A bigger Vision for Nirvana Visions

BUY ART and DONATE to those in NEED at the same time!

I am happy to report that sales at Nirvana Visions have reached the status where it is now possible for me to take the initiative to use my art to make the world a better place! From today onwards, 10% of all Nirvana Visions Artwork sale profits will be donated to Oxfam:

Oxfam Australia is part of a global movement of dedicated people working hard to fight poverty and injustice

What does this mean?

If you purchase a painting at $1200... not only will you be embellishing your walls with beautiful and heart warming art... BUT you will also be donating enough money to provide medicines to an ENTIRE VILLAGE in Laos and more!

Now when you invest in Art from Nirvana Visions, you will also be investing in the health and wellbeing of families and communities across the globe.

How fabulous!

Are you excited? I am!

Some beauties to choose from are:


The Butterfly Ball
Acrylic on Gallery Linen
$700
Currently on Display At Jenart Gallery Mooloolaba.


Anyone?
Acrylic on Gallery Linen
$2000
Currently on Display At Jenart Gallery Mooloolaba.


Sweet Sorrow
Acrylic on Gallery Linen
$300
Currently on Display At Jenart Gallery Mooloolaba.


Now and Then
Acrylic on Gallery Linen
$450
Currently on Display At Jenart Gallery Mooloolaba.


My Wisdom and Me, sat under a Tree
Acrylic on Gallery Linen
$850
Currently on Display At Jenart Gallery Mooloolaba.

And much much more to suit all tastes of art investment!!!

Please contact me directly PH:0417231350 to arrange your purchase
Or you can contact the Gallery on PH: (07) 54784844.

Warm Wishes for Christmas,
from Tara Spicer.
www.nirvanavisions.org

Christmas Wishes

Dear Clients and Art students,

Well we have come to the end of a fabulous year!

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas.

I hope that you are enjoying your Christmas shopping and your plotting and planning for a great holiday ahead. I know that I certainly am.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of my Art Students on the beautiful works that each have created this year. It has been an absolute pleasure to teach you and you have all come along so far in your sketching, painting and compositional skills.

To celebrate this fact and honor your successes, I am hoping to organize an exhibition of your works in the new year. I would love for this event to be a real celebration of your work and one that I would love for many of your family and friends to be invited to. Of course, there will be some great prizes for a peoples choice award and lucky door prize at the event so I hope that all are keen to bring their works along to show. This event will be planned for early Feb 2010.

Art Classes have just 2 weeks left and will be wrapping up on Friday 11th. I will be available for intensives if individuals would like to organise private sessions if works need to be finished in time for Christmas. Private tuition is available at $20/hour.

Art classes will be resuming in 2010 on the 2nd Feburary. Please confirm your place in the class of your choice as places will fill up fast:

Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30pm - Yaroomba (KIDS CLASS from 6yrs) $15 casual $10 pre-paid.
Tuesday 7 - 8:30pm - Yaroomba $15 casual $10 pre-paid.
Thursday 9am - 12 noon - Jenart Gallery, Moooloolaba $30
Friday 9am - 12:30pm - Jenart Gallery, Mooloolaba $35
Friday 6pm - 8pm - Jenart Gallery, Moooloolaba (held once a month)

Just a few weeks left of gift buying, so if you have spotted a Nirvana Visions painting that you simply must have, or that would be the perfect gift for someone that you know, now is the time to purchase so that I can arrange for the appropriate shipping requirements!

It is still possible for small businesses to receive 50% back from the Government on purchased paintings, so it is a great time to invest in the art that you love. I am offering a number of new works, so be sure to check them out before you finish your Christmas shopping!

I hope that you each have a festive and fabulous holiday and I look forward to diving into a year of exciting arty experiences in 2010!

Regards,
Tara Spicer
Nirvana Visions.

Something new and FRESH!

Christmas Special!!!

Preview Pieces .... the first two pieces from my new series "Colors of Life" available through Jenart Gallery at very special prices!

As refreshing and beautiful as the first spring rains, come to you, my most recent paintings!

These pieces are timeless and a pure indulgence. Combining the richness of color and intrigue of texture these latest two works are a pure delight that will bring a splash of color to your home and a breath of fresh air to your soul.



Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow Now And Then
$300 $450

Don't let these one's get away! Contact myself or the Gallery today for further details and if you need these paintings in your home...

