
2012 60 illustrations for "A Book That Could Change The World" by Soren Sorensen
2010 in WeMoon 30 year anthology book: "In the Spirit of Wemoon"
2010 “Whalesong & Transformation Mandala” published by Wemoon Calendar, Estacada, OR
2009 Paintings featured in Feminine Mysticism in Art: Artists Envisioning the Divine DVD
2009 “Whalesong” on album “Whaletrance”, by Sam David & Amber Leiv, Maui, HI
2008 “Mother Maui” published by Wemoon Calendar, Estacada, OR
2007 “Mother Maui” published by Ministry of the Arts, Sisters of St. Joseph, Illinois
2006 “Ma Mary”published by Ascension Mastery International, Mt. Shasta, CA
2004 In movie “Indigo”, by James Twyman, Stephen Simon, & Neale Donald Walsh
2003 As logo for Psychic Children’s Conference, James Twyman, Ashland, OR
2003 “Let There Be Peace in Our Hearts”- On tour with The Ripple Effect, Ride Across America
2002 “Begin!”-As promotion for book tour of Emissary of Love, by James Twyman
2002 “Let There Be Peace in Our Hearts”- On album cover “NineEleven”, Paradigm Labs, NYC
Teaching
Present Course author, Daily OM: "Awaken with Mother Earth"
2010 Workshops & classes in Tanran Reiki, meditation, spirituality, & attuning to Mother Earth, Portland, OR
2010,2009 Workshop teacher, Listening to Mother Earth's voice- Beloved Music Festival, OR
2010,2009 Workshop teacher, Listening to Mother Earth's Voice at Emrg-N-See Festival,OR
2009 Presenter, "Cosmic News" - Regeneration Project, Ashland, OR
2008, 2009 Art Instructor, Portland Kids, an after-school & summer program, Portland, OR
2004-2005 Artist-in-Residence, Walker Elementary School, Ashland, OR
2004 Art Instructor, Kipahulu School (private K-6), Kipahulu, Maui, HI
2004 Guest Artist, Hana Elementary School, Hana, Maui, HI
2003 Guest Artist, Changers Teen Camp, established by Neale Donald Walsh
2002 Guest Artist, Wilderness Outdoor School & Catalyst Class, Ashland High School, OR
2000 Art Instructor, Centro Ajijic de Bellas Artes, Ajijic, Mexico
1999 Guest Instructor of Reiki energy healing at Heartwood Healing Institute, Garberville, CA, & in private homes in Connecticutt, California, Ajijic, Mexico, & Oregon.
Education & apprenticeships
1998-2008 Student of Tanran Reiki originator William Bagley of Ashland, OR
1995 University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon BA Fine Arts & Theater Costuming with honors
1989-91 Southern Oregon State College, drawing courses
1990 Summer program in France, Parsons School of Design, NYC
1988-96 Apprentice with A.Bruce Hoheb of NYC & Ashland, Master sculptor/reproductions artist
Associations
Since 1999 Tanran Reiki Asoociation
Awards
2003 $7000 grant from a private patron of the arts
1991 $9000 in grants & scholarships for art, writing, & scholastic ability
