I survive the winter by sharing good food with good people.

My amazing art group!

My fabulous art group L7 had an opening at the great Umber Studios here are the 7 paintings that I did.

Working at Marta’s European Skin Care and loving it! We specialize in LED photo-rejuvenation procedures that combine the effects of Light energy, Micronized currents and HF Polarized currents to produce skin rejuvenation that is safe, comfortable, and effective.

I heart Dr Hauschka and was so pleased to be a part of the 2009 class. The training included the Dr. Hauschka Classic Treatment. Hauschka believes in healing humanity and the earth which is why they use complex formulations and a holistic perspective, all ingredients are from a Biodynamic farming source and are processed in a rhythmic way much like the rhythm of our skin and lymphatic system. Addressing the entire being is essential in healing the skin.

Summer is outside at the rose gardens.

Here the students were preparing for their arte callejero stencil banner.

Another MMLA group project focusing on stencil art and protest art.

Gustavo Lira and I led a group project on the Mexican Loteria.

During June and July I was a Spanish/Project teacher through Middlebury in Poultney, Vermont. I explored the town of Warren with a wonderful Vermont native and her family.

Here is the body of water that nourishes my creative time every spring up north.

I have been attending the annual Grand Marais/WAI retreat for several years. Every year it is a magical time of reflection, creation and re-birthing. Truly a blessing.

My training at Saint Paul College in Aesthetics. (Graduate May 2009). Aesthetician services include specialized work with skin care products, analysis of skin, massage techniques, aromatherapy, facials, makeup applications, and temporary hair removal.

I attended an amazing healing weekend in Sedona which was facilitated by:
Cindy Dale (http://www.cyndidale.com),

Anthony Benson (http://www.anthonyjwbenson.com/Site/Welcome.html)
and
John Dumas (http://www.johndumas.com/home2.html).

Many of the participants are beautiful and very talented individuals such as:

Chantal Monte (http://chantalmonte.com/).

Alison Nail (http://www.harmonyinhealing.com/)

Oh and the coolest library I have been to: (http://www.wrf.org/)

Browse their sites and become inspired!

Hi Savita,
I would like to have “Around Here” as well as “I Took My Chances.” I will write a check and place in the mail today.
Thank you again for sharing your work! It is powerful and meaningful and I am so grateful to have your pieces in my home.
Michelle R.

I am interested in your watercolour displayed at Blooma called Circle II. Something about it really speaks to me and I would like to purchase it. Ideally I would like to have it to use as a focal point during my son’s birth (due Feb 20) Thanks! Rachel S.

I spent my 35th Birthday in many ways. First I decided to celebrate for 35 days, then I did the things I love to do every day.

I love making snow angel’s it takes me right back to when I was 7.

Oh the red! One of my favorite colors. How I missed the trees and their fall dance when I was in Spain. Good to be home.

During my last few days in Spain I played in the studio, adding final touches to the paintings I would bring home to Minnesota. Danilo and I laughed, read poetry and excitedly chatted about what we would do when I returned to work and live in Cadaques. I was enjoying the love. Little did I know my ship would not be heading back to Spain but guiding me in a whole new unexpected and perfect direction. I have been back in Minnesota enjoying the seasons change and placing my dreams into their places, I love watching this all unfold! I have rediscovered the love that I have for Folk Art and plan to pursue this. I am also about to embark on a licensure program in Skin Care. I look forward to combining my love for organic and natural beauty care with my world of art. Ahoy!

Anna II

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found in the garden

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The garden behind the studio was such an inspiration. This is a self portrait and I think it suits my mind frame perfectly, while I was in Cadaques.

la luna

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la luna..there is something so magical about a full moon rising above the sea. I will never forget the full moons of Cadaques and her magic spells.

danilo’s luna

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Danilo buys his watercolor paper in Banyoles a city famous for it’s lake, Banyoles (or Estany de Banyoles). The lake is approximately 2,000 m by 100 m with an average depth of 15 m that in several points gets down to almost 40 m. The paper is divine and crafted using a completely traditional process. Here he is showing off one of his watercolor and drawing portraits.

hermana te quiero!

danilo’s exhibit

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hanging the show

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me as a painting

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I remember the heat, it made me sleepy. Danilo opened his studio to me and in exchange I offered to model for him. I had always secretly wanted to be an art school model. The freedom and adoration of the body no matter the tone, shape or size. Anyhow, this is the first and one of my favorite pieces that Danilo and I did. It was great to be on the other side of the canvas yet to be able to also be the collaborator.

art fair

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We were on a roll! sold almost all of the work that day and Danilo taught me the value of telling your story.

el maestro danilo y yo en el taller

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Our lunch break during a day of classical music, painting, poetry and silliness.

el pueblo de Cadaquez

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the castle

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at the castle

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beautiful cadaques

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This is where I lived!! Yes, I manifested a beautiful coastal town complete with an amazing art teacher, love and a daily dip in the sea. Anything is possible.

el maestro

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Maestro eres lo mejor y siempre seras parte de mis momentos mas creativas en Cadaques. Te llevo en mi corazon y cuando pinto o oigo musica classica pienso en ti! Gracias por todo!

dali rock

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One of the best places in Cadaques. Cap de Creus. It is the last outlet of the Pyrenees and at the same time the most easterly point of the Iberian Peninsula. That is one of the reasons why the Cap with its lighthouse is a particularly important point in the nautical charts..do you recognize this rock in Dali’s work?

girasoles

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After a long weekend in Cadaques we head home. On the way we see field after field of these happy sun flowers.

on the way to Cadaquez

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Les Trois Mousquetaires.

at the beach

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our bikes

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3 of cups

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We had sooo much fun that day. Gracias Edu, Rachel y Ale!

las hermanas

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gracia

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The barrio in Barcelona that I always wanted to live in. In the end, I was there every day (for a month) for Interior Design School.

interior design school

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I dreaded the presentations in Spanish but I loved the technical drawing. Space as a new medium, very cool. Maria Fernanda and Chetel amigas del diseno.