when i look at a blank canvas my initial thought/feeling is straight up fear. my insecurity rises to max capacity as i think about the cost of materials, lack of knowledge and know how, what the heck am i going to paint and the preverbial, why? why am i even doing this? however, as each color is laid to rest on the canvas, is squeezed out and smeared i find my heart slowing down and my joy meter rising. not because i've created anything fabulous or even something i like. it's

one of my most favorite things about what i do is who i am able to work alongside. namely, my sweet lilly jane. if i am painting, crafting, or even in the rare chance cleaning our craft room and she is home, she is right there with me. i have often said, she has more creative inspiration in her pinky finger than i do within my entire being. she, however, hasn't recognized it yet. more times than not, she sits in awe of me and whatever i am working on as i simultaneously

i can't help but giggle a bit at the above piece of art. at first glance, you may think it was designed with a trend in mind. well, i'm not gonna lie, it was, sort of :) but it was a trend i can get behind as it was created out of an expression of our families story. our call to listen to our hearts and to find love. but mostly, i giggle because lilly (my hand model) is wearing blue nail polish. as i was working the piece i debated about photoshopping out the color and