Envisioning Possibilities  

Creativity

 

          Watercolor art is a dance of fluidity and finesse, where every stroke tells a story and every hue sings a melody. It’s a medium that requires patience, yet rewards spontaneity. To be artistic in watercolor is to embrace its unpredictable nature, allowing the paint to flow and blend on the paper, creating ethereal landscapes or vibrant portraits.

          Mastery lies in understanding the balance between control and surrender, knowing when to guide the paint and when to let it wander freely. It’s about capturing the essence of a subject with delicate washes and intricate details, evoking emotions through subtle gradients and bold contrasts.

          Being artistic in watercolor means embracing mistakes as opportunities for innovation, turning spills and splatters into serendipitous moments of beauty. It’s a journey of exploration and discovery, where each painting is a reflection of the artist’s unique perspective and creative vision.

Our Children

“Although they are with you, they do not belong to you” Gibran

Family

A few reasons to keep family.

Sharpen the Saw

Taking time for you!

Asking for help

Asking is part of being a leader. Asking people to become a part of your idea or your dream is a big ask. You are asking them to engage. Engage in your idea, in your way of accomplishing the idea. Ask They will help. "If you are always trying to be normal, you will...

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Ask

Ask - Ask for help Ask  - Ask for clarification Ask - Ask for specificity Ask - Ask for directions Ask - Ask to make a friend

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Pickles and Pitch

Pickles and Pitches Pickles  I’ve been told help you curb your appetite, they are low in calories and are super delicious. Was I sold a “bill of goods”?  They are all those things and are questionable regarding curb your appetite.  I want more.  What are the secret...

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Dinner Conversation

Who speaks first at a dinner?  You do! The best way to start a conversation with your table mate is for you to ask questions. But before you sit down, there may be a standing for pre-dinner drinks and conversation. Any question, almost, will do. For starters for that...

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Courage

Courage “Happiness is not found in things you possess, but in what you have the courage to release.” Nathaniel Hawthorne What needs to be released, the piano, the sewing machine or the fish from your latest ocean adventure.  Or is it the courage to release your...

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It wasn’t my fault!

It wasn’t my fault!   It wasn’t my fault the computer network went down. It wasn’t my fault that I started the post after 8:00 pm and had to be up at 5:00 am the next day. It wasn’t my fault….it wasn’t my fault.   I’ve had to learn that everything is my...

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