Tuesday, September 18, 2007



‘Hello everyone and welcome to my very first blog entry! I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome some of our new authors/artists. International bestselling author and talented musician & composer Caiseal Mór, Helen Wells (an extraordinary artist and Caiseal’s beloved wife), and the mystical, magical and lovely Lucy Cavendish. We are about to release Caiseal’s new CD Beautiful Hands featuring the magic of the Celtic Harp. The past week has been rather exciting as we have also just released two very interesting books – The Secret Language of Your Body by Inna Segal and the new edition of Animal Dreaming book by Scott Alexander King, bestselling author of the Animal Dreaming Oracle Cards.

Blue Angel started over a decade ago as a suburban bookshop, art gallery and alternative healing centre. The closing of our store some years ago, created the space for Blue Angel Gallery to become better known nationally and internationally. At the time, closing the Blue Angel shop seemed like the end of an era but in actual fact it was the beginning of a grander vision, the start of a new era. And now I feel that we have entered a third new phase. The task may feel a bit daunting at times. I often doubt my own abilities especially managerial ones. Yet this morning I realised that I am not alone and I have lots of support around me and I feel that more support will come.

I wanted to share with you my mission for Blue Angel Gallery.





My vision is as follows:

To create a unique, independently owned, Australian based global publishing & recording company with a point of difference – namely to produce beautiful publications and music/meditation CDs, art prints, cards and other associated products to do with Mind, Body, Spirit. We utilise the talents of gifted people, authors, artists and craftspeople from Australia and all around the world – talented authors, musicians and artists with special gifts, who are truly and profoundly in touch with the spirit of the Earth and with the universal spirit of love. Our artists, authors and musicians have open hearts and minds that will touch the hearts of others, no matter who they are or where they are in the world.

My vision is for our works to be known and loved by as many people around the globe as is possible. We publish works and music from different cultures so that Blue Angel is a truly global publisher and record company. By introducing countries and cultures to one another we enable the beauty, wisdom and love within each culture to be shared with others, in order for people to realise that spirit, love, God-Goddess are universal and all ultimately one and the same, even though we each perceive these deities and qualities in our own unique way. We explore the endless creative possibilities available to us and always remain true to our purpose.

Our aim is create a strong, solid and financially secure company that will be around for decades to come. We do not want to be the biggest or to publish a huge list of titles just for the sake of growing larger. Rather, our aim is to publish titles which will stand the test of time, which will offer hope and timeless wisdom to humanity for many years to come.

Our endeavour is to continue to evolve and adapt, embracing the exciting and changing times in which we live and helping to bridge the gap between spirit and matter in everyday life. Our aim is to offer love, to help heal, to help create abundance, wealth, health, peace and happiness for everyone on the planet.





I realise now that I have yearned and dreamt of creating this. In my heart of hearts, I have for years dreamed of being surrounded and supported by talented, creative and inspiring people and together creating something special, something of real value. I yearn to touch the hearts and illuminate the minds of people all over the world through our publications and recordings which offer people hope, and both worldly and spiritual guidance for their lives.

I want to continue to be closely involved in creation of new publications, recordings, products and new ventures for Blue Angel Gallery, this is something I enjoy greatly. However, I am finally slowly letting go of the day-to-day running of things, thanks mainly to Tanya who is doing an excellent job in taking over the management of Blue Angel Gallery – with the aid of the newest addition to the Blue Angel team, Melinda – and taking Blue Angel to the next level of its evolution. Through this I wish to create time to paint, contemplate and write, as well as search for and help create new ventures and possibilities for Blue Angel. I also want to acknowledge the positive role that Michael, our graphic designer, has played, and the invaluable contribution he has made in making Blue Angel what it is today. Michael has been with us from the very start and like all of us he has learned and worked largely by intuition, always striving to improve and do better work. Thank you.

Blue Angel Gallery is not just my dream. My wife Martine initially suggested the name in honour of Archangel Michael and she has been and remains instrumental in Blue Angel’s progress. Martine is an integral part of Blue Angel, not only as co-owner but she is also one of the original Blue Angel authors with two meditation CDs. Through Martine, Blue Angel Gallery also holds regular Reiki courses and a series of workshops.

In the coming months we shall explore the possibility of organising various other courses, workshops, events and seminars which will feature our authors, musicians and artists to expand our reach even further.

Martine and I are leaving for France this Saturday – just a short break to spend some time with Martine’s Mum and family in Nice. We will then attend the Frankfurt Book Fair for the first time. The book fair runs from 10th to 14th October and we will be in Hall 8.0 –stand P913 in case anyone is in Frankfurt at that time.