Jenart Gallery & Studio
PH: 07 54784844
Shop 1/104-106 Brisbane Rd.
Mooloolaba Qld. 4557.

Tara Spicer
Nirvana Visions
PH 0417231350

Words of pure delight!

Welcome all to my latest news...

I am happy to announce that my beautiful website has had its' 'fine art overhaul' and is now in keeping with the current pace of my fine art career!

I have much to offer you through Nirvana Visions and as part of my new site, you now have access to not only my latest painted works, but now, also my written works. Now I am not one to boast (well, ok, you got me on that one), but it has been quoted that my written works are better than my painted works! So if you love my paintings, your soul will sing as you float through my written works...

A sneak peek...

I have missed your luminous glow in full bloom,

your sweet simplicity near the new moon.

Did you miss mine?

Stay with me a moment,

and I will share my 'self' with you,

and we will laugh

and we will remember how beautiful life is.

Please enjoy, as you wander around my Nirvana Visions, and feel free to share its' magic and delight with friends.

I will be showcasing a whole new series of works soon, just in time for Christmas, so if you are looking for something really special for yourself or for a friend... stay tuned! Warning, these new works are overflowing with rich color, warmth and pure delight as colors drip and swirl... each an enchanting moment for the eyes and the soul.

Tara Spicer
Nirvana Visions.

Closing Shop!

Hi All

Firstly, the good news: here is a glimpse at one of my latest paintings from a series I am creating titled "Life Boats". Sorry, but if you love it, it has already sold! Stay tuned for the next installment

The not so good news:... don't panic, it is not a total shut down... but as I merge into the world of fine art it is necessary to change tact and refine my public window now and then... For this reason, I am going to be closing my online shop of Affirmation Cards, Girly Goddess Shirts, Bags and more!

Of course I will still be selling original works through my Nirvana Visions store (which has been running hot lately!) and theer will still be select works available as prints through Red Bubble.

I will also be launching a new 'written works' section within my website that I am sure you will find enriching and enticing.

I look forward to hearing from you and please make any final purchases through my online shop (especially for Christmas) this week as it will be closing for good next Friday!

Love and Light,
Tara Spicer.

Tax break on Art Purchases!

ATTENTION!!!
50% Tax Break on Art Purchases for ABN Holders

This is the perfect opportunity to acquire art for your workplace. The Financial Review, June 26, 2009 published an article on the Federal Government's investment allowances for businesses with a turnover of less than $2m, they will be entitled to a 50% tax break on art purchases over $1,000 that are contracted for before December 31, 2009. The assets must be new and used predominantly in the course of your business.

The ATO lists new art as a depreciating asset with an effective life of 100 years.

You should of course obtain your own independent tax advice always.

To go directly to my most recent works in order to choose your new favorite and organize your 50% off purchase, please click here!

Arty Regards,
Tara Spicer.

Goddess Card Pack

Hi All,

Welcome to my latest blog.

I recently ran a workshop at the Manly Arts Festival in creating your own Goddess Affirmation Card, an event which some of you even attended!

Upon returning home I began the process of fine tuning the most beautiful Affirmation Cards so that I could take the workshop Goddesses through a clear and easy 'how to' process of creating their own affirmation cards with the beautiful images that they created at the workshop.

The following product is the result of this investigation!

I invite you to check out my newest product and one that I believe is one of my intuitive bests so far!

The Goddess Cards

This pack is a quick reference guide in discovering, and awakening your 'self' as the Goddess that you are! Affirmations, Chakra tuning tools, Goddess Action cards and more! Simply randomly pull a desired number of cards from the pack and you will be intuitively guided in bringing great positivity to your life and to the lives of those around you.

Sample Intuitive wisdom and messages found on the reverse side of these beautiful cards:


Caution: Using this Goddess Card Pack may enhance your life and leave you feeling effervescent with joy on a day to day basis!

To check out wha tthe whole pack has to offer simply follow this link!
Pack available at just $29.79

To those who attended the workshop, thankyou and I will be contacting you shortly via email.

Tara Spicer.

Something new!

Morning all,

I wanted to reveal something a little different to you today... something very Aussie and maube just a little bit spiritual! I don't normally exhibit photography (even though I absolutely love it!) but I recently captured this image and I definitely think that it is worthy of your attention.
Titled: Kangaroos in the Misty Morning Never Never

Framed and glassed here at $162, this image is sure to stir the sacred Aussie in us all.
Also available as a gift card and a print to canvas starting at just $4.20

Simply click on the image to order your own copy today!

