"You can't eat the scenery, someone once said to me. Well, I eat the scenery! I live and breathe the energy of trees, stones, water and sky in this old farm on the knees of Hatchet Mountain near Maine's coast"
I am Magnificence Diva, Carla Sanders.
I make paintings and sculpture inspired by the Spirit in Nature in my farmhouse studio in Hope, Maine. My purpose in making art is to express my joy in all its depth, color and texture, and to bring pleasure and joy to everyone who sees my artwork.
On the morning of November 6, 2004, a bear killed a deer at Hope Peace Ceremonies, barely 100 yards from the house. The kill likely happened just before dawn. We found the deer arranged in a neat oval shape, buried under a pile of his own fur and grass. His (or her) belly had been slit open and eaten. Claw marks from a paw the size of a small child’s hand were easily visible on the skin. For 24 inches in all directions the grass had been raked over the body; clearly, large sharp claws had made those marks on the ground.
I live in a rural area of Maine, but not remote. I am near the busy coastal areas of Camden and Rockland, in a town being sold off and built up too fast. Bears are not unheard of but very rare in Hope. Evidence of a bear in my neighborhood is thrilling!
Because I have dedicated my property as sacred land, home to sacred ceremonies of Prayer and Peace, the appearance and activities of animals is full of importance. It is perfect synchronicity that the bear ate the deer on November 6th.
On the evening of November 6th, we gathered on the vision questing ledge to meditate. Our teacher, Beautiful Painted Arrow, had told us November 6th was a special night for meditating and receiving information from our relatives from other galaxies. My relatives came and showed me the place to build the Peace Chamber. I am to put the door in the place where the bear killed the deer.
The Peace Chamber was given to Beautiful Painted Arrow in a vision. It is an oval building designed for sound healing and other ceremonies. Each chamber holds the vibration of the land it is on. It has its special sound which brings healing and peace to the Earth and the people who live here. It is connected to all the other Peace Chambers on earth and throughout the Universe. You can visit this website to learn about other Peace Chambers already in existence.
I received some insight into the Bear eating the Deer. On the medicine wheel as I learned it the Deer is the animal of the South direction. The South is the direction of the Heart, the emotions and feelings, and compassion. The Bear is the animal of the West direction. The West is the direction of Physical, of healing and of manifestation. The Bear in healing and manifesting takes into itself the heart and the feelings. It takes its energy and sustenance from the Heart.
And so with more clarity I meditate on what that means for me. Where in my life am I recognizing this truth, and where am I missing it? It is the gift of the Bear and the Deer to teach me and all who are a part of this Peace Chamber family about gaining sustenance for manifesting from our heart feelings, and our compassion.
You Can Be A Part of It!
The Peace Chamber will have over 1008 crystals in the top of the wall where it meets the roof. People can help raise money to build the Peace Chamber by donating a crystal. Send the crystal to Hope Peace Ceremonies, 379 Hatchet Mountain Road, Hope, Maine 04847; wrapped in a $5 bill, and include a piece of paper with you name and your prayer for peace. The crystal and your name and prayer will be set in the wall. Your prayer energy will be joined forever into the structure of the Peace Chamber. The $5 will go toward materials to build the Peace Chamber.
Another way to support the building of the Hope Peace Chamber is to commission a Peace Painting. Each painting is a signed original individually designed specifically for the person who will receive it.
Be Still Let Go with Willow and Snake
Your Painting for Peace is a work of art that is all about YOU.
It is about how you feel when you are aware of your inner Peace.
It is about how you feel when you know you are loved.
It is about how you feel when you know you are loving.
Belove with Mica flecks
For more information, Click Here to contact me.
I believe there is really only one reason to buy a work of art--you
absolutely love how it makes you feel! Once you have it, you start to
feel all the magnificent side effects!
Being with art enhances your connection to your Source of Well-Being. Participating in the artist's creative energy by owning original work--or a print--can stimulate your own creativity! Buying art, or even DREAMING about buying art (putting it on your wish list) is acknowledging your abundance.
And looking at and choosing art is not rocket science--to paraphrase Duke Ellington on Music--if it makes you feel good, it is good!
