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
Runes – Your First Amulet
Last week I showed you how you can create your own mark, your own bindrune. This week, I'm going to show you how to create your first amulet using runes. First, choose your purpose; what will this amulet be for/against? Some examples of common purposes are: For love...
Working on a Weeds book
As some of you know already, I'm working on a book on weeds (and other common plants) and their uses. I plan to illustrate it myself and publish it as an ebook for starters. My hope is that it'll catch on so that I can publish it on Kindle, and maybe on paper as well...
A Different View of the Beach
A view of the beach in watercolour on canvas. The view is at a lower eye level than usual, to create some interest. Size: 30 x 40 x 1.5 cm
Witch on the inside, Witch on the outside
A lot of Pagans and Witches don't show the World that they are Pagan or a witch by what they look like on the outside. Some try to hide it when they're out in public and only live fully as who they are in their own homes. Others don't feel comfortable showing it, and...
The Fairy of Sleep
Another Amulet Art piece, this time for good sleep. I chose to create a fairy pouring sleep dust from a bucket with a cypher rune in the background. It's a mixed media painting on canvas which I made for a friend as a prize for her correct answer in the competition on...
By Surt’s beard and the deepest hole of Helheim (hurt myself falling)
I was going to write about something completely different tonight, but when we were returning home from the pool, I made a huge mistake, and I'm suffering the consequences. That's where the heathen profanities come from. I didn't take my Yaktrax off when we went...
Making your own Tarot cards
I'd like to dwell on the thought of making your own tarot cards for a moment. This is something only a few people choose to do, and I think I know why. I think most of us are afraid that it will be a lot more difficult than it actually is, and that it requires some...
Helping Herbs – UTI
Lots of women suffer frequent Urinary Tract Infections (in this case urethritis and cystitis), and they don't always go to the doctor to get it sorted either. There are many possible causes for a urinary tract infection, but the basics are that bacteria get up into...
Passed, Now the Website Needs Work
I passed the theoretical exam for my driver's license on Friday, so now I can get around to the stuff that's been hanging over my head like a massive cloud for way too long. In case you'd like to know how I did, I got one error out of 45 questions (you're allowed 7...
Winter Hibernation
A lot of us witches, especially here up North, go into some degree of hibernation during winter. I know I definitely do, but I'm going to try not to this year. It's not easy when you have 5 months straight of cold weather and snow limiting your movement. Sitting...
Osteoarthritis: Shoulder Check-Up
I went in for a post-surgery check-up of my shoulder this afternoon. My appointment was at dinner time, which I didn't like, but there was no other option. The shoulder is still very painful, more so than before surgery and I can't sleep on that side. Apparently, this...
Runes – Make your mark
One aspect of the runes which many seem to forget these days is that they were meant to be used for writing. Today we have other letters for that, and writing in runes is primarily for those who are really into them, or who want to hide what they're writing from their...