Waiting for Spring to be Sprung!
Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras mark Celebrations of New Beginnings.
Even though we may revel a bit differently in 2021,
this Year holds hope that it will be better than last year.
We are all learning to navigate our ships over rough seas.
Don’t forget to throw a lifeline out to those in need.
Kindness and Compassion will do you no harm.
Carnaval Austin & Carnevale All Around the World!
Carnaval /Carnevale
Carnaval in Austin is one of the biggest Brazilian carnaval celebrations outside Brazil – samba, costumes and wild abandon – Brasileiro style in the heart of Texas.
This event is Big Fun!
We will be adorning bodies for the festivities!
If I could just clone myself I would be in Brazil,Venezia and Viareggio too!
Happy Chinese New Year 2022!
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Gong Hei Fat Choi, which loosely translates to “Congratulations & Be Prosperous”.
Many locations in town will have Lion & Dragon Dances performing to bring Good Luck into the New Year…Find one near you , it is glorious to see & hear !
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Traditionally,Red Envelopes are given 壓歲錢/压岁钱 (yàsuìqián, which was evolved from 壓祟錢/压祟钱, literally, the money used to suppress or put down the evil spirit) during this period. It is custom and polite for children to wish elders a happy new year and a year of happiness, health and good fortune before accepting the red envelope.Red envelopes are then kept under the pillow and slept on for seven days after Chinese New Year before opening because it symbolizes good luck and fortune when you sleep on the red envelopes for seven nights.
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For more about Chinese New Year please see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_New_Year
Dragon dance and Lion dance | Dragon and lion dances are common during Chinese New Year. It is believed that the loud beats of the drum and the deafening sounds of the cymbals together with the face of the Dragon or lion dancing aggressively can evict bad or evil spirits. Lion dances are also popular for opening of businesses in Hong Kong and Macau. |
Mardi Gras
This client called me to create a custom painted mask. She rocked it!
Groundhog Day, Carnavale, & Mardi Gras
Groundhog Day, Carnavale, & Mardi Gras
Winter Blues VS. Spring Has Sprung!
Groundhog Day, forever immortalized in the Bill Murray comedy by the same name, is February 2, which is when the furry little marmots reveal whether we can ditch our cold weather gear & if it is warm enough to shed your laundry for Carnavale (if it’s cloudy on Groundhog Day, then spring is coming; if it’s sunny, then there will be six more weeks of winter). In honor of this American and Canadian celebration….think Spring!
Mardi Gras !
Mardi Gras is early this Year! Let the Good Times Roll !
Time to Party~
Epiphany Jan 6th 2022
Epiphany is an “Aha!” moment. As a literary device, epiphany (pronounced ih-pif–uh-nee) is the moment when a character is suddenly struck with a life-changing realization which changes the rest of the story.
Epiphany is also known as 3 Kings Day …
It’s traditional to eat a special cake called ‘Rosca de Reyes’ (Three Kings Cake). A figure of Baby Jesus is hidden inside the cake. Whoever has the baby Jesus in their piece of cake is the ‘Godparent’ of Jesus for that year.
Epiphany, the Feast of The Three Kings – WhyChristmas.com
New Year’s Eve Events & Parties! Book your Entertainment NOW!
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Art For Wizards Who Rock!!
Two Beloved Wizards who believed in me, encouraged me, inspired me & supported my art.
Happy Birthday (6/22)
Wizard Todd Rundgren!
Thank you Wizard Todd , for your kindness ,humor, Incredible Lyrics, Powerful Music & for the opportunity and Inspiration for me to create art for this amazing tour!
It was a Full Circle Dream Come True and one of the happiest moments of my life!
“A Wizard, A True Star” Tour in USA & Europe
see: Never Never Land London & Europe 2010 posts for more pictures & videos!
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The Wizard Of Woo~ Bernie Worrell
Thanks for your continued support and encouragement!
See Clip Below of the Wizard wearing this* Headdress onstage @ Woodstock ’99
https://youtu.be/yxI5ztQaF3g
Bernie Worrell & The Woo Warriors: Time Was
The Wizard of Woo~Mr. Bernie Worrell Wearing Art for His Head!
Much Gratitude to You , Dear Bernie, for all your purchases and for *literally* supporting my art! xoxo
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OK…the hair just stood up on my arms!
*Events In The Elsewhere*,Indeed!
~~ 2 Brilliant Wizards ~~ 2 Woodstock
‘connect the dots’
Toddstock/Woodstock, BurningTodd/Burning Down the House,
One World / One Nation , Astronaut / Afronaut ,
Oops! Wrong Planet!/ Mother ship Connection ,
Interstellar Appeal / Universal Love
**Beyond the Moon co-inky-dinks?**
I could die a happy camper if these geniuses would collaborate!
Musical Icons Inspire Creation
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BOOTSY CAPE by Mott/Art for Your Head!
Catfish Collins image on this cape was created by my Dear,Dear Friend and Incredibly Talented “Knight in Shining Artist”, Efrain Guerrero who stepped up to help me on this project! Thankx!
Wow! Life is Good!
Thank You Bootsy,for the oh so Fun-kay Music & the Inspiration to Create Art!
This cape I made is in honor of Pioneers of Music & in Tribute to Bootsy’s Big Brother,Phelps”Catfish” Collins
Click on link below
Bootsy Collins – Austin – Jimi Hendrix Tribute 6/19/2011
www.youtube.com
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- NO IDEA who filmed the above clip,and got all but the very beginning,
- but Thank* You (whoever you are!) So Very Much for the documentation!
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(an “Art for Yo Gnappy Hed” ;p thankx to Muddy for calling me ,sending the link, and bringing this surprise clip to my attention all the way from Paris France!)
- I was in head spinning shock & it was good to hear his words clearly later..
- What a surprise & honor that Bootsy loved it so much!
- I am “verklempt “with emotion..
- The Images on the cape are of Jimmy Hendrix, James Brown, & Bootsy’s late brother,Phelps “Catfish” Collins.
- NO IDEA who filmed the above clip,and got all but the very beginning,
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The clip below was filmed by my good friend and funkateer, Brooke ,who is always* On the One!
Bootsy Collins, Austin TX June 19, 2011 –
Dedication and SSB
Click below to hear Bootsy’s Comments!
https://youtu.be/EYp8rtCHns8
Brooke : “I provided technical consultation for my friend Mott who created this cape she presented to Bootsy Collins in Austin, which he Graciously Thanked her for Publicly, shown here,preceding Blackbyrd McKnight’s rendition of a Hendrixified Star Spangled Banner.”
Uploaded by 333TEK on Jun 20, 2011
Live music review
Bootsy Collins landed the funk mothership at ACL Live Sunday
The lineup looked like a future Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee class. The legendary keyboardist, Bernie Worrel (Parliament Funkadelic, Talking Heads) was there. So was guitarist Blackbyrd McKnight (Parliament, The Headhunters) and Collins himself, who played with James Brown and Parliament establishing a bass standard for funk music. He even teaches an online course for advanced players.
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A moving night filled with love & encouragement for *everyone*…
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SEE THIS VIDEO LINK from a show in Japan BELOW~
now go Reach Out and Touch Somebody!
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One World, One Love~ On The One!
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http://youtu.be/-CArfB1YOmA
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