While visiting, please sign my guestbook, and get on my mailing list to hear about my upcoming shows and new projects!
I do appreciate you!
My art lives & gives love in private collections throughout the United States.
Here's what some of my collectors have to say:
"Precious and provocative. Peaceful and profound. My 'Woman In a Pot' lives somewhere between a classical Greek statue and the Venus of Willendorf. Holding it in the palm of my hand always makes me smile and brings about gentle waves of love and appreciation for all 'my' women...."
-- John Milton Fogg, author, artist, and coach
"When I hold your work I feel I am sharing in the essence of your craft......my fingertips trace yours and I'm suddenly art and artist with you. I will keep and treasure this piece always."
-- Nut Butterfly, artist and healer
"I love my trees! Everyone who comes to my house is irresistably drawn to that corner of the room, to gaze and wonder! I love living with your paintings!"
--Lindsley Field, spiritual counselor and healer
***Also(in case you missed it)***
On Feb. 2, 2006 our Magnificence Diva Carla Sanders became a 1st time Grandmother with the birth of Flannery Linn O'Donnell! Join us in congratulating her and their, now larger, family!
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Dearest Carla,
Much Love and Light during this transitionary time regarding your mom crossing over. May the Greatest memories between the two of you shine ever so brightly.
Love and Hugs,
Valerie
Posted by: Valerie | November 25, 2007 at 04:40 PM
Carla,
I am so grateful that Nut keeps us up to date.
I am sorry about the passing of your mom. Please accept my offerings of light and love for those left behind.
I also see you became a grandmother in February. How exciting.
I am looking at Feb.3rd for my first grandbaby.
I always smile when I think of you.
Blessings-
Pat
Posted by: Patrice Golinvaux | October 30, 2007 at 07:25 PM
Hello and happy Urday beautiful Diva! Do something lavish! Love Liaya
Posted by: Liaya | March 10, 2007 at 08:51 AM
Hi carla
I'm a bit late i know , but better later than never....
sending you blessings from Australia. if you make it to the northern queensland coast, please let me know, so i can make the effort to meet you. i am part of a circle that meets here monthly and it could be a wonderful experience for all of us if you were there.
with love and blessings, celebrating your life and journey.
Diana
Posted by: diana | April 08, 2006 at 07:34 PM
Just a short note to say what a phenomenal example you are to all the women on our planet! Keep up the wonderful work! Also, Happy Belated Bellybutton Birthday!
May your deepest desires fly to you on gossamir wings~~~~
Love,
Emily
Posted by: Emily | February 09, 2006 at 11:52 AM
Carla, you are nagnificent and glowing with pride and joy I'm sure. Flannery Linn is beautiful, just beautiful, and please give her an extra welcome into the world from one of your adoring fans.
Posted by: Cheryl | February 03, 2006 at 09:51 PM
Congratulations, Carla!
That little girl doesn't quite know yet how lucky she truly is.
Grandma has fun stuff to do! Painting, playing in the dirt, playing with clay.
My my, she's gonna have fun!
Love you!
Velma
Posted by: Velma Gallant | February 02, 2006 at 10:35 PM
Just wanted to give you a shout out Diva Caral you are Magnificient and Beautiful and your work is a shining example of a Diva in full effect! Peace, Diva Liaya
Posted by: liaya aneb nu | December 08, 2005 at 04:40 AM
Diva Carla...
My magnificent friend...
how blessed I am to have you in my life...
and richer for it!!
Many thanks and much appreciation,
--Mary K
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EXPECT MIRACLES!
Posted by: Mary K Weinhagen | December 07, 2005 at 07:38 PM
You are magnificent because you are a wildly talented artist. One of your paintings is on my Dream Board!
Warmly,
Velma
Posted by: Velma Gallant | December 07, 2005 at 06:11 PM
Beautiful place you are living.
Someday, I would like to meet you.
tree river mountain hill spring
penguin panda rabbit squirrel paddy
bird deer All animals I love ! All natures I love !
Posted by: Ikuko Takeda | November 14, 2005 at 07:24 PM
just had to say hello, and note your energies just get brighter and brighter...
