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Self Investment

I have had a lot of a lone time lately. I am one of those people who do really well with it. In fact, I love it. I have been in my head a lot. And one of the themes that has run over and over in my mind has been self investment. I don’t feel I invest enough in myself as an artist. I have no problem buying an expensive bottle of wine, but when it come to spending money my art – I can be a bit of…

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Its so noisy out there The world is so noisy today. Everyone is yelling. Can you imagine how I feel? I divide my time between the UK and the US.

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A rushed music tote for a customer gift. Need a gift in a hurry? No problem! Just ask. Most orders only take 1-3 days, it always just depends on what orders are a head of me. So it really never hurts to ask.. (at Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BykPNV-HuK-/?igshid=1f66sxha97xoy

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One of my customers recently was shocked that I also paint abstract paintings.  Truth be told I paint a lot of things, in different forms. Currently my main focus is in contemporary abstract paintings in oil and acrylic paints.  For many years I painted people, than landscapes and now abstracts.  I am always evolving.  For the most part I now paint the abstracts and these fun wearables.  Both bring out different sides of my artistic interests. So I though I'd shore with my wearable followers my fine art IG account @paulaspalette .  There you will see my process and work.   Scroll through these to see wide variety of works. (at Cedarburg, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByicbV5n5mB/?igshid=1c06py9zbndz7

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LARGE ART ~ small space Friends, today through June 13th I will be hosting my first BIG Art ~ small space sale.  

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In the studio. WIP. I guess the sky does influence me. . . . . #greyskies #wifall #wifallcolors #autumnoils #pauladestefanis #oil #workinprogress #artsmill (at Arts Mill) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp7r7ZrHsHn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wgpsat50cyr7

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I haven't been on IG too much due to the fact I have been working on a few commissions. This small acrylic gem is headed to California.  I was commissioned "to do anything I wanted". So I took to typography for my inspiration.  I used various letters from the gentleman's name and numbers from his address to create the composition. The color palette I stole from the view out my window of autumn in Wisconsin. You can scroll through the images and see my progress. You can also see how I packed it up so it was fun for the customer to receive 😊🎁 . . . . . . . . #california #torrence #custompainting #acrylicpainting #smallpainting #artistsoninstagram #interiordesign #autumn #wisconsin #wiart (at Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpo6KQ_HhW-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8ahgj2n46j8g

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I painted this waist apron today for a teacher in Illinois. The message is for her students. However, today I feel it applies to adults. We need to remember our child’s heart. Be kind people, to everyone ❤️ PEACE (at Cedarburg, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/paulapalettedesigns/p/BphmaZ1gl47/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1613ctbml1wsl

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Yup, you guessed it. Dropping holiday inventory off @cedarburgartmuseum . Pay them a visit!! Shop local this holiday season. . #. . . . . . #cedarburg #cedarburgartmuseum #inventory #pauladestefanis #holidaygifts #etsyseller (at Cedarburg, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/paulapalettedesigns/p/BpXmdTOg2jj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vbxhxnv16km7

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I am pretty pleased with the outcome of this special order headed to Massachusetts. Each painting experience is different. Sometimes it’s effortless, other times I can not get the groove going at all. This time, pure joy ❤️💛. . . . . . . . #purejoy #etsyshop #fillingorders #totebag #customtote #customerservice #massachusetts #pauladestefanis (at Paula's Palette) https://www.instagram.com/paulapalettedesigns/p/BpU-CWFAABw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rnwoqw0cxny6

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I just returned to the studio after a long weekend in Austin. I’m thrilled to be back filling orders. As much as I love time off, I also enjoy the cozy comforts of my studio. Here’s to kicking off off the crazy holiday season! Let’s hope it’s a great one!! 🎨👻 🦃🎄 . . . . . #art #austin #holidayseason #etsyshop #customorder #totebag #tote #austintexas #timeoff (at Cedarburg, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/paulapalettedesigns/p/BpSXY5lAZ6w/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xk7jrvvlwtii

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Working out some new winter designs. . . . . . #totes #etsyseller #canvasshoppingbag #handcrafted #winter #wintergifts #totebag #totebag #custom #customdesign (at Cedarburg, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo38l2Ygf_x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13yx37wry65mq

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This darling tote is all packed up and shipped off to it’s owner for her 9th birthday! Thank you Jane for the fun!! ❤️# . . . . . . . . . . . . #birthdaygifts #gifts #customgifts #totebag #birthdaytote #customwork #painting #paulapalettedesigns (at Cedarburg, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo2Et0TAlnI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ecq44dwpihie

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Detail from a large oil I’m currently working on. Weeks of layering. . . . . .#modernart #studioday #pauladestefanis #weathered #agedsurface #oilpainter #modernart #interiordesign #artistsoninstagram #art (at Cedarburg, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/BosLpHhgbKF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r8ol6q8hfup

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Sunday tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #wisconsin #paintingpictures #paintingsforsale #artforsale #whitedecor #abstractpainting #oilpainting #readytohangart #smallart #artoftheday (at The Cooperativa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoolZMdgLk6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qkoik2vg8unb

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WHITE and SIMPLE. White and simple is really hard. I have been drawn lately to a white palette. I’m still working on textures and a patina vibe but I find this palette a challenge. Im sure it’s good for me. Resting in an easy place too long is never what I want. Who knows, maybe it’s the call of winter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #modernart #studioday #artsmill #pauladestefanis #white #winter #whitepaintings #simplicity #interiordesign (at The Cooperativa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BomR4VBAzUs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v7jwlukbyw32