<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Enter the Portal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorful paintings from the otherworld created in my Portland, OR studio. I gather inspiration from dreams, meditations and nature, and guide students through my process of creative channeling in a workshop series - Dream in Watercolor. ]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NK3v!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F09f7d4fc-dba7-49a1-8e5e-9fa0581f4bfa_360x360.png</url><title>Enter the Portal</title><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:43:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[erinlacerraart@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[erinlacerraart@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[erinlacerraart@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[erinlacerraart@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Lessons from the Wild Geese]]></title><description><![CDATA[And Lughnasadh at Dream in Watercolor]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/lessons-from-wild-geese</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/lessons-from-wild-geese</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:00:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WK16!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F749f6caf-4a8f-4f1e-847e-2f660816b528_2762x2199.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <strong>wild geese have returned</strong>. Since moving to the Calendula Cottage two years ago, I immediately fell in love with the geese who flew over the house at dawn and dusk. This year, between April and June, it occurred to me I no longer heard their music on the breeze. A distinct call that is so far reaching, it alters the airwaves long before the &#8220;V&#8221; glides into view. Then, on or around July 1st, a distant yet familiar chorus caught my ear, causing me to jump up from what I was doing, throw open the front door and leap onto the porch just as they hit their crescendo in a violet-pink sky. The geese returned and with them they brought a lesson in the changing of seasons.</p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WK16!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F749f6caf-4a8f-4f1e-847e-2f660816b528_2762x2199.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WK16!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F749f6caf-4a8f-4f1e-847e-2f660816b528_2762x2199.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WK16!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F749f6caf-4a8f-4f1e-847e-2f660816b528_2762x2199.jpeg 848w, 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In the height of July heat, I am both enthralled with the beauty of summer, whilst aware of her fleeting glow. In my journey to better understand the cycle of seasons, the one aspect I struggle to reconcile is that <strong>time refuses to stand still</strong>. I am finding that learning the ancient ways to celebrate each station on the wheel of the year helps quell the pain of wanting the impossible.</p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hmh7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9a6f963f-7bd3-4814-87b4-edef79d54bbe_2104x1841.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hmh7!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9a6f963f-7bd3-4814-87b4-edef79d54bbe_2104x1841.jpeg 424w, 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I shared reflections on Litha in my essay <em><a href="https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/solstice-journey?r=54rql5">Solstice Journeys</a></em> and now I turn my curiosity toward Lughnasadh (<em>loo-nah-sah</em>). Celebrated on the eve of August, this ancient Celtic fire festival honors the deities of the sun and the first harvest of grain. Baking bread and gathering particular herbs are practices believed to <strong>welcome gifts of love, romance, protection, and safe childbirth</strong>. Fire jumping is also a spritely sport of this festival!</p><p></p><div><hr></div><p></p><p>I am looking forward to delving deeper into the themes of Lughnasadh at <strong>Dream in Watercolor</strong> this month. If they have piqued your interest as well, I would like to extend an invitation to join me during the following sessions:</p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oBjx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F15f75c12-c461-4317-ad34-7640ac65f401_1470x2350.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oBjx!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F15f75c12-c461-4317-ad34-7640ac65f401_1470x2350.jpeg 424w, 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p>To learn more about Dream in Watercolor or reserve a seat in an upcoming session, click the button below:</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerra.com/events&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;WORKSHOPS&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://erinlacerra.com/events"><span>WORKSHOPS</span></a></p><p></p><div><hr></div><p></p><p></p><p>I&#8217;m curious to hear if you&#8217;ve also noticed the return of the wild geese or any other <strong>reflections on your heart</strong> as the summer days linger on. Let me know by simply replying to this writing. As always, thank you for following my journey - and thanks for reading. I look forward to <strong>painting and portal jumping with you soon</strong>! </p><p>Sweet Dreams,</p><p>Erin LaCerra</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[🥂 Extended Residency + Special Events!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Dream in Watercolor Online and IRL!]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/extended-residency-special-events</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/extended-residency-special-events</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:10:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/059ba9a1-b993-4aea-b661-a7a340916958_2048x2048.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Dreamers,</p><p>I'm honored to return to <a href="https://www.thescoutwinebar.com/">Scout Wine Bar</a> this month for an extended residency! To celebrate, I&#8217;ve planned a few special events there, including <em>Sip &amp; Sketch</em> and another <em>Dream in Watercolor</em> session!</p><p>Online painting returns this Sunday, and I&#8217;ll close out the month with <em>Dream in Watercolor</em> at Fly Awake Tea House.</p><p>Explore the full schedule below!</p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sr8p!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F05556d51-91e0-49ec-8c42-0ffffdf4825f_1472x4190.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sr8p!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F05556d51-91e0-49ec-8c42-0ffffdf4825f_1472x4190.jpeg 424w, 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class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerra.com/events&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;EXPLORE WORKSHOPS&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://erinlacerra.com/events"><span>EXPLORE WORKSHOPS</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p>Thank you for being a part of this journey! I look forward to painting and portal jumping together soon.</p><p>Sweet Dreams,</p><p>Erin LaCerra</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solstice Journeys 🌞]]></title><description><![CDATA[Channeled messages from the sun!]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/solstice-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/solstice-journey</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:10:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/fadc02b4-9297-4241-97d8-e186c6d099a6_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TbLL!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff3433f93-0f7e-454e-8b08-589cef768e0d_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TbLL!