We are all capable (plus: some news)

I like the freedom here, as the quote can refer to whatever you like. For some of us the dream may be changing jobs or starting a family, for others learning new skills, traveling, or exercising. We are all capable of learning, changing, growing, and creating. I love that it’s never too late.

My fourth year: a review!

“It is important to remember that we all have magic inside us” JK Rowling 

My business anniversary is this week – it’s been 4 years since I started creating and selling my art!

I’ve written a review for each year so far: here’s year 1, year 2, and year 3. Year 4 has brought more clarity and more art, plus so much living.

Here’s some of my completed artwork from year 4:

It’s time for a birthday sale!

“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old” Franz Kafka 

Breathe in the wild air (life around here lately)

“Nothing you do for children is ever wasted” Garrison Keillor 

Here we are in the woods, on our favorite trail, after a huge rainstorm.

Pre-winter magic (plus: new cards in the shop!)

“And since we’ve got no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow” Sammy Cahn 

We had our first snow! It’s not quite winter still but there’s now a chill in the air that always makes me breathe in more deeply. I have a love / hate relationship with cold weather, but I do love the snow. Look how magical:

My holiday sale ends Friday!

“Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it” Mary Oliver

Short but sweet post today, as I’m spending all of my toddler-free time getting orders shipped out as quickly as I can. I’ve been watching endless bad Christmas movies while I put packages together, drinking endless cups of tea, and thanking my lucky stars that art can make the holidays brighter for so many people.

I recently sent out another original to its new home. This little painting is so special to me (it’s one of the very first I painted back in 2014), and I love the reminder to remember and honor our dreams. The print is available here.

Happiness is always near (plus: my 2017 holiday sale!)

“With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?” Oscar Wilde 

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in my life is that we create our own happiness. Another big lesson: we get to choose each day whether or not to experience that happiness.

So today I’ll share what’s making me happy, and I’d love to hear the same from you!

Light the whole sky (plus: what I’m working on now!)

“Even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth ‘you owe me.’ Look what happens with a love like that, it lights the whole sky” Hafiz

Feeling gratitude for a beautiful sky peeking through the trees. Inspiration for a new painting is always just outside the front door. Let’s all look up today.

My third year: a business review (plus: a sale!)

“A little magic can take you a long way” Roald Dahl 

I recently had my business anniversary – 3 years!

Here’s my year 1 review and year 2 review if you’re interested.

I’ve thought I can’t believe it’s already been 3 years and has it only been 3 years? in the same moment and both feel equally true.

So what have I been up to this year? Here’s the completed artwork I’ve done in year 3: