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Permission to Wonder
A high-pitched hum hit the air, followed by two lower, very out-of-tune strums and a laugh that rang through the house. Summer break had just started, and my happy little self sat on the living room couch with my new electric guitar, determined to teach myself how to play ( in this case, a…
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How to Stay Inspired Without Social Media
Every artist has been there, searching for reference images or inspiration only to end up hours later with 62 pins, 40-something reels, and still no idea what to draw. While social media platforms like Pinterest and Instagram are common tools for finding inspiration and references, they may also be responsible for killing your creative…
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On Waiting and Dream Chasing
” In stillness we learn, we think, and we dream of possibility, unafraid of the absurdity we would dare to reach for. “ Chasing your dreams is messy. It doesn’t look like a highlight reel or someone grinding at their desk all the time, it looks a bit like chaos, I am starting to…
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Learning to Notice Again
The Kitchen window lets in a light I’ve only seen in the movies & the smoke coming out of my coffee looks so gentle I could frame it. I love the way my favorite pen glides over the paper and how the stack of books by my bed gives this lived in feel to…
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Unpolished Becoming’s: An Opening Note
Performance is tiresome. We spend far too much time thinking about what everyone else will think instead of what we do. Carting your life and your art to perfection will leave you empty & unfilled, because performance & perfection eventually hinders you from trying anything in case you’ll fail, or worse, others will see…
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Christian Book Markers
” Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 This Bookmark Collection is inspired by Matthew 11:28, a verse that as gotten me through so much. These bookmarks are made to be a reminder of the peace and rest Jesus offers and are the perfect…
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Flower Thank You Cards
Sit with the flowers and watch the world pass by, oh sit by the flowers see how everything blooms with time. by F.K.E Flowers hold emotion, they represent joy, comfort, love, hope, etc. This little collection was inspired by my love of flowers and my many trips to the gardens near my home. Each…
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Adding Color to Life: Gratitude and Play
I’m sure we all have our versions of the sweet life, what our lives would look like if only. Let’s be honest: Our lives are full of so many sweet things: chocolates, sunsets, lattes, vibrant colors, pastries, and more. Yet we rarely find the time to enjoy ourselves, or better yet, we rarely find…
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How to Create from Imagination
Struggling to create from imagination? Creating freely without pressure of…