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff3433f93-0f7e-454e-8b08-589cef768e0d_1080x1350.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TbLL!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff3433f93-0f7e-454e-8b08-589cef768e0d_1080x1350.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TbLL!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff3433f93-0f7e-454e-8b08-589cef768e0d_1080x1350.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TbLL!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff3433f93-0f7e-454e-8b08-589cef768e0d_1080x1350.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TbLL!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff3433f93-0f7e-454e-8b08-589cef768e0d_1080x1350.png" width="1080" height="1350" 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Dear Dreamers,</p><p>For those in the Northern Hemisphere, we have made it to the point on the wheel of the year when the <strong>sun is at its most radiant</strong>. Known as Midsummer, Litha or simply, <strong>summer solstice</strong>, it is a time for both <strong>revelry and reflection</strong> as the sky is bright late into the night, but the glow wanes with each new day. I&#8217;m <strong>bursting with all the anticipation</strong> of cresting the top of a <strong>giant <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1245157746/dream-carnival-i-skywheel-surreal-wall">Skywheel</a></strong>, while simultaneously aware of the <strong>quiet whispers of another winter</strong> on the horizon. </p><p></p><p>Last Sunday, I led a <strong><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/erinlacerraart/p/inside-dream-in-watercolor?r=54rql5&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false">Dream in Watercolor</a> </strong>workshop at the <strong><a href="https://www.thescoutwinebar.com/">Scout Wine Bar</a></strong> where I have a series of original paintings on display through July. While the structure of each Dream in Watercolor session remains relatively the same (watercolor skill &#8594; Shamanic Journey Meditation &#8594; creative channeling practice), the <strong>theme is new every time</strong> and this month&#8217;s theme is - you guessed it - <strong>the solstice</strong>. For this session, I was joined by a solid crew of <strong>courageous adventurers</strong> who chose to accept the mission of <strong>tapping into the wisdom of the sun</strong>. We each received <strong>powerfully personal messages</strong> and were visited by <strong>helping spirits</strong> of all kinds (sturgeons, horses, elephants, younger-past-higher-selves and others). We shared smiles, laughter, fears and tears in recounting our <strong>harrowing meditation experiences</strong>. </p><p></p><div class="pullquote"><h3><em>                     &#8220;We are expressions of the sun.&#8221;</em></h3></div><p></p><p>In my meditation, I was honored by the presence of a <strong>phoenix</strong> who delivered the message, &#8220;<strong>We are all expressions of the sun</strong>.&#8221; This was followed by a <strong>vision</strong> in which I saw each person in the workshop with an <strong>energy channel</strong> that curled, looped and connected from their <strong>crown chakra</strong> all the way up <strong>to the sun</strong> (see illustration above). I understood this to mean that as humans our <strong>bodies are of the earth</strong>, our <strong>souls are of the sun</strong> and we all have the purpose of <strong>shining our unique radiance upon the world</strong>. </p><p></p><p>If we find our <strong>light has gone dim</strong>, we need only remember our <strong>true nature</strong> and <strong>tap back into the source energy</strong> that gives us <strong>life</strong>. This act of &#8220;remembering&#8221; can sometimes be impeded by factors <strong>beyond our control</strong>. The <strong>traumas we endure</strong> as <em>beings</em> having <em>human</em> experiences can lead to <strong>soul loss</strong>. It can be a tall task to r<strong>eclaim our sovereign power</strong>, but as I was reminded in my solstice journey, it is <strong>always accessible to us</strong>. Even in the dark of winter and the dead of night, <strong>the sun is always shining somewhere</strong>. </p><p></p><p>I will lead one more <strong>solstice themed workshop</strong> this coming <strong>Sunday </strong>at the Fly Awake Teahouse. I can&#8217;t hardly wait to see what <strong>new revelations</strong> await me and my workshop companions! If you are in the Portland area, I would be so <strong>honored to have you join me</strong>! </p><p>For more information, <strong>click the button below</strong>:</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerra.com/events-calendar/2025/4/27-c2ha2-r6m8h&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Dream in Watercolor: Solstice Session&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://erinlacerra.com/events-calendar/2025/4/27-c2ha2-r6m8h"><span>Dream in Watercolor: Solstice Session</span></a></p><p></p><p>I wish you a <strong>sacred solstice</strong> wherever you may roam! </p><p>Sweet Dreams,</p><p>Erin LaCerra</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist Talk Thursday!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workshop Sunday - 1 min read]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/artist-talk-thursday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/artist-talk-thursday</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:12:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/166256497/831b471b720cd210e1fe809cf189c392.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Join me at  <strong><a href="https://link.sbstck.com/redirect/8d3150c7-72a9-46a7-9952-8f0604137e46?j=eyJ1IjoiMXV5YmkifQ.V97AdjBsTI9-5PmvkJmJ2AFiGqOys5C2wI0Xq2-675A">The Scout Wine Bar</a></strong> this week, as the featured artist for the month of June! </p><p></p><div><hr></div><p></p><p><strong>Artist Reception and Talk - Thurs, June 19th from 6-8pm</strong> </p><p>At 7pm I will share the story of my artistic path and process. I also snuck in a new painting that has never been shown before! Can you guess which one it is from the video? There&#8217;s nothing quite like seeing them in person. I hope to see you Thursday night! </p><p></p><div><hr></div><p></p><p><strong>Dream in Watercolor Workshop - Sun, June 22nd from 9:00-11:30am</strong> </p><p>The Scouts are eager to experience my creative channeling workshop and their charming space will be a perfect setting. There are still a few seats left, save yours by clicking the button below!</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerra.com/events-calendar/dream-at-scout&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;SAVE MY SEAT&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://erinlacerra.com/events-calendar/dream-at-scout"><span>SAVE MY SEAT</span></a></p><p></p><div><hr></div><p></p><p>Thank you for following my artistic journey! I look forward to painting and portal jumping together soon.</p><p>Sweet Dreams,</p><p>Erin LaCerra</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art at The Scout Wine Bar ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Workshop and Artist Talk!]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/art-at-the-scout-wine-bar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/art-at-the-scout-wine-bar</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:08:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HJqK!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F69900bfb-501d-4662-989b-68f9ad17557e_2000x2000.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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The Scouts have been a dream to work with and to celebrate our creative collaboration, we are offering 2 exciting events this month. We hope you will join us! </p><p><strong>Artist Reception and Talk - </strong>Thurs., June 19th from 6-8pm, talk at 7pm.