Pushing Limits

Why do I take on projects that seem insurmountable, and are going to push the limits of who I am as an artist and a person, and probably cause stress in my marriage and relationships? Because, I care deeply about … Continue reading

Memory of a Cosmic Heart

Sketch for the album cover. What is “Memory of a Cosmic Heart?” MCH represents a ten year effort to expand the definition of New Age music with an album that harkens back to the roots of the original movement and … Continue reading

Music of the Spheres

Concept Setches for the record cover… I have music in my blood and it likes to pump to the surface through melodies in my head. Michelle Barnes and I created The Visions of Vespertina album years ago and this new project … Continue reading

Painting Angels

“Painting Angels,” (detail), Mixed media.

4 Seasons redux

View this post on Instagram Four Seasons Redux, 21.75" x 18″ mixed media, graphite, conte, prisma colors, pastels, print, tape, on paper. Alchemical Goddesses represent the seasons of our life and the self realization of our true natures. https://spalenkablog.wordpress.com/?p=3079&preview=true A … Continue reading

Divine Repose

“Divine Repose,” (detail) is inspired by classic cyanotype prints, specifically of the Pictorialism genre of the 19th century. Model is the beautiful Ashley Hackett.