Moonstone Series "Art and religion (they are the same thing, in the end, of course) have given man the only happiness  he has ever had." --Willa Cather
Moonstone, named for its semblance in color to the moon, is commonly found throughout the world in countries such as Kenya, South Africa, Brazil, the USA, Canada, Norway, the Soviet Union, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Madagascar. Early Romans thought moonstone was formed out of moonlight. In India, moonstone is still a sacred gem. East Indian tradition holds moonstone is a symbol of the Third Eye and clarifies spiritual understanding. For thousands of years moonstone, a form of feldspar, has been used in conjunction with the phases of the moon for divination.  The Moonstone Series explores a spiritual journey for understanding across a variety of cultural beliefs, religions and experiences.  Works shown with a price are available for purchase.   Works in progress can be reserved and a price quoted.  Email Deana  if you are interested in acquiring an art quilt.
What's New Gallery Marketplace Teaching & Lecturing Studio About / Contact Link Central Site Updates	In the Garden The moon and the cycle of seasons celebrated and studied through a gardener's eyes.  Moonflowers, toiling in the day and evening, growing spiritually and closer to the earth through the faith of seed, soil, sun and water.
	Faith Considerations An examination of Christianity.
	In the Spirit These art quilts reflect spiritual journeys.
	Casting Runes Runes were the alphabet used by the Norse, Germanic and Anglo-Saxon peoples around 3000 years ago and directly reference Norse mythology.  In addition, runes are used for divination by casting them in various patterns for past, present and future predictions. Click Here for a selected list of runes used in the Moonstone quilts.
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