Oracle cards - Free for you

You can not imagine how much fun I have, creating this oracle cards for you!

They are colorful, they are sweet, they put a smile on your face, they have words of wisdom, they can be used by mamas and children and they are for you (the best part right :)

First thing to do: click on the image and copy and past to your pictures and then print them out, or make the download here. 

I print them on a 8x10 photographic paper and they look gorgeous and shiny.

I want to give you some ideas on how to use this babies.

Make a pile and shuffle your cards, use your intuition when to stop and take a card. Think about the message on the card and journal about it. For more fun include some washi tape, painted papers and stamps.

Cut more paper squares and create more cards for your deck - spread some paint or watercolor, make some doodles and write your message.

Take one or two cards and disposed them on a special place, on your altar for example or on your desk so they can inspire you during your day.

                 

You can keep them in a fabric bag for exemple or just put them in a envelope that you can attach to your jounal, emblish with washi tape, make some doodles around the cards , to give them a special place. This one is great to make with your kids.

I really hope you enjoy this gift, it comes from the heart and I wish you have more inspired and fun days with this tiny oracle cards.

Have a wonderful weekend

xox

Susana

Prayer mandala - all I create I create through love

Inspired by the words in The oracle cards Gaia from Toni Carmine Salerno, I have painted this mandala with the prayer/ affirmation 

"All I create I create through love

all I create is for the higher good of all

I am truly blessed and grateful

For all the abundance in my life"

It's painted with watercolors and mixed media techniques, from the soul :)

Please send me a message if you are interested.

Wishing you an abundant life with all the good

Xo

Susana Tavares

Girl and puppy mixed media painting tutorial

Today I am sharing with you a mixed media painting tutorial, perfect time so you can have creative time on your weekend.

Enjoy !

You will need:

a surface to paint - I am using my journal 

Paintbrush

Acrylic paints

Watercolor crayons ( mine are from Caran D'ache)

Tissue paper and some scraps of other papers

Black pencil

Acrylic markers

Oil pastels

Gel medium

Step 1 - make some doodles with your watercolor crayons and activate the color with a bit of water

Step 2 - spread some paint randomly using color you love

Step 3 - glue with gel medium silk paper and bits of other papers that grab your attention 

step 4 - draw your characters and elements on the painting with a black pencil and have fun making some doodles to get that child innocent playful look

Step 5 - use your paint markers to give one more layer to the background ( in some spots) and details to the painting. Apply a bit of water with your paintbrush to dissolve the paint and get a transparent watercolor look

Step 6 - use your finger to make some apples to your tree and paint the girls face with your acrylic paint

Step 7 - paint the dog with a bit of watercolor crayon, I used a deep blue and mixed with white acrylic paint.

Step 8 - use your pastels to highlight some areas and give contrast

Step 9 - remember to give your girl a pink chicks ;)

I hope you like this process 

Wishing you a great weekend

Xox

Susana 

Once upon a time...

                

Remembering the days that a story field my imagination with so much preciousness, that those memories still nourish my times of creation. Some books are priceless, tiny treasures inside pages.

This childhood memories turn out on this Once upon a time.

p.s- even the bunny wants to hear the story ;)

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 Wishing you a great day

Xox

Susana

Mini art book - perfect gift for Valentine's Day ;)

I can not tell you the fun I have when I am creating this tiny books, they are so closed to my heart, I just love them. Who doesn't love tiny sweet things, right? ;)

6 pages full of art and meaningful words all handmade with lots of fun and smiles.

I believe they make a perfect gift for Valentine's Day 

This mini piece of art it's available on my shop - http://susanatavares.etsy.com

New collection on my society 6 shop - pillows, tote bags, iphone covers, laptop skins

Hi I have made more 3 collection to my society 6 shop, i think they are really pretty :)

The Om collection (above)

Collection - "Trees are happy for no reason"

Collection - "Riding a horse"

In this collections are available diffrent products, like art prints, iPhone and iPad cases, Laptop and iPad skins, t-shirts, pillows, tote bags and a lot more.

I hope you like it and please let me know your thoughts about it.

Xox

Susana

Mini art book - you are always loved.

There are something special about mini books, don't you think?

And even more when they original and handmade.

6 pages full of love, meaningful words and art :)

I hope you love it has much has I do.

This one of a kind piece is available in my shop - http://susanatavares.etsy.com

Xox

Susana

Sweetness everywhere!

Sweetness and smiles are so much appreciated in my studio, that they are spreading everywhere, I am  telling you ;)

This animals are part of a book I am developing, yes my first book, so exciting right!!!!

So expect news soon ;)

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This picture was edited on Instagram my favorite social media of all, so if you like to follow me on Instagram just go here,  you are so very welcome :)

xox

Susana

Wild horses

This is how I feel right now, prepared to trying things in a new way, I feel that I want explore the materials and give them new possibilities. 

Life is that, is expansion, exploration, is new ways :) 

That is what happened with this " wild horses", an urge to play and to connect with the playful spirit that is In me, without expecting, just enjoying the flow and the moment.

When you feel happy, your heart and your soul are letting you know that is a good step.

I encourage you to give one tiny step in that direction, the direction of happiness, make something different than the usual, leave your comfort zone, I am telling you it feels really good ;)

Wishing you a great week

Xox

Susana

Painting my muse / goddess

A muse Is a woman, or a force personified as a woman, who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist.

1. synonyms:

   Inspiration, creative influence, stimulus, stimulation; rare afflatus "the poet's muse"

                 

I have been thinking about my muse and how she looks like and what are her values. After dreaming with my muse I discovered that she is very feminine and sensitive, very natural, sweet but full of strength , connected with Mother Earth and she always in blossom, full of flowers embracing and helping her with their kind spirit.

                 

                 

I was inspired to create 3 muses and I have started by writing on my wood board words that represents the way I feel about my muse, that was a very intuitive process, the way I usually like to work ;)

With those intentions and words in mind, I started to spread paint and feeling the presence of my muses.

                  

After some layers I found them :) see some more pictures

                 

I have to thank to Alena Hennessy and her 30 days of grace that give me the push to go deeper with this subject. It's good when you give yourself time to feel and honor your truth, steps that make you discover you divine self, your wisdom and your power.

Be inspired!

Xox

Susana

P.s - I believe my art is to be shared if you are interested in having one of these special pieces they are available in my shop - http://susanatavares.etsy.com