Kind Wishes,
Tara Spicer
Nirvana Visions.

Great gifts in a click!

Great gifts in a click!

Welcome again to Nirvana Visions News...

I am happy to announce that this week I have finally been able to bring the markets to you! All the magic and joyful meanderings of our Peregian Beach Market stall are now available to wander through at our Website.


Come and see our beautiful Mermaid Dolls. Selling at $30 each or 2 for $50! These dolls are made with organic cotton for their bodies and each are unique in their chosen fabric and embellishments!


We are also selling our own original and totally delightful beaded flower hair clips:
These look so beautiful on twisted locks of all ages!
You can order your own set of 5 at $12 in a range of colors to suit your personality... they are also available at $3 each.

We also have a beautiful range of market paintings for your home filled with magic and delight at very reasonable prices.

There is even more magic on sale at the stall in person, where you can also come along and watch Leigh and I paint!

Simply follow the links or just email me with your order...

Happy shopping.

Love and Light,
Tara Spicer.
Nirvana Visions
www.nirvanavisions.org
PH:0417231350.

Make a Splash!

Hi,

I have a little exciting news here at Nirvana Visions... a special offer for all on my mailing list only!

New from Nirvana Visions are personally tailored Mermaid Portraits.

Have yourself or your children immortalized in your very own Mermaid portrait! The radiance and magic of these beautiful portraits will make a big splash with all of your friends and will warm your heart.


As a special offer, for a short time, you can order your own original Mermaid Portrait starting at just $140, featuring YOU or your family or friends.

This offer will only be available during August (just in time for unique and very special Christmas gifts), so book yours today!



Just email or call Tara at PH:0417231350.

If you are thinking that you are more of a fairylicious chick and would like your self of your child featured in their own fairy painting, please contact fellow artist Leigh Hutfield (as this is her specialty)



Leigh can be contacted through her website at www.loveleighart.com but I suggest you might get in quick as her fairy portraits are in high demand (including one I have booked to have done of my own beautiful Zoe!)

That is all from me today... get in quick!

Tara Spicer.

Classes, Galleries, Markets and Holidays!

Hi all and welcome to August at Nirvana Visions.

For those of you who speed read, I shall start with the most important news:

No Class on Tuesday 11th August!
I am having a little holiday with my beautiful family and I will also be out of range with my phone at this time. I look forward to recommencing classes with you from Thursday 13th August and all are welcome to come to this morning (10am) or evening class (7pm) that will miss out on the Tuesday.

Market Stall:
For those of you who have not heard, Leigh and I have decided to add our magic to the Peregian Markets... we have created a beautiful and magical stall offering a great range of inspiring paintings and products to bring a little delight into your day (did I mention that you can find fairies at our stall? If you don't find them at the bottom of your garden, you will certainly find them here!).

We would love to see you down there, so come and visit us when you can. The Peregian Markets are held on the First and Third Sunday of each month.

Selected works... currently on exhibit and for sale through Jenart Gallery:
Yes, the girls at Jenart have hand picked the best of Tara Spicer's most recent works, to display and sell through their beautiful Gallery and Shop at Shop 1/104-106 Brisbane Rd. , Mooloolaba.

They also offer canvasses and art supplies for artists at a great price, so get down there and say hi to Anna and Jen soon.

To all of you, I hope you have a fabulous day... my inspiration for the day is my latest work, titled "Free", created yesterday while at the markets...

The theme of course is yellow, and this is her vibe:
"I am now free, to create a life of bliss... to breathe... to let my light shine".

I hope her light brings you joy for today.

Warm Regards,
Tara Spicer
PH:0417231350.

Drenched In Magic

'Drenched in Magic' is my latest work.


This piece is done on premium linen canvas and is heading to a Gallery shortly.

1m x 1m of beautiful layer upon layer of magic and dreamy colors.

Please contact me if you have any queries: tara@nirvanavisions.org

POA

Another great gift!

Well now that you have had a little time to let your toes dance among the fairies... I would like to introduce to to another another great gift!

