ENERGY SNAPSHOT : SOUL KISS
Hallie Rae Ward
Pipe cleaners, vintage frame
Poem: paper & wood
11.5” x 9.5” x 4.5” - framed artwork
3.5” x 2.5” x 1” - poem
2023
SOLD
Sold during The Other Art Fair in Dallas, TX
Lips touch, magnetic.
Sparks fly, I’m a fanatic.
Connection felt without a doubt,
Sweetness felt fully throughout.
Graced with passion,
Packed with love.
Interlocking lips,
As divine as an eclipse.
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Hallie Rae Ward
Pipe Cleaners, wood || 7.5” x 49.5” x 6”
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DEEP OCEAN BLUE (SOLD, left, hanging at Esther’s Follies)
So much depth,
So much to see,
So much to learn,
To understand the undersea.
Be open to a whole other world,
A whole other way to live.
Bringing peace and presence,
A passion for all life,
A wholehearted belief
That we each have a place,
That we each have a purpose,
Below or above the sea.
DRIFTWOOD (SOLD, middle)
It exists in its purpose,
A presence much needed.
No matter where it is located,
It’s useful to all that need it.
From forest to sea,
Wood traveling by water.
Its journey is unique,
Its aura carries mystique.
SAND DUNES (AVAILABLE, right)
Its presence exudes protection,
While having a beautiful complexion.
The middleman between land and sea.
It ebbs and flows with the wind,
But holds its ground firmly.
It’s filled with life of all shapes and forms.
Drifting and shifting,
And constantly reborn.
Poppin’ Protection with Pride
Pipe cleaners, cotton mask, wood
11” x 13” x 6”
2020
** at “Cover Art”, fundraiser for Women & Their Work.
— Raising funds to renovate and move into their new permanent home.
SOLD
Poppin’ Protection with Pride.
We must be on the same ride.
To understand together
And to listen altogether.
I wear this with Pride
Because I stand with Pride.
I do it for WE.
For our eyes to see
The views that shine our truths.
So let’s influence our elders and youths.
For us to come together,
Act as one together.
Even with our different names,
We are all the same,
Embrace being humane.
Lemon Square
Wood, acrylic, pipe cleaners, glitter
13” x 13” x 7”
2020
SOLD - at Art for the People to new patron.
“Luscious Lemon Squares Recipe” by Betty Crocker, the creator
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Powdered sugar
Luscious and Lavish.
Tart and Sweet.
Dusted with sugar on top.
Made with love.
Full of bliss.
As bright as the sunshine on me.
When life gives you lemons,
Make some lemonade.
And while you’re at it,
Make some lemon squares too.
You and I need a sublime treat.
It will cleanse our soul.
It will give us good fortune.
And at least we’ll enjoy this moment.
All Together Now
Pipe Cleaners, wood, spray paint
7.5” x 49.5” x 6”
2020
SOLD - commissioned by patron for home
All Together Now
We Sing
We Play
We dance
All Together Now
We love
We feel
We laugh
All Together Now
We Touch
We Experience
We Share
All Together Now
We Support
We Survive
We Thrive
All Together Now
Come Together
(artwork on ceiling)
Pipe Cleaners, wood, paint, purchased light fixtures
28.5” x 52.5”
2020
SOLD - commissioned by patron for home
Come together.
Around the table.
Light shines upon us.
Positivity floats above.
Many laughs howled.
Many meals eaten.
Many stories told.
We share our spark.
We share our energy.
We share our time.
Around the table.
Come together.
Go with the Flow
Pipe cleaners, wood, paint, little rafts, little people
6" x 15" x 10”
2020
SOLD - commission by patron for home
Go with the flow.
Flow with fun friends.
Flow with family.
Splash around now.
Refresh one’s soul.
Give thanks, give love.
Enjoy presence.
Right here, right now.
DANCEHALL
Wood, pipe cleaners, acrylic
13” x 13”
2019
SOLD
Stand up fi di music & feel di riddim.
Our vibez squad is Fully Active & our style never spoil.
Search mi heart and enjoy happy moments.
Cool fi life.
This artwork is inspired by my love for dancehall and my trip to Jamaica. We traveled to Kingston and Portland. We took dancehall classes from local crews and explored Jamaica’s natural beauty. The energy and creativity are magically contagious. The language, Jamaican patois, is colorful and is everywhere between the signage and conversation. Dancehall brought me to Jamaica, has connected me to some amazing people, and in general has elevated my life.
