tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-163887902024-03-12T21:32:05.816-07:00The Bohemian Art SpiritMixed MediaOriginal Art, Oil Paintings, OOAK Dolls, Spirit Dolls & Decorative DollsGriseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.comBlogger240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-80339607187767663742016-07-27T14:23:00.001-07:002016-07-27T14:23:04.320-07:00My latest painting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is an oil painting, a diptych landscape painted on canvas.</div>
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Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-17334429611221653532016-04-17T14:49:00.001-07:002016-04-17T14:49:29.815-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
Spring has come with new creations, here are my newest art dolls, </div>
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most of them available at my<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/awesomeart?ref=pr_shop_more"> Etsy Shop</a></div>
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Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-70333056028766061012015-12-08T00:47:00.003-08:002015-12-08T01:02:59.934-08:00December is here and I find myself in sheer amazement of the amount of time spent in listing as well as promoting my work when in fact the part that matters to me the most stays in the dark, I am making plans for taping next year the process of creating my dolls as well as my paintings because I enjoy so much those videos where other artists share their experience of creating with the world.<br />
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For now, I can only show you what I have been doing in the past few weeks.<br />
Here are some art dolls with wings. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/awesomeart?ref=pr_shop_more">Available at my Etsy Shop.</a><br />
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Wishing for you a Happy New Year with many blessings and much creativity.</div>
Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-35854526680644582972013-05-23T16:31:00.001-07:002013-09-16T12:17:47.897-07:00<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><b>Spirit Dolls for "Soulmaking"</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Long ago, people used to teach their children to make their dolls with corn husks and twigs wrapped with rags, the same way my Nana Maria did with me when I was a little girl, my dolls were intended to be my toys, but she would also make other kind of dolls and "Catrina" with sugar skulls, a kind of Spirit Dolls to give away for Dia de los Muertos which she placed in he</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; line-height: 18px;">r altar to celebrate All Soul's Day.<br /><br />I love tribal art and have been doing research in old traditions from many parts of the world where small images were made and used as "power tools" often found in burial sites. I believe that the creative spirit that moves within each and everyone of us, shapes our lives with inspiration and brings forth images that come awake and alive in one form or another through art. It is amazing that some of these figurines, "soul making dolls" have lasted this long as silent sentinels in time.<br /><br />During the Paleolithic period people would make portable figurines or decorative objects which were carved from bone, stone or antler. In the old traditions these little totem-fetishes were molded mostly with clay, stone, coral, jade and other semiprecious stones, a few have been found made of metal. These were small figurines of animals and human forms, little goddesses, detailed female shapes. They often served as symbols of protection in some form of ritualistic or magical purposes infused with magic and good intentions, the very same life force by their makers. They all seemed to be helpers to the main concern of peoples for food (hunting and harvest) or fertility, and to gain some kind of control over their environment, or in the case of Egypt and Peru they placed small dolls on graves. It is not certain whether they served as company to the deceased or if they represented offerings to the dead or their gods.<br /><br />In ancient religions, the numen or manitou was a protector spirit or force which was anonymous. Although it was not known as a person, its power and presence was felt, usually, it was regarded as being attached to some place or object, like a tree, or a large rock. </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><i>"In this way the doll represents the inner spirit of us as women; the voice of inner reason, inner knowing, and inner consciousness.”</i></span></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">I don't pretend to know much about ancient traditions, but they resonate with me and I allow spirit to guide me, making dolls makes me feel good, as simple as that...they make me bloom (using the words of Dr. Estess) When people ask me why do I make art dolls...my answer is always the same...because they keep me sane and fill my soul with gratitude and peace!</span></div>
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<i style="background-color: #fefdfa; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b><span style="color: #444444;">"I hope you will go out and let stories happen to you, and that you will work them, water them with your blood and tears and you laughter till they bloom, till you yourself burst into bloom."</span></b></i><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">I am sure my dolls serve mainly as decoration to some of my buyers and collectors, but for others they are symbolic of magic and good will, a kind of good luck talisman...quite simply, they are great helpers, little messangers of healing ...like an image of an angel by your front door or besides your bed. I like to think each one of my little dolls finds its own way to your hands charged with good energy and full of creativity, they may serve as a focal point for meditation, as a reminder of intuition, a mandala or a feng shui remedy, my intention is to share with others a little miracle which is still working its magic on me.</span><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">What do I call them, people ask...they are Totem Fetishes, Numen Spirits or Fantasy Art Dolls, they are my interpretation of Manitou, they are Nature Spirits, that is what I call my little dolls a little mystery that keeps on giving me joy.</span><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Bright Blessings everyone,</span><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Griselda</span></span>Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-36739602840501804742013-04-23T19:02:00.000-07:002013-04-23T19:02:29.445-07:00Mother Earth<h1 class="fbPhotoAlbumTitle" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; margin: 32px 214px 7px 213px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">
