The Art Witch Blog
I’m a mythical artist, photographer, designer, intuitive and all-around creative based in the Norwegian mountains and this is my blog.
This is where I share my creative expression and do my best to inspire, empower, share tips and information, and give the occasional kick in the butt so you can have a more fulfilling life. You’ll also find a lot of art, some behind the scenes and works in progress, as well as some strong opinions, and a swear word or two. If you enjoy the posts, please share them.
– Kim Nance
Who do you lean on?
No matter how much we think we can do it all alone, we all need support. I grew up without friends, was bullied throughout school, and had a critical mother. So I know what lack of support feels like. It's not somewhere I want to return to. I'm fortunate enough to...
Guest Post, Odin poem
Hi, I’m Harzgeist from Mists of Manannán, and I’m following a more or less reconstructionist path that includes both Celtic and Norse elements. I’d like to share with you one of the poems I wrote about Odin, Who I’ve been drawn to for a long time. This poem was...
Loki
The editor of a magazine asked me for a drawing of Loki, the jotun trickster from Norse mythology because the magazine had some related material in the next issue, and of course, I said yes. So many people are anti-Loki because of some misconception that...
Are you meeting the minimum requirements?
We all have a minimum level of self-care that we need to sustain our self-confidence. When we don't meet these minimum requirements, it shows in our energy level and mood, and eventually in our self-esteem and confidence as well. I know this from personal experience....
Allow yourself to swear
Yes, I said swear, as in curse! Swearing can be very useful It can be a quick way to release feelings others might bottle up. It can actually help you endure pain Some say intelligent people are more likely to swear And some research shows we actually have a larger...
I challenge you to focus on the good stuff
When looking back at your day yesterday, what is clearest in your mind? Is it the positive things that happened, like getting a big hug from your child, or the negative, like ending up with one wheel in the ditch when driving (like I did this morning)? For most...
Lavender Field
When Deep~Glade was the only one who was able to get my picture quiz right, iI decided to do a small painting as her prize. As she works with herbs, I asked her which plant she loves the most. Her answer was her plant companion Lavender. So I painted a Lavender field...
Wondering what to handle first? Try using Tarot to make the choice
Do you have about a thousand ideas on things that need fixing for you to be happy? Most people have a lot they wish they could fix, or get fixed. Some also think they can be fixed all at once, for example, if they win the lottery everything will be perfect. I used to...
Who are you depending on?
Are you depending on others? Emotionally, or to get things done around the house, to help you with different things, maybe financially, or maybe for transportation? I know I've been "guilty" of two of those for many years. I've been financially dependent on first my...
Helping Herbs – Keeping you healthy
To be able to have enough energy to care for ourselves and our loved ones, we nee to stay healthy. In addition to a varied diet, getting enough fluids and exercise, herbs can help us with that to a certain degree. This is, of course, providing that you follow normal...
Elf Shot in an Autumn Forest
I wanted a night scene with some magic added to it, so I created this painting in acrylic on canvas. It shows the full moon over an autumn Beech forest, which I find rather fitting since I celebrate Alvablot in November. The elf shot resembles ball lightning, shooting...
January Competition
Let's try another blog hunt. This time I want you to find a woman who recently published a post with the title Quote yourself happy. Send your answer to linda@lindaursin.net before January 31, 2013, to enter the drawing of a maximum of three prizes. The last...