Sneaking around....

I'm working on a couple of 20x20 canvases today. It feels great to be sneaking in a little time in the studio!! Haven't decided on titles for these yet but in the first painting, vintage dictionary text shows the word "artisan" on the far left side. And the symbolism for daisies is associated with purity, innocence, loyal love, beauty, patience, and simplicity. Still contemplating...

This second painting shows vintage dictionary text at the top center "you" and bottom right just above my signature "invincibly". Thinking about titling this one "Purely and Invincibly You".

It's my party!

Summer is for family, fun, and making memories!! Ours is off to a fabulous start. Two grown kids and a son-in-law should make me feel oooollllldddd. But it doesn't! I couldn't be more proud of them or enjoy them more!

My birthday was such a special day. Lunch with Cory, and a special dress-up dinner with my hubby. Actually we celebrate birthdays as birthday months because we had a great time earlier in the month visiting my parents and grandmother. Then later when Bre and Trent came. And even more this week with Rick's family! I love birthdays!!!

Then there is precious little grandbaby.......melt my heart sweet.

We played and played....inside, outside.......doing what a Grammy does!

Grandpa says this is the best playground ever!

Yes......we are happy campers!!

#26 Don't Force It

I love this list I saw on Etsy today.....

33 WAYS TO STAY CREATIVE

1 Make lists

2 Carry a notebook everywhere

3 Try free writing

4 Get away from the computer

5 Be otherworldly

6 Quit beating yourself up

7 Take breaks

8 Sing in the shower

9 Drink tea

10 Know your roots

11 Listen to new music

12 Be open

13 Surround yourself with creative people

14 Get feedback

15 Collaborate

16 Don't give up

17 Practice, practice, practice

18 Allow yourself to make mistakes

19 Go somewhere new

20 Watch foreign films

21 Count your blessings

22 Get lots of rest

23 Take risks

24 Break th e rules

25 Do more of what makes you happy

26 Don't force it

27 Read a page of the dictionary

28 Create a framework

29 Stop trying to be someone else's perfect

30 Got an idea? Write it down

31 Clean your workspace

32 Have fun

33 Finish something