Pennsylvania Dutch Hexmeister at large

Out of art and spiritual practices of a Pennsylvania Dutch hexmeister comes the Wisdom of the Gods, delivered by the Völva of the North. These words are meant to generate an inner dialog with self and with the Powers That Be. The blogger is only the messenger.

Name: Jj Starwalker
Location: Milo, ME, United States

Designer and artist Jj Starwalker, learned traditional "Pennsylvania Dutch" hex painting as a young girl from her grandmother. She followed many career paths through the years, only occasionally taking up the brush. When she did, however, she was always drawn to circular forms -- a counterpoint to the rectangular format of her work as the creative director of Vision IPD design studio in Beaufort, NC. In the last few years she has returned to the roots of her heritage, infusing the typical barn blessings with new insights and her signature use of metallic hues. She has exhibited work in many media, including early interpretations of the hex designs in batik at The Egg and The Eye -- now the Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles, CA. Jj features her artwork on her art website www.DutchHexSign.com. For Internet and print design work, visit www.VisionIPD.com.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Words of Wisdom August 9

She Who Defends also consoles; it is in the wisdom of Motherhood to know when each is required.

The word of the day is balance.

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Friday, August 8, 2008

Words of Wisdom August 8

With opportunity, sometimes tears come as well. Continue moving forward.

The word of the day is progress.

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Thursday, August 7, 2008

Words of Wisdom August 7

The key and the sword are two powerful tools; sometimes you need one, sometimes both.

The word of the day is appropriate.

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Sunday, July 13, 2008

Words of Wisdom July 13

What you say and what you do is in perfect harmony. Walk in beauty.

The word of the day is peace.

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Saturday, July 12, 2008

Words of Wisdom July 12

Know that there are those who help guard the gates.

The word of the day is company.

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Friday, July 11, 2008

Words of Wisdom July 11

The Hearthkeepers work unseen and unknown; the ideal Hearth a beacon that calls many to its warmth and thus threatens the darkness.

The word of the day is vigilance.

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Friday, July 4, 2008

Words of Wisdom July 4

Words have the power to unlock new portals and work much magic. From "please" and "thank you" to "abracadabra" magic words abound.

The word of the day is open.

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Sunday, May 18, 2008

Words of Wisdom May 18

Find wisdom and protect it both within and without, above and below.

The word of the day is infinity.

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Pennsylvania Dutch Hex signs
Barn Blessings, Painted Prayers
Individually hand drawn and hand painted
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