The creative life

  • Puffin Lovers Unite

    Why puffin lovers unite? Oh I can’t wait to share. But, before reading on, if you want more information about me, check here. And, if you think you would like weekly colorful paintings in your inbox (yay!), sign up here. On to this week’s painting. Why Puffin Painting First reason to share why I painted…

  • Everything Changes

    So here we are in 2025 and, you guessed it, everything changes, like it or not. Right? Before I share more, read on. Whether it’s your first or gazillionth visit here, I hope you feel a warm (and bright colored) welcome. Each week I share a colorful painting with you. My hope is that these…

  • Go Outside

    I really want to name this painting “Go Outside EIIYOBY” which is short for “Go Outside Even If It’s Your Own Back Yard!” Kinda bossy, aren’t I? But these early days of spring are just the best. I’ll share more shortly. But if this is your first or millionth visit here to this blog, hiya,…

  • Pinky Swear Promise Painting

    Wondering why I called this “Pinky Swear Promise Painting?” Read on gentle reader! But first, a warm welcome to new and returning readers to this colorful, art-filled blog. For more details on its focus and purpose, read this. To receive these art-inspired, sometimes goofy, always colorful weekly posts, sign up here. Let’s get to the…

  • I Hear You

    I hear you little bird! Yes I do. How can I suggest you in this painting? But first, here’s a warm welcome to you gentle reader. And, whether you’re brand new or a long time loyal reader, I’m delighted you are here. To find out more about the focus of this post and blog, you…

  • Downtown Raleigh View

    Naming this painting “Downtown Raleigh View” is about as straightforward as you can get, right? I’ll share some more tidbits and scoop about this painting shortly. But first, here’s a warm welcome to you gentle reader. And, whether you’re brand new or a long time loyal reader, I’m delighted you are here. To find out…

  • Now I Know

    Why did I name this week’s post “Now I Know?” Before I share the scoop on that I want to welcome you here! If you’re new, here’s a description of the purpose of this blog and post. And, if you think you would enjoy a weekly dose of color in your inbox each week, you…

  • Warm and Cool Inspiration

    What is warm and cool inspiration and how does it impact this week’s painting? I can’t wait to share with you. But, first a warm welcome to you. And, whether you are a returning or new reader, thank you for being here. Check out this post for a description of the colorful, artistic focus and…

  • Crazy Connections

    What crazy connections are in this week’s painting? Let me share them with you! Before I do, here’s a warm welcome to new and longtime readers to this blog. And, here’s a link with an explanation of it’s purpose and focus this year. If you like what you read and see, please sign up here…