Summer heat is truly here and the paint has been flowing! Life has happened and I wasn’t able to make the drop off for The Mayor’s Exhibition this past week, but I was able to be there for my Grandson, and for that I’m grateful. I have been truly inspired by all the wildflowers blooming on Blueberry Hill and all around my mountains. Buttons of blue, dots of yellow and intricate flowers, all the colors of the rainbow!

I was able to paint 3 florals this week, and even remember to record a couple of process videos for your viewing pleasure. I’m sure there will be more floral paintings coming, they are hard to resist! It was soooooo good to be able to paint and just be. The world can be quite loud if you let it. I’ll be opening up the shop for print orders today and then closing print orders on July 1st, so don’t miss it if you’ve been waiting. These latest creations will be in my shop by Monday, but if you’d like to make them your own, you get first dibs. :)

I’m fully in the Art Therapy Coach course, and I’m definitely having some “Ah Ha!” moments. Did you know that Art Therapy Coaching helps in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress by 73 %, especially in children? And not to mention Chronic Pain management? I know how much it’s helped me to identify, process and accept obstacles in my life. It was a truly unexpected result when I first picked up my palette knife, but I’m so thankful for where art has taken me and for God to open the doors. I’m still trying to find a way to share, combine and be helpful within my website and social media accounts. I’ve been thinking about the idea of an Art Therapy Coaching Workshop to share tools and ideas that have been a steppingstone for me to thriving with a chronic illness. Any thoughts?

What do you want to see more of? Behind the scenes or finished artwork? What do you have questions about? Please feel free to drop me a line, I’d love to hear from you!

Speaking of what you want to see? I’m considering a change of date for my “Christmas in July” annual sale, and move it to September. Since I’m still adjusting my time and energy to studio and GaGa time, (Yes, that’s what my Grandbaby calls me despite repeated attempts of me saying “Gran”, and it’s perfect!), I don’t have a lot of inventory, but hope to continue with the creating and get back to a daily art practice.

Are you interested? This is my annual sale where you can pick up my original artwork for as low as 50% off. It’s crazy, I know! But, it’s a wonderful opportunity and not a far stretch from the Holidays. Comment and let me know if this would be something that interests you.

I hope that you have an amazing weekend, (don’t forget to stop by the shop if you want to score a print :) and THANK YOU for being here, in this little corner of the world. Truly. I so appreciate your kind words, your encouragement and any support you offer. My hope is, as always, that my art brings you joy and peace of God- in this sometimes, crazy world.

Blessings, Jenny