I’m so happy to be painting regularly again. It feels magical. #painter #floralartist #floralartwork #paintingmakesmehappy #artistherapy #arthelpsmebreathe #createdtocreate #pursuepretty #loveartwork #acrylicartwork #doitfortheprocess #creativecommunity 
My work has value and brings goodness into the world. It brings beauty. It brings a sense of calm. It still feels vulnerable to share it. One reason that I paint is because being a mama is hard work. Period. I was a mom so young (19) and my entire identity changed in an instant it seemed. It is so easy to completely lose yourself in motherhood - and I do sometimes. But painting has given me a piece of my identity back - something that is just mine. It allows me tune out my chaotic life for just a little bit. To think and pray and dream. It is my solitude - my thoughts and feelings are poured out into each brushstroke. To share those things is scary. It is an act of vulnerability - but although you are not all artists and may not be able to experience the escape and joy that painting brings me - I sincerely hope that my artwork can bring those things into your life. Peace. Serenity. Beauty. Joy. Calm. Sharing artwork is so important - in fact @emily_jeffords says that it is selfish NOT to share your work. #floralart #floralartist #floralartwork #anemonepainting #floralhome #floraldecor #imusthaveflowersalwaysandalways #doitfortheprocess #shareyourart #bevulnerable #artistsoninstagram #wisconsinartist #midwestartist #abstractflorals #vintageflorals #acrylicartwork #artoncanvas #creativelifehappylife #createdtocreate #artistcommunity #paintingmakesmehappy 
It’s okay to make mistakes. It’s okay to practice - Not everything needs to beautiful. Please don’t think that the work you see artists share on this app is everything that they create. It’s a snapshot of their best. I rarely share my practice or my mistakes. The things I share with you are the things I am most proud of. I share my highest work. The work that represents the artist I want to be - the artist I aspire to be. But it also is important to remind myself that I am not creating for Instagram or for praise or for you. I am creating because I genuinely LOVE creating. I have permission to create ugly things. I can learn and grow and change. My worth as an artist is not tied to the things I create - it is so much deeper than tag. **trying to tell myself these things on the daily 😅 
Today I will spend some time with a paintbrush in my hand. When I go into my studio this afternoon I will create good work. In all honesty - I don’t always create good and beautiful work - Sometimes it is a little off or even a complete mess. And that’s okay - it’s all part of the process. Mistakes help me grow and eventually create something that is gorgeous and aspirational and valuable. But it DOES help to pick up the paintbrush with positive mantras in mind. @emily_jeffords @making.art.work #doitfortheprocess #createwithinthechaos #creativeprocess #creativejourney #createdtocreate #floralartwork #acrylicflorals #paintingflowers #abstractflorals #floralwallart #floralart #floralartist #floraldecor #wallart #originalartwork #floralhome 
I had a bummer of a weekend...just tired and unmotivated. I just was not feeling creative at all. I didn’t clean. I didn’t do laundry. I didn’t paint. I did nap though. 😅 Some days are like that. Today I am going to get every remaining order out. Clean a few rooms. Workout. Play with my boys. Go on a walk outside. Sketch a few flowers, maybe paint. It’s a new day. I hope your Monday is a happy one. ❤️ There are a few hand-painted clips still available on my website. #handpainted #hairclips #polymerclayhairclips #clayhairclips #polymerclayaccessories #polymerclaycreations #handpaintedflowers #springflowers #hairaccessories #hairbarette #wearableart #creativejourney #doitfortheprocess