Following the Moon: Sympathetic Magic

A Deep Hunger #8, Drozda, 2006, Acrylic/board

Each spring I set an intention for the year. This past April I put my focus on increasing my ‘techno-communication’ skills. Shortly thereafter, six months ago, I broke two bones in my painting arm.


It was a very fine day. I had just emailed off a proposal that I’d been working on for nearly 9 months. An exciting collaboration between my studio, a local community economic development department and our major state art museum (It has since been accepted).

Out for a bike ride to celebrate the day, that Friday afternoon in May, I stopped for a moment. Turning to get back onto my bike, I watched in slow motion as the handlebars slipped toward the concrete pavement. The back tire caught my leg taking me down with full impact onto the curb, landing me on my right wrist. Crunch. Uh oh. This is bad....read more

Following the Moon: With Gratitude

The Wish Fulfilling Tree, Drozda, Acrylic/canvas, 72x84"

I send out my gratitude to you and for the Art/Life and for the many ways in which we have of connecting with one another as we weave our way ’round the wheel. ...more


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Following the Moon: I Go Among Trees and Sit Still

The Fields of Dewachen, Drozda, 2004, Acrylic/board

It’s the Introspection moon cycle and time for the natural process of slowing down and looking within. I’ve been having a grand time with this process, walking in the woods, sitting back by the water watching the ducks laugh and painting and journaling in the wee hours when it’s most quiet. I’ve been sleep-deprived for most of this cycle and so in the middle of the night I’m leaning in and listening to the Muse, the voice of intuition. I’m then investing the time to set the intention for the coming year.

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Following the Moon: Counting Blessings

Family Tree, Drozda

The New Moon phase continues through Tuesday, November 9 around noon. Time  for considering the Art/Life goal(s) that you have for this cycle.  On Tuesday afternoon we open to the Crescent phase; time to embrace your goal with ferocious strength through Saturday morning. Really lean into what you’re about at this time. Research where you feel you’re going. From Saturday, November13  until Wednesday, November 17 you have open space to actively engage.  Move your ideas and Art/Life inspirations out into the world, all the while reminding yourself to ‘be still’ and ‘stay centered’.... read more

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Following the Moon: Dream the Dream

In the Dream, Drozda, 1999, 72x72"

It's the Balsamic phase now until Saturday, November 6 at around midnight ...time for things dying and time for deep dreaming. What would you like to have come into your Art/Life over the coming 7 weeks?

We're at the midpoint between Fall Equinox and Winter Solstice (December 22). It's time to dive deep and really begin to connect to the opportunity that's present during the annual visit to the mythic underworld. A short excerpt from The Garden of Proserpine leads us in ...more

This is my last post to this site...I trust that you will continue to 'Follow the Moon' each Monday as we together enjoy the 'Luna See' of our joyful Art/Life.

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Lookin' Up,
Iona