Wow, what a morning… if it’s possible to have a conversation with spirits through song lyrics, that might be what happened to me this morning. I don’t know what happened! Yet, this is what happened… After my usual morning routine … Continued
i see the pure light within you walkin’ on sunshine alive and true Sweet Solstice Blessings to You! This one feels fitting for the Solstice… whether it’s the day with the longest sunlight, as it is here in the northern hemisphere … Continued
What do you hear? One of the songs that came on while I was painting this showed up in a more obvious way. Any guesses before looking at the playlist below? I always wonder how YOU see/feel/connect with art. We all … Continued
Take me to the Magic of the Moment… on the Wind of Change. This has been the theme song for this new painting! She has taken me on quite a journey and has so much to say. She also insisted … Continued
* Note: This blog post was written before moving from the Loving Rd domain/website to Thrive True for technical reasons and before adopting the pen name Julia Ostara (which is just 2 letters different than my married name and sounds … Continued
Coincidence? Mysterious? Last night, I started reading the book, ‘The Mist-Filled Path’ and today, I find myself wrapped deep in the mist… quite literally! I’ve attempted to ‘capture’ a bit of the mist with my beloved camera today… such a … Continued
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
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
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