Welcome, I'm Carole West.
I offer a place to unwind, centered on encouraging goodness.
But if we're going to be friends, I should begin by telling you a little about myself...
Home life is quiet in the piney woods of East Texas with my husband Robert and our dog Kramer. We are empty nesters living in a swampy environment that inspires my writing, art and lifestyle.
For me I embraced creativity at an early age, writing followed and years later a friend introduced me to blogging. I was intrigued and in 2014 Garden Up Green was published.
That blog was quite a ride where teaching was the focus on how to garden in raised beds, build DIY projects and quail. I led in person workshops for Texas Home and Garden, published my first book, freelanced for several national magazines and in 2020, I
shut it all down.
In the years that followed I published two books, Ground Raised Quail and Garden Up Green. Both are resources that teach in addition to telling my story.
I learned a lot and was surrounded by many wonderful people who became friends. I also took note that accomplishing "the good" happens when driven by faith.
Creativity & Encouragement
Towards the end of Garden Up Green, I reconnected with my art through watercolors. I chose this medium to help me relax and express a softer side of nature.
My style of painting is direct without sketching or drawing and I paint with a focus on water, pigment and paper. The turning point for me happened when I decided to paint daily and most recently, I have been dabbling in pen and ink. A medium I plan to mix with watercolor.
Strengthening and sharing these gifts is the center of my attention and gardening continues to be one of my favorite activities. I returned to blogging to offer encouragement in these three categories.
- Good Art | Watercolors inspired by the outdoors through an impression. I will also be sharing other artists in the area and happenings.
- Good Ideas | My favorite things including gardening and resources. Focusing more on garden style and helpful tips that create natural goodness.
- Good Notions | Faith, living for the spirit and sharing that walk with you.
Sharing Our Gifts
Throughout my life I have realized that sharing our God
given talent is vital to a thriving society. If the sharing is sincere, we become better people and many times this can inspire others to do the same.
Our gifts sort of mold who
we are in addition to telling our story so, I am honored you took the
time to read about me.
I am going to guess that finding a space to unwind sounds
nice. If that's true then welcome friends, my hope is you recharge when
reading and don't forget to join my newsletter.
For questions or comments reach out anytime.
Carole West
My books can be Ordered on Amazon
My art can be found at The Jefferson Makers Market
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