Hello Weirdo!
My name is Tara, and I'm The Portrait Witch. I express my intense curiosity through dark and peculiar imagery and cultivate a collaborative and creative space for exploring power, growth, and identity themes. I've been known to chase rabbit holes!
I believe that we are all creative. Even those of you who say you are not creative. Some of you are wicked creative in the kitchen. Some of you have mad organization skills. And still, others can develop intricate systems that would blow your mind or write amazing capers that entertain you. Trust me when I say that you are all epically creative beings.Â
I don't generally think of myself as a teacher because I feel that I am continually learning. But I thought maybe you would like to chase some of those rabbit holes with me. While I hope that everyone who reads my grimoire will get something out of it, The Artist's Grimoire will be focused on Visual Arts. Here is what you can expect to see in The Artist's Grimoire:
Correspondences
Essentially these entries will talk about the symbolism of things. Colours, animals, crystals, constellations, archetypes, mythology and more. I use a great deal of symbolism in my work and I am always exploring more ways to enrichen my art and imbue it with deeper layers of meaning.Â
Divinations
I have a deep love for Tarot, Oracles and Runes. While some of what I discuss here could easily fall into correspondence, I am giving it a category of its own. In these entries I discuss the significance of the cards and the runes, I will also drop readings for you here and there. Just to keep up my skills and hopefully inspire you to grow.Â
Inspirations
I am often asked where I get my ideas from, in these entries I will discuss the music, art, films/tv shows, and books that inspire me.Â
Spells
OK. Some might consider these "experiments." Same thing in my opinion. These entries will talk about what I set out to do when creating an image, designing a costume, or making a prop. You will learn what I hoped to achieve, the process I followed, what the final outcome was and, most importantly, what I learned.
Journal Entries
These entries are going to be completely random. Seriously. Sometimes it will be a poem, maybe a short story, and it's entirely possible you might find a rant here. I'll keep myself guessing on that one!
Potions
There is something about mixing drinks that makes me feel like an alchemist! It's pure fun! But don't worry, I plan to also share non-alcoholic concoctions here. Drinks for everyone!
Well, are you stoked? I sure am! I'd love to hear what you are most excited about discovering here.Â