Dear Friends,
I'm learning to Standup Paddle Surf and I am
obsessed! I started learning to surf last summer and because I
live inland, I focus on Stand Up Paddling so that I can be on
my board whether I'm on the coast or in the middle of the
country. I get scared a bit in the ocean or on big lakes when
the wind is high, but I keep on learning. So why am I writing
you about surfing in an art newsletter? Because I'm excited to
share my experience. ( I love it so much my husband, Randall
Barna and I have a SUP website
and blog selling gear and
sharing stories & tips.) Pushing myself to continue to
grow maximizes my creativity. And, it's fun to be
consumed by something fun and playful. My sense of possibility
is enriched with every small triumph.
And nurturing my sense of possibilities gives me the vision
and enthusiasm to embrace life and try new things, both in my
work and life. Embracing life means embracing change. One of my
favorite changes to be part of is a happy wedding. Recently
commissioned by a couple to paint an image to celebrate their
upcoming wedding, I painted this image in my Paint Happy style.
I titled it Wedding Promise. The colors, clothing and setting
are personal to the couple. He's supporting the heart they
embrace together as they float happily over the sea of life. I
enjoy painting commissions that celebrate anniversaries and
other happy occasions -- everyone is in such a great mood!
I began writing professionally a few years ago, and I'm really
enjoying it. I was invited to write a biographical piece for
the magazine Pure Inspiration's Summer 2008 issue. Titled, Art
and Spirit, I share my story of how my art has shaped the path
of my life and both echoed and lead my spiritual growth. One of
the results of my journey has been to realize my dedication to
make my life more artful, leading me to developing design work
such as Color Consulting for homes and other buildings along
with developing recipes.
I've included recipes for you that will help you save some
money (a great thing in this economy), whether you're making a
Brown Sugar Body Scrub or
learning to make your own Artisan
Bread so you can leave high-priced bakeries behind and
enjoy the quality of artisan baking along with the satisfaction
of making your own bread.
If you'd like to know more about my Color Consulting work, contact me, mention color consulting
e-booklet in the comments box and I'll send you a free
e-booklet about my service.
I hope you enjoy the remainder of the summer.
Happy Creating,
Cristina
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