FLASH SALE!! ~ “Mining Your Golden Treasures Within”

FLASH SALE!! ~ 2 for 1 ~ Sign up by tomorrow, August 27th & bring a friend for FREE!! or– just split the cost and pay just $50 each for the 4 week series! Finally- a reward for procrastinating 😉

Please join me for my 4 week painting series ~ “Mining Your Golden Treasures Within”, on Tuesdays, 6-9pm, beginning 8/27 ~ at Impressions Art Studio!

During our weekly classes, we’ll be using a variety of mediums and techniques, including acrylic paint, gold mica, gold glitter and more. It’s time to allow your golden essence to shine through! I’ll be guiding you step by step throughout the entire process, so all levels are welcome – beginner to advanced.

Using short meditations & guided visualizations, we’ll delve into our subconscious realm & discover what wants to be revealed, on your canvas, and in your life. Your painting will serve as a portal to, or mirror of your inner terrain as we create, using this fun & dynamic method of art making.

Get ready to have fun & dive deep! All materials and instructions are included in your $100.00 registration fee. To reserve your spot, please Venmo payment to @Susan-Risse-3. Feel free to post or PM any questions you may have.

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New Painting Series ~ “Mining Your Golden Treasures Within”

Please join me for my next 4 week painting series ~ “Mining Your Golden Treasures Within”, on Tuesdays, 6-9pm, beginning 8/27 ~ at Impressions Art Studio!

During our weekly classes, we’ll be using a variety of mediums and techniques, including acrylic paint, gold mica, gold glitter and more. It’s time to allow your golden essence to shine through! I’ll be guiding you step by step throughout the entire process, so all levels are welcome – beginner to advanced.

Using short meditations & guided visualizations, we’ll delve into our subconscious realm & discover what wants to be revealed, on your canvas, and in your life. Your painting will serve as a portal to, or mirror of your inner terrain as we create, using this fun & dynamic method of art making.

Get ready to have fun & dive deep! All materials and instructions are included in your $100.00 registration fee. To reserve your spot, please Venmo payment to @Susan-Risse-3. Feel free to post or PM any questions you may have.

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I’m headed to Mexico for My Artist Residency!

I am honored and delighted to be the Artist in Residence at La Huipilista Artspace in beautiful San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. I fell in love with the region in 2011, while visiting this magical colonial village after making my first pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe. The importance of the pilgrimage was seeded early in my childhood as I grew up knowing that my birthday was held under the mantle of this most important feast day. It is truly a dream come true for me as an artist to be living, working and exhibiting here, as Artist In Residence, in this place where beauty, color and inspiration abound!

My vision for this show is to provide a visual narrative of my journey and experiences, both in life and art, offered through the lens of the divine feminine perspective, which holds the heart and soul of experience. The art invites you, the viewer, to enter in to a dreamscape. You will seek and find hidden portals that will invite you to discover your own soul’s journey. Symbols embedded in the individual pieces inspire the question, “What dreams are hidden inside the corners of your own heart?”

A collaborative installation is also included, “Love Letters to the Children and Families.” You, our visitors, will be invited to share your thoughts and prayers for those currently impacted by the U.S. administration’s border separation policy.

Please join us at the opening reception Friday, October 12th from 5-7pm at La Huipilista Artspace.

The exhibition will run through November 3rd.

Atelier 5554

Atelier 5552

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How Was Your Summer? Our Champagne Art Salon Was The Perfect Start to Mine…

How was your summer? Mine has been busy, and full of creative adventures! It began in June with the Champagne Art Salon that Lucie Lynch & I co-created, with the theme of “The Voice” emerging. Lucie is a sublime international singer & songwriter that I feel so fortunate to not only to call my friend, but a colleague as well. You’ve just got to check her out on Facebook or at http://www.lucieslighthouse.com. You’re going to love her & her mesmerizing voice & song writing.

So the evening began with an Open Studio Art Salon, mingling & sharing my art with the beautiful group of people that joined us. The champagne was flowing, delicious food was partaken & we all enjoyed the hypnotic views of Koko Head & the endless blue of the Pacific Ocean. What a treat it was! At 7:00pm, we gathered in our living room for an incredible living room concert with Lucie. I unveiled my latest painting, “She Activates Her Voice” & shared my story of her creation with everyone. I explained how this painting literally manifested itself by my using a method known as “Intentional Creativity,” as taught to me by artist & mentor, Shiloh Sophia McCloud. This is a process in which one sets a particular INTENTION for the painting and then intuitively ALLOWS the painting to come into form. A give & take relationship develops between the painting & the artist. Lucie then began the concert by telling us her story about activating her own voice & continued to sing & tell us many more stories through her beautiful music.

