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Intentions ahttps://websites.godaddy.com/shopnd New Art !
My Why :)
My preferred medium is watercolor -
because water carries intention. I use collage, as it's analogous to life, we are always adding on. And the placement of our pieces, changes
the look or perspective.
My creativity is continuously fueled by
my kids, life and love...
Intention of the art - it inspires YOUR life :)
(photo - Wheaton Public Library exhibit)
Fluke
We all have something enormous and powerful in our hearts to share !
The Fluke is an ancient spiritual symbol, representing power, speed and connection to nature. A "Fluke" is also a serendipity...
Allow the thrilling feeling of your own power and the fun of BIG magic to move you !
Jamestown Fort
In 1607 the first colonists arrived in
Jamestown, VA.
They constructed a fort and it physically, mentally and spiritually fenced them off from all the abundance around them. Over 400 years later, how many times, when starting a new endeavor do we follow this same pattern ?
Next time, tear down a few pickets on your fence... and notice all the abundance,
love and knowledge around you !
Watercolor Collage 18 in x 21 in
Fine Art Prints now available.
Dock
A metaphor for love...
Protection, Security... Freedom, Fun Possibility....
Docks encourage risk and a change of state.
Traverse.. Play... Hop... Leap...
Love both sides.
Original Watercolor Collage
30 in x 20 in
A gift of Art - fun & Inspirational !
Art in a Box a perfect Gift!
Art in a Box a perfect Gift!
Art in a Box a perfect Gift!
A Gift of Gratitude
One piece of small art in a
6 x 8 matte black box with easel for $24
Free delivery Wheaton area
Art in a Box - A three piece set!
Art in a Box a perfect Gift!
Art in a Box a perfect Gift!
The Gift of Art
Any three pieces of small Art in
6 x 8 black box with easel for $49
Free Delivery Wheaton area
Gratitude
Gratitude
Gratitude
Large Fine Art Prints
A pop of colorful fun and new energy
A great way to welcome employees
back to the office !
Laugh
Gratitude
Gratitude
Who doesn't need a good Laugh - lol
and it's healthy for you !
Wake up your space with inspiration...
Large Fine Art Prints are 20in x 30in
Love Art - a beautiful and unique gift
Fine Art Print - German Etching paper 20in x 30in
Fine Art Print - German Etching paper 20in x 30in
Fine Art Print - German Etching paper 20in x 30in
Wedding
Fine Art Print - German Etching paper 20in x 30in
Fine Art Print - German Etching paper 20in x 30in
Housewarming
Fine Art Print - German Etching paper 20in x 30in
Housewarming
Threshold Surprise !
Small Threshold Art
Art inspires your leap to a new level
Art inspires your leap to a new level
Doorways are thresholds marking new environments... Our earth and our lives have approached a threshold.
Expanding our hearts positively shifts the environment on the other side.
Darkness can summon and marshal our deepest power and most loving selves.
(This piece comes in small and large sizes and is fully lined with green behind the bla
Doorways are thresholds marking new environments... Our earth and our lives have approached a threshold.
Expanding our hearts positively shifts the environment on the other side.
Darkness can summon and marshal our deepest power and most loving selves.
(This piece comes in small and large sizes and is fully lined with green behind the black - symbolizing that love and support are available for crossing those planned and surprise thresholds !)
Art inspires your leap to a new level
Art inspires your leap to a new level
Art inspires your leap to a new level
GREEN is the color of the heart,
it's also the color of growth.
BLACK, the sum of all colors, can be attributed to fear, darkness and evil.
It also stands for possibility...
Three things have limited threshold:
Time, pain and death.
While truth, love and knowledge -
Are boundless.
- Suzy Kassem
The Art-Works on you:)
Art inspires your leap to a new level
The Art-Works on you:)
After fine tuning the Threshold art,
I leave for a bike ride with a new group.
I'm unaware it's a 50 mile route with lots of single track, which I've never done ! Due to the kindness and support of the group
I make it thru AND cross a cycling Threshold - a major surprise and a thrilling feeling ! Unplanned I'm wearing
black and green - lol.
Crossing surprise thresholds are the best !
Fun - traction art
Monica with Connect
The Art fits together like a puzzle
The Art fits together like a puzzle
I created the art with actual bike tires.
There are 9 themes in this series,
the art is oriented toward cyclists,
but also metaphoric.
The Art fits together like a puzzle
The Art fits together like a puzzle
The Art fits together like a puzzle
The combinations are endless. Pictured here (top to bottom)
Explore - Change Course - Connect
Monica with Trailhead
The Art fits together like a puzzle
Monica with Trailhead
I love the symbolism of Trailhead,
it's both come together and wide open.
This is great as a single piece or in a combo.
Traction Art Combos - See possibilities for your journey...
Connect - Cross Paths
2 explores create an open heart :)
2 explores create an open heart :)
The Traction Art comes in a 20in x 20in Fine Art Print. A fun fact, my printer's space was formerly a bicycle manufacturer !
2 explores create an open heart :)
2 explores create an open heart :)
2 explores create an open heart :)
Custom sizes and originals are available upon request.
