"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!
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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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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