Do Yoda Proud: Meditation 101
Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life.
Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other spiritual disciplines. However, you don’t have to be a monk or mystic to enjoy its benefits. And you don’t even have to be in a special place to practice it. You could even try it in your own living room!
Although there are many different approaches to meditation, the fundamental principles remain the same. The most important among these principles is that of removing obstructive, negative, and wandering thoughts and fantasies, and calming the mind with a deep sense of focus. This clears the mind of debris and prepares it for a higher quality of activity.
The negative thoughts you have – those of noisy neighbors, bossy officemates, that parking ticket you got, and unwanted spam– are said to contribute to the ‘polluting’ of the mind, and shutting them out is allows for the ‘cleansing’ of the mind so that it may focus on deeper, more meaningful thoughts.
Some practitioners even shut out all sensory input – no sights, no sounds, and nothing to touch – and try to detach themselves from the commotion around them. You may now focus on a deep, profound thought if this is your goal. It may seem deafening at first, since we are all too accustomed to constantly hearing and seeing things, but as you continue this exercise you will find yourself becoming more aware of everything around you.
If you find the meditating positions you see on television threatening – those with impossibly arched backs, and painful-looking contortions – you need not worry. The principle here is to be in a comfortable position conducive to concentration. This may be while sitting cross-legged, standing, lying down, and even walking.
If the position allows you to relax and focus, then that would be a good starting point. While sitting or standing, the back should be straight, but not tense or tight. In other positions, the only no-no is slouching and falling asleep.
Loose, comfortable clothes help a lot in the process since tight fitting clothes have a tendency to choke you up and make you feel tense.
The place you perform meditation should have a soothing atmosphere. It may be in your living room, or bedroom, or any place that you feel comfortable in. You might want an exercise mat if you plan to take on the more challenging positions (if you feel more focused doing so, and if the contortionist in you is screaming for release). You may want to have the place arranged so that it is soothing to your senses.
Silence helps most people relax and meditate, so you may want a quiet, isolated area far from the ringing of the phone or the humming of the washing machine. Pleasing scents also help in that regard, so stocking up on aromatic candles isn’t such a bad idea either.
The monks you see on television making those monotonous sounds are actually performing their mantra. This, in simple terms, is a short creed, a simple sound which, for these practitioners, holds a mystic value.
You do not need to perform a such; however, it would pay to note that focusing on repeated actions such as breathing, and humming help the practitioner enter a higher state of consciousness.
The principle here is focus. You could also try focusing on a certain object or thought, or even, while keeping your eyes open, focus on a single sight for e.g. a candle light, mandala picture, Buddha statue.
One sample routine would be to – while in a meditative state – silently name every part of your body and focusing your consciousness on that part. While doing this you should be aware of any tension on any part of your body. Mentally visualize releasing this tension. It works wonders.
In summary, meditation is a relatively risk-free practice and its benefits are well worth the effort (or non-effort – remember we’re relaxing).
Studies have shown that meditation does bring about beneficial physiologic effects to the body. And there has been a growing consensus in the medical community to further study the effects of such. So in the near future, who knows, that mystical, esoteric thing we call meditation might become a science itself!
kind regards
Kerrie
Live, Love and Laugh everyday!
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Sunday, November 4, 2012
First People - Mandala painting
Latest painting in my Mandala art series
This painting is an orginal art piece.
12" x12" Canvas Board
This mandala is bold, demonstrates connection and community.
The colours red, yellow and black are those of the australian aboriginal flag.
Enjoy
Painter: Kerrie Thomsen
October 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Life is About Choices and the Decisions We Make
Life is like a road. There are long and short roads; smooth and rocky roads; crooked and straight paths. In our life many roads would come our way as we journey through life. There are roads that lead to a life of single blessedness, marriage, and religious vocation. There are also roads that lead to fame and fortune on one hand, or isolation and poverty on the other. There are roads to happiness as there are roads to sadness, roads towards victory and jubilation, and roads leading to defeat and disappointment.
Just like any road, there are corners, detours, and crossroads in life. Perhaps the most perplexing road that you would encounter is a crossroad. With four roads to choose from and with limited knowledge on where they would go, which road will you take? What is the guarantee that we would choose the right one along the way? Would you take any road, or just stay where you are: in front of a crossroad?
There are no guarantees.