Contact Monica@artforabetterlife.com
See the Art in person
2 explores create an open heart :)
See the Art in person
I am displaying at different bike shops. See the Art up close and experiment with my art magnets to create your favorite design !
Check my Pop Up Shops schedule.
Schedule of Pop Up Shops
2024 Schedule of Pop up shops & Markets
I will have the color art and the Traction series along with notecards ... come see me :)
More dates on the way !
February 2024 - All Month ! Wheaton Public Library
Wheaton Public Library
Main Floor
225 Cross Street, Wheaton, IL
SaTurday April 27, 2024 - 8am to 2pm
Wheaton French Market
Corner of Main and Liberty
Wheaton, IL 60187
SaTurday May 11, 2024 - 8am to 2pm
Wheaton French Market
Corner of Main & Liberty
Wheaton, IL 60187
Sunday June 9, 2024 - 10am to 2pm
Highland Park French Market at the Lot
523 Central Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
Sunday June 23, 2024 - 9am to 2pm
Elmhurst French Market
Corner of Park & Prospect
Elmhurst, IL 60126
SaTurdaY July 13, 2024 - 8am to 1pm
Wilmette French Market
Metra Parking Lot
722 Green Bay Road
Wilmette, IL 60187
SaTurdaY July 20, 2024 - 8am to 2pm
Wheaton French Market
Corner of Main and Liberty
Wheaton, IL 60187
SaTurday Aug 24, 2024 - 8am to 2pm
Wheaton French Market
Corner of Main and Liberty
Wheaton, IL 60187
SaTurday Sept 7, 2024 - 10am to 5pm
TheosoFest at
Theosophical Society
1926 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187
SaTurday Sept 28, 2024 - 8am to 2pm
Wheaton French Market
Corner of Main and Liberty
Wheaton, IL 60187
TBA - J&R Cycle
J & R Cycle
240 W St Charles Road
Villa Park, IL 60181
Commission Art
This piece was created for Appleton, Wisconsin cyclist Chris Grapentine. It commemorates and celebrates 3 of his training rides in preparation for the June 2021 Tour Divide Mountain Bike Race, which is 2,745 miles and goes from Banff, Canada to Antelope Wells, New Mexico.
Commission a custom art piece celebrating your spirit on the cycling, sports or life journey !
It can include time, place, insights, accomplishments, fun and connections in an artful way :)
Reach out to me at Monica@Artforabetterlife.com
Art for a better life - Large Scale !
Send Powerful and inspiring messages...
The Art looks fabulous large scale. Wording can be edited and adjusted for the space. Communicate uplifting and inspiring messages much needed for our time.
Very impactful in Lobby's, waiting areas, large spaces or even outdoors.
Learn More
Contact Monica Powers at
Monica@Artforabetterlife.com for more information and pricing.
Interact with the Art and be changed by it !
Art to help you
The pieces are essentially modern day spiritual symbols. As the famous psychologist Carl Jung stated, symbols are powerful, they act on our subconscious and create change.
Use it for Mindfulness
The art empowers you to become more aware your patterns, then shift and change as needed or wanted. Large wall pieces or tiny paintings provide inspiration anywhere you are.
See Large Art Gallery and Small Art Galley
Bold Modern Impactful
Monica Powers' work has a reflective quality, engaging you to interact with the principle or life area using color and pattern.
The colors are bold. The art is modern - looks simple and incorporates deep meaning. Activating spiritual principles in your life, even in small ways, is powerful and impactful.
About
Monica Powers
Enhance your life
The Power of Art
I created Art for a better life to help people improve their wellness and happiness. With a background in mathematics and economics, I worked in data analysis searching for patterns. I left my career to stay home and raise my two children with special needs, though in many ways they raised me.
Through my children I was propelled into a gi
I created Art for a better life to help people improve their wellness and happiness. With a background in mathematics and economics, I worked in data analysis searching for patterns. I left my career to stay home and raise my two children with special needs, though in many ways they raised me.
Through my children I was propelled into a giant healing journey, sparking my interest in healing patterns; What do they look like ? How can we tap into them ?
The Power of Art
Enhance your life
The Power of Art
While traveling the long, winding, funny and transformative road as a parent, I discovered the power of visuals to positively impact us. I was spiritually guided to create art. I chose watercolor as my primary medium because water has the ability to carry intention - and also the reason it's used in many spiritual traditions.
Silently and
While traveling the long, winding, funny and transformative road as a parent, I discovered the power of visuals to positively impact us. I was spiritually guided to create art. I chose watercolor as my primary medium because water has the ability to carry intention - and also the reason it's used in many spiritual traditions.
Silently and subconsciously art can stimulate our own tremendous power for happiness and health.
Enhance your life
Enhance your life
Enhance your life
My art acts as a symbol or mirror in activating spiritual principles in our lives, which lighten and enlighten our souls. Using color and pattern makes the process easy and fun !
I think of myself as a weaver, offering a way to weave light into our thoughts, actions and being. When light touches our spirit, we experience more joy on a regular basis !