I have a copy myself and bought 2 more for friends! Presnetly being launched by Anita at Goddess.com.au I warmly introduce you to my new favorite book :

Foodies rejoice! No more dangerous dieting; no more trash talking; no more self-loathing�

When Anita Revel lost her libido, her self-respect and her aspiration to get another season out of her bikini, she embarked on a life-changing process to find her goddess within. In creating The Goddess DIET, she found dozens of Daily Intentional Empowerment Tools to realign her physical, emotional and spiritual behaviours for holistic well-being.

The Goddess DIET works because it connects the three crucial relationships between body, mind and spirit for a healthy self-esteem. Lose your inner critic, gain more energy and fall in self-love.

To check out "The Goddess DIET" or to buy your own copy now... just follow the link to my shop!

Tara Spicer
Nirvana Visions

Fairy Friends

Fairy Friends near and far... this is a post for all those fairy lovers out there.

I warmly welcome you to my new online kids shop where you will find a myriad of fairy magic!
Cosy cushions, cute little charms, book bags, mirrors, magnets and more...



All at great prices making gift time for little ones super easy! I am off right now to buy the book bag for my daughter and a set of fridge magnets for both of us to play with... some fairy cushions for our reading corner and a little fairy charm to wear close to her heart :-)

Coming soon... Fairy Fun cards. A great way to learn, play and plan your little girl's day or party!

I look forward to seeing you in my store.

Tara Spicer.

New to Nirvana

Hi All,

I am happy to introduce our latest product:
Our "Fairy On Board" bumper sticker! Just $8.93



The perfect small gift for those that taxi around their own little fairy...

Also.. coming soon are our totally new range of 'KIDS PICS'. A beautiful and fun range of library bags, flash cards etc embellished with fairies for little girls and the little girl within.


I will keep you posted.

Tara Spicer.
Creative Goddess, Nirvana Visions.

Nirvana Visions Art Class

Hi Guys,

Have you been considering getting creative yourself?

Here is a peak for you of the success that our Nirvana Visions art class students have had! Immersing themselves in color, being brave and having fun... only starting a couple of weeks ago, the students are creating fabulous and inspiring works.

Click here to check out our Student Gallery


Leigh Huttfield with her portrait of her son Cahil... you will be seeing a lot of magic emerge from Leigh's gifted hands!

Can't make a class????

If you are stuck down in Sydney in the cold and can't make it up to Queensland (every Thursday 10am or Tuesday 7pm) for a class... don't panic! I am heading down to Sydney to the 'Manly Arts Festival' on the 26th September to run a workshop for "Creating your own Goddess Affirmation Image".

Stay tuned for the details and we can get together to create something of great inspiration and delight.

Please contact me if you have any queries. PH:0417231350.

Warm Regards,
Tara Spicer.

Please place your vote.

Hi Guys,

I am very excited, I have entered the Saatchi Online 'head to head art competition'... I would love for you to vote for me (the deserved rating of course).

Here is the link:
http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/showdown/index.php?showpic=209235

The winner is exhibited in their London gallery for a period of time (now that would really make my day!).

Thankyou,
Tara Spicer.

New Products!

Hi All,

I have some exciting news from Nirvana Visions! We have new new new products and they are inspiralicious!!!!

We have some new images and bags and fabulous handbag hangers for out and about at the cafe with style...Isn't she just divine!

We will soon be introducing some new 'Fairy Friends Learning Cards' for kids. These beautifully illustrated cards will offer kids beautiful inspiration, affirmations of how wonderful they are, practise with the alphabet and the learning and fun that comes with the age old game of snap!

In the meantime, to keep you feeling inspired and sassy, we are now offering through our online shop a beautiful range of essential oils that tune your energy and inspire your senses. Created by Anita at Goddess.com.au I have been using these oils for a little while now and I can not endorse them enough! Check them out:

FREE SHIPPING!!!

Welcome to some exciting news at Nirvana Visions...

Only until this Sunday, you can buy your favorite Nirvana Visions image in a gift card, mounted, canvas or framed print (or all 3!) and receive free shipping for your order through Red Bubble :-)

Simply enter ticktock in the "Gift Certificate or Promotional Code" box and click "Update Total" at checkout on RedBubble.

Shop now! and enjoy the rewards.

Love and Light,
Tara Spicer.

Art lessons with Tara!

Hi All,

This is your special invitation to attend an art class with a difference!

A fabulous new service being offered through Nirvana Visions as regular weekly art class OR as a fun new way to get together with friends for special events!

Fun and friendly art classes with local artist, Tara Spicer.

