rahjaahmina
Breaking the stereotype one piece at a time..
TURN ON'S
Manly men, chocolate cookies, smell of a good barn, art galleries that are not typical, good music, people who love animals and passionate humans.
TURN OFF'S
Liars, thieves, unreliable individuals, irresponsible people, people who scream or yell, a dirty kitchen
ABOUT ME
Born in the Rockies of Colorado and raised on a ranch with horses, cattle, sheep (mixed with a wild animal or two like deer, elk, raccoons and yes even a bear cub or two), I thrived but knew to get my work out I needed to be where the work was and where people could see it. My first introduction to music was through my grandmother who purchased and had made my first Violin at age 4. I graduated from that to playing everything from the oboe up through the saxophone, piano, and electric/upright bass. Now, I love folkloric drum and play that as often as I can. I was short round little girl so my love for dance was not as a ballerina or a gymnist, but soon became very good at Raqs Sharqi (aka belly dance). Work keeps me tied to either a computer or my easel at times, but I dance when I can.

I am an animal lover with a love for all types. At anyone time you can find arachnids, rodents, lizards, birds, k9's and felines in my home all living very well and sometime even eating better than the starving artist.

I have been with my husband 19 years this year and we are very happy and making do with what we have just like everyone else in these hard times.

I welcome commissioned work and have painted everything from murals to flutes for performers and stores here in town. Subject matter can be anything from fantasy to folkloric and have even been asked to decorate a cake or two in my time.

I am also a well known Henna Artist here locally and have traveled the West Coast over many years teaching and publishing my knowledge of the art form and providing those with a historical education of it and even sharing the passion of it.

Between teaching, creating, loving and enduring, I have come far, but hope to go even further as time progresses!
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Spiritspark wrote at September 17, 2009
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Heaveno! Rahja,
<If someone could take the word "hell" and add an "o" for a greeting, I could do the same with heaven!!  Blessings for the add! 
Until I find another quote or excerpt that deeply resonates in my spirit I will be using this perfectly appropos favorite thought,as a comment for all my friends, an  excerpt from Daniel C. Matt's "Essential Kabbalah" <bracketed words are my addition>:


"There is one who sings the song of his<her> soul,discovering in his<her> soul everything--utter spiritual fulfillment.There is one who sings the song of his people. Emerging from the private circle of his<her> soul--not expansive enough, not yet tranquil--he<she> strives for fierce heights, clinging to the entire community of Israel <Ireland, India, Arabia, United States, et cetera> in tender love. Together with her, he<she> sings her song, feels her anguish, delights in her hopes. He<She> conceives profound insights into her past and her future, deftly probing the inwardness of her spirit with the wisdom of love.Then there is one whose soul expands until it extends beyond the border of Israel<Germany, Japan, China, Scotland, et cetera> singing the song of humanity. In the glory of the entire human race, in the glory of the human form, his<her> spirit spreads, aspiring to the goal of human kind, envisioning its consummation. From this spring of life, he<she> draws all his<her> deepest reflections, his<her> searching, striving,and vision. Then there is one who expands even further until he<she> unites with all of existence, with all creatures, with all worlds, singing a song with them all.There is one who ascends with all these songs in unison-the song of the soul, the song of the nation, the song of humanity, the song of the cosmos-- resounding together , blending in harmony, circulating the sap of life, the sound of holy joy."


Blessings of illumination, joy, laughter, life, light, love, peace, revelation, transformation, truth, understanding and wisdom, Zarayah

Spiritspark
AngelaChenShui wrote at September 12, 2009
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Hi Rahja!


Stopping by to wish you a wonderful weekend and week,


Blessings,


Angela


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Thank you for the add!  May Art fill your life and soul!


Rahja


www.rahja-henna-art.com
www.FacesofFantasy.com





AngelaChenShui
drjoan33 wrote at August 1, 2009
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Your art work and energy is exquisite. Your masks remarkable.

joan

www.facesoffantasy.com

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mcmorrisj wrote at July 27, 2009
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Originally posted by: "rahjaahmina


May art fill your life and soul!  Thanks for the add and helping me spread color and wonder.


Rahja


www.rahja-henna-art.com
www.facesoffantasy.com



If you love chocolate cookies you best check out my healthy chocolate web site;
http://mxi.myvoffice.com/jamesgmcmorris/


On another subject; One of my first dates with my wife we went with a group to a place in San Fracisco; the enterainment was a belly dancer. She got all the men up in a line doing the belly dance. THAT IS HARD WORK!


