things that make me smile

hiking through the snow…

is really my favorite way to enjoy winter outdoors.

especially when the sun is shining…

the blue sky with the white is just so stunning.

and everything is magnificently quiet…

and the sun seems so bright!

and even the wild turkeys are having a good time! they run as though they’re wearing high heels and are so fun to watch!

Art Evolution – From Girls to Owls & Portraits

When the lovely Theresa Andreas-O’leary nominated me to be part of the “3-in-5 challenge,” it got me looking through my portfolio and seeing just how my artwork has evolved over the years. I love to share my process from start to finish in my online classes because I find it so deceiving to just look at a finished painting, not knowing all of the time,... Continue reading

Inspired By The Little Things :: Fall Color & Owls

“What is that you express in your eyes? It seems to me more than all the print I have read in my life.” -Walt Whitman ………… It has been such a gorgeous Fall here in Wisconsin. And I just cannot get over all of the color inspiration. I’ve also been seeing so many owls (and hearing them too). One evening, we had a bonfire in... Continue reading

12 Things That Are Inspiring Me

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’! -Audrey Hepburn ……… My first blog was titled Inspired By The Little Things… and it is a notion I am really returning to these days. I used to write weekly posts, sharing my inspirations. Lately, I’ve really been missing those, so I thought I’d bring them back. This week I’m sharing my inspirations from our recent... Continue reading

Video Sneak Peek – OWL GUIDE

Casey Rasmussen White… you are the winner! Congratulations! Thank you to everyone for all of your enthusiasm about my latest online class Serendipity 2. There are still a few sale spaces available. Enter discount code EARLY at checkout here. And now for a little video inspiration… ……… I am honored to have a few features coming up in Stampington & Co magazines. I’ll have an... Continue reading

12 Things That Are Inspiring Me

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” -Audrey Hepburn ………. I love to take photo walks, especially through places I have never been. I’ve gotten in the habit of taking myself on field trips where I get out of the studio and go someplace new and explore. Snapping photos in those places is so inspiring and really keeps me looking and being inspired... Continue reading

7 comments on “things that make me smile”

Tiffany

December 30, 2010 - 1:46 pm

looks like a beautiful day…
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Joyce

December 30, 2010 - 2:41 pm

Beautiful pictures! 🙂
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Dianne

December 30, 2010 - 5:14 pm

It's beautiful… I've only experienced snow like this once and I LOVED it! My husband keeps telling me I wouldn't want to live in it… but I'm not so sure…
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Dana Barbieri

December 31, 2010 - 1:26 am

you live in a beautiful place. those first two… stunning!Happy New Year!
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Angela DiGiovanni | life * poetry * art

December 31, 2010 - 9:03 am

Oh, my gosh, Juliette… those pictures are absolutely, stunningly, gorgeous!!! I also just saw that you are enrolled in Misty Mawn's art workshop… YAY! Me too! So glad for the opportunity to get to know you better. CAN'T WAIT for the 10th!
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april

January 2, 2011 - 1:41 pm

Beautiful photographs – love Wisconsin! And I love your ornaments that you made! I have a valentine-making party and exchange. I am thinking something like that would be delightful! Pretty blog, Juliette!
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Suzanne

January 11, 2011 - 4:46 pm

What beautiful pictures. There is so much texture to your snow.
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