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Craaazy Flowers

Lisa Gibson Posted on June 29, 2018 by Lisa GibsonJune 29, 2018

    The wildflowers are going CRAAAAAZY! I don’t know about you, but when I walk up on a field in full bloom I can’t help but smile – such an exhilaration! Guess that’s why I like to paint them. … Keep reading here…

Posted in Artist Tips, Everyday Things, Growing Through Life, Painting, Perspective | Tagged #artislife, #bloominginlife, #connectingwithothers, #daretodream, #dontgiveup, #floralart, #floraldecor, #flowerpainting, #flowers, #growing, #healing, #healingart, #healthythinking, #hope, #intentionalliving, #joy, #lifeisart, #lifejourney, #lifeneedsdreams, #livewithpassion, #newfocus, #painting, #perseverance, #perspective, #play, #projects, #sticktoit, #wellness | Leave a reply

Walks in the Woods

Lisa Gibson Posted on June 1, 2018 by Lisa GibsonJune 29, 2018

A computer glitch has delayed me this month but Ron helped with a work-around so here it is – phew!   Painting took a back seat for a while to much-needed walks in the woods and family visits – all … Keep reading here…

Posted in Artist Tips, Everyday Things, Growing Through Life, Painting, Perspective | Tagged #artislife, #bloominginlife, #daretodream, #growing, #healing, #healingart, #healthythinking, #hope, #intentionalliving, #joy, #lifeisart, #lifejourney, #lifeneedsdreams, #livewithpassion, #nature, #newfocus, #painting, #perseverance, #perspective, #play, #playisimportant, #projects, #wellness | Leave a reply

‘Tis the Season… to Relax

Lisa Gibson Posted on November 30, 2017 by Lisa GibsonDecember 7, 2017
Mini Paintings by Lisa Gibson

November’s shows are over and there’s one more before wrapping up the year. This Saturday, December 2nd, our artist co-op is having a “mini” show at Annie Allen’s studio in Lincoln at 3317 Blackfoot Valley Ranch Road from 12-6pm. Chili, … Keep reading here…

Posted in Artist Tips, Everyday Things, Growing Through Life, Painting, Perspective | Tagged #artislife, #bloominginlife, #connectingwithothers, #daretodream, #dontgiveup, #floralart, #floraldecor, #flowerpainting, #growing, #hanginthere, #healthythinking, #intentionalliving, #joy, #lifeisart, #lifejourney, #livewithpassion, #nature, #newfocus, #painting, #perseverance, #playisimportant, #projects, #sticktoit, #transitions | Leave a reply

Where Did They Go?

Lisa Gibson Posted on September 30, 2017 by Lisa GibsonDecember 7, 2017
Where Do They Go? Acrylic Butterfly Painting by Lisa Gibson

Many times I’m asked “how did you come up with this idea?” when someone is looking at a painting. AKA “Are you crazy or on drugs?” Yes, those have been real questions, lol…     Last summer a visitor to … Keep reading here…

Posted in Artist Tips, Everyday Things, Growing Through Life, Painting, Perspective | Tagged #artislife, #bloominginlife, #butterflies, #butterflypainting, #connectingwithothers, #daretodream, #finearttools, #growing, #healthythinking, #hope, #intentionalliving, #joy, #lifejourney, #livewithpassion, #nature, #painting, #wildlife | Leave a reply

Time to Color

Lisa Gibson Posted on July 25, 2017 by Lisa GibsonDecember 7, 2017
Chinook at Dunrovin' Ranch, MT

This is a bit earlier than usual since I’m off to Bellevue this week – SO, so excited! And THANK YOU MT Art Council for helping with my expenses to get there. I haven’t had a show since February and … Keep reading here…

Posted in Animals, Artist Tips, Everyday Things, Growing Through Life, Painting | Tagged #animalart, #artislife, #bloominginlife, #connectingwithothers, #daretodream, #dontgiveup, #growing, #healing, #healingart, #hope, #intentionalliving, #joy, #lifeisart, #lifejourney, #lifeneedsdreams, #livewithpassion, #luckfactor, #projects, #transitions, #wellness | Leave a reply

Time for Therapy!

Lisa Gibson Posted on March 30, 2017 by Lisa GibsonDecember 7, 2017
Mini Painting Collage

As I sit down to write this, I realize I want to mention spring weather. Again! Aaaand I see weather was at the top of my mind for the past 3 newsletters….. Obviously I’m suffering from lack-of-sunshine-itis. Here’s my plan … Keep reading here…

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Baby Steps!

Lisa Gibson Posted on September 15, 2016 by Lisa GibsonSeptember 15, 2016

“You’re SO talented!” sigh some art show-goers as if the artist has talent but they do not. I realize it’s a nice thing to say, no doubt genuine, and the cultural norm when we are admiring someone’s work. I’ve said it … Keep reading here…

Posted in Artist Tips, Everyday Things, Growing Through Life, Painting, Perspective | Tagged #artislife, #bloominginlife, #daretodream, #dontgiveup, #growing, #healing, #healthythinking, #hope, #intentionalliving, #joy, #lifechanges, #lifeisart, #lifejourney, #lifelessons, #lifeneedsdreams, #livewithpassion, #newfocus, #painting, #perseverance, #perspective, #projects, #sticktoit, #transitions, #wellness | 2 Replies

No Fear

Lisa Gibson Posted on April 15, 2016 by Lisa GibsonApril 15, 2016

  Our newly adopted house rabbit has been a-MA-zing. We brought him home just over a week ago and he is already litter box trained.   Considering he’s only 7 weeks old, that’s a miracle! And, he truly loves us. … Keep reading here…

Posted in Animals, Artist Tips, Everyday Things, Growing Through Life, Perspective | Tagged #artislife, #bloominginlife, #daretodream, #dontgiveup, #growing, #hanginthere, #healing, #healthythinking, #hope, #intentionalliving, #joy, #lifeisart, #lifejourney, #lifelessons, #lifeneedsdreams, #livewithpassion, #newfocus, #wellness, #wildlife | 4 Replies

Background Noise

Lisa Gibson Posted on February 15, 2016 by Lisa GibsonJune 9, 2016
Saffron Symphony Painting by Lisa Gibson

I’ve been gobbling up quotes lately. The kind that sum things up perfectly in one sentence. Usually about a concept that I’ve known for some time, but would need hours to explain. Like this one:   “The greatest gift you can give yourself is a little bit of … Keep reading here…

Posted in Artist Tips, Everyday Things, Growing Through Life, Painting, Perspective | Tagged #artislife, #bloominginlife, #dontgiveup, #growing, #hanginthere, #healthythinking, #holdingon, #intentionalliving, #joy, #lifechanges, #lifeisart, #lifejourney, #lifelessons, #livewithpassion, #luckfactor, #newfocus, #overcomingadversity, #painting, #perseverance, #perspective, #sticktoit | 2 Replies

Happy Tenacity or…. Happy New Year, World!

Lisa Gibson Posted on January 14, 2016 by Lisa GibsonJanuary 15, 2016
Lisa's shadow in the snow waving at you.

One of my favorite quotes is attributed to Maggie Kuhn who said “Speak your truth, even if your voice shakes.” That takes a lot of guts for most of us! I’m getting better about the initial guts part of the … Keep reading here…

Posted in Artist Tips, Everyday Things, Growing Through Life, Perspective | Tagged #artislife, #bloominginlife, #connectingwithothers, #daretodream, #dontgiveup, #growing, #hanginthere, #healthythinking, #holdingon, #intentionalliving, #joy, #lifeisart, #lifejourney, #livewithpassion, #perseverance, #perspective, #sticktoit | 2 Replies

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