Bettina at "Art Takes Paris"

Here is my invitation for you to vote for me! 

I entered my paintings into an international competition, "Art Takes Paris", and I am asking for your vote for the 'People Choice Award' for my paintings! 

I would love your help to receive 19+ votes before August 19th to be featured on the See Me facebook page and a chance to win the People's Choice Award. Wouldn't it be so FUN to have a huge amount of votes? What would it take for my paintings to take Paris, in a heartbeat, with Ease and Great Joy? What else is possible?

To see the paintings that I submitted, go here! There, you can also vote for me by clicking the star:
http://bettinastar.see.me/ atp2013

 









 Thank you so much!!!! I am so grateful!

A question that can change everything

I have not been here on my blog for a year! Unbelievable!!!

So much occurred in my life, much beauty and wonder! So, where to start?

As a painter and seeker, I have always been looking for ways to expand, to go beyond and certainly not to repeat myself! 'What else is possible?' has been my driving force that took me into more and more and more of me. I would like to share with you a beautiful story today, a great teaching piece that I received for my life. It came from tiny creatures in my back yard. Is it connected with my paintings? Yes. As everything is connected. It taught me not to give up. It taught me that I can look at everything from a different point of view. If I don't go into any conclusion about what's going on, then, my universe stays open and miracles can occur...

So, here is my story:

We have been guardians of bees for two summers now, and we are learning tremendously from these busy, powerful creatures! I am amazed how much my universe has opened ever since I have been so closely involved with their energy, vibrancy, abundance and life-force. 

 

"Sunflower with Bee" by Bettina

This past winter was a real challenge for them here in the Midwest. A long, hard winter with lots of freezing moisture. We sent a strong, healthy, vibrant hive into winter, loaded with honey and pollen. Only to discover in April that we had had a mass die-off in early spring. Only a few bees had survived the disaster. I checked the hive several times and just couldn’t find a queen, or brood or larvae. The few workers went out and collected pollen and honey on warm days, but who would follow that generation once they reach the end of their 40-day life cycle? 

With no queen around, a hive will dwindle and die out.

 

On my last hive check on May 6, I had asked for a miracle! What would it take for a queen to just BE HERE? What else is possible here? I checked on them again a week later, just following the energy of "Oh, let's see what they are doing!" They were gathering pollen and honey and doing a good Bee job! And then, as I went further through the small hive, I found brood and larvae! Wow, I thought, that's a sign of a QUEEN!!!...??? As I turned the comb to see the other side of it, I spotted her! She was vibrant and strong! How does it get any better than that?

What if, instead of giving up, we keep asking questions? "What else is possible?" is a question that has the power to change everything. Would you be willing to choose to ask it?

Colorful Journey deep Within

Back home from the tropical paradise of Costa Rica I look back at the journey and cannot say anything else but 'Wow!'. I could not have expected the amount of facets that came with the journey! I found myself in the cradle of creation, and here are some images that I brought back. I painted them in watercolor:

Colorful swirls best captivate the energies of volcanoes, waterfalls and lush jungle. How perfect to dive in from an abstract point of view,  from high above where all comes together in a glorious song of Earth inhaling and exhaling!

 "Paradise of the Heart", 2011

Watercolor on paper, 13"x9"

"Center of Joy", 2011

Watercolor on paper, 6"x6"

Of course, flowers called to me to paint them! And what an abundance! Calla lilies from further up the mountains, from the cool air of higher elevation and nearby springs, and gorgeous Catalina flowers that equally thrive in the cooler climate.

 "Calla Lily", 2011

Watercolor on paper, 13"x7"

"Catalinas", 2012

Watercolor on paper, 13"x9"

The journey took me not only into colorful external visuals, but deep into Earth as well, into the Heart of Earth tones, crystals and, within Earth core, to the Portal of the Universe...

 "Inner Earth", 2011

Watercolor on paper, 6"x9"

 "Inner Earth Heart Portal", 2012

Watercolor on paper, 13"x9"

With loving assistance, Earth is rebirthing 'herself', from inside out. As we do, too! The New Heart Flame is powerful, vibrant and glowing with Joy! See the dolphins?

 "New Earth Heart Flame", 2012

Watercolor on paper, 12"x9"

And, again, the Tree of Life came to me! The image has been with me for a long time, again and again. The Great Alignment is very clear: the Alignment of Earth Core/Heart with the Eye in the Sky/Sirius and the Center of the Universe. Blues and Golds, Stars, Planets and all Life singing the Anthem that has never been lost.

"Tree of Life Heart Portal", 2012

Watercolor on paper, 13"x9"

We are on a journey, together with our planet Earth. I am not surprised, but amazed, as to how much the current healing is about 'mending the past' and forgiveness of self (and others). If we choose to do so and allow it to happen, we can travel now into the past, right into the fabric of our lives, the luminous fibers of our creations, and mend all wears and tears, find the splinters, pull them out and add the missing pieces... And, we are not alone. Our soul and star families are with us and hold our hands while reminding us to breathe...

If you are interested in purchasing one of my original paintings or a fine art print, contact me at bettina@bettinamadini.com. And, visit my website at www.BettinaStar-Rose.com and 'like' me on facebook at BettinaStar-Rose Fine Art.

