Speak Your Art Blog Hub: August 2014

Friday, August 29, 2014

Images and Quotes to Inspire the Artist

I hope these images and quotes will inspire the artist within. I'm constantly adding new images and quotes so if you like these please feel free to visit again.

Contact Info for In the Flow Studios Arts

Website: http://intheflowstudios.com

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"In the Flow Studios is a grassroots organization dedicated to empowering the arts, the artists and worthy causes."

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Greater Than the Sum of My Parts - Poem

Sharing my poetry at
In the Flow Studios
Arts Open House.
Picture by
Myranda Josephson

I’m at a place

in my life

and my art

that I no longer want

to calculate my next step,

nor measure my phrases,

nor mince my words.

I will no longer apologize

for being myself,

or for being broken

yet indestructible.

I want to embrace

the shadows in my life,

that have taught me

empathy,

patients,

and compassion.

The painful bits

and the hurts

that showed me

how strongly

I could heal.

My scars

are my badges of honor,

they are

the purple hearts

of my inner-war.

My imperfections

remind me

to be kind

with my words

and to be gentle

with my thoughts.

I no longer strive

to be the perfect daughter,

mother, wife, sister,

friend or teacher.

I lay myself before my art

in humility

with my boots shaking

and my heart pounding.

I’m finding my courage

by facing my fears,

I’m finding my strength

by acknowledging my weakness,

I’m finding my light

by accepting my darkness.

And in the process,

I am learning

that I am greater

than the sum of all my parts.

By Aurora Ferrer 8-19-14

Thank you for taking the time to visit. Wishing you Inspiration and Peace beyond all understanding.

You can find more information about my Organizations at:
Self-Actualization thru Women's Empowerment Website http://www.empowerment.ws/home.html
In the Flow Studios Arts & Body Website http://intheflowstudios.com
Mana Keepers & Dewdrops Images Website http://manakeepers.com
I Love Shelter Dogs Blog http://iloveshelterdogs.blogspot.com
PaaManoEskrima Website http://paamanoeskrima.com
Kadan Martial Arts Website http://www.kadanmartialarts.com

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Empowering Images & Quotes

"The strongest among us has tasted the greatest defeat. Remember that you have been stronger than any of your challenges!" Aurora Ferrer

"Shedding that which is not and embracing that which is, is messy, not pretty and crucial to the birth of the authentic self. Be brave on the path to your authenticity!" Aurora Ferrer

Thank you for taking the time to visit. Wishing you inspiration and Peace beyond all understanding.

You can find more information about my Organizations at:

Women's Empowerment Website http://www.empowerment.ws/home.html
In the Flow Studios Arts & Body Website http://intheflowstudios.com
Mana Keepers & Dewdrops Images Website http://manakeepers.com
I Love Shelter Dogs Blog http://iloveshelterdogs.blogspot.com

Monday, August 25, 2014

Still Moments in Time Arts Open House ICARE Dog Rescue Fundraiser

Here are some of the inspiring moments we experienced sharing our art and helping ICARE Dog Rescue. These are all courtesy of Myranda Josephson Photography. We're grateful for her beautiful point of view. Thank you Myranda Josephson Photography.

Eric Jimenez AKA "BZRK" (buh-zerk)

an acronym for "Blissful Zen Reality Kingdom"

Paolo Pizzi photographer, cinematographer,

director and composer. Sharing his photography

and upcoming independent film.

Molly Bupp

Roland H. Ferrer

Ruben Palma, AKA by his Aztec or *Nahuatl name Tepeyolotl Mallinalli

Ruben Palma, AKA by his Aztec or *Nahuatl name Tepeyolotl Mallinalli

Roland H. Ferrer

Roland H. Ferrer - Forgotten Angel

Paolo Pizzi Photography

Aurora Ferrer - Mana Keepers

Aurora Ferrer - Dewdrops Images - Mana Keepers

The beautiful “inside and out” ladies of ICARE Dog Rescue,
Corrie Lenon Bravo, Elvira Torres,

Eric Jimenez AKA "BZRK" (buh-zerk)

an acronym for "Blissful Zen Reality Kingdom"

Eric Jimenez AKA "BZRK" (buh-zerk)

an acronym for "Blissful Zen Reality Kingdom"

Dash Najarian

Chrissy DePauw

The beautiful “inside and out” ladies of ICARE Dog Rescue,
Corrie Lenon Bravo, Elvira Torres, Paola Valencia and Michelle Rangel

The beautiful “inside and out” ladies of ICARE Dog Rescue,
Corrie Lenon Bravo, Elvira Torres, Paola Valencia and Michelle Rangel

Aurora Ferrer - Poetry

Peter Speziale, harp

Alexandra Perdew, Peter Speziale and Roland H. Ferrer

Kadan Martial Arts

Kadan Martial Arts

Chrissy DePauw

Chrissy DePauw

Chrissy DePauw

Chrissy DePauw

Our hero Devin Kerley from Pet Hospital.

Evan Eliason, double bass and Roland H. Ferrer, harp

Evan Eliason, double bass

Roland H. Ferrer, harp

Roland H. Ferrer, harp

Evan Eliason, guitar and vocals

Evan Eliason, guitar and vocals

Mahal Ramos - Poetry

Mahal Ramos - Poetry

Mahal Ramos - Poetry

Roland H. Ferrer - PaaMano Eskrima

PaaMano Eskrima - Mahea Mogote,
Kadante Ferrer, Roland Ferrer, Ryan Roche

Danny Dichotomy with Daniel Pelaez, David Espana, and Dan Mehta.

Danny Dichotomy with Daniel Pelaez, David Espana, and Dan Mehta.

Danny Dichotomy with Daniel Pelaez, David Espana, and Dan Mehta.

Danny Dichotomy with Daniel Pelaez, David Espana, and Dan Mehta.

Ilima Pumphrey of Island Fitness by Ilima

Mahea Mogote of Island Fitness by Ilima

Mahea Mogote of Island Fitness by Ilima

Ilima Pumphrey of Island Fitness by Ilima