She emulates 'beauty'

The hands of my maternal grandmother are my steadfast strength. I see her hands and I know that life will be 'beautyful.'

In every little thing she does she is 'beauty' to me. I treasure this time I have with her, by her side she is the teller of the stories of the universe and the songs of the strong cedar trees. This woman I am blessed to have in my life is my muse of sorts. Whether I am amidst painting, beading or sewing a new garment, just knowing she is in radius soothes my spirit.

I look at her and help her 'adorn' herself in the morning and am moved to create 'beautyful' things.

I captured this photo of her as she sat and read the morning newspaper. Just in that moment she emulated 'beautyway.'

Blessings,

Venaya

This land of sandstone, yucca and sage bless me

The contrast of dry desert earth and the stark blue of New Mexico high desert skies is mesmerizing.

I often just sit in silence and watch the romance of earth and sky. I am often inspired by the moments of cloud gathering at the rush of green desert sage - it is here on the lands of my Navajo people that I inhale 'beautyway.'

I captured this photograph this past weekend while visiting my family's rez ranch homelands in the Huerfano, NM community. This land is my 'balance' place, a space where I can find solace and inspiration. This land of sandstone, yucca and sage bless me, and I respect it.

Blessings,

Venaya

Blue Bird Hozho Bags

My newest line of handmade Blue Bird Hozho Bags.

Each bag is unique in design and texture, all have been screen printed with the Dine' (Navajo) expression, 'hozho" on each - a blessing term that concerns

happiness, balance, peace, love, goodness.

These bags can be purchased at my online store. Please visit the link below:

Yazzgrl Art Store