</p><p><strong>Dream in Watercolor</strong> <strong>Workshop</strong> - Sun., June 22nd from 9:00-11:30am. Seats are limited, please register in advance by clicking the button below. </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerra.com/events-calendar/dream-at-scout&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;SAVE MY SEAT&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://erinlacerra.com/events-calendar/dream-at-scout"><span>SAVE MY SEAT</span></a></p><p>The Scout was started by 3 friends who had a desire to curate a comfortable place to sip wines at a reasonable price. The local wine bar and bottle shop focuses on small, sustainably minded producers and local products. And, it&#8217;s just a nice place to hang out! Stop by to sip with the Scouts and enjoy some of my favorite paintings during the month of June!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meditation Workshop Sunday!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fortifying Purpose & Courage in Uncertain Times]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/meditation-workshop-sunday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/meditation-workshop-sunday</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 17:10:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PGuO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17acaf87-b059-40ac-9f8d-ffe3f141e40d_2899x2899.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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I use this style of meditation to <strong>channel my artwork</strong> and find it regularly <strong>blows my mind</strong> by providing the <strong>wisdom</strong> I need to <strong>navigate life</strong>. </p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1YHtt-5SS1mzImyxFd4vRz2jcMhE7WojeAcFPQ1v9s7YpxA/viewform&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;SAVE YOUR SEAT&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1YHtt-5SS1mzImyxFd4vRz2jcMhE7WojeAcFPQ1v9s7YpxA/viewform"><span>SAVE YOUR SEAT</span></a></p><p></p><p>For instance, when I was designing the poster for this workshop, I did a Journey Meditation and <strong>had a vision</strong> of a <strong>drum with a compass</strong> on it (see below). The next weekend, I went <strong>on a whim</strong> to see the Yaquina Head Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast and was <strong>ASTOUNDED</strong> to find the <strong>same compass</strong> from my vision on the pavement in front of the lighthouse (see above)! It was a very <strong>windy</strong> day at the ocean, but when I stood on that compass, the <strong>balance</strong> of the universe felt <strong>restored</strong>. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I&#8217;m so glad I have Journey Meditation in my life, <strong>especially right now</strong> and I look forward to <strong>sharing</strong> it <strong>with</strong> our <strong>community</strong> this weekend! Learn how this easy technique can <strong>support you in connecting with intuition</strong> and <strong>helping spirits</strong> to build skills for <strong>resilience in a chaotic world</strong>. We still have a <strong>few seats left</strong> and would <strong>love to have you join us</strong>! </p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Zrr5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fada0e797-326d-406f-812f-02339d465f27_2500x2000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Zrr5!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fada0e797-326d-406f-812f-02339d465f27_2500x2000.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Zrr5!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fada0e797-326d-406f-812f-02339d465f27_2500x2000.png 848w, 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Her paintings depict visions from dreams, meditations, and nature. Following a traumatic injury that permanently impaired her hearing, Erin&#8217;s life, spiritual practices and work underwent a significant shift to more fully honor the liminal spaces between the physical and unseen realms. </p><p>Erin continues to build on 10 years of study of Shamanic Journey Meditation and healing practices through a mentorship with Sara Violante. As a facilitator, Erin is deeply passionate about providing experiences that connect individuals to their infinite creativity, personal power and intuitive wisdom. </p><p>Erin offers monthly group sessions both in-person and online. To learn more about her workshops, visit <a href="http://erinlacerra.com/events">erinlacerra.com/events</a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Sara Violante</strong> is a highly respected Shamanic Practitioner, educator, and speaker with over 25 years of experience in spiritual guidance and personal transformation. As a mentor and teacher, she is known for her ability to distill complex spiritual concepts into practical wisdom that resonates with a modern audience. Her work bridges the gap between ancient shamanic traditions and contemporary life, empowering individuals to cultivate intuition, creativity, and deep healing. Sara&#8217;s work is rooted in the belief that healing and spiritual connectivity are innate gifts, available to all who seek them. Whether through one-on-one sessions or mentorships, workshops, or public speaking engagements, Sara creates transformative experiences that honor the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.</p><p>To learn more: <a href="https://saraviolante.com/">https://saraviolante.com/ </a></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[✨ FREE Q&A TODAY! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Shamanic Meditation? &#129300;]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/free-q-and-a-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/free-q-and-a-today</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 18:11:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Wy_P!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe3f13a7f-f208-4cca-8ed9-f81a1ec5a6a7_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div 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Join our live talk today <strong>Monday, May 5th at 5pm </strong>Pacific Time! We will also post the recording following the broadcast.</p><p></p><p><strong>HOW TO ACCESS THE FREE TALK:</strong></p><p>&#128073; <strong>WITH FACEBOOK: Navigate</strong> to either of our <strong>Facebook Business</strong> pages. Here&#8217;s a link to mine: <strong><a href="http://facebook.com/erinlacerraart">facebook.com/erinlacerraart</a></strong>.</p><p>&#128073; <strong>WITHOUT</strong> <strong>FACEBOOK:</strong></p><p>1. Open your web browser and type in: <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/live">https://www.facebook.com/live</a></strong>.</p><p>2. If the site prompts you to set up an account, open the app or sign in, just ignore it.</p><p>3. 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You will <strong>learn everything you need to know</strong> about how to use this spiritual practice as a tool to <strong>fortify your sense of purpose and courage in uncertain times</strong>. We would <strong>love to have you join us</strong>! To learn more and reserve your spot, <strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1YHtt-5SS1mzImyxFd4vRz2jcMhE7WojeAcFPQ1v9s7YpxA/viewform">click here</a></strong>!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream in Watercolor: Not an Art Class, A Spiritual Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[That Might Just Change Your Life]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/inside-dream-in-watercolor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/inside-dream-in-watercolor</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:10:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/162064557/5368c9535223c6a81917170c15912c57.