I am so grateful to everyone who attended, supported & had fun with us! I am humbly honored to have shared the stage with Lucie. I would also like to thank Leo & Marika Hura of LeoVidPro for filming the event. You can view the synopsis of the evening on their YouTube channel. And a huge shout out to my wonderful husband for helping out in whatever was needed.

I definitely plan to do more events like this, so if this is the kind of thing you enjoy and you live or travel to Oahu, sign up to receive my newsletter. Better yet, friend me on Facebook, Susan Conrad Risse, or follow my Facebook Artist page at http://www.facebook.com/GlitterGypsy  Instagram: @glittergypsies  Twitter: @SusanRisse  LinkedIn: Glitter Gypsy Risse ~ for much QUICKER updates. If you’re interested in corroborating in a creative adventure, please email me. I have a beautiful & inviting space & love to work with other artists & creatives. If you’re interested in art classes or private sessions, ART birthday parties, Ladies’ Night Out Art Parties or Joining me for my upcoming Womens Circles, please leave a comment or send me an email & I’d love to include you.

***And please mark your CALENDARS for the second annual Oahu Open Studios! I’m so excited to be participating in this fantastic island-wide event, with more than 50 local artists on Oahu opening their studios to the public over 2 weekends this November 2015. We kick off the event on November 6th, from 6-9pm in the lobby of Bishop Place, 1132 Bishop St. for an Opening Celebration + Preview Exhibition during “First Friday,” a monthly Art event in Honolulu’s historic Chinatown district. The preview exhibition then continues & runs Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:30pm, November 9-20, 2015. The Artists open their studios the weekend of November 7 + 8 (Central, North Shore & Windward Oahu) & November 14 + 15 (from Mahaka to Hawaii Kai.) Hours run from 11am-6pm, both days per weekend. I am OPEN for WEEKEND 2, NOV 14 & 15, 11am-6pm, ARTIST #51 on the guidebook map. If you’d like your  *free guidebook,* please let me know OR follow Oahu Open Studios on Facebook for guidebooks & timely updates. You may also view the event & print out your free studio tour map at http://www.oahuopenstudios.com. This is a great event for both art lovers & art collectors alike. Last year, I had a fantastic turn out & would love to see you HERE this year! Wine, tea & pupus will be served, so relax & stay a while. In additional to original art for sale, I’ll also have greeting cards & matted prints of various sizes (as well as custom orders) for sale to fit any price point. If you’ve wanted to see my art up close, please come visit!

Aloha & a hui hou,

Susan ~ The Glitter Gypsy

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Champagne Art Salon

Aloha dear friends!, Please join international singer & songwriter, Lucie Lynch (www.lucieslighthouse.com) & me, Susan Conrad Risse (www.glittergypsy.com) for our Champagne Art Salon & Living Room Concert on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 5:00-8:00p.m. Enjoy an elegant evening with art, music and champagne! Mingle with us & the other guests at my home & art studio with stunning views of Koko Head & Hanauma Bay, and lose yourself in the endless blue of the vast Pacific Ocean. With a glass of champagne in your hand, a variety of delicious pupus to choose from, peruse the art, visit, ask questions & talk story with us. At 7:00p.m., we’ll gather for an exclusive private concert with Lucie as she weaves my art into her music and makes the paintings come alive! I’ll be unveiling my latest completed work. I’ll tell you a bit about my process, the story around creating it and Lucie will spontaneously create & sing a song about it. How cool is that?? Space is limited, so if this sounds like your kind of thing, gather your friends & get your tickets now! Please share this with your Oahu friends. We love meeting new people who enjoy these kinds of experiences. To get your tickets & reserve your spot, please visit & “Like” my Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/GlitterGypsy The link is there to purchase your tickets. Mahalo for reading this & we’ll see you at the Champagne Art Salon! Aloha ~ Susan Conrad Risse ~ The Glitter Gypsy

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Glitter Gypsy Participates in Oahu Open Studios THIS WEEKEND- December 6th-7th, 2014!

