Just some random thoughts that ran through my head in the form of poetry. Yes, I actually do think in verse. Anyway, I'm looking towards Ma Kali to decapitate this melancholy I seem to be stuck in lately. Here's to a future containing a spontaneous series of up-notes.


Branches break against gale force
Yet the maples dance with subtle grace.

Ripped from limb to limb
They continue to move in rhythm.

Am I like the tree;
Destroying myself just to dance?

If so, who is the wind;
Who will be my partner in obliteration?

Is it a selfish wish to want someone to dance with?

Labels: by Lee Hutchings, Misc. Mutterings, Poetry

I danced under the Maiden moon tonight, spinning like a child beneath the branches of the old cottonwoods. I hummed a song I know... Aphrodite, Iris, Artemis, Persphone, Danu, Demeter, Hera, Isis, Selu, Morrigan, Hecate, Cerridwyn, Kali-Ma... and I let the Goddess speak.

I heard her voice moving on the wind, in the cricket song, and in the beating of my own heart. The trees danced with me in an ancient rhythm only some feel and an ancient tune only some hear.

I resisted the urge to run through the meadow and into the circle in the back. I don't know why. Maybe the old cherry tree knows. I should ask her the next time I sit with her. I'm sure she has more answers than I do.

Or maybe the snakes that slither among the tall blades of grass and giant thistle know something I don't. Or perhaps one of the other animals knows. The deer, the groundhog, the chipmunks, the skunks, the hawks... maybe they can tell me.

Hopefully I can be a good listener.

Labels: Art and Craft, by Lee Hutchings, Goddess Religion, Maiden Mother Crone, Thou Art Goddess

Okay, so I'm a little out of hand with this doll thing. LOL. Anyway, I opened all their eyes and I'd love to know which you all like better if you've got a minute. See the post below for the eyes closed faces. Thanks everybody!

Oh, there's also a new one - Hera. She's not complete yet though. She needs a peacock feather in her hair.

Labels: Art and Craft, by Lee Hutchings, fun stuff, goddess art dolls, goddess dolls, Goddess Inspired

Yeah, so I sort of disappeared for a while. Sorry about that. I'm feeling very blah lately and I'm just plain not that motivated to blog. I hope you guys haven't lost faith in me. Sometimes I just need to retreat into myself - into my home and space.

I have been creating a bit lately. I've been making Goddess dolls and painting a little. There are some pics below. (In order: Brigid, Brigid close up, Blodeuwedd, Shakti, Oshun, Ameterasu.) I have lots of plans for those little dolls and paintings inspired by them. Now I just need some more of that motivation I've been lacking lately.

Anyway, let me know what you all think about the dolls if you get the chance. Feed the artist! :) I have a design ready for baby-safe Goddess dolls too with rattles inside of them. I think they'll be adorable. Thanks for being patient with me while I hibernate. I can feel the cloud lifting so I think you'll be hearing more from me soon.

Labels: Art and Craft, by Lee Hutchings, goddess art dolls, goddess dolls

I sat down here to write something worthwhile but ended up deleting everything that came out. I just seem to be a bit fried today. My brain is not doing my bidding. So, instead of forcing it I think I'll just listen to it and do something a little mindless. I don't know what that is yet, but I'm going to go look for it.

I've posted that painting I talk about a few days ago to make up for my lack of verbage today. (Just for you Wynyfryd) Yeah it's weird, but I already warned you about that. He He.

If anyone has a virtual smack on the ass to get my mind going again please feel free to take a swing. :)



Text reads:
Looking for a little soul placation
On this dry hump vacation
With little to no vibration;
Floating in phallus-seas of phallus-ies,
Swimming to shore on my knees.

Labels: Art and Craft, by Lee Hutchings, painting, Phallus-seas of Phallus-ies, Poetry

I've figured a little thing out about art recently. For years I wanted to be edgy, different, etc. But I also wanted other people to like my art - maybe even buy it. What I think I have realized is that people want pretty... and then edgy and different come secondary. So... my new task: to rework my style so that it is more consumer friendly and optimally productive. I don't particularly want to compromise my art, and these changes will be hard to make without feeling like a sell-out. But, I'm going to give it a whirl.

The other thing I figured out is that I can't separate my art from the rest of my life - i.e. my spirituality. So, I'll be blogging a little more about my work here and posting ideas, finished pieces, etc. I hope you guys don't mind. :)

This is one of my latest pieces. It's a take on the tale of "Little Red Riding Hood" (if she were all grown up) - with a twist. Not a smutty twist though, even if it seems that way.

I actually have another piece called "Phallus-seas of Phallus-ies". That one's interesting. Just take a moment and imagine what it might look like. :) Yeah, artists are a little odd. Maybe I'll post it here soon.

Labels: Art and Craft, by Lee Hutchings, female, figure, mixed media, nude, painting, Tempting the Wolf