Keep in touch.


Jim

mcmorrisj
Sherryelyn wrote at July 26, 2009
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"Peace WILL guide the planets, and love WILL steer the stars!"


Thanks for the friendship, Rahja!


Sherrye


 

Sherryelyn
lisahepner wrote at July 24, 2009
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Art does fill my soul.  Thanks for the friendship.  Blessings of peace, love and joy, Lisa

lisahepner
meljoy444 wrote at July 18, 2009
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Rahja,


You are very welcome...and thanks for accepting me as your new friend!!


Truly,


Melanie

meljoy444
MiaRose wrote at July 18, 2009
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Hi Rahja,


I hope this finds you well... I have fallen so far behind in tasks and contacts...just wanted to apologize sincerely. Life's been a bit topsy-turvy!  Working on catching up!


Blessings,


Mia Smile

MiaRose
StarzSol wrote at May 18, 2009
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Rahja,

Just stopping by to wish you happiness in all your

UPS and DOWNS







Bless your heart,

Sandy

StarzSol
Xocolate wrote at May 12, 2009
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Originally posted by: "rahjaahmina


Thank you for the add Xocolate!  May art fill your life and soul!


Rahja


www.facesoffantasy.com


www.rahja-henna-art.com



Thank you Rahja, I'm very pleased to meet you. Smile


http://www.eatchocolategetpaidnow.com

Xocolate
spiritdancing wrote at May 7, 2009
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Thank you for approving me for your friend/contact .... I look forward to networking with you and if there is anything I can help you with be sure and let me know...


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GlennBrandonBurke wrote at April 29, 2009
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Hey!


Glad you're back in the land of the living!


Sincerely, -gbb www.GlennBrandonBurke.com

GlennBrandonBurke
Stardust wrote at April 19, 2009
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Glitter Graphics Pictures, Images and Photos<o:p></o:p>


Sometimes angels sing to you in the wind… Sometimes they call to you from your dreams… Sometimes they walk beside you and whisper in your ear… Wishing you joy, inspiration, and the knowledge that you are truly cared about-today and every day.<o:p></o:p>


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Never_too_Old wrote at March 11, 2009
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I love your art. Your creativity is very unique and a beautiful expression. I  hope it brings you great success.


Arthur


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Originally posted by: "rahjaahmina


Thank you for the add!  May art fill your Saraphina Masksoul,
spirit and Life!  I will be adding my pieces to my gallery soon and
welcome feed back, critiques and even a purchase or two if you REALLY
love it *wink*....

Rahja


www.Rahja-body-art.com


www.FacesofFantasy.com


Never_too_Old
Judith wrote at February 28, 2009
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Thank you Rahja, I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful creations.


Hugs


Judith


www.pimpmylife.ie


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Judith
Jim Murdoch wrote at February 27, 2009
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Thank you Rahja, I look forward to seeing more your art work.

Jim

Jim Murdoch
HeidiWright wrote at February 26, 2009
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You are most welcome!  I was just looking at the impressionistic portrait done on my dog, and was thinking of you.   Art is everywhere, and I admire those that are able to step out of themselves, or deep within, and create something in 3D for the rest of us.


With blessings,   Heidi      www.CritterConnections.net  


Quote:
Originally posted by: "rahjaahmina


Thank you for the add!  May art fill your soul, spirit and Life!  I will be adding my pieces to my gallery soon and welcome feed back, critiques and even a purchase or two if you REALLY love it *wink*....

Bright Blessings!

Rahja
www.Rahja-body-art.com


HeidiWright
Cheril Goodrich wrote at February 23, 2009
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Am looking forward to viewing your art. Not a real critique of art, just know what I like to look at.
Welcome to the network!
Blessings and Miracles,
Cheril


Quote:
Originally posted by: "rahjaahmina



Thank you for the add!  May art fill your soul, spirit and
Life!  I will be adding my pieces to my gallery soon and welcome feed
back, critiques and even a purchase or two if you REALLY love it
*wink*....

Rahja


www.rahja-henna-art.com


Cheril Goodrich
henner wrote at February 23, 2009
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Hi Rahja


love your Turn ons, your turn offs, as well as your story. Welcome to Jason's. I wish you fun filled and happy days.


Udo

henner
RhondaNeely wrote at February 22, 2009
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Welcome rahjaahmina to Jason's Network.

RhondaNeely
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