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December 20, 2011 By Patricia Saxton

Survival Tool for Work Overload + Holiday Stress: Enhanced for Even Better Results

Week # 55 / 52 Weeks of Peace (squared) © Patricia Saxton

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Real quick refresher in watercolor (top) and paste

Real quick refresher in watercolor (top) and pastels (bottom) for tomorrow’s class demo. Since I mostly use oil and acrylic these days, these rough drafts reminded me how much fun these mediums can be! 🎨
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#pears #fineart #pearart #watercolor #pastels #sketches #playingaround #creativityclass

Time out for a reminder to give yourself some TLC.

Time out for a reminder to give yourself some TLC.
When I’m not painting or writing or teaching, yes, I’m still designing - and this package design was a particularly fun one because a.) I believe in the product and b.) I personally love a good, healing soak with essential oils ✨
My client has a wonderful line of organic body care products, and these luxurious bath flakes (currently available in four beautiful and soothing “flavors”) are at the top of my favorite-ways-to-unwind list. (Another favorite for me is her muscle calming cream; just saying.)
I know for a fact that every Courage & Grace body care product is made with heart and integrity. Give their stuff a try! (Plus the bath flakes come in this classy, good-looking pouch, if I do say so myself. 🤓)
You can shop the website at https://www.cgbodycare.com. Then go have a rejuvenating soak!
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#tlc #graphicdesign #packagedesign #selfcare #cgbodycare #essentialoils #organicbodycare #creativity #healing #bath #bathflakes #magnesiumbathflakes

Sending you some extra love today. 💕 #HappyVale

Sending you some extra love today. 💕 #HappyValentinesDay
“Amour” / oil on canvas / 24x36

Walked out of the studio to this pretty sight toni

Walked out of the studio to this pretty sight tonight … Mother Nature casting her beautiful spell. ✨
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#redrocks #redbutte #sedonaarizona #fullnoon #beauty #mothernature

Here’s a little demo piece I made during yesterd

Here’s a little demo piece I made during yesterday’s “Unleashing Your Creativity” class.
And I just gotta say, I love teaching this class. I love seeing people stretch their creative wings and discover new expressions. Letting go of preconceptions can feel awkward at first, but eventually they get the assignment and a light comes on. It’s like watching flower petals unfurl. Joyful to see!
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#art #fineart #creativity #inspiration #artclasses #artworkshops #painting #sedonaarizona #sedonaartscenter

I have found that the marvelous often begins when

I have found that the marvelous often begins when thinking quiets.
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Pictured here: a favorite palette. 🎨
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#color #paint #palette #art #fineart #noticing #accidentalart #creativity

“Colors are the smiles of nature.” — Leigh H

“Colors are the smiles of nature.” — Leigh Hunt
Planning, plotting, and playing with color palettes. 🎨 Oh, sure, “there’s an app for that”, but I like a more organic dyi approach. Plus it’s a fun exercise when you need a break but can’t quite resist the never-ending creative nudges. 💫
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#color #colorpalettes #colorcombos #art #artistslife #creativity #flow #paint #fun #inspiration

“Art is the only way to run away without leaving

“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” —Twyla Tharp
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I’ve always liked this quote. And if it’s true, I suppose I’ve been “running away” pretty much all my life.
Except maybe it’s not so much running away as running towards. And maybe it’s not actually running but immersing. Maybe it’s deeper listening and a surrendering to a calling that doesn’t have tidy boundaries or logical meanings, but somehow lifts and expands our life experience.
Art is its own kind of home, really. And there’s no running away, no turning back; there are no goal posts, no proper measures, yet it constantly evolves, even as you sit still. 🎨✨
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#artistatwork #artistslife #painting #art #fineart #musings #creativeprocess

Permission to play. Freedom to explore. Tools to g

Permission to play. Freedom to explore. Tools to grow. Rules to break!
Join me for a 4-part “Unleashing your Creativity” class each Friday afternoon in February at the Sedona Arts Center. Painting with your choice of acrylic, oil, or watercolor, you’ll be encouraged, nurtured, and guided every step of the way. 🎨
Beginner? - that’s great!
Experienced? - you are welcome!
Registration link in bio. ✍️
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#artclasses #paintingclass #art #painting #learn #play #explore #grow #sedonaartscenter #sedonaarizona #creativity #inspiration #color #expression

Take a nice, deep breath or two. Or three. There’s creative life force there. 🩵✨
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#breathe #pause #artistslife #creativity

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