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How To Get That Perfect Art Supply Bag For Creating On The Go
How To Get That Perfect Art Supply Bag For Creating On The Go

Do you ever feel like you’re just to busy running to take the time to create something? Or what about when you’re on vacation you suddenly get inspired and wish you had something to record your vision? If you know what I’m talking about, then I’m here to share with you how to get your own perfect art supply bag to always be prepared for creating on the go!

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June 2019 Screensaver and Print Download
June 2019 Screensaver and Print Download

June’s Free Hand-lettered Bible Verse Art Print and Desktop and Mobile Wallpaper Download

I’m a little late to the game this month y’all, but better late than never is what I say! Get your free bible verse wallpaper and print download now.

I really enjoyed creating this month’s bible verse, staying in the same theme of abundance. I hope you are enjoying these as much as I am .

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Two Ridiculously Easy Ways to Overcome Creative Block for Artists
Two Ridiculously Easy Ways to Overcome Creative Block for Artists

Here are two simple ways to stop your creative block and get to painting!

Ever struggle with that dang creative block that seams to come from nowhere and prevents you from doing what you want to be doing? A lot of times as your working on finding that inner creative voice, you try new styles of painting with different color choices than normal. Well… if you are experiencing a block, or a difficult time finishing a piece, you may want to try going back to your favorites!

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I may be spending the majority of my time playing with all my boys this summer... ...but I’ve still been able to get in front of the canvas and paint some lovely florals and landscapes. Release date will be mid August. I’ll be opening commissions back up then too if you would like to have a custom piece painted for you or someone else as a gift! Have you ever wondered what it takes and what the process is like for a commissioned piece of art? Have you ever wished you could have your own custom painting?
Happy Friday. 🎉I’m home with the boys today so I hope to throw in a little fun painting time while watching them play. There are several almost finished paintings starting to stack up in my little corner studio. You know what that means right? I’ll be listing everything 🖼 for sale in the online shop soon! Look for updates in your inbox 📨 to be the first ones to know and first access to purchase! You can sign up by going to the link 🔗 in my profile ( @melissalewisart ).
“The creative process is a process of surrender, not control.” Julia Cameron I think this is why I’m so drawn to painting, it’s an act of complete surrender. I can always tell when I’m trying to control too much because the process will be frustrating and full of struggle. This really sums up how we should live our lives... surrendering to Gods plan instead of trying to control every outcome makes life pretty amazing. Have you ever experienced this... a time that you’ve completely surrendered what you expected or plans you’ve had and then seen God amaze you with his outcome?
I quit Insta for a little over a week and here’s what happened... {SWIPE for the full story in pics} Nothing! I mean... yes because of the nature of the beast I lost some “followers”. But other than that... everything is still all good. Here’s what happened. Life. Life happened. It’s summer break, we had adventures, we had golf camp, we had milestone birthdays. I didn’t consciously make a decision to not do the ‘gram but I did choose to be proactive and fully present with my family. It was amazing. My oldest turned 10 this week and with that and knowing he is past that halfway mark of being home as a student, I am going to make sure I take all the opportunity with him I can get. School starts in 5 weeks and I can hit the ground running with MLA then. Oh I’m still working, don’t get me wrong, and although social media is indeed necessary these days when your have your own business... it’s also not going to take over. So with all that said, I just want to say a big THANK YOU! Thank you first for being so supportive of me and my art. Of helping a girl live out her creative dreams. And allowing me to be able to help support my family while being with my family. I have the best friends here on Instagram! Truly, you are. And if it weren’t for you it just wouldn’t all be possible.
It’s summer time. This is the season when time is relaxed and fun is the daily theme. Am I right? However, when your a workin’ Mama runnin’ your own business.... it just ain’t all that easy when your home with all the kids! Ya feelin’ me now? I have found myself these last couple of weeks pulled in several directions trying to make it all work and make sure everybody is happy. And here’s what I’ve found... for me, it’s impossible. I’ve got to learn to let some things go. To give goals a little bit of a longer time limit and later due date. I’ve got to remember time is fleeting and these two little’s won’t be begging to snuggle and watch movies in our bed for long. To keep my ultimate priority just that ... which is my family is first. So my personal theme for this summer, what God is continuing to teach me and show me ways to do correctly, is giving myself grace. Funny how when he teaches you something the lesson doesn’t stop. He just shows you more and more ways to apply the lesson in your day to day. And ya know what, when you do the days are so much better!