The Original Rose Dress
It was several years ago, in the summer of 2012, that I designed my first wearable art dress.
One day while creating my "essence art" (a personalized painting), I imagined wearing a print of my art and was inspired to make my painting into a dress. I wanted the dress to be the full size image…
It was several years ago, in the summer of 2012, that I designed my first wearable art dress.
One day while creating my "essence art" (a personalized painting), I imagined wearing a print of my art and was inspired to make my painting into a dress. I wanted the dress to be the full size image… as if I had just stepped out of the painting…
“One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art. ”
I began researching different ideas and looking for resources that could help make my vision a reality. Eventually I discovered a new crowd-sourced label that enabled me to do just that (read my interview with the Canadian Press about the project). And just like that, the Rose Dress and my new wearable art line of clothing was born!
The Original Rose Dress
“Create your own style... let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.”
I no longer work with the original company (it’s now a 3D clothing company!), but my clothing has evolved and continues to grow and improve with better materials and processes. My designs have expanded to include clothing, scarves and accessories, as well as home decor products.
And it all started with the rose and a process I call ‘essence art’.
“The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart.”
So as I continue to revisit my designs and update my wearable art and other products, I decided to re-create my quiz with the results representing the essence of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. For example, the Rose represents the essence of Summer (love and beauty).
Which one are you?… (Try it out!)
If I were a painting, what would I be?
I love the colour red and I’ve always loved roses, so one day, when I asked myself...
“If I were a painting, what would I be? What is the essence of Me?... ” Here is what I wrote:
I love the colour red and I’ve always loved roses, so one day, when I asked myself...
“If I were a painting, what would I be? What is the essence of Me?... ” Here is what I wrote:
My essence is a beautiful, blissful love energy that radiates out from my heart, warming me like a pink blanket.
My essence is a deep red, velvety rose...
It is sky blue and dreamy... a feather floating in the wind.
It is an emerald green forest... full of magic and fairy tales... adventurous, courageous, fun and playful.
My essence is like a wild garden... rich with ideas, creativity and colour.
If I were a painting, what would I be?
I would be a wild garden of red roses...
The painting Roses was created to symbolise the essence of Love and Beauty.
Once I'd finished the painting I decided I wanted to wear my art and so I created a dress from my painting. The Essence Art Boutique was born!
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Essence into Art
It's hard to see things about ourselves… they can remain deeply hidden. We might sense they are there… But how can we “see” them?
I'm a very visual person, in how I experience the external world, but also in my internal world; my imagination or “mind’s eye”. So for me to understand something I need to “see” it...
It's hard to see things about ourselves… they can remain deeply hidden. We might sense they are there… But how can we “see” them?
I'm a very visual person, in how I experience the external world, but also in my internal world; my imagination or “mind’s eye”. So for me to understand something I need to “see” it.
“Art acts like a bridge that connects the unseen with the visible world, bringing new visions to life.”
And it shows us who we are.
My art comes from my essence… So to be clear on what I want to create as an artist, I must know myself.
For me, this is the first step; to become clear on who I am and to nurture that truth. When I'm clear on who I am, then I can be clear on what I want to create in the world.
I made the Essence Art Vision Guide as a tool to help you get clear on your vision or dream. Knowing why you want something helps you become clear. When you resonate with the essence of your desires, you're in alignment with the truth and purpose for your life.
You can download the Essence Art Vision Guide free printable HERE and watch the VIDEO.
The Rose Garden
Once upon a time in a garden, lived a beautiful rose.
She wore a red velvet dress and surrounded herself with brilliant blues and greens.
Rose was happy and had everything she could wish for...
Once upon a time in a garden, lived a beautiful rose.
She wore a red velvet dress and surrounded herself with brilliant blues and greens...
Rose was happy and had everything she could wish for.
Her garden was her kingdom. It was nature in full bloom... colourful flowers, wild grasses, bees, blue sky... and a warm, gentle breeze. It was the garden of love and beauty.
