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I want to help you create a little JOY in your LIFE through ART. Whether you are a widow, widower, empty nester, suffer with anxiety and or depression, art helps me heal and it can help you too.

Dive into a world where art and creativity intertwine to spark joy in everyday moments. Here, you'll discover simple yet inspiring projects designed to ignite your passion for expression. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, join me in exploring the transformative power of artistry and the joy it brings to our lives.

Let's paint, craft, and create our way to happiness together!

-Teresa

Acrylic Painting 101 for Beginners

Beginner True Crime Acrylic Painting: A Fun, Relaxing Project for Book Lovers

Beginner True Crime Acrylic Painting: A Fun, Re...

Curl up with an iced coffee, a good book, and a few bottles of acrylic paint. If you're anything like me, you know that creativity and true crime make a...

Beginner True Crime Acrylic Painting: A Fun, Re...

Curl up with an iced coffee, a good book, and a few bottles of acrylic paint. If you're anything like me, you know that creativity and true crime make a...

You Don't Need All the Things: Real Talk About Starting with What You Have

You Don't Need All the Things: Real Talk About ...

When I first started painting , I was convinced I needed it ALL. If someone used it in a YouTube video, I needed it. If it was “trending,” I bought...

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You Don't Need All the Things: Real Talk About ...

When I first started painting , I was convinced I needed it ALL. If someone used it in a YouTube video, I needed it. If it was “trending,” I bought...

1 comment
🎨 Why Painting Is Just Like Making Pizza (And Why You Shouldn't Judge Either Too Soon)

🎨 Why Painting Is Just Like Making Pizza (And W...

Give your art time. Let it finish. Trust the process. Because just like pizza, art needs each and every layer. And when it’s done? It’s SO worth the wait.  

🎨 Why Painting Is Just Like Making Pizza (And W...

Give your art time. Let it finish. Trust the process. Because just like pizza, art needs each and every layer. And when it’s done? It’s SO worth the wait.  

A Creative Nudge: You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out to Begin

A Creative Nudge: You Don’t Have to Have It All...

Let’s be real for a second. Have you ever stared at your blank art project and thought “Where the heck do I even start?”

A Creative Nudge: You Don’t Have to Have It All...

Let’s be real for a second. Have you ever stared at your blank art project and thought “Where the heck do I even start?”

There is NO Art Police

There is NO Art Police

Here’s the truth: the magic of creating—whether it’s painting bold blooms in acrylics or collaging vintage bits into your junk journal—doesn’t come from creating in someone else’s lines. Although that...

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There is NO Art Police

Here’s the truth: the magic of creating—whether it’s painting bold blooms in acrylics or collaging vintage bits into your junk journal—doesn’t come from creating in someone else’s lines. Although that...

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It’s Not Just Art—It’s Therapy in Disguise

It’s Not Just Art—It’s Therapy in Disguise

I’m not just teaching people how to paint. I’m not only showing you how to make a pretty canvas or put together a fun holiday planner. What I’m really doing,...

It’s Not Just Art—It’s Therapy in Disguise

I’m not just teaching people how to paint. I’m not only showing you how to make a pretty canvas or put together a fun holiday planner. What I’m really doing,...