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"The secret of life is in art."

-Oscar Wilde

There is something about making something by hand that is just satisfying. Being able to do hand-rendered artwork can give you a thrill that is almost incomparable.

I've been talking to my students about making 2025 the year to thrive, and what is thriving other than growing, prospering, and flourishing in life? But what does that even mean?

To me,...

...thriving is:

  • Finding a sense of peace amongst the storms of this life
  • Seeing those silver linings in even the darkest of moments
  • Showing up to work and experiencing flow during, or even throughout, the workday
  • Enjoying learning new things within my field
  • Experiencing exciting challenges that feel worthy of my time and suited to my interests and abilities
  • Unearthing a consistent motivation to show up and do my best

Doesn't that sound like the dream? 

Original Image
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Hand-painted in Adobe Photoshop CC using the Wacom Intuos Pro and the Wacom Art Pen.

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