"Laugh often, smile always, and let life's challenges make you stronger." - Unknown Above all…. laughter is the best medicine, isn’t it? I am very fortunate that I am sharing my life with a guy who makes me laugh…every… single… day. Never a dull moment in this relationship. The best medicine , 8x8, acrylic on … Continue reading Day 26: Laughter is the best medicine
"A hug is a handshake from the heart." - Unknown What's better than hugging trees? (If you missed it, check out my painting from day 8th!) For me, one of the best feelings in the world is sharing a warm, genuine hug with someone. There's something special about a real hug – the kind that's … Continue reading Day 25-Spread Love and Kindness -one Hug at a Time
A glow that pierces through the darkness illuminating the path forward. A reminder that better days are ahead and our struggles are temporary. Ray of Hope, 8x8 acrylic on canvas. I think i’m just going through the motion of doing a painting a day today. A little tired. Seven days left in January… that’s my … Continue reading Day 24- Ray of Hope
Day 23- Leap of Faith If I received a medal for every leap of faith I've taken in my life, I'd have a whole trophy case by now. I've always followed my heart, jumped into the unknown, and trusted that everything would work out for the best. To name a few, here are a few … Continue reading Day 23- Leap of Faith
Throwing 2 posts in a day here. These 31 in 31 paintings in January is a fun challenge but the blog and posts on social medias are time consuming. I’m a very slow writer- ask my bf!! This one I cheated… read on to see why. I originally thought I‘d paint the idiomatic expression of … Continue reading Day 22- Balancing Act- AI insights into my latest painting
"The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it." - Albert Camus Ok, I’m really having fun with these “symbolism art”, if I call it that. Yesterday, we reflected on our fears or challenges that we might be “sitting on” and not dealing with. So today I thought, ok, lets … Continue reading Day 21- Opening the box
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that." - Martin Luther King Jr. I've been exploring the human experience through my art. And…i guess today’s piece is no exception. ‘Introspection' represents the moments we all face, where we're confronted with our problems, fears, concerns or challenges, whatever it may be. While we sit … Continue reading Day 20: A Reflexion of Introspection and Hope
After letting go and liberating yourself from the block… you’ll find pure joy. That’s all I got for today. My mind is blank. I’ll also have to do some minor tweaks on this painting. But I thought I would share a quote : "I dance in the rain, because I know I'll never get this … Continue reading Day 19: Finding Pure Joy
Following my last post, about keeping your fears alive, here’s my attempt at offering a solution through a really bad poem: “Letting go” Let go the fears that hold you tight Let go the doubts that cloud your light. Release your thoughts holding you back Release those burdens, take off that mask. Find the strength … Continue reading Day 18- Letting go- unburdened your life
Yesterday, I faced a creative fiasco. My painting was a disaster, and I felt like I lost all painting skills. But today, I found inspiration in that frustration. I created something a little different. I originally just meant to paint the artist’s “block”. There it is, the block, dragging it along. But this painting can … Continue reading Day 17- Breaking Free from Artist’s Block: A Personal Journey