Learn to create art from what you see as well as what you feel!

Immerse yourself in form, color and friends.

Create your own household masterpiece that expresses your own unique energy!

Currently held in the Coolum (Qld) area on Thursdays 10am 'till 11:30am.

Other times available by appointment... why not book a "Paint Party" or a "Simply Sketch Event" for a great way to spend some time unwinding with friends!

Phone Tara on 0471231350, bookings essential. $15 per lesson or $50 for a block of 5 lessons.

Newsletter Jan 09

Welcome to our first Nirvana News for the year!

Firstly I would like to congratulate our December WINNER

Michelle Sand

who won a copy of her favorite Nirvana Visions artwork as a glossy wall mount:

Michelle was very excited about her win. Thankyou to all who entered our Christmas competition.

JANUARY COMPETITION:

Start the year with a WIN!

To enter our January competition, all you need to do is sign up 3 of your best pals to receive our Newsletters and your name (and theirs) will go into the draw to win a Mounted Nirvana Visions Print of choice!!!

Just email me with the email addresses of your 3 chosen pals (please make sure that they approve of you sending me their emails first!) e.g.:
coolest friend coolestfriend@blah blah.com
best friend bestfriend@blah blah.com
goddess gal pal goddessgalpal@blah blah.com

Competition will be drawn 31st January


It's Official

Color and art make the world a happier place!!!
I came to this realization when, over Christmas, I splashed out a little and bought myself some pink clothes pegs, some rainbow dish gloves and a rainbow broom. In the days that followed this seemingly wasteful purchase... I glanced out into the back yard, and I got a little tingle of happiness and a little smile crept over my face as the pink pegs caught my eye. They look so bright and fun amidst all the drab washing. All of a sudden, I am excited about hanging the washing out and I will use ONLY the pink pegs :-) I take great delight in donning my rainbow dish gloves as I am scrubbing and scouring and I must admit that i feel a little more like a domestic Goddess than a cleaner now.

I have definitively decided that splashes of color make the world a happier place and in I am ready and inspired for another year of art to bring delight to the world (like I need another excuse to paint).


Product of the Month
A beautiful 'refillable' flip top lighter at just $24.98!


Cristina's House of Hope
Available in gift card, framed print, laminated print and glossy wall mount... from $4.20

This artwork has been commissioned by and donated to “Cristina’s House of Hope”.

Cristina’s House of Hope (Incorporated), is being set up as a charitable organization, to be the First Port of Call for women and children in crisis of sexual abuse, through which other services in our community will be called upon for their expertise and support.

All profits from sales of this image will be donated directly to Cristina’s House of Hope to go towards creating a more complete and loving future for us all :-)

Both Cristina and I welcome your support in this great endeavor.


Summer Sale

- only available to newsletter subscribers through our Nirvana Visions Blog
3 fabulous paintings at very low prices! Please click on the blog link above to view the images. Available only for January!


Affirmation for the Month:

"I am beauty-full"


Latest Paintings
Golden Dawn
The world will be her stage and she will be always bathed in golden light...
SOLD
Available as gift card, framed print, laminated print and glossy wall mount from $4.20!

Anyone?

Allow your self to be swept into this moment… hold your breath and simply wait for the next adventure, as we all did at this age… no doubt while saying “I’m bored”.

Original available at $1400.

Acrylic on Canvas
110×150 x 3.5cm

Available as gift card, framed print, laminated print and glossy wall mount from $4.20

I hope that you have enjoyed this newsletter and I look forward to hearing back from each of you. Please follow the links or contact me directly to organize purchasing your own inspirations from Nirvana Visions.

More products can be found at the web site.

Love and Light,

Tara Spicer
Nirvana Visions

Nirvana News... coming soon

Coming soon!
New Paintings... New Competition... New blog...
Feast your eyes and warm your heart.

2009

Welcome to 2009!

I hope that you are all inspired for a beautiful year filled with color and spirit...

I will be launching my first newsletter of the year shortly and it will be an auspicious collection of new works, opportunities and inspiring affirmations to bring a little bit of fantastic into your day.

I am opening this year with a special work that has already sold...

Golden Dawn (featured above).

She is also available as a gift card, print, printed canvas and framed print through red bubble

I hope that you enjoy her company :-)

Love and Light,
Tara Spicer
Nirvana Visions
www.nirvanavisions.org