Ground Light...Send Love...*Shine*...
Posted by: Bruno | August 24, 2005 at 07:20 PM
Hi Carla!
Artist and coach extraordinaire...amazing how so much inner and outer beauty could be packaged up in one place. ;-)
Love,
Velma
Posted by: Velma | April 29, 2005 at 07:10 PM
Happy Birthday, let some golden extra light come in , have a GREAT abundance as ever:)
Peace, Love & Joy
Live Free, Be Life, Create Abundantly
Posted by: Bruno | March 08, 2005 at 02:06 PM
What an amazing story, Carla, thanks for sharing it with us, love to you!
Posted by: Moonchildiva | March 08, 2005 at 08:21 AM
Hey Beautiful Woman...
Vibrating to that Sensational Seven as
we Celebrate Magnificent You on your
Birthday!!!! Have a happy, magnificent
and magical one, Carla!!
((Hugz)),
--Mary K
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Posted by: Mary K | March 07, 2005 at 10:06 PM
MMMMMWWWWWAAAAAAAAA!!!
:-D
Velma
Posted by: Velma | March 07, 2005 at 07:02 PM
Dear Carla
You are magnificent because you know at the deepest core of your being that the universe is you most beloved admirer, lover and friend guiding you through the highs and lows of life with infinite joy, wonder and awe. Thanks for sharing your gifts and most of all yourself with all us spirit beings. Everything will be alright not because I say so, but because YOU KNOW SO!
PEACE & lOVE
DR. NEJH LOVE DIVA
Posted by: NEJH | September 17, 2004 at 08:27 PM
Dearest Carla,
I love the way your essence breathes life into
the art expressed through your hands; vibrant, sexy, provocative and infinitely boundless! Thank you for being such a gift
of beauty and illumination in this world!
You are a Magnificent Diva
Love and Hugs,
Valerie
Posted by: Val White | August 04, 2004 at 11:37 AM
Dearest Carla,
I love the way your essence breathes life into
the art expressed through your hands; vibrant, sexy, provocative and infinitely boundless! Thank you for being such a gift
of beauty and illumination in this world!
You are a Magnificent Diva
Posted by: Val White | August 04, 2004 at 11:37 AM
Carla...
I Thank You...
with appreciation,
--Mary K
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"A smile is contagious. Be a carrier."
Posted by: Mary K Weinhagen | July 15, 2004 at 11:54 AM
Thank you Magnificent Diva Mama, for appreciating me as an almost mother-in-law!
I am mother of the groom!
and I have been urgently summoned to Virginia before the wedding to teach my future daughter-in-law how to make biscuits!
And I will teach my son too, as he is quite a good cook, and there will be plenty of times when he will need to know!
Love,
Carla
Posted by: Diva Carla | June 01, 2004 at 07:04 PM
Carla...
You are MaGniFiCenT because YOU are ADORABLE!
You reveal the depth and richness of your
majesty so generously in your Talking Flowers
that speak to my soul with eloquence --
I AM deeply honored...
Dance on Beautiful Woman...dance on....
Namaste,
--Mary K
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Love is Magic Everyone Can Do
Posted by: Mary K | April 06, 2004 at 04:36 PM
Magnificence Diva Carla,
You are magnificent because you are an artist. You spill your beauty out on canvas. You spill your beauty out in clay. You spill your beauty out in your voice.
I'm blessed to have experienced your rainbow.
Hugs,
Velma
Posted by: Velma Gallant | April 06, 2004 at 12:23 PM
Carla you are Magnificient because your warm healing voice lights up and sends healing vibrations to all 7 bodies of mine. Your life is your a masterpiece in the making and every day you add more colors and textures according to what feels right in the moment. Your not afraid to throw yourself into your passion and see what new creations will be born. You embrace the mystery of life and the mystery of life embraces you back and before you know it a child is born! The child is Love Carla and you are loved and adored by all. The flowers, the sun, the moon, the stars, the animals and all us human folks love and adore you. So throw your hands in the air and make love like you just don't care! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha!
Posted by: nejh | April 01, 2004 at 09:02 PM