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>As an artist, my imagery comes from visions I see in this world, as well as in dimensions outside normal reality. As humans, we have a natural ability to access alternate realities and we are SO good at it, we can do it lying down. We do it every single night when we <strong>dream</strong>. With practice we can also access it when we are awake. What we see and sense in the otherworld can have <strong>profound personal meaning</strong>. We can manifest that meaning into our waking lives by literally <strong>painting our dreams</strong>. This is the philosophy behind my workshop <strong><a href="https://erinlacerra.com/events">Dream in Watercolor</a></strong>, which although it involves creative materials, is WAY more than an art class. It&#8217;s a <strong>spiritual journey</strong> that has the potential to <strong>change your life</strong>. </p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!g4j2!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe3116fbc-6f3d-4d0c-addf-d052aabd8133_2296x2296.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!g4j2!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe3116fbc-6f3d-4d0c-addf-d052aabd8133_2296x2296.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!g4j2!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe3116fbc-6f3d-4d0c-addf-d052aabd8133_2296x2296.jpeg 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Every day <strong>I am creating a life</strong> that is more <strong>grounded</strong>, <strong>present</strong> and <strong>accepting of unconditional love. </strong></em></p><p><em>- Written by Hillary, a returning student.</em></p></blockquote><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>In this workshop, I guide students through my process of tapping into the unseen realms using <strong>Shamanic Journey Meditation</strong> and <strong>watercolor paint</strong>. You don&#8217;t have to consider yourself an artist to thrive in this experience. Perhaps you are a <strong>writer</strong>, looking to spark new ideas, a <strong>parent</strong> wanting some protected time for your own inner-child, or a <strong>therapist</strong> interested in learning a new self-discovery tool to bring to your sessions. This may be just the thing to <strong>unleash your creative spirit</strong> in a profound way. The focus here is the <strong>process, not the product</strong>. It&#8217;s about letting go, connecting with your intuition and engaging in art making as a form of trance (like automatic writing, but with paint). No experience is necessary, all materials are provided and a carefully selected tea is served for inspiring creativity.</p><p></p><p></p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/911d0980-b0eb-4c84-91bf-09ec343ba0fc_2859x3812.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f1415d91-23de-4b42-98ed-08f366161163_2511x3348.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/406bf487-1f40-45af-9a48-1ce246692d09_3024x4032.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5e08d9c7-c5ba-4945-8a9e-68e751b2b0bb_3022x3022.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Creative Channeling at Dream in Watercolor&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7548fa5d-6fed-4cd9-a34e-def7bc62009d_1456x1456.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p></p><p>You will also learn the meditation technique of <strong>Shamanic Journeying</strong> - or as I like to call it, <strong>Adventure Meditation</strong>. Instead of clearing the mind, the goal is to conquer a mission - should you choose to accept it. For example, &#8220;I&#8217;d like to gain clarity around a challenge I am facing in a particular area of my life.&#8221; Through the combination of our own natural abilities and the assistance of Helping Spirits from the unseen realm, <strong>profound revelations</strong> become a common occurrence. </p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Okay, that sounds neat, but what are Helping Spirits?</strong> This is a term used to describe in a very basic sense, positive energy and it can come in many forms. One of the most significant being your higher-self. The YOU that has only your best interest in mind. The version of yourself that wants to see you absolutely crushing it here on Earth. <strong>Your higher-self is the person you </strong><em><strong>wish</strong></em><strong> you were, while on the path to realizing it&#8217;s who you already </strong><em><strong>are</strong></em><strong>.</strong> </p><p></p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e19e6d7e-4954-4a97-90ea-a9d6d0f590ad_2792x3722.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/38cfc054-0e49-45d5-9e1f-158b402a1571_2641x3698.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/12f2c57d-0da4-4128-b372-b524f3f651ac_2560x3413.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/90ea647e-bd2d-4f0b-a88b-91992f0a0ad9_3024x3024.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Helping Spirit paintings channeled from meditations.&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/4fdc19ce-88cd-4709-9210-35e05078c547_1456x1456.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p></p><p></p><p>Helping Spirits can also appear in the form of ancestors, angels, elements, mythological beings, gods, goddesses, animals, places and ancient figures. You might already have relationships with Helping Spirits or perhaps you will feel called to nurture a new connection. Once acquainted with your helping spirit crew, you&#8217;ll learn that they are always there for you ready to offer support through the ups and downs of life. <em><strong>Super casual.</strong> </em>  </p><p></p><p></p><p>With the spiritual aspect along with the intuitive wisdom that emerges, <strong>Dream in Watercolor</strong> transcends a simple painting class and becomes a <strong>personal empowerment experience</strong>. Returning students say it has helped them <strong>create a life</strong> that is more <strong>grounded, connected and loving</strong>. Some students say that they look forward to class every month for some scheduled <strong>self-care, a boost of confidence and connection</strong>. It is an honor to witness the transformative effects this workshop has had on both myself and my community. </p><p></p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6jw3!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8140bc06-74a4-41b8-87f8-88848bcf9dc8_2048x2048.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6jw3!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8140bc06-74a4-41b8-87f8-88848bcf9dc8_2048x2048.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6jw3!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8140bc06-74a4-41b8-87f8-88848bcf9dc8_2048x2048.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6jw3!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8140bc06-74a4-41b8-87f8-88848bcf9dc8_2048x2048.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6jw3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8140bc06-74a4-41b8-87f8-88848bcf9dc8_2048x2048.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6jw3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8140bc06-74a4-41b8-87f8-88848bcf9dc8_2048x2048.jpeg" width="1456" height="1456" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8140bc06-74a4-41b8-87f8-88848bcf9dc8_2048x2048.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1456,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:1331634,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/i/162064557?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8140bc06-74a4-41b8-87f8-88848bcf9dc8_2048x2048.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6jw3!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8140bc06-74a4-41b8-87f8-88848bcf9dc8_2048x2048.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6jw3!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8140bc06-74a4-41b8-87f8-88848bcf9dc8_2048x2048.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6jw3!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8140bc06-74a4-41b8-87f8-88848bcf9dc8_2048x2048.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6jw3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8140bc06-74a4-41b8-87f8-88848bcf9dc8_2048x2048.