I am on a journey to create paintings and art that brings life, joy, and genuine beauty to homes and walls in a world of full of AI and lacking community. Join me as I share each part of my art journey from why I paint, to sneak peaks at paintings, and updates as I attempt to be a non-starving artist.
It's the Little Things
Dear friend,Has someone ever done something so small for you and yet it was so touching for you? Maybe it was someone taking care of a chore you normally do, or maybe its a sweet note, or a few kid-picked wildflowers from your yard. Maybe it's just me, but I feel like you can really tell who loves you not by the grand gestures, but by the small moments. It's the moments when they come along side you and do normal life with you. Sometimes I feel pressure when I'm planning out what I want to paint next. I think something like "I really need this one to sell, I need it to be magnificent". Normally two things happen when I let this pressure win in my painting process. First, I no longer create freely and with joy. It feels like a chore and I feel like I've already failed before my piece is even finished. Second, my piece is normally not one I'm proud of. The emphasis of trying to create a show-stopping painting steals the joy of creating a heartfelt painting. Most of the sketches and drawings and paintings I've made that I'm most proud of are inspired by the small moments and little things that make me smile. In such a fast-paced, busy world, though, it's hard to slow down and be thankful for the sweet moments. That's why we have to set out to be thankful. It's something that takes practice. Would you join me in practicing gratitude? Let me know what you're thankful for today by replying to this email! ~Isabel GraceP.S. I'm going to start painting some small 5x7" sketches (like the last image in today's newsletter!) and offering them for sale as paper originals on my Instagram and Facebook (@isabelgracestudio). These would be a great way to own some original artwork without the cost of a canvas painting! |
Isabel Grace Studio
I am on a journey to create paintings and art that brings life, joy, and genuine beauty to homes and walls in a world of full of AI and lacking community. Join me as I share each part of my art journey from why I paint, to sneak peaks at paintings, and updates as I attempt to be a non-starving artist.
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