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The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself. - Anna Quindlen Be gentle with yourself today, friend. Print available in my shop 😊
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Do you know what you are? You are a manuscript of a divine letter. You are a mirror reflecting a noble face. This universe is not outside of you. Look inside yourself; everything that you want, you are already that. -Rumi Love who you are, friends.
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Getting my paint on in class (weeee!) I'm waiting for her face to dry so I can paint her hair. What color should I make the eyes?
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Be who you were created to be, and you will set the world on fire. -St. Catherine of Siena New art "Be Yourself" available in my etsy shop today 🙏
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Happy Monday, friends! Here's the first prompt to guide you on your journey to the heart of who you are. This series is about getting to know you + me. It’s a reflection of sorts to help you get to know yourself better (and I’m going to share, too!) When
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It's going to snow 8 inches today and instead of curse yet another snow storm, I'm trying to appreciate the time off 🙏 I'm making this butterfly from scrap book paper to go with one of my girls--I love the colors!
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I'm excited to share something that's been blooming in my heart over the past few months! It's a series called: Getting To Know You + Me. It's a weekly reflection of sorts to help you get to know yourself better (and I'm going to share, too!) Because
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Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world. – Lucille Ball
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I was late getting to painting today and almost totally threw in the towel altogether. But even 30 minutes of doodling, painting and stamping helps me to keep on my creative journey. It reminds me that the more I create, the more I have to say...
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I'm so excited to share my interview on "Hanging out with +Mad Mimi" with you! It was fun to talk about my art journey with Mira (who is a total sweetheart, by the way) and how staying open in any new adventure is so important. We talked about things lik
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What good is work if there is no play? Here is the latest that I'm working on in class tonight. And like a lot of things in life, how it looks in the beginning is very different from how it looks in the end.
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Here's a small piece of what I'm working on this cold winter morning. It's just a little reminder that you are special in your own way 💜
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The process of painting is a curious thing-- I love the journey but sometimes I get caught in that perfectionist trap. You, too? Taking a step back, keeping it fun, light +breezy always gets me to where I need to go.
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I got my new postcards! Can't wait to include this (and a personal note) with every purchase from my etsy shop. #loveletters
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There's an art in progress up on the blog today that shows the evolution of this sweet girl. I think she's my favorite one, yet! Come over and check it out. (Link in profile)
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The opening today was so awesome! It was so much fun to talk about my girls and where the inspiration came from. And I felt so lucky to have special friends, family and the real life inspirational ladies there with me to share the moment 🙌
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Beginnings are always messy. -John Galsworthy Here's a shot of a new beginning last night in class.
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I'm surrounded by color, music + sunshine. #happy #painting #selfie #wip #saturday #artist #naturalhigh
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New blog post up! (Link in profile) Try something for the first time today, you'll learn something new about yourself. #art #instaart #mixedmedia #vibrantlivingproject #arteveryday #blogpost #qotd #challengethecomfortzone
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I love painting first thing on Friday mornings ☆ It's a great way to start the day in a quiet and inspired way + my inner critic is still sleeping! What's your favorite way to start the day?
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Having some, well, inspiring thoughts about inspiration on the blog today :-) (Link in profile) How do you invite inspiration in to your life? #qotd #blogpost #instaart #inspiration #creativity #pink #mayaangelou #vibrantlivingproject #gowiththeflow
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I was playing with some backgrounds in class last night. Everyone talks about the daunting blank white canvas, but my struggle happens about half way through....(right about now). Do you know the point of transition for you? #wip #paintinginprocess #pai
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I'm dreaming + playing in the studio today and thinking about kindness; it's so important to be kind to others even when it's hard. I know in my heart that kindness is the way. This is a little peek of what I'm working on. #wip #art #acrylicartist #art
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"The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise man grows it under his feet. " J. Oppenheim. *New blog today* Do you know what makes you happy? (link in profile) We all have moments of struggle, but knowing what really makes you happy can hel
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Sunday morning view... #painting #workspace #wip #acrylicartist #art
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I'm really loving this quiet afternoon I've had painting, dreaming + playing. It reminded me of this quote: There is a morning inside you waiting to burst open into light. -rumi Love, love, love. #qotd #wip #acrylicartist #mixedmedia #acrylicart #art
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No matter what you're working towards, the process is part of it--try to enjoy the journey along the way... #qotd #art #wip #mixedmedia #acrylicart #trust #painting
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Not sure where it's headed, but it's a start... #wip #mixedmediaart #mixedmedia #acrylicartist #layers #painting #art #tgif #beginnings #flowers
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A gentle reminder for you: be kind to yourself ♡ It's so easy to forget at times, isn't it? I'm showing the evolution of this little lady on the blog today (link in profile). Come take a peek! #mixedmedia #inspirationalart #kidart #painting #acrylicarti
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Happy birthday to my sweet niece, Grace! #doubledigitsnow #bigtime #10yearsyoung #timeflies
