encouragement

Sharing the story (and hence, part of my story) of one of my paintings from the Bloom True class.  I’m calling this painting “Love Within”.  It’s not quite done, but the last official class lesson was today and the assignment … Read More

Life’s a Wild Ride!  If there’s anything I ‘know for sure’, that is it.  The more I embrace vulnerability and open up with people, who in turn share their stories, the more I realize how wild life is for all … Read More

Happy Birthday to me, and to you, too!  May all your wishes come true.  Here’s a little story I’d like to tell… about birthday wishes coming true. 🙂  What a year it has been!  Living the dream, finally! 🙂  Thanks to … Read More

Wow, what a full week working on 2 online art courses, embracing vulnerability, acknowledging imperfection, pushing through disappointment, seeking to find a playful, free attitude towards creativity, and learning lots of new techniques and supplies! As guided by my word … Read More

When taking this photo, I wondered about the effects that acts of kindness, encouragement, and inspiration may have. This entire blog was started and is carried on in recognition of the possible ripple effects! I’ve hoped that by sharing genuinely, … Read More

Art can have such different meanings and impacts on each of us, based on our different experiences. So, I shared these angels as the finished cards first in Part 1 of this post. I share the symbolism and process of … Read More

May we witness the angels of love and light all around us. Angel is another term for messenger. May these messengers inspire and encourage us. The shape of these angels has been with me for a few years now. Though … Read More

Announcing a new Loving Rd shop on the Society6 website – thanks to an offer that finally put an end to my procrastination! They (Society6) use the artwork I upload to produce a variety of items, such as phone skins, … Read More

Giving away a pack of 5 postcards (and giving this dream a chance) and including a bonus extra of the favorite turtle postcard!  Please share this post from Loving Road on facebook to enter.  Celebrating the first Loving Rd postcard series.  Hoping to spread some joy, smiles, love, and inspiration.  Winner will … Read More

Art keeps mending, healing, growing, and lifting this heart!  Learning to go my own way… <3 Thanks again to Tamara LaPorte for the awesome (and free) art, heart, & healing course!!  I’m finally up to the whimsy girls part of week 2.  I made 2 … Read More