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Sometimes life throws you a ripped canvas

In her blog, Arlene reflects on life’s unexpected challenges symbolized by a torn canvas. She explores the dilemma of whether to repair or abandon imperfect creations, emphasizing the importance of finding beauty in flaws. Arlene encourages readers to appreciate imperfections and remain resilient, highlighting personal growth through adversity.

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In Arlene’s Art Space – 2nd Edition

Arlene’s blog emphasizes the importance of setting aside time for play amidst life’s busyness. She highlights the therapeutic benefits of painting as a creative outlet for stress relief and mental health. Encouraging readers to reconnect with their creativity, Arlene suggests simple activities to rediscover joy and balance in life.

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oil painting of foggy winter scene

A Step Backwards Sometimes Helps You Move Forward.

They say it’s better to leave the past in the past — and honestly, sometimes that’s solid advice. But every now and then, revisiting the past is exactly what you need to move forward. Today was one of those days for me.

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small child standing on stool with paintbrush trying to reach canvas on easel

Community – What you contribute comes back to you and its time well spent!

The author reflects on her return to a small town and emphasizes the importance of community connections. Attending a celebration of life, she recognizes how one person’s impact can unite many. She believes that meaningful contributions to the community enrich life, highlighting that giving ultimately leads to personal fulfillment and joy.

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One of Arlene's paintings in progress...

Currently on Easel

This blog emphasizes the artistic journey, highlighting the importance of the brainstorming phase and the “ugly” stage where initial ideas take shape. Despite its chaotic nature, this phase is essential for growth, leading to fine-tuning where art begins to resonate. Arlene plans to share progress on her latest piece soon.

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This is 60!

Arlene’s Blog Menu about gallery events classes paint parties exhibits contact blog This is 60! How long is long?  One may think 60 years is…

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six adults standing chest deep in the Caribbean on a Cuban beach.

Family is Awesome…

Family is not only important for support and healthy growth in life it comes with awesome benefits — Special thanks to my brother…

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Keep on Keeping on

When the world is spinning and swirling around you, take a deep breath, breath it all in and realize that this very moment will never again be in your grasp and savor the flavor/color/taste/mood ( no matter if it is pleasant or painful)

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Let it Go!

Whether you re painting, playing music, gardening, creating or just doing the day to day stuff that tries to drag you under. Let go, dig down deep and do it from you heart and soul and the world will see a brighter truer version of yourself…

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Getting Started…

“Art does not have to match the sofa, let it match your soul.” So my friends, let the dishes sit! The house work will not run away, but your creativity may escape and elude you if you don’t capitalize on it when it strikes.

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