by Susan Day | May 25, 2016 | Jewelry, Symbols
Feathers are used in jewelry designs to evoke a sense of flight and freedom. Wearing feathers gives us a greater perspective on life. We are able to soar above the daily grind and see more clearly from an objective view. Feathers help us move beyond our boundaries and...
by Susan Day | May 24, 2016 | Artists on Art, Personal Power
Mandalas are powerful motives that have existed for thousands of years. The word, Mandala, comes from the ancient Sanskrit language meaning circle. The art of mandalas can be seen in drawn or painted circle designs. Mandala art has been used throughout the world as a...
by Susan Day | May 23, 2016 | Fashion, Personal Power
A Mystic being is someone who can relate to others in a physical and spiritual way. He or she lives an intuitive lifestyle and is, many times during the day, in a state of mindfulness. Mystics have a tendency to rise above the everyday clutter of life and remain still...
by Susan Day | May 22, 2016 | Native American Culture
In Native American tradition the Ta Tanka is the ‘great beast’ or the Great Buffalo. It is the spirit of the Bull Buffalo, a powerful symbol in ancient cultures. Taken from the Lakota, Ta Tanka literally means ‘bull buffalo’. However, its meaning goes much deeper. The...
by Susan Day | May 18, 2016 | Creative, Personal Power
An important aspect of every piece I create is to embrace the natural world and one of my favorite themes is the ocean. It symbolizes the limitless depths of the subconscious mind. Exploring the ocean allows me to use gemstones such as azurite malachite, pyratized...