You do not really know where a road will lead you until you take it. There are no guarantees. This is one of the most important things you need to realize about life. Nobody said that choosing to do the right thing all the time would always lead you to happiness. Loving someone with all your heart does not guarantee that it would be returned. Gaining fame and fortune does not guarantee happiness. Accepting a good word from an influential superior to cut your trip short up the career ladder is not always bad, especially if you are highly qualified and competent. There are too many possible outcomes, which your really cannot control. The only thing you have power over is the decisions that you will make, and how you would act and react to different situations.
Wrong decisions are always at hindsight.
Had you known that you were making a wrong decision, would you have gone along with it? Perhaps not, why would you choose a certain path when you know it would get you lost? Why make a certain decision if you knew from the very beginning that it is not the right one. It is only after you have made a decision and reflected on it that you realize its soundness. If the consequences or outcomes are good for you, then you have decided correctly. Otherwise, your decision was wrong.
Take the risk: decide.
Since life offers no guarantee and you would never know that your decision would be wrong until you have made it, then you might as well take the risk and decide. It is definitely better than keeping yourself in limbo. Although it is true that one wrong turn could get you lost, it could also be that such a turn could be an opportunity for an adventure, moreover open more roads. It is all a matter of perspective. You have the choice between being a lost traveller or an accidental tourist of life. But take caution that you do not make decisions haphazardly. Taking risks is not about being careless and stupid. Here are some pointers that could help you choose the best option in the face of life’s crossroads:
· Get as many information as you can about your situation.
You cannot find the confidence to decide when you know so little about what you are faced with. Just like any news reporter, ask the 5 W’s: what, who, when, where, and why. What is the situation? Who are the people involved? When did this happen? Where is this leading? Why are you in this situation? These are just some of the possible questions to ask to know more about your situation. This is important. Oftentimes, the reason for indecision is the lack of information about a situation.
· Identify and create options.
What options do the situation give you? Sometimes the options are few, but sometimes they are numerous. But what do you do when you think that the situation offers no options? This is the time that you create your own. Make your creative mind work. From the most simplistic to the most complicated, entertain all ideas. Do not shoot anything down when an idea comes to your head. Sometimes the most outrageous idea could prove to be the right one in the end. You can ask a friend to help you identify options and even make more options if you encounter some difficulty, but make sure that you make the decision yourself in the end.
· Weigh the pros and cons of every option.
Assess each option by looking at the advantages and disadvantages it offers you. In this way, you get more insights about the consequences of such an option.
· Trust yourself and make that decision.
Now that you have assessed your options, it is now time to trust yourself. Remember that there are no guarantees and wrong decisions are always at hindsight. So choose… decide… believe that you are choosing the best option at this point in time.
Now that you have made a decision, be ready to face its consequences: good and bad. It may take you to a place of promise or to a land of problems. But the important thing is that you have chosen to live your life instead of remaining a bystander or a passive audience to your own life. Whether it is the right decision or not, only time can tell. But do not regret it whatever the outcome. Instead, learn from it and remember that you always have the chance to make better decisions in the future.
Life is like a road. There are long and short roads; smooth and rocky roads; crooked and straight paths. In our life many roads would come our way as we journey through life. There are roads that lead to a life of single blessedness, marriage, and religious vocation. There are also roads that lead to fame and fortune on one hand, or isolation and poverty on the other. There are roads to happiness as there are roads to sadness, roads towards victory and jubilation, and roads leading to defeat and disappointment.
Just like any road, there are corners, detours, and crossroads in life. Perhaps the most perplexing road that you would encounter is a crossroad. With four roads to choose from and with limited knowledge on where they would go, which road will you take? What is the guarantee that we would choose the right one along the way? Would you take any road, or just stay where you are: in front of a crossroad?
There are no guarantees.
You do not really know where a road will lead you until you take it. There are no guarantees. This is one of the most important things you need to realize about life. Nobody said that choosing to do the right thing all the time would always lead you to happiness. Loving someone with all your heart does not guarantee that it would be returned. Gaining fame and fortune does not guarantee happiness. Accepting a good word from an influential superior to cut your trip short up the career ladder is not always bad, especially if you are highly qualified and competent. There are too many possible outcomes, which your really cannot control. The only thing you have power over is the decisions that you will make, and how you would act and react to different situations.