Bon Voyage!
Pipe Cleaners, wood, world paper maps
7.5” x 49.5” x 6”
2019
SOLD
Bon Voyage!
I wish you well on your journey.
The world is your oyster.
Map out where you want to be & go for it.
Be present for the spontaneous gifts that are along the way.
There are many beautiful places & people to experience & embrace.
No matter where you are, when you look up, we are all looking at the same moon & sun.
Life loves you so love life too!
The universe is cheering you on!
You can be everything you are.
Carpe diem & enjoy the journey!
Bon Voyage!
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“You can be everything you are.”
- Jay Shetty (story teller & motivational speaker)
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Jubilation Journey
Earthing + See the Light + Carpe Diem
Pipe cleaners, wood, paint, LED, yarn, tube
29.5” x 49.5” x 6”
2019
“Earthing” is AVAILABLE for purchase, CONTACT
“Carpe Diem #1” (right) : SOLD
“See The Light” (middle) : SOLD
Earthing (left)
Make a connection with the ground.
Look up to the great blue sky.
Up, down, side to side the flow is continuous and connected.
We walk with the earth.
We give thanks.
We are humble.
Surround yourself with love and support.
Gain clarity and love for self.
See The Light (middle, SOLD)
See the light of possibilities.
Create the light of opportunities.
Be the light of anything and everything.
Carpe Diem (right, SOLD)
Your foundation is clear and grounded.
You see the light and possibilities.
Today is your day!
Go for it!
Put your mind to it.
Road Trip-tych
Colorado + Southwest + Beach
Mixed Media
3’ x 2’ each panel
2019
SOLD - commissioned by patron for home
This patron loves to go on road trips and the three areas of the USA she travels to are Colorado, the Southwest, & the Beach.
COLORADO (left)
Feeling grounded by the grandeur of the mountains.
The autumn equinox paints the mountains with yellow aspen.
The leaves shimmer celebrating balance, preparation, & reflection.
SOUTHWEST (middle)
Feeling open by the vastness of the desert & sky.
The red tinted rocks lead the way.
The day and night cloak us in magic.
BEACH (right)
Feeling peaceful with the ebb and flow of the waves.
The sun, sand, and sea exfoliate and rejuvenate our vitality.
The horizon gifts us with presence.
Lavender Dream
Mixed Media
6" x 15" x 10”
2019
SOLD - commissioned by patron for home
Lavender Dream.
Spiritual connectivity
Higher purpose.
Flowing Femininity
Beauty is everywhere.
What do you dream?
Fireball
Mixed Media
13” x 13” x 4”
2019
SOLD
You are ENERGY.
You are STRONG.
You are PASSIONATE.
You are CHARISMA
You are the LIFE OF THE PARTY.
Thank you for being YOU!
Happiness
Mixed Media
30” x 50” x 6”
2019
SOLD - commissioned by patron for office
Inspired by the song with the lyrics, “…Happiness is smiling upon me, walking my way, sharing my day. Happiness is whatever you want it to be…” from the movie, Scrooge (1970)
What’s Black & White & Red All Over? Good News!
Mixed Media
4’ x 4’ x 8”
2018
AVAILABLE for purchase, CONTACT
What’s Black & White & Red All Over?
Good News!
Little or Big
Miracle or common occurrence
Good News is Good News.
What we hear spurs us
To celebrate the teachers, the good deeds,
The ones who go above and beyond,
The new ideas, the victories,
The youth’s growth and how they respond,
And everything else in between.
Add some art and some creative energy
And that’s good news for all of we!
Have your eyes wide open,
And take in all that you search for and see.
Just remember, there’s always some good news,
Big or small, for you and me!
Circling Around the Sun
Mixed Media
4’ x 6” x 6” Panels with 12” diameter sun
2018
SOLD
PANEL TITLES
3 · 20 , 6 · 21 , 9 · 22 , & 12 · 21
Another trip around the sun! What a beautiful journey we take through each season’s solstice which connects to the life cycle humans go through.
It’s a part of walking with the earth. And no matter where you are on earth and what season you are experiencing, we are all under the same sun.