Spread your wings and fly! The time is Now!

Bettina's workshop "Painting from the Heart"

Bettina Star-Rose is teaching a workshop/retreat at Peace and Wellness Center in Green Bay, WI, on November 27 titled "Painting from the Heart".

This is how my workshops came into manifestation:
“My first workshop was given to me in 2006 by my angels.  While meditating, not thinking about anything, out of the blue, they dictated my first workshop description. Within 10 minutes, I had the complete wording! “Now, put it into your pc and get the flyer out!”, they said lovingly and assertively. “Well”, I thought, “we might be putting it out on the West coast, or maybe Chicago, or Milwaukee (I came a bit closer to home (near Madison, WI) “No”, they intervened fast, “right HERE! Here where you are living!” Perplexed and rather bewildered, I uttered “HERE???!!!  It is for sure beautiful countryside, but for a workshop like this one…?”

I had just moved into the area and didn’t know too many people in the Madison, Wisconsin area. I knew by then, though, that I had always been well guided by my angelic team, so I followed my persistent advisors and put the information out in my area. To my surprise, journalists from local newspapers showed up at our place and printed interviews with my bio, my artwork and the workshop! Very soon after, people started calling and coming for my workshops.  It was amazing! The coverage of these newspapers went further, actually, than I would have expected... (thank you, angels...!). The word spread, and I have been offering my creativity workshops ever since.

Not only did it allow me to teach my way of “Free Spirit Painting” and assist others in letting go of wrong messages, not to say lies, about their creativity; messages that they had bought into somewhere, sometime, but it created an understanding for my art and started a local network and community for me! I met so many wonderful people from all around the greater Madison area through my workshops! I met healers, artists, farmers, herbalists, visionaries, powerful creators of all kind! It has been an ever-expanding blessing for me, on many levels!

I am so looking forward to offering my “Painting from Your Heart” workshop at The Peace & Wellness Center in Green Bay and would be honored to assist you on your journey of expanding your notion of your own creativity to help you see and experience your own inner artist! We will be connecting with our hearts, the space where the seed of truth has never, I say NEVER!, been obstructed, where our dreams have been stored safely, for this moment of Now! Are you ready to remember who you are?

Then come and join us for a full day of creativity, joy, exploration, and sacred dreaming/meditation, and, of course, painting with watercolors! No artistic experience is required!

I am looking forward to meeting you!”

To view Bettina’s art work, visit her website at www.BettinaStar-Rose.com. Title of the painting in this article: "Oneness Heart" by Bettina Star-Rose.

More info about the workshop:
Link to the class description

More Angels!

Here are two new angels in my Angel Series, the "Angel of Purity" and the "Angel of the Golden Voice"! As always, they came unexpectedly and with beautiful messages. Both were painted in watercolor. Enjoy!

"Angel of Purity", 2011

”Angel of Purity” brings ‘Purity’ as a quality of the heart, symbolized by the white dove that she is releasing. Purity of thought, word and action. She assists in releasing old hurt and pain, so that we can approach life with curiosity, childlike innocence and with a pure heart, with a clean slate and pure consciousness. May ‘Purity’ be with you, wherever you go, whatever you do, and guide you to your highest purpose, into the fullest expression of self! May she guide you on your journey into the new!”

"Angel of the Golden Voice", 2011

”Angel of the Golden Voice” brings ‘the gift of healing our voice, so that we speak out truth from the Heart, from the place where Love, Wisdom and Power are in complete balance, where we honor ourselves as well as everybody else and all life! Once we are aware of the impact of our spoken word, on others and in return on ourselves, we will be using our words wisely and consciously. When we speak from our hearts, the true inner heart space, our words will hold the energy of the Threefold Flame: Love, Wisdom and Power.”

Both angels will be available soon as fine art (giclee) prints in limited edition for $ 99 each. If you would like to preorder, please send me an email to bettina@bettinamadini.com.

"Dream Lotus" cover

"Dream Lotus"

My painting "Dream Lotus" was chosen for the cover of the September issue of the 'Monthly Aspectarian', a widely circulated alternative magazine out of the Chicago area. 

“Dream Lotus” is a very colorful pastel painting, with many layers of soft chalk pastels. As with all my paintings and pastels, “Dream Lotus” happened in the moment. I never have any sketches or think about a composition, but enjoy the intuitive flow to unfold.

The message of “Dream Lotus” is to ‘Follow your Dreams’. It is a joyful celebration of Spirit unfolding and the Manifestation of Life. It is a beautiful piece of art to meditate or journey with. Enjoy! 

Monthly Aspectarian ezine September 2011

 

Show at The Theosophical Society, Olcott Gallery, in Wheaton, Illinois

"Dreaming Willow"

Pastel on paper

On display are 14 of my paintings, among them the original "Dreaming Willow", as well as the original "Buddha Nature" and "Summer Glow". My show runs from July through September.

The gallery is open weekdays from 9am to 12pm and 1 to 5pm. Visitors have to check in at the desk.

"Buddha Nature"

Watercolor on paper

"Summer Glow"
Acrylic on canvas