Love and light,
Toni

11 comments:

Unknown said...

I have been journaling for several years, this year was the first writing in your Relections's journal. Your love and light radiates throughout the pages with such beautiful quotes at the bottom of each page, it's such a joy to write. I also enjoy browsing your galleries and i'm so thankful that the bookstore I frequent here in Los Angeles carries your writings. Blessings to you!
Hugs, Lily Seymour

Anonymous said...

I just wanted to say that you are my very favourite healing artist.I have many of your drawing they are wonderfully uplifting.

Anonymous said...

Dear Toni and Family, In a miraculous blessing for my life I found my true love. My beautiful husband, whom has supported and nurtured our lives together. Now 13 years and I realize that without the beautiful courageous men like yourself and my husband, with your honour and humility, that the magic and pure essence and expression of women, we would find smothered in the harsh numbing routines of trained life, unable to flourish and love.
My husband and I love, we speak only the truth and have been blessed with 3 beautiful boys, whom CREATION it's self walks forth. LOVE, LIGHT, PEACE AND JOY , GODS PLAN. And within the journey I've realized this world needs BEAUTY. The beauty within each perfect challenging or joyous moment. This the expression of my soul, LOVES SOUL.
We spent these years creating, clearing, transforming, extending, adjusting, settleing, loving ourselves and this the home we built, (8 years in the making, planned with my husbands skill in shopfitting and my love of beauty, we created our angelic art piece, our home). We are now trying to expand our lives further and intend on leaving this home to create and extend ourselves some more. If you know of anyone interested in living in Melbourne's Beautiful, Magical, Peaceful Dandenong Ranges, do let us know for we have created a paradise that embraces both the devine mother and devine father. EXECUTIVE FOREST RETREAT, ART SPEAKS IN MELBOURNE RANGES, ULTRA MODERN RESORT LIVING (Sunrise overlooking pool/spa and forest ranges), KALLISTA VILLAGE. Luv Always Lisa and Michael.

Lisa AP said...

Hi Toni,

I'll pray that your vision is accomplished worldwide! Thank God/Goddess/Spirit for you and Martine spreading Love and Light through the Arts, the world needs more lightworkers like us :) I am now serving my life's purpose as a healer for children through the Dramatic Arts! Its taken me a long road to get here but I'd like to thank you Toni for your 'Butterfly Maiden'(which i identify as hopi kachina:) which I have displayed as the central piece in my meditation room, she has assisted me through this process and continues to do so....Through Your Art which speaks volumes I no doubt believe that your vision will be accomplished with Great success, With Spirit on ur side everything is possiable. Much Love & Gratitude, Lisa.

carloine said...

Hi Toni and friends. thank you for your beautiful artwork. When i first saw your sun goddesss card in the dragonfae deck I was breathless with the connection I felt. i was particularly drawn to your Gaia pack. I am a ceramicist in Margaret River. If you ever come this way you are welcome to visit, AAA galleries. Regards caroline

Denise Doble said...

Dear Toni,I just wanted to say I love your book Dog wisdom, I have two little white Bichonfrise dogs and they are very big part of my life.

Regards Denise Doble

Unknown said...

I find a lack of respect for the angelic realms when they are painted nude and/or sexually suggestive like many of your angels are. I was relieved to see you have more respect for Jesus - you placed clothing on him and did not have in in the throes of ectasy while touching himself like you have done to the female angels.

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Ellimist said...

Dear Toni !

Your work is such an inspiration to me. Expression through art work was never something I thought I would do. I was not the most talented in high school with art! Thanks to your work though, I have remembered that when doing any form of art, there is no 'right' way other than art being the most beautiful when created from a place of love and joy.

Thank you so much for this reminder :)

To Cindy who posted about the angels being drawn/painted nude - that is everyones natural form :) Nothing to be ashamed of, passion and love are some of the times in which we may feel closest to god :)

That said, you are entitled to your own opinion of course, and if Tonis work is not something you enjoy, I hope you find something that makes you feel good :)

Unknown said...

Hi Tony,
Today l played your cd for the first time ,Inspired Creativity and Healing. I have had this cd for years l have to admit. I have been going through a tough time health wise and had lost the ability to do my art. I do some colouring in of Other artists work which l find a good meditation and my garden and quilting but the really expressive part of me has been closed down since my mastectomy. Hopefully l will now continue with your meditations and open my heart again which l know has been too afraid to let go . Maybe l will find my dream location so l can include all the creative things l love.

Thank you very much .

Pamela

Unknown said...

bonsoir monsieur toni je suis antonio mendes et jai en ma possession plusieurs peintures signer par vos soins il y a environ 20 ans seriez vous interesser