When we unravel life, it's easy to notice we are blessed with many gifts.
For a long time, my gift was being creative through art. I was younger, and it was normal to find me drawing or painting ideas on paper.
From dark to light shades, it was a peaceful place where lost feelings made sense.
Then as I matured a new journey began to unfold. I became a floral designer, got married and we were blessed with a family. This new direction became the priority and without hesitation everything else was pushed aside.
That family road was amazing and it’s hard to believe the kids are grown. It seems like just the other day we were off and running to karate
and horse-riding lessons.
So many great memories and now for the first time in years there is time.
Time for me to get back to my art...
I started by taking a few watercolor classes because painting was pulling me into the arena of natural beauty. The classes were neat, but I was having difficulty finding my style.
I wanted to be me and wildflowers started to grab my attention. Finally, more ideas began to form, and I was beginning to really enjoy watercolor painting.
Sometimes simple ideas help us make sense of things and unfold what is right in front of us.
I keep telling myself, forget about what others think and let it be. I have started this journey with painting small cards, then I give them away because it brings me joy.
My advice, if you have been blessed with a gift don’t let it sit...
Let it be a blessing to others.
Encouraging goodness,
Carole West