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This is so, so simple and yet somehow I consistently forget: I can’t be brave when I’m tired. (louder for myself and the people in the back) I CAN’T BE BRAVE WHEN I’M TIRED.
I’ve tried. Over and over again. It doesn’t work. Ever. ⁣
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And by BRAVE, I mean creative, passionate, compassionate, thoughtful, wise, intuitive, inventive, a good partner, mother, boss, friend...⁣
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So here I am. Getting less tired. Getting more brave.

A few of us got together for an art critique last week. TERRIFYING, right? Opening your work up for evaluation might sound like unnecessary return to the torture of art school (😱) but this critique was nothing like that. ⁣It was organized by one of the women in my mastermind (thank you @allevatojm). There were no harsh-eyed classmates vying for an “A” sitting in the back row with questions like: “this piece seem superfluous... why didn’t you go deeper?” or “your overuse of color confuses me... can you explain?” No, no... none of this unhelpful judgement. ☠️ ⁣
This crit left each of us feeling empowered and excited to improve our work. ⁣
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TBH, I almost skipped this opportunity. I mean, I had HALF a painting to show. I almost used that as my excuse to say no to chance to get vulnerable. “...I JUST began painting again. Am I really in a good headspace to explain my work and discuss my choices?” ⁣
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But I said yes, showed up despite my protective ego, and welcomed the wise insight of women I trust. And guess what, they were honest and blunt and encouraging and pointed out the flaws in my work and I LOVED IT. ⁣
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This critique reminded just how important and valuable creative community can be. When you are a part of a community built on trust and mutual support everyone grows. Everyone. ⁣
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Get ready for some paintings that, I hope, are better and stronger (thanks, in large part, to my community!) ⁣
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💫💫💫 And artists, if you are craving some community, stay tuned. August is going to hold something new and LIFE. GIVING.

Artists, let’s say (just for fun) that you can only be good at three things. Choose wisely. ⁣😂
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1. washing brushes after using ⁣
2. buying the perfect shade of paint online⁣
3. talking about your work to strangers⁣
4. getting your idea on canvas every time⁣
5. Keeping a tidy studio⁣
6. mailing art like a packaging pro⁣
7. using all the random supplies you buy⁣
8. selling online⁣
9. not getting paint all over everything/everyone always⁣
10. varnishing without attracting a billion fuzzies ⁣
11. never dipping your brush into your coffee⁣
12. photographing your work⁣
13. lookin’ good in a smock ⁣
14. socializing with studio visitors⁣
15. telling people what you do for a living ⁣
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😂😂

VOTE. Should I create a whole new collection of palette artwork and turn it into prints and calendars and cards and all kind of goodness? ⁣
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And, if yes, DREAM BIG. What should I create with said palette goodness? ⁣
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I’m painting constantly now (as of 2 days ago lol) and the palettes are just SO GOOD I must share them. ⁣
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And when I said “VOTE” you know I really just meant “please vote YES”. I’m just so, madly in love with these moveable feasts. 😍 Xoxox 😍

He has started whispering in my ear. English is coming slowly, but it’s fine because I also know baby jibberish and can usually translate what he says. “Mom, can you hold me for ever ok thanks.” ⁣
“What if you were to just never-ever put me down... yes. Brilliant.” ⁣
“I’m so helpful to you while you paint. You don’t need this arm anyways so it’s perfect!” ⁣
“This is nice, let’s just hang out like this forever.” ⁣
“What? You want to put me down? No you don’t... silly mama.” ⁣
“I love you, mama”. ⁣
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I love you too, little bear. ⁣
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And also my left arm is SO TONED.

Photo taken by my 9 year old. 😭🥰😍

Say hello to my week of making messes. 🙌🏽 Every time I come back to my creative practice the large crusty gloves have to be peeled off through a series of inspiration gathering + bad painting sessions. Eventually my hands are free and the paints flow, but it is not magical switch I am able to flip. Yesterday was day one in this process: refresh, breathe, spend time in nature. Today, I crack open some tubes. 🤞🏼🤞🏼 Wish me luck! 🤞🏼🤞🏼

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