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She was my Raven Moon, now she has found a home when she became Gaia</div>
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<br />Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-24965199965835249162013-02-16T18:37:00.002-08:002013-02-16T19:45:36.075-08:00Renewal of the Kitchen WitchI have been making changes with my older dolls, mostly finding a new face which will suit the figure, at times the change is drastic like in my Forest Spirit, she turned into <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/123843672/avalon-lady-of-the-lake-moon-spirit">The Lady of the Lake</a>, they serve well as a kitchen witch, no matter what face they take, the Spirit of cooperation and good will is the same. Blessed Be, may Peace abide in every home.<br />
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<br />Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-33168765881349404552013-02-11T20:27:00.000-08:002013-02-11T20:27:02.551-08:00Interpretation of Gaia, Earth Mother<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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~ Signed by Griselda ~</div>
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She makes a wonderful Feng Shui companion</div>
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My little Gaia dolls, (Mother Earth) are wrapped with art fibers and homespun yarn. Adorned with beads, silk and paper flowers. Their sweet moon faces where handcrafted with polymer clay. </div>
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Gaia is holding a small moon symbolic of protection. She has a loop on her back for easy display in your wall.</div>
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In the Tarot tradition, she is the Priestess</div>
</span>Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-80864257257105733192013-02-07T01:17:00.002-08:002013-02-07T01:17:24.793-08:00Cottage Besom, Kitchen Witch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Before she became a kitchen witch, then I found a beautiful besom and this is the end result:
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/112008416/cottage-kitchen-witch-besom-art-doll" target="_blank">Cottage Besom, Kitchen Witch</a></td></tr>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/112008416/cottage-kitchen-witch-besom-art-doll" target="_blank"><b>Available at my Etsy Store</b></a></div>
Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-36655835266321723452013-02-05T14:57:00.000-08:002013-02-05T15:03:59.930-08:00Athena Goddess and Owl Totem<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/122755952/forest-goddess-athena-owl-moon-totem" target="_blank">Athena Goddess</a></b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">The Greeks worshiped Athena, the goddess of wisdom,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"> she had an owl as her companion on her shoulder which revealed the unseen to her. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/122756574/reserved-forest-spirit-athena-moon-totem?ref=v1_other_1" target="_blank">Owl Totem, Secret Forest Spirit</a></span></b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Owl Medicine is pure alchemy that connects us with the power of wisdom </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">and the ability to see what is hidden using our intuition to identify any obstacles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">It is said that if we connect with our Power animal, and if we use Owl medicine as a means for inspiration, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">we will know what is there, we will recognize those hidden messages, our intuition will sharpen</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">when we pay attention (like owls do) even in the dark we will see the truth</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">making good choices for our highest good.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Athena is adorned with beads, Swaddled with fabric and soft art yarn and a beautiful owl talisman, her sweet face was handcrafted with polymer clay. There is a small moon near her breast symbolic of protection and nurturing. She has a loop on her back for easy display on your wall.</span></div>
Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-71890418740924595762013-02-05T14:37:00.001-08:002013-02-05T14:40:58.109-08:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OMpVJPDsjjo/URGH9jkEM5I/AAAAAAAAE5s/dR_67UdsDK8/s1600/bohemian_dolls_brochure.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OMpVJPDsjjo/URGH9jkEM5I/AAAAAAAAE5s/dR_67UdsDK8/s400/bohemian_dolls_brochure.jpg" width="303" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This brochure shows one of my Bohemian dolls before</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">the transformation, she had been my favorite for several months</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I feel she is more complete with the small moon (symbolic of protection)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">and the Owl Totem complements her design along with the softness</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">of gray feathers, I also added a touch of magic with Amethyst stone chips.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Athena Goddess has found a home...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">She sold at Etsy, please come around, I have others</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">in the series of Secret Forest <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/awesomeart" target="_blank">Bohemian Spirit Dolls</a></span></td></tr>
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<br />Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-28540839843542719292013-02-05T13:53:00.003-08:002013-02-05T15:17:05.470-08:00TransformationAll my Spirit dolls have in common basic elements, their faces are made with polymer clay, I use natural fibers and for the most part recycled fabric, I am always hunting for unusual textures, color and the kind of cloth that I can use in my dolls, it is for me almost a quest, I take the day off just to do what they call an "artist date" where I open myself to the magic of the hunt and I often find marvelous treasures to integrate in my little dolls. I remember while traveling, I had only 3 hours to show in Taos New Mexico, you can only imagine, I felt like time was running out on me, but I found shops I never had imagined, I purchased natural wool and amazing beads, trinkets and fibers...pure heaven. Talking about beads...well, I think I will leave it for an other entry.