Wrong decisions are always at hindsight.
Had you known that you were making a wrong decision, would you have gone along with it? Perhaps not, why would you choose a certain path when you know it would get you lost? Why make a certain decision if you knew from the very beginning that it is not the right one. It is only after you have made a decision and reflected on it that you realize its soundness. If the consequences or outcomes are good for you, then you have decided correctly. Otherwise, your decision was wrong.
Take the risk: decide.
Since life offers no guarantee and you would never know that your decision would be wrong until you have made it, then you might as well take the risk and decide. It is definitely better than keeping yourself in limbo. Although it is true that one wrong turn could get you lost, it could also be that such a turn could be an opportunity for an adventure, moreover open more roads. It is all a matter of perspective. You have the choice between being a lost traveller or an accidental tourist of life. But take caution that you do not make decisions haphazardly. Taking risks is not about being careless and stupid. Here are some pointers that could help you choose the best option in the face of life’s crossroads:
· Get as many information as you can about your situation.
You cannot find the confidence to decide when you know so little about what you are faced with. Just like any news reporter, ask the 5 W’s: what, who, when, where, and why. What is the situation? Who are the people involved? When did this happen? Where is this leading? Why are you in this situation? These are just some of the possible questions to ask to know more about your situation. This is important. Oftentimes, the reason for indecision is the lack of information about a situation.
· Identify and create options.
What options do the situation give you? Sometimes the options are few, but sometimes they are numerous. But what do you do when you think that the situation offers no options? This is the time that you create your own. Make your creative mind work. From the most simplistic to the most complicated, entertain all ideas. Do not shoot anything down when an idea comes to your head. Sometimes the most outrageous idea could prove to be the right one in the end. You can ask a friend to help you identify options and even make more options if you encounter some difficulty, but make sure that you make the decision yourself in the end.
· Weigh the pros and cons of every option.
Assess each option by looking at the advantages and disadvantages it offers you. In this way, you get more insights about the consequences of such an option.
· Trust yourself and make that decision.
Now that you have assessed your options, it is now time to trust yourself. Remember that there are no guarantees and wrong decisions are always at hindsight. So choose… decide… believe that you are choosing the best option at this point in time.
Now that you have made a decision, be ready to face its consequences: good and bad. It may take you to a place of promise or to a land of problems. But the important thing is that you have chosen to live your life instead of remaining a bystander or a passive audience to your own life. Whether it is the right decision or not, only time can tell. But do not regret it whatever the outcome. Instead, learn from it and remember that you always have the chance to make better decisions in the future.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Innovation in your Life
What Innovation can Do to Your Life
It's a talent that everyone has, yet they think they don't. The power of innovation. If you've ever marvelled at somebody's creative prowess, guess what, you can create and innovate too. It just takes time. Everyone is born creative. The box of crayons in kindergarten were not limited to those who possessed potential; because the truth is, everybody has potential.
You know how long it took to learn to ride a bike or drive or to never commit the same mistake again? It's the same with innovation. It takes a bit of practice and a lot of time before this mind function comes easily when called. This article will teach you a few tips on how to bring innovation into your life.
Don't listen to what other people say. Follow the beat of your own drum. Allowing for the input of other people will only bring cacophony to the music you are trying to make. If you have an original idea, don't waste your time and effort trying to make people understand. They most likely won't. And the help you will probably get comes in the form of negative feedback. If all those geniuses listened to their peers, we would probably still be living in the middle ages.
Spend time on it. I cannot stress that enough, although, please do not mistake this tip to be telling you to quit your day job. Do not. This involves some tricky time management but with a little discipline you'll be able to squeeze both in.
Exercise. Take a walk. Run a mile or two. Send all those endorphins coursing through your veins. Exercising certainly clears and relaxes your mind and allows for anything to pop up.
Record your dreams. Aren't some of them just the craziest things that your conscious mind would never have thought of? If you've had these dreams before, and I'm sure have, this only shows you the untapped innovative power you have lying within. So jot down those notes. Those dreams may just create an innovative spark in you.
Find your own style. You can always tell a Van Gogh from a Matisse. You'll know Hemingway wrote something by the choice of words on the paper. So it is the same with you. People will appreciate your innovation more because it is uniquely yours and that no one else would have thought of what you were thinking. That will let people see how valuable an asset you are.
