WE ARE MADE OF STARDUST

2011

12" x 16"

Acrylic on Canvas

Out of the light we are born

... and into the darkness we soar

with winged dreams of love carrying us along sweetly.

Eternal beings of light

Made of stardust ...

gently wrapped in divinity and flesh.

~ danielle hr dickson

In Bloom

This month I am pushing to finish a few new pieces in time for the Art in Bloom Festival at the Woodland Gardens (http://woodlandgardens.ca/index.html)


Its my first year and I will be going with Silas, my friend Jenny (http://www.jennifersartwork.ca/Site/Home.html) and her family. 
April Laurie (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdancingyarnscarves.etsy.com%2F&h=a5d55) may also be vending with us as the third tent in the now forming creative pod. I am really excited to see what its like and share my paintings, prints, new Earthereal Designs and among other new creations. 


I have been working on expanding the Earthereal Design series from the 2008 items I created which were mostly pendants (http://www.concept2creation.ca/imagegallery/Earthereal%20Designs%20(sold)/index.html), adding more elements... there will be more pendants along with new things like brooches, headpieces, earring sets and more. Its been super exciting exploring this jewelry line more as I now have the time to focus on it - I will post pictures in May when the full line is all ready.


Currently I have four new smaller scale paintings on the go. Below is one of a few new smaller in progress... I am finding the more I open myself up to letting the piece happen and surprise me, the more the work exceeds anything that I could have planned or predicted.


I have a few other new things happening, and will reveal them in time. For now I am nurturing them here in my studio and learning so much.


The more I open myself up ... the more I discover new aspects of myself. In exploring emerging and current passions I always have many projects on the go taking me in multiple directions. Living creatively to me means that its never too late to try something new - to inspire and be inspired ♥

Artwork & Poem featured into 2012 We' Moon

I just received a letter today in the mail informing me that my artwork will be featured three times in the 2012 We'Moon Datebook: Chrysalis. These paintings and poem will be what you will find amongst its pages:

Celebration of the Inner Child

http://www.concept2creation.ca/imagegallery/(NEW)%20Glicee%20Prints/slides/Celebration%20%20of%20%20the%20Inner%20child.html 

Irrepressible

This painting will also be part of the card pack for 2012 (-:

http://www.concept2creation.ca/imagegallery/(NEW)%20Glicee%20Prints/slides/Irrepressable_12x24.html

and lastly the poem we shine in love 
http://languageofthedreamer.blogspot.com/2011/01/we-shine-in-love.html

calm

clear

empowered

intentional

aware

honouring one another

we become mirrors

reflecting truth and beauty

face to face

naked without shame

words without regret

passion without possession

like two windows breaking light

we shine in love

~ danielle helen ray dickson

I have followed We'Moon for many years now and feel so honoured to be apart of the next printing for the upcoming 2012 year. They have beautiful datebooks, card sets, calendars and more all featuring womyn artists.
Please take the time to check out We'Moon at: http://www.wemoon.ws/ 
~ blessings
danii

ENCHANTING ~ 2011

24" x 24"

Acrylic on Canvas

there she is

a gypsy goddess

with magic dripping 

from each movement

twirling gracefully

between

gold tipped flames

radiant motion

enchanting...

(Commissioned by Pam MacDonald)

Thank you for your trust in my vision and your support of my dreams ♥

Better quality image available here:

http://www.concept2creatio

n.ca/imagegallery/Sold%20P

aintings/slides/Enchanting.html

Learn more on our website:

http://www.concept2creation.ca/

New painting just finished - the first of 2011

NATURE'S POETRY ~ 2011
18" x 24"
Acrylic on Canvas


nature whispers poetry to me

in song
and wind
and light

radiant
evolving
organic verses

lighting up the truth
within the seemingly growing darkness
and i am not afraid anymore.



Better quality image available here:
http://www.concept2creation.ca/imagegallery/Sold%20Paintings/slides/Natures%20Poetry.html

Learn more about this artwork and other things back at our website:
http://www.concept2creation.ca/

Art Auction/Draw for a beautiful painting from 2010

Everyone would love a piece of original art in their home – its just a matter of finding the cash flow in your budget to do so.... this is your chance!

With the new year under way and new paintings in the works I am taking this opportunity to share some of my work from 2010 – I am hosting an online auction/draw for this painting...

BETWEEN THE VEILS (2010)

12" x 24" Acrylic on Canvas

For better quality image please visit our website:

http://www.concept2creation.ca/imagegallery/Available%20Paintings/slides/Between%20the%20Veils.html

TICKETS are $15 for EACH ENTRY and you can enter as many times as you would like.

Each person will get FREE SHIPPING and the opportunity to win a beautiful one of a kind piece of art to hang in your home or office space!

TO ENTER for either draw just email money transfer the amount for the ticket(s) at danidickson@gmail.com and specify which of these paintings you are entering for in the comment box.

If you do not have the option to send money via snail mail to me at:
Danielle Dickson
616 Fourth Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 1T7

The draw will be held in just under a month on MARCH 2nd at NOON
and all monies for entry must arrive by that day to be valid

C2C Homepage: http://www.concept2creation.ca/

Also please join our TWO PAGES here on facebook and keep up on what we are up to creatively:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Concept-2-Creation/148430575212563 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Danielle-Dickson/130116547024470

Good luck and thank you for your support!
Much love Danielle

Urbanheart Live - Painting Progress & Event Pics

The on the Cusp 2011 evening was such a beautiful bubble of souls gathered. Painted among a few other artists: Chloe Dawn, Adrionna Bloomquist, Robin Aimee and Cleo Iris Madelaine.


Immersed among so many open loving people, inspiring music and united energy... the night
began to unfold gently, slowly... all cosmic, all water, all earth, all bliss, all night... ♥


Here are some photos from the evening, among them is my painting (still in progress)

 Kristen Grant playing with the video replay

Nils about to begin his set

Special performance by Adham Skaikh

Ms. Chloe Dawn

My painting in the works

Me getting into the rhythm

Nils and myself

Zee ladies working away

Rowan rockin the house

beautiful connections happening

Video feedback fun!

Woot Woot!

mmmmmmm feel the rhythm

Amazing fire dancing performance