Celebrating Loved Ones – All Souls' Day/Dia de los Muertos

The idea of taking a day to celebrate the dead, our loved ones, touches my heart and the approach as a festive celebration warms my soul.  I am new to celebrating/acknowledging All Souls’ Day and the Day of the Dead.  … Continued

Giving

Giving away a pack of 5 postcards (and giving this dream a chance) and including a bonus extra of the favorite turtle postcard!  Please share this post from Loving Road on facebook to enter.  Celebrating the first Loving Rd postcard series.  Hoping to spread some joy, smiles, love, and inspiration.  Winner will … Continued

Breathing in trust – Art 101 Week 9.5

Do you know the song “Breathe” by Faith Hill?  I’ve had my own version in my head this week to that tune… singing and repeating “Just trust” as I play in my art room (really the basement!). The word/idea/concept of “trust” … Continued

Sparkle, shimmer, & SHINE – Art 101 Week 8.5

Put my brave girl boots on this week!  This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine… Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine.  Sure hope to bring smiles and encouragement to all who see my very first postcard series – … Continued

On The Road Again – Art 101 Week 7.5

Art (& play!) on the road… travels to visit family in TN last week and FL now (see pictures below).  As good ole Willie Nelson plays through my head, I’ve finally found enough time to write about the last week and … Continued

What a difference! Art 101 Week 5

How much difference can a free online class, a little practice, and a week make?  I’m actually doing a happy dance over here!  Though pretty embarrassed at the before picture below!  I can barely believe the after picture was also made with my … Continued

Healing Art (& Art 101 Week 4)

It’s been a fun, healing, playful, open hearted week in my art play room. 🙂  Trust has been the word of the week (day 22 – 29 of the art 101 challenge). It all started with the bright, colorful paper towels that … Continued

Art101 Week 1 – Woohoo!

This is my story for week 1 of the art101 challenge.  If you have any questions about supplies or techniques, I’ll be happy to answer in the comments. Written in my journal on June 2, 2014: Embracing vulnerability versus productivity and achievement … Continued