Don't hide behind nifty gadgets or tools. You don't need the most expensive set of paints to produce a masterpiece. The same way with writing. You don't need some expensive fountain pen and really smooth paper for a bestseller. In fact, J.K. Rowling wrote the first book of the Harry Potter Series on bits of tissue. So what if you've got an expensive SLR camera if you're a crappy photographer? Who cares if you've got a blinging laptop if you can't write at all? The artist actually reduces the number of tools he has as he gets better at his craft: he knows what works and what doesn't.
Nothing will work without passion. What wakes you up in the mornings? What keeps the flame burning? What is the one thing that you'll die if you don't do? Sometimes people with talent are overtaken by the people who want it more. Think the hare and the tortoise. Ellen Degeneres once said that if you're not doing something that you want to do, then you don't really want to do it. And that's true. Sometimes you just want something so bad you become a virtual unstoppable. And that is passion. Passion will keep you going.
Don't worry about inspiration. You can't force it; inspiration hits when you least expect it to, for those unpredictable yet inevitable moments you should prepare. An idea could strike you on the subway, yet alas, you poor unfortunate soul; you have no sheet of paper to scribble down a thought that could change the world. Avoid these disasters. Have a pen and paper within your arm's reach at all times.
I hope this article has helped you bring more innovation into your life. Keep in mind that you're doing these things for your own satisfaction and not anybody else's. But soon enough they will notice, and everything should snowball from there.
Go walkabout Art
Kerrie Thomsen
It's a talent that everyone has, yet they think they don't. The power of innovation. If you've ever marvelled at somebody's creative prowess, guess what, you can create and innovate too. It just takes time. Everyone is born creative. The box of crayons in kindergarten were not limited to those who possessed potential; because the truth is, everybody has potential.
You know how long it took to learn to ride a bike or drive or to never commit the same mistake again? It's the same with innovation. It takes a bit of practice and a lot of time before this mind function comes easily when called. This article will teach you a few tips on how to bring innovation into your life.
Don't listen to what other people say. Follow the beat of your own drum. Allowing for the input of other people will only bring cacophony to the music you are trying to make. If you have an original idea, don't waste your time and effort trying to make people understand. They most likely won't. And the help you will probably get comes in the form of negative feedback. If all those geniuses listened to their peers, we would probably still be living in the middle ages.
Spend time on it. I cannot stress that enough, although, please do not mistake this tip to be telling you to quit your day job. Do not. This involves some tricky time management but with a little discipline you'll be able to squeeze both in.
Exercise. Take a walk. Run a mile or two. Send all those endorphins coursing through your veins. Exercising certainly clears and relaxes your mind and allows for anything to pop up.
Record your dreams. Aren't some of them just the craziest things that your conscious mind would never have thought of? If you've had these dreams before, and I'm sure have, this only shows you the untapped innovative power you have lying within. So jot down those notes. Those dreams may just create an innovative spark in you.
Find your own style. You can always tell a Van Gogh from a Matisse. You'll know Hemingway wrote something by the choice of words on the paper. So it is the same with you. People will appreciate your innovation more because it is uniquely yours and that no one else would have thought of what you were thinking. That will let people see how valuable an asset you are.
Don't hide behind nifty gadgets or tools. You don't need the most expensive set of paints to produce a masterpiece. The same way with writing. You don't need some expensive fountain pen and really smooth paper for a bestseller. In fact, J.K. Rowling wrote the first book of the Harry Potter Series on bits of tissue. So what if you've got an expensive SLR camera if you're a crappy photographer? Who cares if you've got a blinging laptop if you can't write at all? The artist actually reduces the number of tools he has as he gets better at his craft: he knows what works and what doesn't.
Nothing will work without passion. What wakes you up in the mornings? What keeps the flame burning? What is the one thing that you'll die if you don't do? Sometimes people with talent are overtaken by the people who want it more. Think the hare and the tortoise. Ellen Degeneres once said that if you're not doing something that you want to do, then you don't really want to do it. And that's true. Sometimes you just want something so bad you become a virtual unstoppable. And that is passion. Passion will keep you going.
