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When we are young and the desire to love is first awakened in the human soul, most of us fall into a familiar trap: believing that finding a “great love” is the ultimate answer to our deepest human longings. I have experienced this chase in my own life, and I saw it play out vividly …
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Every portrait carries a visible face, but it is the invisible stories woven into the layers that give a painting its soul. When I began working on my Word of the Year painting, Worthy, I knew it needed to be more than an aesthetic expression. It needed to map a deeply personal shift from proving to knowing—a …
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5 Reasons Why Creative Workshops in Oceanside Are a GameChanger Hey there, Oceanside parents! Between school drop-offs, soccer practice at Luiseño Park, and trying to squeeze in a sunset walk at the Pier, life in our beautiful coastal town can get pretty hectic. We’re always looking for ways to give our kids the best "edge": …
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The artist reflects on the transformative experience of animating her painting "All God’s Creatures Great and Small" using AI, Grok. This technology animated the artwork, bringing the scenes to life and enhancing the emotional depth. Despite the advancements, the artist still values the unique qualities of the original physical painting.
"Grandma, play Bluebird!"That’s the first request my grandchildren make when I’m babysitting—a phrase as sweet as birdsong, stirring joy and cherished memories. But Bluebird, the painting featured in this video, was born from a much deeper place. Created during a season of depression and fear, Bluebird represents fortitude—the mental and emotional strength to face adversity—and its gentle counterpart, patience. The …
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I’m honored and beyond excited to share that Luna Arts & ED LLC and our team's work as artists and educators was recently featured in Shoutout LA Magazine! As someone who deeply values creativity, community, and the power of education, being recognized by a business that highlights local change makers and visionaries is such a meaningful milestone. The …
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Imagine is an oil on canvas dedicated to women who are not waiting for a Prince Charming to rescue them. Women whose faith and courage make them bold and beautiful. Women who believe and pursue their God-given calling. The Visual Story of Imagine In this painting, a resolute woman sits astride a powerful white horse, her gaze …
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The impish author I’d grown to think an impostor starts to perform again. The magical mystery befuddles me. How can a once prolific practice abate when I paint? I wonder. Then the stirring starts. I’m enamored with the flow and cadence of thoughts transforming into words. With passion and purpose the prose progresses. I’ll never figure …
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In creativity as in life, sometimes feelings of overwhelm call for us to step away. To get fresh perspective. To see our art or circumstances through new eyes. The online Collins Dictionary defines overwhelm: “If something is overwhelming, it affects you very strongly, and you do not know how to deal with it.” The antidote: “The task won't feel so overwhelming if …
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