Morning Sky & Reflection
Mixed Media
8’ x 1.5” & 8’ x 6”
(sold separately or together)
2018
Morning Sky - SOLD
Reflection - SOLD
“Morning Sky”
Calm, fresh, clear, and blue.
“Reflection”
Reflection.
In nature.
In human nature.
3 Ps of She: Positive, Proud, & Powerful
Mixed Media
12” x 12” x 6”
2018
SOLD
She is Positive, Proud, & Powerful!
I am grateful to have she in my life.
She inspires me.
She is a go-getter.
She has a big heart.
She is full of life
Twilight Trek
Mixed Media
12” x 12” x 6”
2018
SOLD
As we go through each day’s journey, twilight guides us through the shift from day to night and night to day. At morning twilight, the sun’s rays start to peak on our side of the earth. It’s time to meditate and get ready for the day. A time to stretch and breath; a moment of calm. After our full day of adventure, twilight is there to greet us again, giving us time to reflect, take a deep breath, and relax. The sun has set. The moon has yet to rise. It’s quiet, and I am at peace. The life cycle continues, living by the sun and the moon.
Lost Maples
Mixed Media
80” x 42” x 6”
2018
SOLD - commissioned by collector, now hanging in commercial space, an apartment complex in Austin, TX
“Lost Maples” is full of natural beauty from the exposed and elevated limestone, the wild fauna, and the beautiful flora, especially the Bigtooth Maples. This amazing seasonal foliage is a special gift from Mother Nature.
Liquid Gold
Mixed Media
6" x 15" x 10”
2018
SOLD
Edition of 3: SOLD #1, #2, #3
This is YOUR liquid gold. Your liquid gold radiates positivity, sparkles with opportunity, and is flowing with cool. Turn on your liquid gold and let it flow.
Liquid Gold Tres
Mixed Media
15” x 15” x 10”
2018
SOLD at Art For The People during ‘Wet, Wild, & a Wee Bit of Whimsy’ exhibition, 2018
This is YOUR liquid gold. Your liquid gold radiates positivity, sparkles with opportunity, and is flowing with cool. Turn on your liquid gold and let it flow.
Springs Swimmin'
Mixed Media
15" x 5.5” x 10”
2018
SOLD
Crystal Clear, icy cold, body refreshed. We're all just enjoying the springs!
Lake Swimmin'
Mixed Media
15" x 5.5” x 10”
2018
SOLD
One step at a time into the blue & green, cool & refreshing lake. You submerge with only your head above water. You hear the water washing up against the rocks and shore.
You run as fast as you can down the dock to leap into the blue & green, cool & refreshing lake. Splash! You come up for air, and let out a deep breath.
Always fun at the lake!
It's Raining Cats & Dogs (#1)
Mixed media
15" x 5.5” x 10”
2018
SOLD
Everybody loves a good rain.
Everybody loves cats and dogs.
It's Raining Cats & Dogs (#2)
Mixed media
15" x 5.5” x 10”
2018
SOLD
Everybody loves a good rain.
Everybody loves cats and dogs.
Hot Springs
Mixed Media
15” x 5.5” x 10”
2018
Hot Spring #2 & #3 Available for purchase, CONTACT
Edition of 3
** Hot Spring #1 SOLD
Get on your swimsuit, take a deep breath in, and slowly step into the hot springs. Feel the heat soothe your skin, and exhale. Submerge your body into the hot springs. Look at your beautiful surroundings. Close your eyes, smile, and think that “Life is good!”
Summertime
Mixed Media
15” x 15” x 10”
2018
SOLD - hanging in Esther’s Follies (Austin, TX)
Soak in the sunshine! Bathe in the sunshine!
Feel that Summer time fine!
Nesting: Nocturnal
Mixed Media
12" diameter x 8”
2018
**Available for purchase, CONTACT
Nocturnal
Home is where the heart is.
When the sun goes down,
The night life begins.
Where the wild ones dance
The energy is a romance.
Vibing and relaxing.
Being one with a crowd
Or being one with the sky.
I love the night.
Nocturnal nesting
Always and forever
Basking in the moonlight.
Nesting: Beach House
Mixed Media
12" diameter x 8”
2017
SOLD
Home is where the heart is.
Nesting: Love Shack
Mixed Media
12" diameter x 8”
2017
**SOLD
Love Shack.
Home is where the heart is.
Home is your love with mine.
It doesn’t matter what’s around us.
