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"Healing the Heart" Egg tempera and oil on panel 26" x 20, 2026. I believe that creating a painting can hold enormous power. It depends on the emotions the artist pours into the work during the creative process, embedding a vibration into the painting that an observer with the right sensitivity may connect with. When my cat Moe became very sick with feline herpes, half of his face was swollen, and it seemed he was going to lose an eye. The infection became so severe that I feared he would not survive. The veterinarian prescribed antibiotics, and he improved, but after a couple of months the infection would return, requiring more antibiotics and more expense. I wondered how long he could endure taking so many antibiotics. I was told there was no cure and that flare-ups would occur from time to time, but in Moe’s case they were happening almost every two months.
I created a soft pastel drawing of the image I was visualizing, and I realized that simply seeing the image in my mind through the artwork made the connection with the healing energy happen more quickly. Moe became very close to me after these sessions. That was several years ago, and he never experienced another episode of feline herpes. Some years ago, I began experiencing heart palpitations. Any stress seemed to affect my heart directly. One might think that living in a quiet place surrounded by nature would eliminate stress and worry. It certainly helps, but apart from our daily struggles and concerns, I am also sensitive to electromagnetic radiation, which in my case can manifest as heart palpitations. We are living in challenging times: the planet is changing, economic difficulties affect many of us, and war and suffering create a powerful current of negative energy. It can be difficult to maintain a protective shield. In 2023, I participated in several powerful sessions with Christina McVea, a vibrational sound therapist. She suggested that I create a self-portrait surrounded by green light. I kept postponing the work, but as difficulties arose with my exhibition in the Dominican Republic, the heart palpitations increased. Knowing that both of my brothers were experiencing similar issues and taking medication for them, I decided to create the painting. Above all, I did not want to become dependent on medication myself. When I began the painting, I was surprised to notice that the heart palpitations stopped. Later, I had to set the work aside for a few months while focusing on other paintings, and gradually the palpitations began to return. I resumed working on the painting, hoping it would help heal my heart. By the time the painting was finished, my heartbeat had returned to normal. Since this condition is a reaction of my heart to certain vibrations or foods, I do not claim that the painting is a cure. Rather, I see it as a way of managing the condition. There will be situations out of my control but I am sure by connecting with the painting I will bring some relieved. This is a very personal work that I never intended to share publicly. I created it solely for myself. Now that it is complete, however, I feel that perhaps it is important to share it. I do not expect everyone to believe my experience, but those who are familiar with the healing power of art may understand it and resonate with its message
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began giving my cat energy-healing sessions twice a day. I would imagine a
green flame burning through his lungs and rising into his head and nose.
This became a routine that I practiced early every morning and again in the
late afternoon. I could feel my hands becoming warm and the energy flowing
through them, and my cat seemed to enjoy the sessions. He would lie quietly
while I worked with the energy.