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><blockquote><p><em>I love <strong>Dream in Watercolor</strong> with Erin. It&#8217;s one of the highlights of my month and I try to go every time. Erin&#8217;s presentation is professional, informative and very knowledgeable. She holds a <strong>safe space for sharing</strong> and <strong>honors each and every person present</strong>. When we are there, it is obvious that you can&#8217;t &#8220;get it wrong&#8221; as everyone&#8217;s art is acknowledged and delighted over. Erin provides everything you need - paint, paper, tarot, tea, etc. Just bring yourself and a journal. I particularly love the <strong>Shamanic Journey</strong>, after which we paint. I <strong>love seeing my paintings</strong> when I&#8217;m at home and often think, <strong>&#8220;Wow, I did that!&#8221;</strong> I can&#8217;t recommend <strong>Dream in Watercolor</strong> highly enough. </em></p><p><em>- Written by Linda, a returning student.</em></p></blockquote><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Dream in Watercolor</strong> has become such an integral part of the lives of participants, I have expanded it so that I am holding one session each month. The framework of each workshop is relatively the same, but every experience includes a <strong>new painting skill and theme</strong>, which center on elements, nature, the changing seasons or the wheel of the year. We also deep dive into different Shamanic concepts and aspects of the spirit world. Past themes have included Shamanic Art, Tree Spirits, Dream Worlds, Solstice, Samhain and the Equinox. <strong>Each workshop is such a unique experience that students return again and again to deepen their creative channeling practices. </strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div><hr></div><p></p><p><strong>WHAT TO EXPECT:</strong></p><ul><li><p>In this deep exploration of painting imagery from the unseen realm, we begin by building a container that is grounded and supportive. We pull tarot cards and introduce ourselves, sharing a bit about what is present for us in the moment. Tea is served and we settle in for our creative channeling journey. </p></li><li><p>From this foundation, we open our hearts and invite playfulness with a lesson in essential painting tools and skills. We learn that working with watercolor can be meditative, freeing and fun. With this medium as our collaborator, we surprise ourselves with our natural artistic gifts. </p></li><li><p>Next, we step through the portal into the unseen realm through Shamanic Journey Meditation. You are invited to leave your chair and find a comfortable and cozy spot in the room. I provide an introduction and we set an intention. </p></li><li><p>Following the meditation, we launch into an immersive creative flow, using the skills we have learned and the imagery we extracted from the meditation to manifest our visions into being. You are invited to begin by writing, drawing or jumping right back into painting. We also have the opportunity to share our meditative experiences with the group. </p></li><li><p>Finally, we bring our journey to a close. On completion of this workshop, you will have created your own channeled artwork, have a sense of confidence in yourself and ability to replicate this creative practice whenever you desire, and receive additional resources for continued exploration.</p><p></p></li></ul><div><hr></div><p></p><p><strong>Dream in Watercolor</strong> provides a safe container in which your <strong>spirit can unfurl</strong>. With <strong>monthly in-person sessions</strong> in Portland, OR and <strong>quarterly virtual sessions</strong>, the opportunity to experience it for yourself is there, waiting for you to <strong>answer the call.</strong> Explore all upcoming workshops on my website, <a href="https://erinlacerra.com/events">ErinLaCerra.com/events</a> or click the button below. I look forward to painting (and portal jumping) with you very soon! </p><p></p><p>Sweet dreams,</p><p>Erin </p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerra.com/events&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;EXPLORE WORKSHOPS&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://erinlacerra.com/events"><span>EXPLORE WORKSHOPS</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blooms, Blessings and Blissing Out 💐]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Look at the Meanings and Magic of Beltane.]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/blooms-blessings-and-blissing-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/blooms-blessings-and-blissing-out</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:23:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Dear Dreamers,</p><p>As you may know, I&#8217;ve set an intention to more closely synchronize my creative business and life with the Wheel of the Year - the cycle of seasons and their mid-points. I still very much consider myself a student on this journey, for although I have had a close relationship with nature since I was little, it wasn&#8217;t until more recently I felt a desire to lock step with her natural cycles. I&#8217;m kinda surprised it took me this long, but as Fiona Apple and Blake Mills have said, &#8220;All in good time!&#8221; In March we took a look at Ostara and the Gifts of Spring. Now, with flowers bursting everywhere the Wheel of the Year turns to Beltane, which translated from Gaelic, L&#225; Bealtaine, means bright fire.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Beginning in the evening of April 30th and stretching into the wee morning hours of May 1st (aka May Day), this is a time when the veil between worlds is at its most thin. Sound similar to the October celebration of Samhain? It is! In Welsh tradition Beltane, Samhain and Midsummer are believed to be the 3 spirit nights. Ideal times to connect with and seek guidance from our ancestors, helping spirits and on Beltane - the fae.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Fire jumping, dancing around a Maypole and making flower crowns are a few of the more iconic and symbolic Beltane traditions. They represent rebirth, unification of the masculine and feminine energies and just plain blissing out on the beauty of springtime. It is also a time for planting and fertilizing seeds, both literally and figuratively. Whether it&#8217;s sowing the beginnings of plants, practices or ideas, this is a time to celebrate renewal, call on the support of nurturing energies from the unseen world and envision a prosperous future and abundant harvest come Autumn.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8u6W!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd52e94ed-3f18-4fe7-801e-3c6c19fdcbdf_2859x3812.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8u6W!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd52e94ed-3f18-4fe7-801e-3c6c19fdcbdf_2859x3812.jpeg 424w, 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This magical painting technique happens when the paintbrush is plump with pigment and the paper is slick with water. When the two connect, the paint rushes down the silky brush fibers and onto the paper in an explosion of color.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>For the meditation portion of our workshop, we will tap into the energy of the earth as well as helping spirits with known Beltane connections. The mythological nature spirit, Green Man is said to be reborn each year at Beltane. Also goddesses Venus, Aphrodite, Freya and Lilith have a relationship with this time of fertility and abundance. In Gaelic mythology, Tuatha D&#233; Danann, or the magical people, are said to walk the earth at Beltane. These would all be interesting energies to tap into for inspiration and guidance during this blissful time of year.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>There are still seats available and I would LOVE to save one for you! No experience in art is necessary, all materials are provided and a carefully curated tea is served for inspiring creativity. I have had the honor of witnessing creative sparks fly in the most reserved of attendees. Ready to unleash your own creative flame? Click the button below to learn more and register. I look forward to painting with you soon!