February 7
Inspiration Results – February 7
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Every Monday, I’m posting a painting “inspiration.” Every Thursday, I’m posting how I interpreted that inspiration. I decided to do this to keep myself painting, to strengthen how I go from an idea to a painting, and to give myself permission to play and try new things.
This week’s inspiration comes from the Creative Every Day Challenge. Every month, Leah posts an optional monthly theme for inspirational purposes and to give some focus to anyone who needs it. I’m going to use it every month. February’s theme is…LIGHT…so that’s what I used for my inspiration this week.
I decided to use the LIGHT inspiration mainly in the coloring.
I really enjoy doing these simple, innocent faces.
I wanted her to look summer-y and sweet.
How to be HAPPY!
Every Thursday, I’m also participating in How to be HAPPY! a challenge hosted by Jay of The Depp Effect.
This is a great challenge because it really makes you consider the lthings that make life good, and often those things are small but powerful. So easy to participate…Take a picture and write about one thing that makes you happy in some small way. Then, head on over to The Depp Effect and link your post.
Here’s something that makes me happy…VACATION.
I’m still basking in the glow of a fabulous vacation, but I love and appreciate “vacations” large and small. The process of planning a vacation and the anticipation leading up to a vacation are two of my favorite parts. I can think of many wonderful vacations where a big part of the fun was all the thinking and talking about the vacation BEFORE I actually went on it. It’s exciting to go somewhere new, and I always learn something. I may not want to live in a cabin with only bare necessities…but I can do that on vacation. I may not have the income to support a glamorous lifestyle…but I can sample it on vacation. The idea of future vacations lends a lot of fun to life. Where will I go next? How will I make it happen? Who will I meet? What will I learn? Vacations make the whole world possible. Now, that makes me happy.
So glad you had a great vacation and as always your art looks great
urban hounds
I should be very happy as I am always planning one holiday or another – don’t often go but plan a lot, LOL
Love your new girl!
Lynne x
The planning is half the fun!
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
She is adorable. She is very sweet and innocent. I love her hair.
I love this one. So bright and cheery.
Ooh, yes, she does look summery and light! I do like the background on this one. Well done!
I’m very late posting my How To Be Happy today, because we had to go out early and have got home late. I’m just going now to see what I can post.
Thanks so much for taking part!
So pretty!
Nola
That is such a light and airy picture! Have a great day.
I agree, I love planning trips! We do a lot of small day trips and the anticipation is as much fun as the trip for me!
I love vacations too…mostly because they are a chance to spend lots of time with the people and dogs I love the most. Also wonderful to learn new things and immerse into a different lifestyle, even for a bit.
My dad was a librarian in Saratoga Springs new york, the library director there. He died last January at the too young age 66. Libraries have a special place in my heart
urban hounds
Vacations make me happy too. I’m one of those (weird) people who enjoy making packing lists, sometimes a couple of weeks before. The act of slowly crossing items out as departure day gets closer is delicious!
What a great way to stretch your creative muscle and such an appropriate work for February!