things that make me smile

Lego men AND red shoes,

everything looking hyper-green after it rains,

hugs,

flowers that look like they’re singing,

finding hearts around my favorite coffee shop,

and climbing to the top of a mountain and feeling like i can touch the clouds!

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

9 comments on “things that make me smile”

Kristin Dudish

August 19, 2010 - 1:02 pm

All great reasons… Keep smiling 🙂

Best wishes to your friend for a speedy recovery – I think the painting you made in honor of her is wonderful… So much thought, so many layers.

p.s. Your new profile pic is great – you are beautiful inside and out!
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Kolleen

August 19, 2010 - 2:37 pm

love love love
smile smile smile

thank you beauty!!!

xxxooo
k

ps…that flower singing is too much!!!! : )
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Susan

August 19, 2010 - 2:51 pm

I like the picture of the creek in the woods. Looks like a relaxing place.

I want to go to there.

GLOSSING OVER IT
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Juliette Crane

August 19, 2010 - 3:10 pm

that creek is up at devil's lake, susan. you might've even been there. it's the west trail. it's so beautiful 🙂
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Suzanne

August 19, 2010 - 4:02 pm

Thanks for sharing.
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patty

August 19, 2010 - 4:46 pm

Very happy little variety of items – oh, and I love your new pic also!!

XOX
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Faerie Moon Creations

August 19, 2010 - 10:43 pm

Gorgeous “likes!” I also like the new layout of your blog – very nice! Theresa
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RosesRadishesandRubbish

August 20, 2010 - 11:41 am

This was a great way to wake up this morning.:) Thanks for the great pictures.:)
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theartofpuro

August 21, 2010 - 3:22 pm

Great post:)
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