Don't worry about inspiration. You can't force it; inspiration hits when you least expect it to, for those unpredictable yet inevitable moments you should prepare. An idea could strike you on the subway, yet alas, you poor unfortunate soul; you have no sheet of paper to scribble down a thought that could change the world. Avoid these disasters. Have a pen and paper within your arm's reach at all times.
I hope this article has helped you bring more innovation into your life. Keep in mind that you're doing these things for your own satisfaction and not anybody else's. But soon enough they will notice, and everything should snowball from there.
Go walkabout Art
Kerrie Thomsen
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Cute Black Striped Wallaby
Black Striped Wallaby
Acrylic on Canvas
by
kerrie thomsen
The black striped wallaby is found mostly in the coastal region of queensland and the top part of new south wales. This little fella has distinct black front paws and nose.
For Sale - limited edition prints. Price $77 AUD for USA, Canada, UK and Europe. Orders in Australia $57 AUD. Please use email address kerriethomsen23@gmail .com for payment.
Need for motivation
Need for motivation
Every
one of us needs motivation to continue with personal and work
life commitments. Motivation is something that creates the desire, provides
energy, activates behavior and provides directions to perform things.
Persistence of any behavior or work needs the right motivation. Many
researchers believe that one does not indulge in a behavior until and
unless he/she is energized to do it through motivation.1
Many
a times it has been noted that individuals generally respond to a
complex event in the environment persistently up to a particular
point and then tend to decrease the intensity of persistence. This
generally occurs due to the lack of motivation in them. Motivation is
like the accelerator in the car. When you feel the car has slowed
down, you need to push the pedal to gain speed. Motivation acts as an
accelerator in life.
Painting and in particular creating my mandala art series motivates me.
Reference:
Painting and in particular creating my mandala art series motivates me.
Reference:
- Halbesleben JR, Bowler WM. Emotional exhaustion and job performance: the mediating role of motivation. J Appl Psychol. 2007 Jan; 92(1):93-106.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
my new banner
I love my new banner
I Got this from http://fiverr.com
Look up the seller called nobis
Cheers
Kerrie
https://www.facebook.com/kerrie.thomsen
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Springtime - Mandala Painting
This Mandala is an original painting celebrating springtime. The colors and design symbolize the new beginnings and newness of Spring. Also how Spring cycles around each year is brought out in this depiction of nature and our cosmos. It is spring in the southern hemisphere right now.
This painting Brightens the room where it is displayed.
Framing is optional depending on the buyers taste. There is enough margin to allow a frame to fit your decor or the half inch box frame this canvas is already stretched on is fine for hanging or displaying on a shelf. Hooks and string included when shipped.
Materials:
Acrylic Painting on Canvas
JoSonyas paint.
This signed original painting is 45cm x 45cm (14"x14")
Buy Now - $147 AUD inclusive of shipping to US, Canada, UK or Europe
Please use the Payment email: kerriethomsen23@gmail.com
Buy Now - $147 AUD inclusive of shipping to US, Canada, UK or Europe
Please use the Payment email: kerriethomsen23@gmail.com
New Life - Mandala
New Life Mandala. This mandala is inspired by the birth of a child to a young couple. This baby is much loved and a source of great celebration. This original painting provides a link to my aboriginal Australian background. Women are shown here in celebration and connecting across four generations. This group of women are filled with joy for the new life and new beginnings.
This Mandala is an original painting celebrating extended family. The colors and design symbolize the new beginnings and newness of Life.
This painting Catches the eye in the room where it is displayed.
Framing is optional depending on the buyers taste. There is enough margin to allow a frame to be chosen to fit your decor or the half inch box frame this canvas is already stretched on is fine for hanging or displaying on a shelf. Hooks and string included when shipped.
Materials:
Acrylic Painting on Canvas
JoSonyas paint.
This signed original painting is 45cm x 45cm (14"x14")
Buy Now - $147 AUD inclusive of shipping to US, Canada, UK or Europe
Please use the Payment email: kerriethomsen23@gmail.com
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Corroboree Mandala Painting.
From Wikipedia:
Corroboree is a generic word to explain different genres of performance which in the northwest of Australia include balga, wangga, lirrga, junba, ilma and many more. Throughout Australia the word corroboree embraces songs, dances, rallies and meetings of various kinds. In the past a corroboree has been inclusive of sporting events and other forms of skill display. It is an appropriated English word that has been re-appropriated to explain a practice that is different to ceremony and more widely inclusive than theatre or opera.
