lindadianetaylor's Blog

Please take a moment to view my video on youtube.. and comment! please take a moment to view my video and comment!!

an Interview with native digest was just released. It has taken me a long time to claim my nativeness. You will find answers to questions I usually choose not to answer. enjoy.

http://http://nativedigest.com/ldtaylor.html

A year ago my whole world came crashing down. The trigger for this collapse involved a serious crime by my partner.

Emotionally spent, financially destroyed, mentally confused and spiritual disconnected I retreated from the world for a bit. I wrote and i painted. I did a lot of inner work including forgivenses.

My art began to take on a new meaning for me. It was as if God/Goddess gave me a new contract.

Here is my challenge: I know I have artist talent. People from around the world, on facebook, on my blog, in emails, and even here tell me how much they love the art. I am appreciative of all the wonderful comments. Very appreciative, it helps to keep me motivated.

I do not want to be a victim but reality is if I don't create a source of income either through the sale of my art or through commission or some other method I will be living on the street very soon.

I need some assist here. Can anyone show me what my next best step is?

I have included a link to one of my paintings

Painting with Stories

and a link to my main website
My Main Website

I am very excited to finally have my art available in print - high gloss photos, Fine Art Prints (giclee) and Prints on Museum Canvas.

It was a bold move for me - never feelin really worthy.

http://www.taylyn.com

So many told me I needed to go and find a real job. So many loved my art but still told me I needed a real job. This Video I made while the Olympics were here in Vancouver. Perhaps it was the energy of a proud country that gave me the courage push to say here I am. An Artist! Enjoy

When I was asked in 1991 if I waould speak at an International Woman's Day Conference it took me a long time to respond. I wanted to know what this day was about, who are these women asking me to speak and what will I say.

I had been travelling about a year facilitating workshops for women and aborigianl communities thoughout northern British Columbia. The focus of the workshops was empowerment and awakening to your potential. The workshops were well received and as I look back at some of the participants and their personal and community accomplishments I am reminded how powerful it is to have the tools and the support to rise above your challenges.

I did agree to speak at the International Woman's Day Conference. There were about 800 people there, mostly women. I spoke, just as I would today, about loving yourself, reprogramming belief patterns that do not serve and accepting and celebrating the diversity of women. It was received well and the women responded with smiles and sitting tall. I witnessed them embracing each other in a loving and respectful way. I was the first speaker of the Day.

The last speaker was a militant feminist. I respect the militants they have their role. As she spoke and rose the awareness of the injustices towards women the audience became loud shouting out "that's not fair" and "no more repression". It wasn't long before the audience was angry and standing up cheering for change. The next thing I know everyone is leaving the lecture and heading out into the streets in a protest march. Several women encouraged me to join them.

Me and my guy quietly left and went for dinner at our favorite restaurant.. He presented me with a rose and chocolate as he said "to honor me on International Women's Day".

He asked , "Do I repress you?".

I laughed, "No, actually it is more likely I repress you."

Today is International Women's Day. I am not speaking anywhere. I am quietly celebrating my sisters young and old around the globe, loving myself and appreciating the diversity of the women in this world.

and reviewing all the painting ideas I have in my idea book..

a new women's seires?
the dancer
the singer
the mother
the artist
the angel
the raven
the hockey player.. or ringette player.. did both

happy international women's day .

International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, IWD is a national holiday.