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerra.com/events-calendar/2025/4/27&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Dream in Watercolor: Beltane Session&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://erinlacerra.com/events-calendar/2025/4/27"><span>Dream in Watercolor: Beltane Session</span></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Blessed Beltane,</p><p>Erin</p><h4></h4><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sequoia Spirits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Answer Their Call This Weekend]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/sequoia-spirits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/sequoia-spirits</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:10:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uht5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2945be5a-e259-40ff-9e07-88e92e2c1b58_2048x2048.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uht5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2945be5a-e259-40ff-9e07-88e92e2c1b58_2048x2048.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uht5!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2945be5a-e259-40ff-9e07-88e92e2c1b58_2048x2048.jpeg 424w, 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A rock? An animal? A place? Several years ago, I felt the call of a Sequoia. She folded me into the ridges of her bark and absorbed my tears on many occasions. She sent messages for me through her root systems to the universe. What messages would you ask her to send?  This Saturday, whisper them with me at the <a href="https://erinlacerra.com/workshops/sequoia-spirit-meditations">Sequoia Spirit meditation</a> - details below. </p><p></p><div><hr></div><p></p><h4><em>Mother Sequoia </em></h4><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>You called me down from the window of my bricked building,</em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>From the park across the street.</em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>You held me squished into your squishy bark.</em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>Your squish is your strength, protecting you from wildfire.</em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>Your squish is wildfire colored, strong as this brick building.</em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>Wildfire colored. Brick house.</em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>
</em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>Later, I moved from that tiny apartment,</em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>to a cottage 70 blocks east as the crow flies.</em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>By then, your location had become a pin marked with a heart on my map, </em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>because of how often I visited you.</em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>My heart with a hole because I couldn&#8217;t carefully unearth your roots </em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>and take you along as they have done in Japan.</em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>
</em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>You must have sent word ahead,</em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>because the elders here already knew my name.</em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" contenteditable="false">Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published</label><pre class="text"><em>They called me down from the path along the bluff.</em></pre></div><div class="preformatted-block" data-component-name="PreformattedTextBlockToDOM"><label class="hide-text" 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Join me in tapping into their wisdom at the monthly Sequoia Spirit meditation I hold at the Rose City Bluff, in Portland, OR. The next one is coming up this <strong>Saturday, April 12th from 10-11am</strong>. I&#8217;d love to have you join me! To learn more and save your seat, click the button below.  </p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerra.com/workshops/sequoia-spirit-meditations&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Sequoia Spirits Workshop&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://erinlacerra.com/workshops/sequoia-spirit-meditations"><span>Sequoia Spirits Workshop</span></a></p><p></p><div><hr></div><p></p><p>If you&#8217;re not in the Portland area, but would still like to join me for a journey meditation and creative channeling practice, there is still space in the online Dream in Watercolor workshop <strong>Sunday, April 13th from 3:30-6:00pst/6:30-9:00est.</strong> To learn more and save your seat, click the button below. </p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerra.com/events-calendar/2025/1/12&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Dream in Watercolor Online&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://erinlacerra.com/events-calendar/2025/1/12"><span>Dream in Watercolor Online</span></a></p><p></p><div><hr></div><p></p><p>To view the complete list of my workshop offerings, <a href="https://erinlacerra.com/events">click here</a>. I look forward to whispering to the trees together soon! </p><p>Sweet dreams,</p><p>Erin LaCerra</p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connecting Community to the Other Realm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reflecting on the powerful effects of the Dream in Watercolor workshop. Plus, a look at the upcoming April sessions.]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/connecting-community-to-the-other</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/connecting-community-to-the-other</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:11:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f24712fe-35ca-40cc-9158-071be6c0937f_2744x3658.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://erinlacerra.com/events" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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isPermaLink="false">https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/ostara-and-the-gifts-of-spring</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:12:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MJAr!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab8cb23b-a64a-4bcf-a2ec-6dafe84e61ed_2485x3313.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!MJAr!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab8cb23b-a64a-4bcf-a2ec-6dafe84e61ed_2485x3313.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Here is a description of how the workshop landed for one attendee:</p><p></p><div class="pullquote"><p>&#8220;After 20 years of frustrating experiences with meditation and finally being diagnosed with adult ADHD at 40, Erin&#8217;s workshop was exactly what I needed. Erin was kind, passionate, and a great guide, especially for someone hesitant to open up in a group setting. The time flew by, and I left feeling satisfied, grateful, and eager for more. I would definitely participate in another workshop.&#8221;</p></div><p></p><p>The thing I hear most often from attendees before this workshop is that they don&#8217;t consider themselves creative or they are really nervous about the painting part. The thing I hear most often from attendees after the workshop is that they not only had fun, but surprised themselves by making deeply meaningful artwork that they will cherish forever.</p><p>The truth is - this is an empowerment experience masquerading as an art class. It is about engaging with creativity as a form of trance work. It&#8217;s about unearthing profound insights, connecting to your personal sense of spirituality and creating something that has meaning for you and you alone. And I assure you, there is zero pressure to make apples look like apples. It is my intention that you will have fun, feel empowered and perhaps even surprise yourself with how creative you truly are!