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Book SynopsisIn this lavishly illustrated memoir, including more than 80 full-color reproductions of her intricate watercolor paintings and the stories behind them, Francene Hart recounts the evolution of her art from formative influences to her masterful integrations of Nature, Spirit, and Sacred Geometry. Opening with her early work on mandalas and her explorations of the work of Joseph Campbell and C. G. Jung, Hart explains how her first works of art were in response to the solitary life she led in the forest, where she discovered the hidden order of Nature. She reveals how she learned to center her artistic explorations on the intelligence of the heart rather than the intellect, utilizing the wisdom and imagery of Sacred Geometry, reverence for the natural environment, and the interconnectedness between all things as her inspirations. She describes the shamanic lessons that accompanied her discoveries and shaped her understanding of sacred relationships with the self, others, and Mother Earth. She explores how to tap into the energies provided by spirit guides and power animals, like Jaguar, Raven, Octopus, and Dolphin, and explains her profound affinity for the ocean, including her discovery of water consciousness in Hawaii. Offering chronicles of her inspiring travels and transformational encounters around the world, Hart shares her experiences at sacred sites in the Amazon, Central America, Egypt, England, Scotland, Paris, Cambodia, and the Himalayas and how these places influenced her art.
Trade Review“Francene Hart provides us with powerful and compelling images for personal divination. She has created very good medicine indeed.” * Hank Wesselman, Ph.D., anthropologist and author *
“Francene Hart sees and paints what is glorious about life. She puts one into a space of timeless wonder.” * Sondra Ray, author of Rock Your World with the Divine Mother *
“Francene Hart encourages you to look into your own life as well as the larger patterns of the universe in order to better understand your situation and connection to the world. Her majestic watercolors are spiritually inspiring” * Feminist Review *
“Francene Hart’s evocative imagery combines geometric symbolism with complementary, soothing art to provide a cosmic glimpse into the universal consciousness.” * Retailing Insight Retailing Insight Retailing Insight *
Table of ContentsList of Paintings Introduction Formative Influences Notes from the Beginning Unearthing the Source of Inspiration Tapping into Energies beyond Normal Understanding Sacred Geometry
The Hidden Order of Nature Expanding Artistic Vision
Travel Adventures and Spiritual Journeys Pele’s Summons Finding Home in the Waters of Hawaii
Final Offering