Please come join us here at Glitter Gypsy Studio this weekend, December 6th & 7th, 2014, 11am-6pm (both days) for ART, conversation & refreshments, in corroboration with Oahu Open Studios! Free guide maps & detailed information about this exciting event can be found at http://www.oahuopenstudios.com GLITTER GYPSY STUDIO (Susan Risse) is location #22 on the Guide map–Weekend 1 (12/6-12/7.) View Susan’s latest artwork, mix & mingle with fellow art lovers & collectors, purchase original gifts for the Holidays & enjoy a glass of wine while taking in the panoramic views of Koko Head & the gorgeous Pacific Ocean. Original art, giclees, matted prints, jewelry & functional pottery will be available for viewing &/or purchasing. Gift Certificates will also be available for easy shopping during this busy Holiday season. These may be used for merchandise, workshops, retreats, personalized art classes, ‘Ladies’ Night Out Parties,’ Customized birthday parties, Team-building events & more! Print your map & enjoy a fun, FREE weekend, while supporting your local community & artists. Art is the gift that keeps on giving. Peruse my “Artworks Pages” here on this site to check out my latest pieces. Drop your business card in the jar (or just your name & email on our paper slips) when you come by this weekend to be entered into the *FREE ARTWORK* drawing! **No purchase necessary nor need to be present to win. We will contact you if you’re the winner. We hope to see you here this weekend!

You’re also invited to attend our Opening Celebration/Preview Exhibition this Thursday, 12/4/14 from 6:00-9:00p.m. at The Ward Warehouse-Building D, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd. in the Kaka’ako Conference room. Meet the participating artists, enjoy a small taste of our work & plan your itinerary for the weekend. Be sure to stop by my booth & say hello! (Studio #22)

For this WEEKEND, DECEMBER 6TH-7TH, 11AM-6PM, please be sure to visit me at my Home Studio:

Glitter Gypsy Studio, 1007 Kaluanui Road, Honolulu (Hawaii Kai) 96825, Phone # 808~352~9145, #22 on guide map

Ahoha! ~ Susan Conrad Risse, aka The Glitter Gypsy

For more frequent updates about what I’m doing, please friend me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GlitterGypsy &/or Susan Conrad Risse, Follow me on Twitter @SusanRisse, Instagram @glittergypsies, LinkedIn: Glitter Gypsy Risse

I’ll see you HERE this weekend!!! Mahalo & aloha!

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“Goddess Alchemy Painting Weekend” THIS WEEKEND in Honolulu!

 

It’s almost time! This will be your inspiration as we paint our very own Goddess Icons this weekend, June 21-22nd at Glitter Gypsy Studio in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii. I’ll be leading you step-by-step through the process, so don’t worry, even if you feel that you can’t even paint a stick figure–seriously. All you need is a desire in your heart & soul to EXPRESS YOURSELF…to find yourself…to reclaim YOURSELF. If you’re feeling a tug or stirring inside, that’s your soul trying to get your attention, trying to get you to wake up & create the life you really desire. Signing up is easy. Just click on the “Events & Adventures” tab & you’re in! Sending you much love, beauty & aloha, Susan Conrad Risse, aka *The Glitter Gypsy*

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Mary Magdalene Exhibition in San Francisco!

I’m thrilled, honored & excited to be one of 23+ artists participating in this multi-faceted art exhibition, devoted to all things Mary Magdalene! Opening on 4/27/13, with a 2:00p.m. artist reception, gallery walk, poetry reading & more, this is a not-to-be-missed event! Please visit http://www.herchurch.org, then CLICK ON MARY MAGDALENE WEEKEND (in San Francisco, CA) for ALL of the details & incredible FREE events comprising this show.

**Please sign up for my newsletter here at glittergypsy.com to get updates regarding my NEW art & workshop offerings, which are currently in the works.

Thank you for stopping by….aloha…

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Mexico Retreat

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Won’t you please come join me in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico August 7th-10th, 2012 for my latest retreat offering? “Exploring your Deepest Soul In the Land of The Virgen & Goddesses” promises to be an unforgettable, transformational experience.

Four full retreat days, five nights & 6 days in a luxurious, beautiful Casa, perched on a hilltop with panoramic views of the city and mountains. Beautiful art, Mexican tile work, gorgeous grounds & a rooftop terrace will transport you to a magical state of mind. Colorful rooms with private baths will allow you the privacy that you desire, while lovely living rooms, terraces, full kitchen & more invite you to mingle with other guests if you like.