Here in my original painting I have chosen colours that have an earthly connection but also I was aiming for a feel of celebration with the colours and design to symbolize the excitement and fun that a corroboree can engender. The men here are dancing and celebrating and are putting on a display for an appreciative audience.
Buy Now for $147 including shipping to US, Canada, UK, Europe.
Use payment email: kerriethomsen23@gmail.com
OR go to my Etsy shop http://etsy.com/shop/kerriethomsen
Corroboree is a generic word to explain different genres of performance which in the northwest of Australia include balga, wangga, lirrga, junba, ilma and many more. Throughout Australia the word corroboree embraces songs, dances, rallies and meetings of various kinds. In the past a corroboree has been inclusive of sporting events and other forms of skill display. It is an appropriated English word that has been re-appropriated to explain a practice that is different to ceremony and more widely inclusive than theatre or opera.
Here in my original painting I have chosen colours that have an earthly connection but also I was aiming for a feel of celebration with the colours and design to symbolize the excitement and fun that a corroboree can engender. The men here are dancing and celebrating and are putting on a display for an appreciative audience.
Buy Now for $147 including shipping to US, Canada, UK, Europe.
Use payment email: kerriethomsen23@gmail.com
OR go to my Etsy shop http://etsy.com/shop/kerriethomsen
Sunday, October 7, 2012
My prized possessions
Visit my mindfulness website here at
http://www.artformindfulness.com
My Shop
Visit our "Save Animals of Australia Shop" any time
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Thanks
kerrie and amanda
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Thanks
kerrie and amanda
Saturday, October 6, 2012
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Animal Totems:
Generally speaking, animals remind us that we are part of the earth; that each creature has a place;
that each creature has a skill of it's own; that we have instincts given to us from
Mother earth, wisdom born to us that we must awaken.
The Animal Totem that comes to
you offers you power and wisdom if you will learn to communicate with it, with respect,
trust, and understanding. Developing a relationship with a live animal totem takes time,
practice, patience and could be very dangerous. Having an animal totem does not mean that
you are to pet the animal or even be with it physically. Having an animal totem means that
you have lessons to learn and a powerful spiritual friend.
Each animal has it's own special power and message, for each animal has a
powerful spirit and an inherent skill. Animal Spirits choose a person to be a
companion to, a friend to, not the other way around.
You can not think, 'gee a bear
is cute or powerful and I like what it represents so the Bear will be my Animal
Totem'. No, the animal will choose you and make itself known to you.
You will only
need to pay attention to discover what your totems are....
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Wedgetail Eagle : Bird Totem - Soaring over Obstacles
The Wedge-tailed eagle, or eaglehawk, is found throughout Australian and southern New Guinea, and the most common of large eagles worldwide. It is the largest bird of prey in Australia with a wingspan of 2-3 metres. They are generally varying shades of brown, and darken as they age.
KEYWORDS:
Ignorance and Intolerance. Misunderstanding. Strong Structures. Sun King. Sun Worship. Celebration of the Blue Skies. Upperworld Messenger. Pride. The Value of the Ego and Transcending the Ego. True Sight. Accurate Clairvoyance. Power. Heat and Wind Wisdom. Soaring Over Obstacles. Flight of the Spirit. The Persecuted King.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Great Galah -- Australia
The Great Galah is the most common of the Australian Cockatoos. Galah Cockatoos are generally seen in large flocks as they search for food. They have distinct Pink and Grey feathers.
Painting by Kerrie Thomsen
Acrylic on Canvas
Limited Edition Print of Original signed painting by Kerrie.
Price $77 AUD for USA, Canada, UK, Europe. In Australia $57 AUD.
To buy please use email address kerriethomsen23@gmail.com
Acrylic on Canvas
Limited Edition Print of Original signed painting by Kerrie.
Price $77 AUD for USA, Canada, UK, Europe. In Australia $57 AUD.
To buy please use email address kerriethomsen23@gmail.com
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Bowl in Paper Mache
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| Monitor Lizards live in Australia and their are abut 30 species one of which is the Lace Goanna. |
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Wheels of Life
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| Wheels of Life |
I painted this piece with the wheels of life to depict the perfect balance that mother nature finds for all living things. Sometimes we feel connected with nature and sometimes throughout our life cycle we may be disconnected also from nature and our land. I crave time in the bush close to nature everyday which is part of my indigenous heritage. The spokes of each wheel represent many experiences, people, places and important aspects of my life.
