Highwire - bridging cultural gaps through art

So I know I stated that when I started this blog I would be featuring some things from the past work I have done throughout....so here is one of those times.

I would like to share an experience that I was lucky to have in developing my humanitarian company, "Highwire" where I go to third world, worn torn countries and teach are to children. It is a wonderful exchange of culture and is always so humbling. The first trip that kick started this endeavor was an aid delivery trip to El Salvador.

I went to an orphanage in Soyapongo, El Salvador. I was able to teach a footprint lesson where the children draw inside their own traced foot, about where they would like their feet to take them...pretty much they put their dreams inside the outline of their foot.

It was stunning most children wanted a home, trees and a bicycle! They were a wonderful group, and after the lesson we always pass out the art supplies so that the children are able to keep creating well after we leave.

Cancer Walk

On Sunday my mom and I and our breast cancer awareness bunny went for a 3 mile walk in support of Breast Cancer Awareness with the Cancer Society.

There was a great turn out and many people had their survivor banners on!

Speaking of survivors we have sold our first 1/10 Breast Cancer Awareness Bunny to a wonderful woman who is celebrating her 10th year this December...being cancer Free!!!!

Hope to see many of you in April for the Susan G. Komen walk for the cure!

Artistic Journaling

Thoughts to Share:

Do you ever feel like a fugitive in your own life, running from society specific roles mimicking laws (but of course not quite as illegal), and never knowing where your nomadic nature fits?

life's transitions can be so humbling and yet confusing and completely terrifying at times, and remembering that this is the exciting times of uncertainty that progress the Phoenix process along...is all to often easy to forget!

tis the life of an artist...the constant struggle of what to do for income ...I have always hated the staving artist statement and don't truly believe it....but sadly at times you feel it! To make a living doing what you love is the ultimate goal, now the tricky part is to enjoy whatever I pick to do while I work on that dream!

I do believe in dreams and know in my heart that I am working my ass off to achieve them and one day will look back and laugh at this outrageous posting and wonder who is this mildly nervous girl and where is the kick ass girl I knew and and am today! To that girl....Here I come, Life is Waiting!

Thanks for letting me vent if anyone reads this...thanks for your eyes navigating my emotional writings like a good therapist..except without the bill!

Eco-Modern Home

Tonight and most of today has been devoted to the creation of modern, simplistic pillows that hold true to the eco-friendly nature of my contemporary home line.

I hope to add many other elements and move forward with the hand made goods and inspiration that envelopes me lately. I am excited about the beauty of contrasting neutrals, and pops of color on the organic cotton pillow covers. They are made with organic materials and recycled remnants are used as the appliqued forms, it has been fun and my first two pillows are complete, here is the first one.

I look forward to sharing them with you! and best wishes to all the creative souls out there creating as I type, the energy that comes from creation is soothing and spectacular... good luck with your ventures and keep that mind a turnin!

Susan G. Komen

dl-dolls is now creating a limited edition doll using pinks as inspiration and 15% going to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation.

It is our breast cancer awareness doll. Made with 100% organic cotton, 100% bamboo natural fiber filler, and using pink threads and vintage buttons to make each of these truly unique. We are only making 10 of these collectible limited edition dolls for 2009, each one number and comes with a certificate of authenticity. We will have them up on our site www.dl-couture.com (www.dl-dolls.weebly.com) and on ETSY www.danelllynn.etsy.com soon.

Don't forget to order the pink accessory knitted scarf to keep your bunny warm this winter!

Ohh Options

The conundrum of life is ever daunting on which direction you are to travel, and what path is right...and are you on the correct one?

We are filled with constant inspirations and life moments that move us, even in our most silent times, but to pick through this over active imagination and know which thoughts are keepers and which are too small and should be thrown back, continually encompasses me.

I would love to sit down and complete chapters of my book tonight, but as I linger on words and the possibilities they hold...tonight...I easily become overwhelmed with multi-directional motivation...



Ahh but Tea, such a comfort and my truest addiction...thank you to Tea!

Creation of AZ Cardinals gown

Today I uploaded the most recent creation of dl-couture, being the Arizona Cardinals Gown made out of official AZ Cardinals Game Jerseys and signed by the NFC Championship Team. This gown is up for auction on www.dl-couture.com and 100% of the proceeds go to charity.

Please feel free to forward this on to as many people as you would like, it all helps get the word out there! We are hoping to deliver a nice check to Partners in Malawi to help build their inpatient and pediatric wards for the sickest of the sick. ( www.partnersinmalawi.org )

Motivational Lecture

Recently enjoyed a trip up to Heber, Arizona as the Keynote Speaker at an FCCLA conference. I thoroughly enjoyed speaking to so many high school students with such interest in fashion and redesigning their lives.

My lecture was titled "You CAN not do it ALL" and was a testament to the fact that you can follow more than just one dream!

It was a pleasure after the lecture to judge the fashion show made of all recycled materials and I was honored to pick the overall winners, San Carlos High School. There were over 180 students at the camp and many had great questions.