Tag Archives: DeGrandis

Our Bodies Are Sacred

All our bodies are sacred, exactly as they are. In this truth, we gain powers that may seem unrelated to that knowledge. E.g., we might find greater confidence in our reasoning. Continue reading

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Wood-Burning and the Faerie Queen

The Faerie Queen’s love of artists is expressed in anyone when they support an artist. Continue reading

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Leather Ogham Pyrography

I made an Ogham alphabet set on leather, for amulets, contemplations, offerings, and divination. Plus, crafting the set in the first place was its own magical spell. Continue reading

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Bear Claw Talisman

I call one of my bear claw amulets “Great Mother of All.” When we tell our own stories, we sing all of life into existence, as the Great Mother did and does. Continue reading

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Otherworldly Adornment

Subtitle: Fey Camaraderie, a Luscious Word, and Flowers Sprouting from My Head Continue reading

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Divine Art

Francesca De Grandis interviews Kathy Crabbe about art, intuition, spirituality, and power. Continue reading

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Susan Cooper Is Amazing

Her work isn’t mentioned near as often as it merits. … brought me back to childhood days curled up reading magical tales … healing a heart scraped raw by our current society. Continue reading

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Wyrd Witch

I love being weird/wyrd. It’s part of my magic. … Heh, I guess you could call me a “wyrd witch.” Continue reading

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Love, Hope, and Beauty

Love, hope, and beauty—I try to fill life with these. That’s why I made this painting. Making art is making magic! Continue reading

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You Are Loved

You are loved. I painted this in case you need a reminder. I also painted it as a reminder and affirmation for myself. Doing so was a lovely experience. Art is magic! Continue reading

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