Saturday, May 31, 2014

Saturday art inspirations...


Today I was sitting out in my parents beautiful front yard admiring the sunshine colored Iris' that were blooming. I was so inspired and decided maybe I would bust out my old watercolor set from high school. I just started sketching and I could not believe how my anxiety (which never leaves) was lifted away. 


Now I am deffinately out of practice. I haven't painted since High school art but I thought this turned out pretty decent for just jumping right in. I am deffinately going to keep painting because it such a good way to meditate.
My Dad's side of the family are all incredible artists. My Grandma always was inspiring my cousins and I to use our creative side. She was so talented just like her mother. I am so envious of their skills. 
My beautiful Grandma's artwork

The picture below is my favorite




Here are some of my Great Grandma's paintings. She was also one of the original potters at Van Briggle Pottery. I think that is pretty cool. She was very talented. I would love to be able to create such beautiful paintings. (Ella also has the same birthday as her so maybe she will get her Great Great Grandma Emma's painting skills) 
The daisy painting is my absolute favorite! 
A painting of my gorgeous grandma





Last but not least I have to brag about my Dad's amazing sculpting skills. He is so gifted. It's unbelievable. 






I am just in awe at how beautiful art work is. I could stare at them for hours. The talent that flows from some people is absolutely breath taking. I feel so lucky that I grew up so involved in the arts. I can not wait for Ella to begin exploring the arts! 














Thursday, May 29, 2014

32 years of love...


Today is my amazing parents 32nd anniversary. 
They are the definition of what a marriage should be. They respect and care for each other so much. 
It is absolutely something I will strive for in my own marriage everyday. 
Growing up, I never ever saw my parents fight. [no really...ever...]
In their 32 years of marriage, they have never stopped doing thoughtful and caring things for each other. I feel truly lucky to have had such amazing role models to show me what love is. Their love for each other is something that not everyone finds. It is absolutely beautiful.  They inspire me to be a better wife and have shown me the joy of marriage. 
Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad. 
I am beyond blessed to have you as my parents.