3 #QuickTips To Get Inspired: ~Create a Vision Board & add touches of art with paint or markers. ~Visit a Bookstore & spend time in the art section. ~Go For a Walk & find 10 new things that surprise you. #26LettersAZ #getinspired #inspiration

My #parents have been #married for 67 years. Here they are in "The Pub." It's a #mural I painted for them outside the #kitchen window - it's their favorite pub in De Barra, in Clonakilty, Ireland. They #celebrate happy hour every evening before dinner. #26LettersAZ #muralpainting

Serenity promotes growth by providing opportunities for exploration and self-understanding. Here are some #quicktips: • Meditate each morning • Observe things that make you feel calm. • Enjoy a beautiful landscape. #26LettersAZ #serenity

Today is a day to celebrate our #independence and reflect on what it means to be #free. For many of us, the #4th of July is a time to gather with family and friends, eat good food, watch some #fireworks, and simply relax - so enjoy! Happy Independence Day! #26LettersAZ

Stillness can be hard to come by in our hectic, fast-paced world. #MorganFreeman so wisely reminds us stillness is important. It allows us to find our center, to connect with our innermost selves. #26LettersAZ

This is a #graphicdrawing from a #Wellness #Workshop. The above quote was most impactful to me. It reminds me to accept all things that happen as #blessings and learning opportunities. #26LettersAZ #graphicinterpretation

Another successful One Retreat! #Goodwill of Central/Northern #Arizona is positioned for explosive growth as they take on bigger challenges to end #poverty through the power of work. Their #culture work makes their growth sustainable. #26LettersAZ #workculture

Benefits of a #creative space of your own: 1. It's an escape hatch 2. You can fill it with all the things you #love 3. It holds the space for your creativity to grow #26LettersAZ #creativemind #creativespace #yourspace

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." -unknown. When was the last time you walked through a #park, or a #forest, or along a #river? Simple and intentional acts of curiosity in #Nature help us recognize patterns in our everyday lives and show us a path through our #challenges.

If you want to draw, but the white page is daunting, try a smaller canvas. I discovered this one day on my way to a #musicfestival. I stopped by the art store and picked up a small #sketchbook to fit into my bag. Get one and draw tiny. You'll be delighted with what you create.

Do you remember having to use #Letraset letters to design layouts? I came across a pile of sheets in various #fonts. I didn't have the #heart to throw them away. So, I spent the afternoon #doodling. What do you think?#26LettersAZ

We have a saying, "if you don't like it, it ain't done." So when your #work goes off the rails, step away from it for a bit, work on something else, and come back to it with fresh eyes. You will find new #inspiration for your work with a bit of time away. #26LettersAZ

There's no denying that #nature has a way of capturing beauty. Whether admiring a #sunset or taking a leisurely #walk through the #park, taking time to appreciate nature can help you feel more connected and at #peace. 26LettersAZ

Go #Vote! For you, for what you care about, for your country. So vote on August 2nd for the Az primaries and have your voice heard. Bring down these dark forces who are trying to destroy our #Democracy. #Godbless #America! #26LettersAZ #getoutthevote

I am headed to Bilboa, Spain, for the 2022 International Forum of Visual Practitioners Conference. IFVP I look forward to connecting with colleagues in the industry! #26LettersAZ #drawingtheworldtogether #weareIFVP #visualpractitioner

The 2022 IFVP Conference is held at La Terminal on Isla Zarrotzaurre in #Bilbao. The #Zorrotzaurre project is the latest major urban renewal project. It is an integral and sustainable plan to revitalize that area. #drawingtheworldtogether #weareIFVP #visualpractitioner

The #Zubizuri Bridge, which crosses the river in #Bilbao, is a tied arch footbridge designed by the famed #Spanish architect Santiago #Calatrava. One of the many sites to see while at the IFVP Conference. #26LettersAZ #drawingtheworldtogether #weareIFVP #visualpractitioner

Sights from #Spain! #Alhóndiga Bilbao was designed by Basque architect Ricardo #Bastida in 1909. Then in 1994, The Basque Government had it renovated into a sports and culture center. IFVP Conference! #26LettersAZ #drawingtheworldtogether #weareIFVP #visualpractitioner

A quick intermission from the Spain reports to remember to get out the #vote for the #Arizona primaries! Protect #democracy and go to the #polls tomorrow, August 2nd. #26LettersAZ #arizonavote

Look at this #cactus! It's called a #TurkCap, which is native to the #Caribbean. Check out the fruit. They grow out of the "cap" and resemble #chilipeppers. I read they are edible, but I may stick to eating regular chili peppers. #26LettersAZ