I originally heard this on Connie’s site. Thank you, Connie, for sharing this powerful chat between father and son.

I want to share with you something really cool that’s coming up. I have been truly blessed to be one of the regular contributors to the magical space, The Wish Studio.  (You can read my Creative Compass articles here.) Mindy Tsonas has brought together an amazing group of women to share stories and inspiration and now she’s launching The Wish Studios first ever virtual art retreat. I’ll be on holidays at the time, so won’t be able to attend, but I thought you might want to take part. You’ll recognize some of the leaders from Your Creative Spark or Creative Living with Jamie.

Here’s some info from Mindy about the Wish Full Virtual Art Retreat, April 30th  to May 2nd…

“what kind of creative adventure could you go on where you had absolutely no travel expenses to pay, no accommodations to book, and you didn’t have to pack your bags and leave your family behind?

where could you go and gather with kindred spirits from near and far, nurture and play with you inner muse, learn from and be inspired by talented artists, and get messy with paint, words, glue, photos, ideas and dreams… all in your pajamas with your favorite mug in hand?

you are invited to join us for a one of a kind, special online event… 3 days of art, creativity, and connecting with like minded souls, right from the comfort of your own home!  for an entire weekend you will be immersed in creative exploration through an exciting variety of engaging workshops brought to you by 14 amazing artists and teachers.”

• christine mason miller * author, artist and explorer (Christine is featured on Your Creative Spark and in Soul Reflections!)
• leah piken kolidas * artist and hostess of art every day (Leah is featured on Your Creative Spark too!)
• pam garrison * mixed media artist and teacher
• jennifer lee * certified life coach and creative entrepreneur (Jenn is also a part of Your Creative Spark)
• lisa occhipinti * mixed media artist and designer
• stacy de la rosa * jewelry designer and artist
• penelope dullaghan * illustrator and artist
• lisa field elliot * traveler, writer and photographer
• christine castro * artist, darling designer, and crafty mama
• kimberly wilson * yogini, author, and creative entrepreneur
• madelyn mulvaney * photographer, writer, and soon to be author
• susannah conway * writer, photographer and workshop leader (You can hear my interview with Susannah here)
• hope wallace * graphic designer and the artist of paper relics
• mindy tsonas * artist, designer and creator of the wishstudio (Mindy will be on Creative Living with Jamie in January!)

Early registration is officially open. For more details and to register, click here.

I have a funny feeling 2010 is going to be filled with inspiration!

This is so amazing. And it also inspired me to be open to experimenting. How many times do you think he tried things out before he came to this? What can you experiment with?

I love what this portrait says about finding and exploring our own artistic voices. May you be inspired to follow your own.

Thank you to Silky Hart who shared this project as a part of her Wishcasting this week.

The International Art Therapy Organization and Art Therapy Alliance are sponsoring a global interactive event called “Art Peace Sustainability.”

Submit postcard-sized art works reflecting these concepts or you can make response art inspired by the following questions:

• Does art therapy impact peace and sustainability on the planet?
• How do art, peace, and sustainability intersect?
• Does the creative process of art making resolve conflicts?
• Does art therapy build and sustain community?
• Is art therapy a “green” practice?

You can create as many artworks as you want to and participate in two ways:

1) create your image using this template, make an electronic scan or digital photo,and email to gallery@internationalarttherapy.org

OR

2) create your work on polyvore.com and submit to the Art Peace Sustainability Event Web Gallery. There will also be an on-line Official IATO Gallery.

One of the benefits of doing these dreamboards as a regular practice is watching the trends emerge, starting to recognize your own personal symbolism as well as your aesthetic. I know, for example, that I’m drawn to the elements, that I love river rocks and trees and fireplaces and bowls filled with beautiful, colourful or interesting things.

But under this Full Corn Moon, I see much that is unfamiliar. Looking at it, I see just how much shifting is in process. There’s excitement  and beauty and challenge and change. I find grounding in the archway and the mirrors, in the white flowers and turtles. And I’m very aware of the bridge, the plane, the party and the new boots. I see the workshop space and travel and change. I see a fireplace but one that is waiting to be lit. I see a silhouette, an image of myself that is just coming to light. It’s going to be an interesting month.

Thinking about all of this, I really want to thank you all for being so loving, encouraging and supportive. For sharing with me how things like Wishcasting and Dreamboards have touched your life and your hearts. I am full of bliss, gratitude and purpose.It’s exactly that which makes I’m excited about what’s to come.

Here’s to our dreams!