</p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OQem!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6ae5fc70-6a82-4374-921b-2b324bcb55a1_2000x2000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OQem!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6ae5fc70-6a82-4374-921b-2b324bcb55a1_2000x2000.png 424w, 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We will honor the balance of the light and the dark as well as the gifts of Ostara and spring renewal. If you&#8217;d like to paint with me, but aren&#8217;t in the Pacific Northwest, I&#8217;d love to see you in my live virtual workshop coming up April 13th. </p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerra.com/events&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Explore Workshops&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://erinlacerra.com/events"><span>Explore Workshops</span></a></p><p></p><p>As my Pennsylvania travels come to a close, I am honoring the balance of the light and the dark as it manifested in my experiences of visiting with loved ones and the land that raised me. I&#8217;ll be back in my Portland studio soon and have reopened my <a href="https://erinlacerraart.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a> for those looking forward to purchasing a print of <a href="https://erinlacerraart.etsy.com/listing/1600403701">Dream Farm</a>, which we explored in my post from last week. Thank you for joining me on this journey. I look forward to painting with you soon!</p><p>Sweet dreams,</p><p>Erin LaCerra</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Easter Eggs of Dream Farm II]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania and the hidden symbols of this spiritual painting.]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/the-easter-eggs-of-dream-farm-ii</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/the-easter-eggs-of-dream-farm-ii</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:10:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gZMv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fca9e9187-01b2-4eb5-a59c-785a075c7480_1920x1480.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p>I grew up surrounded by the gentle rolling hills of rural Pennsylvania. Though Oregon is my home nowadays, I try to make it back to the beautiful Susquehanna valley for a visit every couple of years. The farm lands surrounding my childhood home became the setting for my painting, Dream Farm II. With Ostara and the celebration of spring on the horizon, I thought it would be fun to share a few Easter Eggs hidden in the piece.  </p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ODf0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73bb2142-102f-4933-a27b-64875f685a89_1545x2000.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ODf0!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73bb2142-102f-4933-a27b-64875f685a89_1545x2000.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ODf0!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73bb2142-102f-4933-a27b-64875f685a89_1545x2000.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ODf0!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73bb2142-102f-4933-a27b-64875f685a89_1545x2000.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ODf0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73bb2142-102f-4933-a27b-64875f685a89_1545x2000.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ODf0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73bb2142-102f-4933-a27b-64875f685a89_1545x2000.png" width="1456" height="1885" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/73bb2142-102f-4933-a27b-64875f685a89_1545x2000.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1885,&quot;width&quot;:1456,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:3947610,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/i/159547298?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73bb2142-102f-4933-a27b-64875f685a89_1545x2000.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ODf0!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73bb2142-102f-4933-a27b-64875f685a89_1545x2000.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ODf0!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73bb2142-102f-4933-a27b-64875f685a89_1545x2000.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ODf0!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73bb2142-102f-4933-a27b-64875f685a89_1545x2000.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ODf0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F73bb2142-102f-4933-a27b-64875f685a89_1545x2000.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>I took photos on a walk around my family home and used them as references. If you look closely at the trees in the painting, you will notice their branches are bare, but dotted with empty bird nests. With my youngest brother on the precipice of finishing college, my parents&#8217; home will soon be an empty nest as well. </p><p></p><p>The barn and blue bus may not appear to have much in common, but they have contained the collective passion of music that is at the heart of my family. The barn houses a rehearsal studio where my dad&#8217;s band, Outrage practices regularly. My sister and I purchased the blue bus and converted it into a tour vehicle, that carried us up and down the east coast as we performed in our band, Key of V. It broke down multiple times and no longer runs, but is living out its final days as a spare bedroom when the entire family (7 siblings + significant others) comes home for a visit at the same time. </p><p></p><p>My childhood home is an old Pennsylvania farmhouse that is most definitely haunted, but by friendly ghosts. It is quaint and cozy, especially on cold winter days. It has a large yard that is lovely in the springtime. The hill that the farm is on was once only occupied by the yellow farmhouse (in the left hand side of the painting) and our house, but as the years went by the land was parceled and sold. It is now a sweet little community at the top of a road called Blooming Grove.</p><p></p><p>Dream Farm II contains multitudes and it is one of my personal favorite pieces and one of the most highly collected by my audience. It would take chapters to share the entire sacred meaning behind the piece, but for now I will leave you with one more detail. The figures in the piece are perhaps the most significant symbols as they represent the souls of those who have called this land home for centuries. Both my own ancestors and those lineage holders that were stewards of the land before. They represent helping spirits and apparitions of divine caretakers who will look after the land once we are gone. I myself intend to maintain my cadence of bi-yearly visits and continue to look in on it - even in spirit.  </p><p></p><p>You can find prints of Dream Farm II on my website, which will reopen when I am home from my current visit in PA on March 28th. I also invite you to join me at my workshop in Portland, OR on Sunday, March 30th where we will honor Ostara and the arrival of spring. To learn more or register, click the button below. </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerra.com/workshops/in-person-dream-in-watercolor-workshops&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;OSTARA WORKSHOP&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://erinlacerra.com/workshops/in-person-dream-in-watercolor-workshops"><span>OSTARA WORKSHOP</span></a></p><p>Sweet dreams,</p><p>Erin LaCerra</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sequoia Spirit Meditation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch now | Our connection to the natural world is there, waiting to be remembered&#8230;]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/sequoia-spirit-meditation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/sequoia-spirit-meditation</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:10:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/158049214/3cf9292195ac176e0146a21cd2045037.