Wild red poppies in Tuscany
In the spring, my husband and I went on a long-awaited trip to Italy.
Most of our time was spent in Tuscany.
It was as wonderful as I had hoped it would be!
There were times I felt as if … Read the rest
Category Archives: painting
What is springing up for you?
I wrote about how I planted tons of tulips but didn’t realize they don’t all come back every year.
So, this is a way to have tulips all year long, no matter the season or the weather or lack of … Read the rest
the meaning behind art
"Someone To Watch Over Me", ©Sally Evans Mixed Media, Acrylic and handmade paper on canvas, 24"x 30"
Art can have such different meanings depending on your own experiences.
You may associate certain symbolic or cultural meanings with an image.
You … Read the rest
a cheerful reminder for you
Daffodils are the the quintessential spring flower that are associated with new beginnings and rebirth.
The meanings and language of flowers is different, depending on the source and the country.
In China, daffodils are said to mean good fortune.
In … Read the rest
Why is this moment important?
Why is this moment important?
One of my struggles is to pause and appreciate this moment, what is happening right now.
Sometimes I’m obsessing over something I or someone else did or said in the past.
More often, I find … Read the rest
How an abstract painting comes to life
Sometimes when I have an idea for a painting, I will sketch out a few composition ideas which are called thumbnails.
They are small pencil drawings that are a beginning map and guide.
It is simply a way to get … Read the rest
Do you believe in Santa?
I remember the moment it happened.
The moment when the illusion was shattered and it felt like the world had forever changed.
I was about 10 years old and I was sitting on the bed with my sister at her … Read the rest
How gratitude can make a big difference for you
“Gratitude is the most passionate transformative force in the cosmos.”
-Sara Ban Breathnach
I kept thinking about how gratitude and small acts of kindness can change your state of mind with such great impact.
And even better, your positive state … Read the rest
Red Robin Fred – a little bird with a big attitude
Red Robin Fred ©Sally Evans Acrylic 8″ x 8″
In the spring, we had another Robin’s nest on top of our front porch light.
It was fun to check the progress of the babies and watch them grow and finally … Read the rest
The story behind Someone To Watch Over Me
Someone To Watch Over Me ©Sally Evans Acrylic on canvas, handmade paper 24″x30″
We have been traveling a lot more. This is something we’ve dreamed about for a long time.
I absolutely love to travel and explore. I get excited … Read the rest