Here is a rather successful story, I needed to come up with a request for an Athena theme, and this is what resulted in one of the sweetest little dolls I have made.
What it used to be a rather somber doll, is now a serene beauty, I think from time to time, we need to change our look on life, even my dolls agree with this. :)
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<b>Athena Totem Spirit<br /><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/122756574/reserved-forest-spirit-athena-moon-totem" target="_blank">At my Etsy Store</a></b></td></tr>
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<br />Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-27499268424868557242013-02-05T12:59:00.004-08:002013-02-05T12:59:59.424-08:00Lady of the Lake, before and after<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the way she started, once I change to a smaller face she came alive </td></tr>
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<br />Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-34108698044531198762013-02-05T12:48:00.000-08:002013-02-05T12:48:20.465-08:00An old face, waiting for a bit of transformation<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I think the new face gives the doll a sense of nurturing</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/8708137/ooak-gypsy-moon-dreamer-bohemian-spirit" target="_blank">She is available at my Etsy Store</a></div>
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I love the face I used first, but it did not seem to be connecting with the viewers of my work, it has been with me for a few months. I have good plans for her with a new doll.<br />
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<br />Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-34134126624027539772013-02-05T12:39:00.001-08:002013-02-05T13:04:13.450-08:00Before and After<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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My little spirit dolls have been getting a face lift...literally :) It is amazing how a doll can go for months without even a comment, and the moment I change its face or perhaps add a few elements it is as if the whole doll comes alive. <br />
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<br />Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-65747639884498282922013-01-16T01:47:00.002-08:002013-01-16T01:48:23.979-08:00Bonanza Spirit Dolls<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Ooak-Queen-of-Dragonflies-Bohemian-Moon-Spirit-Figure-Assemblage-Art/85662897" target="_blank"><b>QUEEN OF DRAGONFLIES</b></a></td></tr>
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<br />Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-28105336025567764332013-01-16T00:31:00.002-08:002013-01-16T02:13:05.587-08:00Lady of the Lake<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #674ea7;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Avalon Series</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Folk Art Originals</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Assemblage and Polymer Clay Art.</span><br /><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">They wear violet, the color of wisdom.</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">The legend says that The Lady of the Lake was the title of the priestess of Avalon, </span></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">and the Merlin is a Druid who had pledged his life to the protection of Arthur of Britain.</span></b></span></div>
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Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-5671736174524351722013-01-06T15:20:00.002-08:002013-01-06T15:20:35.910-08:00Blue Dreamers<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>We are all dreamers creating the next world, </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><b> ~ Yoko Ono ~ </b></span></div>
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<br />Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-78546027663434076512013-01-04T08:53:00.002-08:002013-01-04T10:04:27.878-08:00Yesterday & Tomorrow<div style="text-align: center;">
HAPPY NEW YEAR!<br />
With some wonderful news for those of you who like<br />
to see my work in person before you buy, very soon my little dolls will be available</div>
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at a new location in Portland Oregon</div>
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<a href="http://www.yesterdayandtomorrow.biz/" target="_blank">Yesterday & Tomorrow </a>is a gorgeous old house</div>
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transformed into a <span id="goog_12702525"></span>dream of a gallery<span id="goog_12702526"></span>, </div>
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make sure you visit their page in <a href="http://face%20book/" target="_blank">Face Book</a>. <br />
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I wish for you many blessings for this New Year, may the spirit of<br />
creativity abide with you, health, prosperity and abundance to share...<br />
don't forget the loving!<br />
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Here is my first Bohemian Spirit doll for the year.<br />
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I am finally working on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Awesomeart/369603839735177" target="_blank">Face Book Art Pages</a>, please come to visit and if you "like" it, I will be very thankful. All my best to all of you my wonderful friends and support group, without you I would not be able to continue creating my art. Bright Blessings. Griselda<br />
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<br />Griseldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235821404197439373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16388790.post-37187371208643081902012-11-20T23:23:00.004-08:002012-11-20T23:25:36.967-08:00Beloved Quan Yin<div style="text-align: center;">
Quan Yin is one of the most universally beloved<br />
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She is the embodiment of compassion. </div>
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<b>She is known as the Bodhisattva of loving kindness</b></div>
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