Diana's Art 4 Activism

I meant to title these: P8guaso Berries

While on a trip to New Hampshire in September, I added to some mixed-media work I had brought along. Birch trees were all around us, and inspirational, so I added some to the pictures. Yesterday, I finished more, with borders and quotes.

#artactivism
#birchtrees
#mixed-media
#nature
#quotes

I will have some of my pottery and 2D art (originals & notecards) at a fundraiser in JP, MA this coming Saturday. Join us if you can!

I will be redistributing 2/3 of my proceeds to CCI, P8guaso Rematriation Project (local Nipmuc LandBack), and food for Gazans.

#art
#fundraiser

Inspired by gorgeous fall leaves.
Tried a technique to capture their shapes and veins by dropping wc dyes/inks over a collection of them.
This didn't work as expected, but it was fun to doodle on the results.

#artactivism
#fall
#mixed-media
#nature
#leaves

part 4...more "beliefs that hinder healing"

I am pretty much alone and have to look after myself without support from others
I don’t have much love in my life
I judge against myself

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That's it for the quotes from The Healing Self.
I am happy to be practicing "healing beliefs" now.

part 3...more "beliefs that hinder healing"

I am in not control of my life (a lot depends on people and circumstances beyond my control)
Many challenges would be too much to bear
I am subject to anxiety and worry about the bad things that could happen to me

(more in the reply)

I am supported by family and friends

I am loved and love in return

I accept who I am

...as opposed to "beliefs that hinder healing"
(I feel some of these ways more than I want so I am practicing holding in my heart the "healing beliefs" instead...see first post and images):

I expect to be unhappy and get sick more often than most people
(more in the reply)

I expect to be happy and well

I am in control

Whatever needs to be faced, I am up to the challenge

I feel safe and unafraid

Healing Beliefs

from The Healing Self
by Deepak Chopra, M.D & R.Tanzi, Ph.D

These quotes from the book help me have a healthier body mind attitude due to all my body pain and issues over the last few years. Sharing in case they are helpful for you too.

(more in reply)

#heathybodymind
#healing

where can we get that! Love it!

2 more favs for this fundraiser

Best of (so far) 2025's Nature Photography at P8guaso

Notecards available for another P8guaso Rematriation Project fundraiser, Nipmuc #LandBack

$5-10 each. DM me for details

#artactivism
#nature
#photography

www.robinwallkimmerer.com/books

These are the ones available for the P8guaso Rematriation Project fundraiser, Nipmuc #LandBack

$5-10 each. DM me for details
5.5 inches on the longer side
#mixed-media on thick watercolor paper

#artactivism
#nature
#art

Service Berries

Art inspired by, and using favorite quotes from, The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

With the author's permission I want to sell the available ones for P8guaso (IG @friends_of_p8guaso) in celebration of our 1 yr anniversary of being a part of caring for the land there.
#nature

I decided to add the quote...

which do you prefer?

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#art
#nature

"You are the master of your judgements, your decisions, and your actions."

I went outside the lines a bit and made this during an embroidery class today. It is helpful when we can express our unique selves (harmlessly).

I might add the quote to this painting. Thoughts?

#artactivism
#art
#nature

In order to be remembered, leave nothing behind but love.

#artactivism
#art
#nature
#butterfly
#love

Your actions prove your greatness

What actions are you taking?

(as always, whatever is still available from my site, can be purchased: $5-10 each...all proceeds go to water for Gaza...unless another cause is stated. Thanks for any and all support)

#artactivism
#art

All of us are deserving of collective liberation.

The LUCE fundraiser is July 25th at Connexion in Somerville, MA.

This 2D art, and some pottery of mine will be there. Lots more art and crafts available too. Come out and purchase some!

lucemass.org

#liberation
#artactivism
#art
#resistICE

Appreciation

I just made this as a form of meditation and relaxation. Can you tell what it says? I feel appreciation for many things, including the sun.

The style of the text was inspired by art I saw yesterday at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA (the grey image).

#artactivism
#art

Courage to coexist?

Made this painting while trying out some new (fun!) art materials.

It's a real, literal situation (due to these furry friends potentially moving into our backyard), AND a metaphor for a lot of things in life...

Thoughts?

#coexist
#artactivism
#nature
#art

We are putting our wishes and hopes for a better world out into the universe (a form of prayer).
Maybe people using the trail will notice them, wake up to the situation, and join us in the fight for liberation.
Maybe someone suffering with loss due to the genocide will see these and feel supported.

#artactivism

my 3 painted rocks say: solidarity, Empathy, No genocide, Palestine Love not hate stop the war with Iran Colors: red, green white...with purple and blue accents, with text and hearts in black. What difference will this make? Why bother? We are putting our wishes and hopes for a better world out into the universe (a form of prayer). I feel the universe provides. Maybe people using the trail will notice them, wake up to the situation, and join us in the fight for liberation. Maybe someone suffering with loss due to the genocide will see these and feel supported.

A pile of rocks painted with bright colors, and messages for Palestinian liberation.

Freedom Rocks Project for Gaza

I joined this event yesterday in Concord, MA
instagram.com/p/DKQT9YntP1N

We painted rocks that capture Palestinian resistance, then they were dropped along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail!

Shown: my 3 rocks, more for the trail

#freedom
#palestiniansolidarity
#hope

"Guided by Nature" mixed-media pages for sale, part 5

These pages (from the book, see part 1) and more (see part 3-4) are available for sale. All proceeds will go to water for Gazans. You can custom order prints on good matte photo paper from 4-8" (squares).

#waterislife
#nature
#art
#mixed-media

"Guided by Nature" mixed-media pages for sale, part 4

These pages (from the book, see part 1) and more (see part 3 & 5) are available for sale. All proceeds will go to water for Gazans. You can custom order prints on good matte photo paper from 4-8" (squares)

#waterislife
#nature
#art
#mixed-media

"Guided by Nature" mixed-media pages for sale, part 3

These pages (from the book, see part 1), and more (see part 4-5) are available for sale. All proceeds will go to water for Gazans. You can custom order prints on good matte photo paper from 4-8" (squares).

#waterislife
#nature
#art
#mixed-media

"Guided by Nature" mixed-media process, part 2

A watercolor painting that I cut up and collaged onto the 2nd, larger sheet (with a thank you note, etc).

Full collage, front and back, before cutting into 6" square pages and adding final decoration.

See part 1 for context.

#waterislife

"Guided by Nature" mixed-media book, part 1

Inspired by demos from many great mixed-media artists sharing on this: willowing.org/product/mastering-mixed-media-expo-2025, I had so much fun making this book. Here is the final product. I will share process images and pages for sale next.

#waterislife

Just sent another $160 from what I raised from my art to Water is Life Gaza.

"On 5/7/25, Gaza was officially declared a famine zone. We have been able to continue our water deliveries because we source our clean water directly from Palestinian-owned wells in the north." More on IG: waterislifegaza