Nature’s living bouquet.
But as seasons come and go, Rose’s world began to change...
And slowly, Rose died a little death.
“Do not watch the petals fall from the rose with sadness, know that, like life, things sometimes must fade, before they can bloom again.”
But the Essence of the Rose lives on...
Rose is in every golden pink sunset and every blossoming garden.
She is a summer day...
She is love and passion... ruby red... her element is fire, burning bright with desire... and in the fullness of life!
When you experience love, you experience the essence of the Rose.
“The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart.”
Visit the Essence Art™ Boutique and receive 10% off everything Roses for the month of February!
In the beginning there was Art...
For me, art in its truest and simplest form begins with pencil on paper. A drawing begins the outline for a greater vision...
And just as my paintings begin with a simple sketch, what I want to create in my life begins with art...
“I sometimes think there is nothing so delightful as drawing. ”
For me, art in its truest and simplest form begins with pencil on paper. A drawing begins the outline for a greater vision...
And just as my paintings begin with a simple sketch, what I want to create in my life begins with art.
Creating art is my foundation. It is the wellspring for everything else in my life. This business would not exist without it.
I could exist... But what is existence without essence?
I heard the Spring bird...
It's only January but the birds are singing...
And they're saying ~ ♫ Spring is on it's way ♬♪
It's time to plant seeds and begin a new Dream Journey...
It's only January but the birds are singing...
And they're saying ~ ♫ Spring is on it's way ♬♪
It's time to plant seeds and begin a new Dream Journey...
21 Day Dream Journey
Beginning Sunday, January 19th and ending on Saturday February 8th I'll be doing the 21 Day Dream Journey and posting an excerpt from my book each day on my Facebook Page.
You can follow along Here, and if you 'Like and Share' my page, you could win a copy of my book along with a custom designed journal notebook.
https://www.facebook.com/YourEssenceArt
Summer is...
Summer is... love, beauty, and deepening into your essence
What is your essence? Your essence is the vibration of your soul. When you peel away the layers of life, you discover your True Self, beyond the roles you play in physical existence...
Summer is... love, beauty, and a time to deepen into your essence.
What is your essence? Your essence is the vibration of your soul. When you peel away the layers of life, you discover your True Self, beyond the roles you play in physical existence. So as you rest into Being, you experience your Soul’s vibration. This is a time to deepen your connection to your Spirit and experience the Beauty in the world around you...
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter ~ Which one are you?
Discover your season in the Life Cycle of Creativity Quiz
You can Click here to take the quiz!
What's your style?
Your style is the way you paint, the way you dress, the way you move... It's the way you live your life.
Style tells people who you are and what you want to be and express in the world. It gives people a sense of who you are.
Your style is expressed through art, music, fashion... It's the car you choose to drive and the way you decorate your home.
It's your life~style.
You cannot develop style by trying to be someone else. Style comes from knowing yourself... what you like, what you don't like, what inspires and ignites you. Your style comes from your essence and reflects your intrinsic nature to the outside world.
'Create your own style... let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.' ~ Anna Wintour
Just as every flower, tree, landscape or sunset is a unique expression of nature, so too are we all unique. To know and develop your style is to know and understand your Self.
What makes you come alive and be uniquely You? What is the essence of You?
What's your style?
One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art. ~ Oscar Wilde
Snow White and Rose Red
How do you fill your cup?
Snow White needs quiet and solitude. A tranquil stream or peaceful garden...
She can immerse herself in books, escaping to faraway lands...
You might find her sketching in nature,
Or sleeping... dreaming... under a cherry blossom tree.
Rose Red seeks energy through inspired action. She likes to move...
And dances like the wind.
Travel and adventure... it is people and places that fill her up.
'We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled.
The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over
and let the beautiful stuff out.' ~ Ray Bradbury
Create Your Life
Life is a play. We are the writers, directors, producers... we are the Stars of our own play...
So what will the next Act be?
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