Art Journal – Gratitude Blooms
In the spirit of Thanksgiving I dedicated a spread in my art journal to gratitude… something I make an intentional effort to practice each day of the year. The more gratitude I express, the more aware I become so that gratitude … Continued
Gratitude Greats
There are just so many things to be grateful for, even in just one short week! No matter which way you turn it, family is family. (Try taking a look at this ambigram upside down) I got to see, or … Continued
Temporary Art
Anyone who fails to see the beauty in Kansas must not be looking up! We are so often granted a spectacular display in the enormous Kansas sky. After being blessed by this sunset one evening, I got to thinking about … Continued
The Gift of Thanks
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero
Gratitude Greats of the Week
What a great exercise this has been for me! While I am grateful for many things, I am not always terribly mindful of those things, and representing them in a photo is sometimes challenging! It is helping me SEE the … Continued
Vacation Gratitude Greats
There is nothing like camping in the Colorado Rockies for a week to help you appreciate the simple things! Water for example. There is no tap water at the convenience of the kitchen sink to take for granted at the … Continued
Gratitude Greats of the Week
This week I have been thinking about a quote I read somewhere (probably Pinterest) about how we totally take for granted the very things that others are earnestly praying for. So, for starters this week, I am thankful for … Continued
This Week’s Gratitude Greats
My visual gratitude journal continues…. Of course, this week I include fireworks which are not only stunning on their own, but I am also grateful for all the freedoms that we use them to celebrate! Grand-babies, the two I already … Continued
Gratitude Greats
I think one of the great aims of an artist is to help people see the world around them through a slightly different lens. Whether it is more convicting, more cheering, or more inspiring, the goal is to make some … Continued