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sunday - Let us gather beneath the mighty Sequoia and connect to our deepest knowing. Through Shamanic Journey meditation we will open a portal to the otherworld. I will play a drum to focus the mind and offer a prompt to set on your course. What profound insights will you discover on your Sequoia Spirit adventure?</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerra.com/events-calendar/2025/3/2&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Save Your Seat&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://erinlacerra.com/events-calendar/2025/3/2"><span>Save Your Seat</span></a></p><p></p><p><strong>WHAT TO BRING<br></strong>Following the meditation, we will take time to process our experiences by journaling or creating artwork. This will look a little different than the in-person <a href="https://erinlacerra.com/events">Dream in Watercolor workshop</a>, where normally I would supply your art materials. For Sequoia Spirit please BYOA (bring your own art) supplies for writing, drawing or painting if you wish. There will also be an invitation to share insights and reflections with the group.</p><p>We will be outdoors and connecting with the natural world whether rain or shine. Sequoias offer excellent shelter, but also bring a rain jacket and dress in layers to keep warm.</p><p>We will sit on bare earth with a light dusting of twigs and pine needles. Feel free to bring a folding chair, blanket or pillow for your comfort.</p><p><strong>BODY STUFF<br></strong>Bring a water bottle and/or snacks if you desire. There are NOT restrooms near our gathering place. Consider stopping ahead of time at <a href="https://g.co/kgs/p2Yx1iS">Fresh Love Cafe </a>(where you can also grab food &amp; drink), or at the tennis courts at <a href="https://www.portland.gov/parks/rose-city-park">Rose City Park</a>. Both locations are a 15 minute walk or 3 minute drive from our gathering place.</p><p><strong>FINDING US<br></strong>We will gather beneath a Sequoia tree at the entrance to the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/mG1yMCBrQEHjHkUG6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy">Rose City Bluff</a> nature trail, next to the Roseway Golf Course in Northeast Portland. Click <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/YBXjrsZPPT4nB2kZ8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy">HERE</a> for a pin to the parking area on google maps. I will include helpful location photos in an email leading up to our session.</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerra.com/events-calendar/2025/3/2&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Save Your Seat&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://erinlacerra.com/events-calendar/2025/3/2"><span>Save Your Seat</span></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Workshop Behind the Scenes!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Go behind the scenes of my first online workshop!]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/online-workshop-behind-the-scenes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/online-workshop-behind-the-scenes</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin LaCerra]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:21:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/155551400/2743f8afbdce8a474c02202aed7bda73.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Go behind the scenes of my first online workshop! I launched a creative channeling workshop - <em>Dream in Watercolor</em> - in January 2024 with in-person classes taught at a local tea house in Portland, OR. Now, a year later, I am ready to open the online session so you can tune-in from anywhere in the world! </p><p>Here is a look behind the scenes as I prepared to teach my first online session. It will give you a taste of what Dream in Watercolor is all about! While I am still getting the hang of the technology, my students absolutely LOVED this first workshop! I can&#8217;t wait to see how this new branch of my artistic offerings will unfold in the year ahead!</p><p></p><h2>More about Dream in Watercolor:</h2><p>My paintings contain symbols and themes channeled from this and the otherworld. In this workshop, we will tap into the otherworld with shamanic journey meditation and manifest spiritual insights with the help of watercolor. The focus is on the process, not the product. It&#8217;s about letting go, connecting with the inner child, and engaging in painting as a meditation. No experience is necessary and even the seasoned artist will feel inspired through this unique approach to painting! </p><p>If you are interested in learning more about my workshops or experiencing one yourself, please click the button below.</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerra.com/events&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;WORKSHOPS&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;button-wrapper&quot;}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary button-wrapper" href="https://erinlacerra.com/events"><span>WORKSHOPS</span></a></p><p></p><p>I look forward to painting with you soon!</p><p></p><p>Sweet Dreams,</p><p>Erin LaCerra</p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Real?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear Dreamers,]]></description><link>https://erinlacerraart.substack.com/p/what-is-real</link><guid 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I tend to steer my dispatches around political pigeonholes, but I would be remiss to gloss over the magnitude of this shift in our reality. More than ever before, I find myself questioning the validity of everything. What is real? What is an illusion?</p><p>Shamans believe that the &#8220;present&#8221; is actually the dream, shaped by our collective consciousness and our dreamworlds are the true reality. They go further to posit that we have the power to shape the landscape of the collective dream, and by raising our consciousness, can do so with great efficacy.&nbsp;</p><p>This may sound &#8220;woo&#8221;, but let me ask you this - do believe in the power of prayer or manifestation? If so, then you already know how to access an innate ability to shape the collective dream.&nbsp;</p><p>This Sunday we will explore how to supercharge this power at Dream in Watercolor: Dream Worlds and I would love for you to join me!</p><p></p><div><hr></div><p></p><h4>Dream in Watercolor - Dream Worlds</h4><h4>January 26th from 9:00-11:30am</h4><h4>At the Fly Awake Tea House in Portland, OR</h4><p>What dream do we have for our world?&nbsp;In this session, we will explore the concept of &#8220;the world is as you dream it&#8221;. In shamanic tradition, it is believed that our dreams are so powerful they become our reality. What dreams do we hold for ourselves and our world in the year ahead?&nbsp;</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://erinlacerra.com/events&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;SAVE YOUR SEAT&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://erinlacerra.com/events"><span>SAVE YOUR SEAT</span></a></p><p></p><p><em>Tuning in from afar? Join me for the next *Online* Dream in Watercolor - Sunday, April 13th, 2025! Learn more <a href="https://erinlacerra.com/events/2025/1/12/online-dream-in-watercolor-january-12th-300-530-pst-600-830-est-yh47c">HERE</a>.</em></p><p></p><div><hr></div><p></p><p>I am excited to think of the collective dream we are building together. Imagine into the world you want to see and believe it is possible with every atom of your being. Thank you for being you, thank you for being here and thank you for following my journey.&nbsp;</p><p>Sweet Dreams,</p><p>Erin LaCerra</p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>