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Change the narrative

I recently listened to a YouTube video stating that we inadvertently install a negative narrative in our child’s mind by using phrases like “we can’t afford it”, or “it costs too much” causing children to grow up with a lack mentality. It’s subtle and we don’t really think about it. I know I didn’t. ThatContinue reading “Change the narrative”

Paint for fun

Click on the link to see my video about finding your creative side by just playing with paint. Please forgive the clunky edit. I’m just getting started and testing the waters.

Art is language

I feel a bit foolish when I’m painting and I can’t bring myself to leave a color out. Like there’s some unwritten rule that says it’s childish to include all of the colors. That a true artist would only use a limited palette. But when I’m scrolling through Facebook or Instagram, looking at other people’sContinue reading “Art is language”

Life is puzzling

Life is like a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes you spend way too much time searching for that one piece. You get frustrated and turn your attention to looking for a different piece. After a couple of minutes, that’s when you find the one you had temporarily given up on. You pick it up and place itContinue reading “Life is puzzling”

Just do it anyway

I find myself procrastinating about picking up a pen, or in this case, my phone, and attempting to write something. I also experience this with my painting. I don’t want to risk ruining a painting until I’m in the mood to possibly trash it. I love writing and painting, but many times I have aContinue reading “Just do it anyway”

I still get a thrill when I find an ace

It’s a rainy, dreary afternoon. I’m sitting here playing Solitaire on my iPad which is something I usually feel guilty for doing, but that’s for another post at another time. I play Solitaire often. It’s the kind of game that allows me to play semi-mindlessly. As I was playing, I noticed that every time IContinue reading “I still get a thrill when I find an ace”

I’ll See You Over the Moon

I’m reminded by my phone that it’s time for a new post to my blog. I’m never really sure what to write. I want to share my thoughts, and hopefully cause some kind of change, inspiration or improvement in the lives of others. I decide to try to find something I’ve written in the past.Continue reading “I’ll See You Over the Moon”

Thoughts about abstract art

The picture above is a crazy piece of art I created. It’s busy and chaotic, but I love it anyway. This got me thinking about a conversation I had with someone about abstract art. They spoke about a painting in a gallery that was “okay”, but looked as if a kid could have painted it.Continue reading “Thoughts about abstract art”

Mark making ideas for acrylic painting

I recently recorded a video showcasing some of my Mark making tools for my acrylic painting. Many of them were destined for the garbage can but when I took a second look, I realized they could be used to make some interesting marks. Here’s a link to my YouTube channel where you can watch theContinue reading “Mark making ideas for acrylic painting”

“The Dance”

I wrote this 4 years ago. I had been contemplating my seemingly boring routine. Gracefully aging, gliding through daily routines. In bed by eleven each evening, up every morning by seven. Executing each routine with the smooth grace of a ballet dancer. Routines have gradually been adjusted each year to refine the dance. In myContinue reading ““The Dance””