
Last year I ventured into a creative project. I have a room in my house with empty walls, begging for artwork. After thoughtful consideration of a variety of ideas I decided to dedicate the walls of this room to scenic memorable places. I began sorting through photos of all of my favorite trips and places I have visited, making note of my top contenders. Then I decided to take this project one step further with my plan to paint each of these places. Painting is very cathartic for me and has provided opportunities for expression in a way words cannot always capture. (See how artistic expression has been a part of my ongoing healing journey on my Art page).
This painting kept me close to home. A place where a creek brings fresh snow melt down from the surrounding mountains. The trails that meander through this area are ones I visit frequently. Whether I am enjoying a quiet run in solitude or a family walk filled with conversation and laughter, the beauty of the surroundings combined with the steady sounds of the water flowing and splashing along the rocks brings peace to my soul.
It’s beautiful!
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Thanks Ashley! 😊
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Lovely! I find art incredibly healing as well, but I’m not a very good painter. Instead, I make collages or sometimes do pencil drawings. I also love to make books and journals. I find it incredibly freeing to express myself without words sometimes.
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Thank you, Q. 💕
Expressing myself through art is often how I begin processing something. Painting/drawing tends to push forward before words.
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Woww!! This is an incredible painting..! Fantastic dear Sara..!🤗
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Thank you! 😊💕
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My pleasure..!
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This is amazing!
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Thank you! 💕😊
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Beautiful, Sara. Reminds me of a couple of places I hike regularly. Nurturing for the soul, indeed, and agreed. 💜
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Thank you, Jeff. I appreciate your kind words. 😊Connecting with the sights and sounds of nature sure is good for the soul. 💕
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You’re most welcome, Sara. Always. Indeed, it is that, my friend. I agree. ❤️
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It’s absolutely beautiful….
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Thank you! 💕
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You’re welcome…..
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Again, a beautiful painting. I particularly love the reflections in the lake. 😀
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Thank you, Rachel. 😊💕
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This is beautiful work and it sounds like a lovely place. 💗
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Thank you so much! It really is a lovely and inviting place. 💕
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Oh this is so beautiful!! You are really talented 🥰❤️🙏
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Thank you so much, Diana. 😊💕
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It’s so colorful and beautiful ❤️😍
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Thank you! 😊
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