**4 Day Retreat At A Glance**

Day 1: Private tour with Professor Albert Coffee, (www.coyotecanyonadventures.com) archeologist, on the recently opened historical site: The Pyramids of La Canada de las Virgens. This tour will set the tone & help to inform us for the next 3 days of creativity.

Day 2: Our creative journey begins with Rebecca Peterson, MA, artist & art therapist (www.windowstothesoulrebeccapeterson.blogspot.com). Rebecca will guide us as we journey inward to excavate our own personal mythos with a variety of creative prompts as we journal, sketch & more.

Day 3: Artist Susan Risse (Glitter Gypsy) will guide us as we approach our canvasses. (No previous art experience is necessary–Susan will lead you step-by-step through your creative process.

Day 4: Susan will assist you to completion of your painting of “Your Lady, Virgen or Goddess.” We will be creating from a space of the Feminine Divine within in each of us. Everyone will leave with their own spirit-guided & finished painting!

**All breakfasts, lunches & materials during the retreat are included.**

**2 options available:

**Local residents- all 4 days, including lunches & materials = $400.00 USD

**Travellers: All of the above, plus 6 days/5 nights luxurious accommodations including breakfast. Transportation to and from Leon airport.

$1,075.00 USD (Bring a friend & save on double occupancy.)

Payment arrangements can be made be contacting susan@risse.com

USD or Mexican pesos accepted

Sound perfect?? $250.00 will save your spot! Or~pay in full & save!

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New Classes starting May 1st – Angels in my Studio ~ Registration Now Open ! Just “click” on the Link below!!!

Logo by Kylie Fowler. Course name by Kristen Powers.

Angels In My Studio

Are you an artist or creative person?

Do you love angels?

Would you love to connect more deeply with your angels and guides in your everyday life as well as in your creative practice?

Are you interested in learning techniques to incorporate the energies and forms of angels and spirits into your artwork?

If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these questions you are in the right place. Please consider joining us for Angels In My Studio — a 5-month long online course dedicated to both mixed-media art and angelic connections.

Angels In My Studio begins on May 1st 2012. This course is designed to allow beginner and seasoned artists alike to connect more deeply with the angelic realm through their creative practice.

CLICK HERE to register and pay in full – a one time investment of $111

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When you join us for Angels In My Studio you’ll have the experience of:

• receiving twice-monthly high-quality video instruction in depicting angels, guides, and the intuitive realms in your artwork from an incredible roster of art instructors: Anna Schüler, Chris Zydel, Claudia Olivos, KaePea, Kylie Fowler, Lori Franklin, Susan Risse, Tracy Verdugo, and Whitney Ferre. Find out more about our instructors and the lessons they will be offering by clicking here

• connecting energetically to the angelic realm, as well as your personal guides and angels through monthly angelic attunements and activations from Michael Golzmane, a powerful angelic channel and psychic healer with clients throughout the world

• receiving guidance and support from your higher self, guides, and angels through engaging in written exercises and guided meditations facilitated by Sheri Ann Ponzi

• developing strategies to bring this powerful connection into your creative practice more consciously

• being in community with other creatively-minded folks who share your love of angels 

As you can see, Angels In My Studio is much more than “just” a course in art technique (though it certainly *is* that). This course is intended for those that are truly open to deepening their connection with the unseen.

Each in-depth video lesson will provide you with both the tools for creating a variety of mixed-media art from a place of connection to the intuitive realm and grounded technical skills in depicting angels, guides, and spirit. Over the course of the 5-months we spend together you will deepen your skills and abilities in allowing your artwork to unfold from a place of conscious connection to spirit.

“Angels In My Studio” lessons will be delivered right on this site each month through embedded and downloadable video, audio, and written word. The first lesson will be released on May 1st. You will be able to download and keep all of the materials forever — and the community forums will stay open through December 31, 2012. So you can take your time and enjoy the journey.

You can see a current schedule of lessons by clicking here.

Please note: You will need to have access to a high-speed internet connection in order to watch or download the videos for the course.

ENTER TO WIN!

We have TWO FREE, All Access passes to the Angels in my Studio courses that you can WIN!

How to enter: Just tell your friends about this class by email, twitter, facebook or your blog and send us the copy/link! Its as easy as that.

When you send us your copy, you’ll be giving us permission to re-use the submission and allowing us to get to know you, too.

SEND YOUR SUBMISSION to susan@risse.com today!

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