create your own happiness

A couple weeks ago I needed to create something, but all my studio stuff was still in boxes. I managed to find my watercolor pencils and my inspiration journal and spent an evening on the couch in my sunny new home, painting flowers.

I finished this page today, in my new studio. Much happ

iness.

Inspiration Journal

I've been hugely inspired by Donna Downey, especially her 'Inspiration Journals'. A couple of weeks ago I finally made my own inspiration journal as a spot where I can paint and play with ideas and just create.

'Be You Tiful' I painted a while ago when I still lived in Edmonton, but I modified it a bit so it would fit in my journal.

'Life goes on, things change' is a line from one of my favorite Tim McGraw songs, and reminded me of the beautiful fall leaves. It was fun including the beautiful fall leaves I've been enjoying lately.

I was inspired by my journal fabric to play with some poppies:

Well thats it for now, thanks for visiting - have a great weekend!