Hello! I just thought it would be fun to open up our journal and paint some flowers. Don’t have paint? Use what you have? You can use markers, pens or how about a pencil.

Poinsettias are a flower for the Christmas season. Why not paint these flowers? Or paint a flower of your choice. EttaVee has a fun tutorial post.

I wanted to paint something nice, on my Canson paper. Instead, I post these lovely poinsettias. I did paint Poinsettias. It feels weird that I’m painting better in my journal than on my Canson paper. I’m exploring and most of the time I like what happens! There is a peace and freedom that comes from creating something that comes with just wanting to paint.

Have you read, The Legend of the Poinsettias? It is an inspirational read. There is magic in the simplest of gifts. People rush around during this time of year to get the perfect gift and have the perfect dinner. The truth is love has nothing to do with this. Oh, but smiles and walks with the moon and stars, now that’s perfect love.

Oh, of course, this thought connects with the recent words of James Victore. My work is a gift. My color and texture are a gift. My flowers and the words I create are a gift. I look forward to more art and having fun. And that reminds me of my poem.

Be kind. Take care of yourself. Keep painting.

With Love, Mireya