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I decided to take the whole shell painting thing quite literally. 

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HERE’S THE LATEST FROM MY DESK

I call that top one, Pucker Up Beach (it was actually inspired by a time I tried to do this exact thing with some micro shells for a pic, and the result was nothing short of hilarious). Then, the bottom painting is pretty much my idea of paradise…when a spot for a morning cup of coffee, or any beverage really, is concerned. 

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Favorite part about cleaning my office = getting distracted and spreading out a bunch of paintings. I really need to stop hoarding them all and selling some originals. But in the meantime, I shall keep on making a colorful mess. 

Prints are over at goldfishkissgoods.com

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LESSONS LEARNED FROM SHELLING:

• Treasures come in all shapes and sizes • Broken is still beautiful • It’s not always about the big ones • The search can be therapeutic • Storms bring out and stir up lots of gorgeousness • Nature always has the best inspiration • Things might look the same, but each has its own story • Sometimes it’s all a matter of being at the right place at the right tide

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Big shells, little shells, flat shells, round shells, itty bitty shells nestled in massive shells. I love shells.

And I wonder if each could tell me the story of their journey to my happy sandy hand, what it would be like…

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Here’s the latest from my messy desk. Or really, it’s just my desk being a beautiful mess. 

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So, I’m thinking this might be the start of a new series where I paint places I dream of going to one day. Who knows If I’ll ever make it to any of them, but it shall be fun to paint.

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SHARPIE SHELLS

So, I was able to totally zone out and draw today, on what might be my new favorite medium…shells. 

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Here’s the latest from my desk. This one’s called Some Wave Under The Rainbow. High five for puns. Might need to make that title into a tee shirt too. 

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One of my hibiscus just bloomed for the first time yesterday. And well, when I looked at it up close and personal, turns out it looks like some perfect pastel watercolor. Whoah.

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One of the perks of painting a scenic, or landscape, or whatever it’s officially called, is it’s easy to imagine you’re there while painting it. So, if you see me painting more scenics, you know why.

Love this one. And love me some lefts.

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When I’m having trouble finding peace, it just feels good to bust out the paints and create some instead. goldfishkissgoods.com

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In case anyone doesn’t get flowers today, here’s some I painted. They might not smell great, but they still are pretty even when you forget to water them.

Happy Valentine’s Day. Spread some love. Everyone needs some.

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I think it’s time for a new series: Babes in leis on waves.

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You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. Art keeps me happy, when skies are gray… Was just going to write this out, and just turned it into a fun l'il sketch/painting instead.

Prints available aqui

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Right place. Right tide. Jackpot. 

Levi even helped me find some of these. Which made my salty heart melt quite a bit. 

 Cheers to the little things. Shells always included.

Bracelets from Pearl. Love.