Thursday, September 27, 2012

Gypsy Mystery Goes to France!



Oooh la la!


Last year, I was approached by a publisher in France who was putting together a Lunar Calendar with a theme of celebrating the Sacred Feminine.  They had come across my artwork and wanted to use a couple of select pieces in their publication, which featured art by many different artists from around the world. 
I agreed, and last year’s Rev’Elles Agenda Lunaire 2012 was published.  When I got my 2 copies, I thought they were beautiful – full of vibrant artwork and useful information (226 pages worth - this little book is 3/4 of an inch thick!). 


Along with a lunar calendar, it had writings on various pagan holidays, seasonal information, a planting almanac for your garden, astrological descriptions, datebook pages and even a few recipes.  Of course, all of this was in French, so I couldn’t actually read it, but even in a language I don’t know, it was lovely.
Unfortunately, only one small, altered piece of my art made it in…printed super teeny tiny! Ah c'est la vie!


Today I got 2 copies of Rev’Elles Agenda Lunaire 2013, and it’s just as beautiful.  This time my “Sacred Feminine” piece got a nice, juicy spot on it’s own page!  And my little half-Namaste icon is featured throughout once more – printed super teeny tiny!


Anyone read French...?

More info (in French) about these publications:


Friday, August 10, 2012

NEW! Metal Prints Available!

My Print-On-Demand partner, Fine Art America, has recently made a
new product available - high-quality digital prints on aluminum, ready to hang!

"Autumn Queen" by Cristina McAllister

Metal Prints
Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print.   
Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum.
The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back.   The wooden frame includes a hanging wire for easy mounting on your wall (see photo on the left).
All metal prints ship within 2 - 3 business days and arrive "ready to hang" with mounting hooks and nails.
Metal prints are extremely durable.   They're lightweight.  They won't bend, and they're water resistant.
The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
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 These are great because, though they may be more expensive than the paper prints, they do not require framing (which can often be more expensive than the artwork itself!).  These Metal Prints are also durable - no glass to crack or break, they won't tear or crease.  Hardcore!!!  :)


Sunday, July 29, 2012

NEW: "Shakti: Gratitude"


A Spirit of Gratitude exults in the glorious beauty of Being. With radiant heart and embracing wings, she expresses deep appreciation for the blessings, challenges, wisdom and mysteries of the Universe. The Gratitude symbol is centered at top. Bouvardia blossoms twine around her, emblems of appreciation and enthusiasm.

"Gratitude: We learn the magical lesson that making the most of what we have turns it into more. Say thank-you til we mean it. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. Denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity...problems into gifts, failures into successes, the unexpected into perfect timing and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes things right. Today, I will shine the transforming light of gratitude on all the circumstances of my life."
                                                                  -Melody Beattie,
                                                        The Language of Letting Go Journal: A Meditation Book and Journal for Daily Reflection



I've been thinking a lot about gratitude lately - realizing more fully its profound power.

I often find myself stuck in negative thought patterns - worry or frustration or just plain crankiness...but once I become aware that these thoughts are dominating my mind, I can take a step back, widen my perspective, and bring my focus back to the positive things.
I begin to realize that the bad things, scary things, annoying things...they are only a small part of all that there is.  By acknowledging the good as well, I can find some Balance. 

Gratitude can turn a harrowing experience into a valuable lesson that can serve you for the rest of your life.  Gratitude can turn boredom into joy, apathy into enthusiasm, self-pity into motivation.  It is a path that always brings me back to Center - to realize the powerful potential of my own consciousness to shape my own experience, rather than being a victim of my circumstances.


Prints available here:
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/gratitude-cristina-mcallister.html

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Shakti Gypsy show at the Freedom Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles



Please join me this Thursday evening (July 12) for The Freedom Gallery's Grand Re-Opening!
I'll be showing a selection of work, including a brand NEW Shakti design!
Calliope the Wonder Wagon will also be showing off her sassy self. :)
Indulge in a bit of wine & cheese, live music, art, jewelry and fashion!

More info here: http://adhc.me/blog/freedom-gallery-grand-re-opening/

Wednesday, May 23, 2012