For Sale - $670
Acrylic on premium 380 Cotton Duck Canvas
Dimension: 102cm x 50cm
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
Tomo's Wild Ride - Poem by Wilf Thomsen
Thomo's Wild Ride
He rolled his eye gave a snort and a roar
And the ground he started to paw.
They forced him into the Shute
I heard a cowboy say he is a mean brute!
Ernie and Des started screwing me down.
If you need help there is always the clown.
I said to the gate man "let us outside"
And knew I was in for a hell of a ride
He kicked so high my seat was a vertical cliff
And victory I think he could sniff.
Is treated to give him some spur
He was just one big powerful blur.
Like a chopper he started to spin,
I doubted this battle I'd win.
There's no doubt I must within round,
If I fall he'll put me under the ground.
As he started tossing his head,
To him I savagely said
"I may feel to you like a sore
Or a big nail stuck in your claw".
I had to give him all that I had.
He was as rough and as tough as they come
But I'll give him heaps of plenty
A little bit more and some.
It was a real fierce battle
He was jarring my bones like a rattle
Under his belly was ringing like a bell
As he bucked like a monster from hell.
I gripped on like a big hammer claw.
I heard the hooter and knew that I'd score
So I stepped off the bull called "claw hammer"
And felt I deserved a wee bit of glamour!
He rolled his eye gave a snort and a roar
And the ground he started to paw.
They forced him into the Shute
I heard a cowboy say he is a mean brute!
Ernie and Des started screwing me down.
If you need help there is always the clown.
I said to the gate man "let us outside"
And knew I was in for a hell of a ride
He kicked so high my seat was a vertical cliff
And victory I think he could sniff.
Is treated to give him some spur
He was just one big powerful blur.
Like a chopper he started to spin,
I doubted this battle I'd win.
There's no doubt I must within round,
If I fall he'll put me under the ground.
As he started tossing his head,
To him I savagely said
"I may feel to you like a sore
Or a big nail stuck in your claw".
I had to give him all that I had.
He was as rough and as tough as they come
But I'll give him heaps of plenty
A little bit more and some.
It was a real fierce battle
He was jarring my bones like a rattle
Under his belly was ringing like a bell
As he bucked like a monster from hell.
I gripped on like a big hammer claw.
I heard the hooter and knew that I'd score
So I stepped off the bull called "claw hammer"
And felt I deserved a wee bit of glamour!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Lyrebird Totem
The Beauty of the Lyrebirds Song
Acrylic on Canvas
by
Kerrie Thomsen
March 2012
Contemporary artist
Limited Edition Prints - $77 AUD including shipping to USA, Canada, UK and Europe. Price in Australia $57 AUD. Please use email address kerriethomsen23@gmail.com to order.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Dancing Boab Trees
SOLD
Dancing Boab TreesOils on Canvas
by
Contemporary Indigineous Artist
Kerrie Thomsen
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Bush Track - my daily reverie
Bush Track - Daily Reverie
Acrylic on Canvas
30cm x 40cm
Authentic & Contemporary Indigenous Art
by
Kerrie Thomsen
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Cooloola Region
The Indigenous Story: From Fraser Island to Noosa and west to the watershed were the Dulingbara, (people of the Nautilus shell). People of the upper tract of the Mary River were the Kabi Kabi or Gubbi Gubbi. There is also mention of the Wakka Wakka people in the inland areas. The Fraser Island section was home to people of the Badtjala language group. In most seasons the country yielded plenty of wildlife and fish; there are numbers of middens along the coast.
Area Today (2006): Within the degree square today live around 122,000 people. In 1996 the population within the same area was about 108,200 and in 2001 it was around 115,800. The major towns within the area are Noosa (incorporating Tewantin, Noosaville, Noosa Heads, Sunshine Beach and Sunrise Beach) with a population of 26,300 people, Maryborough (including Tinana and Granville) with 23,400 people and Gympie (including Monkland) with 10,500 people. There are numerous smaller villages and towns dotted throughout the area including Cooroy, Pomona, Tiaro, Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach. The key demographic statistics from the past three national censuses are shown in the next table.
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