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Art by Lisbeth Cheever - Gessaman

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The Wanderess by Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman

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Tea With the Raven King (2024) by American artist and illustrator, Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman (born in 1960). :: Mixed media

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Artist statement

"For those who know the language of birds ...

"A curious encounter unfolds within me somewhere between a memory and a dream. A strange little girl, no more than seven winters old, seated at a timeworn table beneath the gnarled branches of an ancient oak, her eyes a peculiar blend of innocence and knowing beyond her years.. Across from her, is the Raven King - a creature both majestic and inscrutable, draped in feathers as dark as the void between stars. His eyes, glimmering with secrets, are fixed upon the girl, and his sharp beak almost - but not quite - curls into a knowing smile.

"The tea, a silvery brew with the aroma of autumn and twilight, swirls in the cup with a life of its own, reflecting an ephemeral dance of light that filters through the canopy of trees. As the girl pours a cup, her expression is curious and intent, as though the tea itself speaks the Raven King’s secrets of unremembered realms and forgotten dreams.

"And it is here where the boundaries of what is known dissolve. The Raven King, a being of ancient wisdom and whimsical charm, and the little girl, a symbol of untamed curiosity, share a communion that transcends the ordinary. Their tea party, a ritual of shared enchantment and whispered tales, is a testament to the boundless magic that permeates the inner realm of every woman who secretly knows she is a bird girl.

"This work then is not meant as a mere capturing of a moment but a reminder of soul and a true north, as well as an invitation to journey into the heart of a world where the fantastical and the real are intertwined in a delicate dance. That to be alive is a mystery and within the realm of the extraordinary, even the most mundane moments are forever suffused with wonder and magic."

(A Celebration of Female Artists)

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"A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest."

"Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again."

C.S. Lewis

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Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman

“Night And Her Train Of Stars"

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Ascent of the White Queen by Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman

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By Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman

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"Psyche" by Lisbeth Cheever - Gessaman."

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“The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself.”  ~ Carl Sagan

Night and Her Train of Stars by Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman ~ She Who Is Art

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Spellcasting Oracle Cards: A 48-Card Deck and Guidebook Spellcasting Oracle Cards: A 48-Card Deck and Guidebook Cards – July 7, 2020 by Flavia Kate Peters (Author), Barbara Meiklejohn-Free (Author), Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman (Illustrator) --Brand New-- Reconnect with your natural magical abilities with this positive witchcraft deck. Have you ever wished you could cast a spell to change your life's path? Connect with your inner witch and add a little magic? Spellcasting has been used by witches since the birth of magic and now that power lies in your hands. Each card of this deck connects you to the magical forces required for spellwork, to harness and manipulate the energies needed to bring about your desires. Discover how to work with moon phases, specific weekdays and candle magic, in conjunction with unwavering focus and intent, though invocation and incantations. Each spell offers empowerment and freedom, through the spellbinding act of transcendence, as you harness natural magic to positively enhance your life. Are you ready to work your magic? About the Author Flavia Kate Peters is known as The Fairy Seer and is a natural witch who embraces the path of the Old Ways and that of Faery-craft. A teacher of natural and ancient magic, Flavia Kate trains others through her professional fairy and angel certification courses. www.flaviakatepeters.com Barbara Meiklejohn-Free was initiated into Scottish Witchcraft at the age of 16. Renowned as the UK's best-loved and hardest working 'wisdom keeper', Barbara has worked with many indigenous cultures and is a recognized expert in hosting rituals and ceremonies across the world. www.barbarameiklejohnfree.com Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman is a visionary artist who merges technology with traditional mediums to create new interpretations of myth and archetype. Through her work she explores shamanic and mythological constructs to interpret the liminal worlds and create a new magical reality. www.shewhoisart.com Product details Cards Publisher: Hay House UK (July 7, 2020) Language: English ISBN-10: 1788170776 ISBN-13: 9781788170772 Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 1.6 x 5.4 inches Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces

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"Tea with the Raven King"

. Artist Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman, USA

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The Three Graces - Pen, Ink and assisted by AI

© Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman

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"When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly."

~Barbara Winter

Art | by Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman

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“Marguerite Porete is the essence of divine love and the truth that all we are is love. Marguerite was a French Beguine born in the mid-13th century.. She wrote a spiritual masterpiece titled The Mirror of Simple Souls. It reveals the spiritual process she went through to be transformed by divine love.Marguerite was arrested as a relapsed heretic and a Free Spirit. The Catholic Church conducted an unprecedented trial to decide her fate. Like Joan of Arc, much of her life is recorded because of the transcripts of her lengthy trial. She maintained her truth that the soul has no other will but God’s, and that when the soul is united with God’s love this state of union causes the soul to transcend the contradictions of this world. She suggests that we can be transformed by divine love into love itself, which isn’t separate from God. And that ultimately no outside source is needed in this transformation. It’s between the soul and God alone. Marguerite was burned at the stake in 1310 along with her book The Mirror of Simple Souls. It continued to gain in popularity but was distributed as an anonymous text, until 1946, when Romana Guarnieri identified Latin manuscripts of the Mirror in the Vatican. Marguerite’s name returned to the text when it was published for the first time in 1965. Marguerite is a courageous truth teller. And the truth of her experience is that love alone can free us. Not the love another might give us, not the love of family, or of friends. All of this is powerful, and significant. But, the true source of love for us is in the fact that we are a soul, and that the soul is in union with the divine. She reminds us when we’ve forgotten that love is the essence of who we are. And that true love is found within. Marguerite says, “Love has no beginning, no end, and no limit, and I am nothing except Love.” This is a time to own and to know this truth more fully. It is the most profound and radical act we can ever take: knowing the love we already are.”  

Excerpted from "The Divine Feminine Oracle" by Meggan Watterson; Art and illustration by Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman"Marguerite Porete" Mixed Media 2019

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Lisbeth Cheever Gessaman

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The Alchemist by Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman ~ SheWhoIsArt

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Acquisition and Understanding

             As I’ve shared before, when I need some inspiration, or a random pick-me-up, I’ll look at pictures (or videos) of dolphins.  Whales and sharks are also good.  Rarely can I find seahorses, but they’re sometimes the best.

             The other day, as I was watching marine life cavort while trying to move my mood meter out of the negative numbers, I had this thought.  If you’ve ever…