December 2009 / January 2010

Welcome everyone to the wonderful world of this talented artist, Diane English. Diane, believe it or not is a self taught artist, who at midlife, took a chance and followed her dream of combining art and her spiritual journey. Thank goodness for people who follow their hearts! Diane brings to us a lightness and humor to carry us through those rough and tumbled times. She is the creator of a wonderful website called "The Great Cosmic Happy-Ass" (www.greatcosmichappyass.com). It is the home to many of the helpers that continue to give her inspiration and love to continue in this endeavor and the encouragement to sometimes even become a bit more "serious," though not heavy, (www.dianeenglish.com which shows her most recent work).

When you are in need of some inspiration, motivation or a sincere connection and pick-me-up a visit to Diane's site is just what is needed.

In Diane's words she has survived countless spiritual crises; have managed to see the occasional "light"; and discovered the secret of Higher Consciousness along the way. Yes, after years of deep meditation, medication, fasting, prayer and a few bottles of Merlot she now knows the secret to enlightenment is being in the "Now" with a piece of rich, dark chocolate! Who can ask for anything more?

From this website, www.greatcosmichappyass.com Diane sells her original designs as posters, greeting cards, magnets and assorted cool stuff. They also can be found in galleries and bookstores across the world. Her slogan is "Creating Art For The Spiritually Challenged," and as you enter her site you'll even find a floating guru— just waiting for your arrival.

Diane's most recent addition is her new website www.dianeenglish.com. Here you will find a new collection of original paintings.

"All around us, messages from a universal consciousness are entering the mainstream, prompting us to wake up to a higher level of awareness. We are collectively reconnecting, reawakening and rediscovering our evolution as spiritual beings."

This latest work Something Wonderful is Happening is the result of Diane's awakening to a world of "light" - "lightness" color and joy. She has found that underneath us all is a loving, creative, playful spiritual being. She is tapping into this truth to help us uncover our truest potential and help with the transformation that is inevitable. The question lies... How will we bring that forth for ourselves?

Diane would say that this is a more serious step for her, moving her forward but as I am with this new work, I just feel a greater level of sincerity allowing her to grow into more of her calling.

"I recognized I had to create larger pieces expressing not only my own spiritual growth but also the transformation in thought I see happening around the entire Planet.” The new artwork also parallels a more personal artistic journey that, over the years, has taken Diane English from self-taught artist to successful entrepreneur to designer of her irreverently original (and wildly successful) greeting card designs that have sold in bookstores and galleries nationwide. “The cards were cartoons that let me play with the truth,” says English. “With this new collection, I’m listening more closely to my voice. This artwork is much larger in size and the messages are coming from a much deeper level - more direct, richer, more powerful.”

Thank you Diane for your wonderful expression of what we all struggle with, keeping our lives sincere, without it getting so heavy. You can contact Diane through either of her websites, she willingly accepts comments, ideas, rants or anything you'd like to get off your chest. Oh, and don't forget to get your free down load! A full sheet of HUG COUPONS!