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In the Realms of th...
By Cynjon Noah
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If y'all know me, you know I'm a big-time sucker for animals.

So is my friend Bernie, who runs a no-kill animal shelter back home in Tn...this woman BUSTS HER ASS on a daily basis, rescuing hundreds of dogs. Animals that have been abused, neglected, and simply just forgotten and abandoned...those of you with pets know how expen...sive only one or two can be....imagine the costs for HUNDREDS. Stop by her blog, and see about the current dollar for dollar match going on for donations right now...even a few dollars helps, especially when it's matched and doubled! Don't worry about buying me that oh-so-cool thingamabob you were going to get me for the holidaze...give the money to Bernie instead!

Yes, times are hard right now, but like I said...every little bit helps...and while we humans may have it hard, economically, at least we don't have to worry about being "humanely" killed.


Details here....
http://aplacetobark.blogspot.com/
(and yes, I can vouche for this, as she's someone I've known personally for years)

And even better...please pass this information along! We all operate in overlapping and different circles..but I have a hunch that there are animal overs in each of those circles. Call me crazy.
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The special all dolls/figurative sculpture issue of VMZ is done at long last!
Below is a little sneak peek a few of the artists involved, as well as a full list of contributors...





Artists included in this issue are: Beth Robinson, Sebastian Bages, Lydia Dekker, Shain Erin, Karna Erickson, Anita Collins, Tricia Anders, Anat Rom, Colleen Downs, Filigree, and Sarah Zambiasi.

Trust me when I say that it's a very varied bunch of artists, with a wide variety of styles! (in case you couldn't tell from the sneak peek) Down below you'll find a link to a preview and place to order, if you're so inclined.

Thanks to all the folks who joined in on this special issue!



Welcome to the Doll...
By Various, assorted...
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In The Name Of Kali

www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/682383
if you are interested in buying a copy:)



In this book you are invited to see self-portraits relating to the Goddess Kali associated or not with poems.

Either you will see personas who still build their own prison or strong women who assert their soul without denying their body and who do not want to follow the patriarchy of our societies so they personify Kali's energy.

There you can find answers on how to deal with anger in a creative way, how to feel more at peace with yourself and how to liberate your free speech.

This book is my sharing of feminine freedom so that my sisters can remember who they truly are and perhaps find their own transformative ways to their inner Kali.

Kali is the killer of inertia.
In this book you will see feminine strength, courage, determination, awakening, will and all their opposites.
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Some of you may recognize this piece as one of the cover choices for my upcoming Welcome to the Dollhouse zine...unfortunately, she was stolen from the gallery last week. Please feel free to snag the image and post wherever you'd like...you never know, she may find her way back home again!
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You just got to believeAnd I dreamt the whole world was pink

http://musecoachingfae.livejournal.com/profile

I am offering e-courses as a Muse coach for women interested in reconnecting themselves to the goddesses and using creative healing to feel more in touch with their soul and their true essence.
the courses will be every week for month about spiritual journey,art prompts and creative self portrait challenge.

feel free to have a look.

Blessed be!

ps:if that kind of post is not allowed feel free to delete I am sorry.
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Constructed out of wire armatures, newspaper, masking tape and graphite, Rune's sculptures are an example of unconventional media being put to amazing use. Beyond that, they explore themes of homosexuality between animals, and how it relates to us as humans.












"In my sculptures I transform powerful images into sculptures that interweave personal narrative, with social issues. Made from newspaper and tape, which I refer to as “social materials,” everybody can equally access these materials; I cover each sculpture in expressive and abstract graphite markings. The contrast between the methodical binding of materials and the abruptness of the mark making suggests physicality as sensual and destructive. The intimacy of the figures’ interaction is agitated by the presence of the viewer. I am interested in how the viewer relates to the sculptures as either participant or voyeur. With this juxtaposition, I seek to reveal the corporeal and mental boundaries of desire"

More of his works can be found here http://www.runeolsen.net/
**Please be aware that some material is of a graphic nature**
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**The human "shell," outward appearance, or the external form merely distinguishes us from others. Deep inside each of us exists the moral fiber of who we really are. Nash's visual representations of the body work metaphorically and methodically to explore the masculine and feminine form - these works reveal the essential "spirit" of man. **
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Haven't done an FAF in forever..time to start back up, even if I'm a day behind!

A long time ago in a galaxy far away…
A pulse of light shines out across the multi dimensional universe. The cosmic pulse is first picked up on the creative radar of one artist, Mr Muju. He proceeds to draw & paint & spread the mujuworld vision.

The muju vibration continues to grow & attracts the vision of another artist, Mrs Muju. She starts to create mujuworld & its characters in our 3 dimensional space.

Together the two artists have combined powers & dedicate their time to exploring Mujuworld in all its forms.

Team Muju's work can be found at http://www.flickr.com/people/mr_muju/ , http://www.mujuworld.co.uk/, and if you're looking for a truly one of a kind gift for the holidaze, or just a little something for yourself, you should check out http://www.muju.etsy.com/










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