“Chase Your Dreams” copyright Nikki Smith, All Rights Reserved. (Fine art prints available here.) Responsible pinning and social sharing with credit and a link appreciated. For any girl who is chasing a big dream, this artwork is an inspirational reminder that you can achieve anything you set your mind and heart to. Just put one skate in front of the …
My Guitar can *SING* by Nikki Smith Copyright 2012 Nikki Smith of BookSmithStudio.com; All Rights Reserved. Fine art prints available up to 45″ x 60″! Recently, I’ve been so busy creating art (and, I admit, getting distracted by life in general) that I realize I’ve neglected to blog about so many things! Even big things like getting published – twice! …
This lovely painting, “The Practice” is by Lisa Wilson of Lifeunity. This was her generous door prize in the One World One Heart blog event this year. Lisa says: “The Practice” is a reminder that every moment of our lives is another opportunity to practice – practice being open, mindful, and aware of everything that is going on (around us, …
OK: Total, unabashed, mommy brag-book moment…Go Paint Something! My inspiring artist this week is none other than my daughter, Celeste. Her delightful drawings grace my kitchen walls, windows, fridge and floors (in washable crayola). And she does inspire me, each and every day. Here’s to boundless curiosity, endless energy, experimentation and coloring outside the lines! What are you still doing …
With a full-time business, a toddler and a new baby due any day, it can be hard to envision finding any time for myself and my creative life. No excuses! Where there is a will, there is a way. I WILL make art! I will submit my art to at least two magazines/challenges this year (beginning today). I will carve …