8paint Inspiration Friday Is It Ripe Yet

Creativity’s not precious. It’s feral. It’s compost…

8paint Inspiration Friday Whats fueling your curiosity

I’m curious. Not in a nosy way, I just love the possibility that shows up when we’re open…

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Inspiration Fridays! Stick with it, it’s worth it.

There are the things that are fun to do, and then there are the things that I have to do
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Inspiration Fridays! It’s Ok To Struggle

Even the ferns had thorns on the way down. The earth fell out from under us and we grabbed at everything that would slow our fall.
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Inspiration Fridays! Stay on the Line

Community keeps us accountable to our creativity. We don't get answers from a one sided conversation.
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Inspiration Fridays! Art Anxiety

Overtime, this practice of painting can teach us to be brave. Every painting has an ugly stage. After a while, you begin to recognize them for…
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Inspiration Fridays! Unanswered Questions About Art

Art is an incredible gift, but it needs to be honored and nurtured.
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Inspiration Fridays! What do you do to keep your mind sharp?

Painting, for many of us, is deeply meditative. It's an opportunity to slow down, to immerse ourselves in an ever changing sea of colors and forms.
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Inspiration Fridays! Do you fearlessly pursue your desires?

Life isn't following my schedule. But my paintings give me the ability to bend time.
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Inspiration Fridays! Have you watched flowers dance?

Like so many of my experiences with beauty, these flowers come with their own set of expectations. They need to be seen and appreciated.
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Inspiration Fridays! Sand in Paint

When the paint comes out, everything gets quiet for me. The wind falls short of my ears. The sand fails to reach my face.
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Inspiration Fridays! Are you ready for a fresh start?

There is momentum and viscosity and if you’re not careful, a huge mess.
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Inspiration Fridays! Can you make World Art Day every day?

If we find ourselves setting aside one day a year to celebrate the power and beauty of art, our equilibrium may be a bit off.
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Inspiration Fridays! What is your style saying about you?

We’ve all heard the expression “the eyes are the windows to the soul”. Maybe...