We’ll build our nest
And we’ll give it our best
Because what you and I have
Is what many wish they had.
A home within each other.
We embrace all of our colors
And deeply love one another.
Nesting: In the Woods
Mixed Media
12" diameter x 8”
2017
** Available for purchase, CONTACT
Cabin in the Woods
Home is where the heart is.
Within the trees,
We find peace.
Look around
And all we see
is a flow of colors,
Cool and warm.
I feel one with nature.
This is where I want to be.
Nesting in nature,
With my cabin in the woods.
Firefly
Mixed Media
18" x 26" x 6"
2017
SOLD
All of my pipe cleaner work is inspired by nature. This piece represents fireflies in the summer nights. A special flicker of light that disappears as quickly as it comes. It leaves me wanting more. It reminds me to be present, and enjoy the moment.
Poppin' Party | Gold & Silver
Mixed Media
12" x 12" & 12" x 12"
2017
Poppin’ Party | Gold - SOLD
Poppin' Party | Silver - NFS
Exhibited at:
Art of Celebration, group exhibition at Art for the People, January 18th – April 8th, 2017 (Austin, TX)
I love celebrating! Celebrating the little things, celebrating the big things, celebrating everything! YOU can create the celebration atmosphere. Be the party. Be the energy that shifts a room. Just burst out and dance! Surround yourself with what lifts you. Add a burst of fireworks to your life!
Water Wheel
Mixed Media
3′ diameter
2015
It spins! Check out the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzG0nPDUyfk
**Available for purchase, CONTACT
Exhibited at:
Gallery 701 at the Long Center, January – October, 2016 (Austin, Texas)
Art for the People, May – June, 2015 (Austin, Texas)
I am interested in power – whether it is the power of relationships or the literal interpretation of power that makes things run. This piece is my take on the water wheel that has played such a major role in our history, from the windmills that provided water to the rural communities, to the paddleboats navigating through the rivers. I have created this work for the viewer to spin, and have fun with the interaction it provides.
Petrosky Series
Mixed Media
2014
** Custom color schemes available. Please contact me
Most SOLD, some NFS (from photo)
Water has had a huge influence in my life from swimming in our pool, family trips to Port A., to staying hydrated in a volleyball game.
Petrosky Series: Waterfall
Mixed Media
6′ x 15″
2014
SOLD
Exhibited at:
Gallery 701 at the Long Center, January – October, 2016 (Austin, Texas)
Art for the People, May – June, 2015 (Austin, Texas)
People have all types of experiences with their environment. A major relationship I have had throughout my life is with water. I grew up swimming in my parents' pool, swimming in the Pedernales River, going to Port Aransas, Texas, and going to college in St. Petersburg, Florida. This piece plays with my sense of being connected to water, and seeing the energy of water in a new light.
Petrosky Series: Fresh
Mixed Media
2014
SOLD
You & Me: In the Hill Country Blues
Mixed Media
6’3″ x 6’3″ x 1′
2013
**Available for purchase, CONTACT
Exhibited at:
Gallery 701 at the Long Center, January – October, 2016 (Austin, Texas)
Bluebonnets are iconic to the central Texas Hill Country. Every spring, thousands of people flock to the fields of bluebonnets to take photographs of their families and friends, and artists bring the blue and violet fields to life in paintings. This is my version of the Texas bluebonnets.
My family used to have a river house on the Pedernales River, and every year, we would revel in the beautiful fields of bluebonnets. This piece invites the viewer to be a part of the field of bluebonnets by being reflected in the mirror profiles. This is my way to interact with our beautiful state flower.
Neon Grasses
Mixed Media 10′ x 4′ (panels of 2' x 4')
2012
NFS
**Can separated by sections of 2" x 4"
Exhibited at:
2′ x 8′ version – Gallery 701 at the Long Center, January – October, 2016 (Austin, Texas)
10′ x 4′ version – People’s Gallery, Austin City Hall, January – December, 2013 (Austin, Texas)
The category is....
NEON GRASSES.
You find joy in nature.
You create your own portraiture.
You're flamboyantly colorful.
Your energy is wonderful.
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This piece is influenced by my time in Florida. I lived in a little beach community called Passagrille in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Every morning, I would go for a run on the beach, watching the golden sun shine on the water and the breeze blow through the sea grasses. This is my interpretation of the sea grasses, combined with my “life is good” attitude.