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  • Just Starting

    Fall is just starting here in North Carolina. The gorgeous reds and yellows are finally starting to appear. This is my favorite time of year! And, after our road trip north this fall, I feel so lucky to be able to experience this season twice. But, before I share more, I want to welcome new…

  • Change and Wanderlust

    We came to change and wanderlust honestly in our family. How? Welp before I share that I will welcome new readers and describe the purpose of this blog and post. Small Spaces Special Places  Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s is “Small Spaces Special Places.” Why?…

  • Imaginary Landscape #1

    What does your imaginary landscape look like gentle reader? Before I explain mine, I will welcome new readers and explain the purpose of this blog. Alrighty? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s is “Small Spaces Special Places.” Why? I have been surprised,…

  • If Not Then Why

    Why, dear reader, did I name this post “If Not Then Why?” I will share more shortly. But first, let’s welcome new readers here and share the purpose of this post and blog. Okeedokee? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s is “Small…

  • Fledging Time

    Well it’s Fledging Time, gentle reader! Why do I say that? Oh I have sooo many reasons to share with you. But before I do, I want to welcome new readers here. And, I’ll share the purpose and focus of this blog. Ready? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a…

  • Magic at the Lake

    Magic at the Lake is the title for this week’s painting and post. This name is also a reminder to seek out magic everywhere! Before I elaborate I want to welcome new readers and share the purpose of this post and blog. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme…

  • You Just Are

    What has made me think of writing “You Just Are?” Could it be age? Could it be the daily meditation practice? Maybe it’s the daily painting practice? Before I share the delightful possibilities, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose of this blog and today’s post. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers!…

  • What Matters

    Today we’re getting to the nitty gritty of life by asking What Matters. Really? What brings this on? Before I share the delightful details, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose of this blog and today’s post. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly…

  • Play Date

    Play Date is the name of one of this week’s gouache paintings. I had several other names for this painting before settling on Play Date. I will share that information and the scoop on a new contemporary painter “crush” I have in today’s post. But first, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose…

  • Overcup Oak Leaf Painting

    Have you ever seen an Overcup Oak Leaf Painting? If you have, you might notice something surprising about it. But before I share that, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose of this blog and post. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings….