Love Within
Sharing the story (and hence, part of my story) of one of my paintings from the Bloom True class. I’m calling this painting “Love Within”. It’s not quite done, but the last official class lesson was today and the assignment … Continued
Life's a Wild Ride
Life’s a Wild Ride! If there’s anything I ‘know for sure’, that is it. The more I embrace vulnerability and open up with people, who in turn share their stories, the more I realize how wild life is for all … Continued
Ready to Bloom True!
It’s thanks to Flora Bowley’s book, “Brave, Intuitive Painting,” that I have put my brave girl boots on with my art! Now, she is offering a scholarship to her Bloom True e-course to a few lucky souls selected from entries … Continued
Learning with the hands, the head and the heart
Wow, what a full week working on 2 online art courses, embracing vulnerability, acknowledging imperfection, pushing through disappointment, seeking to find a playful, free attitude towards creativity, and learning lots of new techniques and supplies! As guided by my word … Continued
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
Enjoy the Journey
“Enjoy the Journey” is the message that hangs from the rear view mirror of our car as a frequent reminder. It’s fitting to me that it hangs there, a place that could symbolically represent looking back while still looking ahead. … Continued
Confession
While reading an art journaling magazine last night (full of beautiful pages by other people), I found myself thinking about my scrapbooking experience. I confess that I fell in love with the “idea” of scrapbooking. I had even made photo … 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
Go Your Own Way
Art keeps mending, healing, growing, and lifting this heart! Learning to go my own way… <3 Thanks again to Tamara LaPorte for the awesome (and free) art, heart, & healing course!! I’m finally up to the whimsy girls part of week 2. I made 2 … 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