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PHOTO ARCHIVE: FRIENDSHIP

8/7/2023

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I'm so grateful I was able to take a lot of photographs of my son and daughter when they were younger because the time really did fly by. I'll have a teenager soon and because they are less than 15 months apart, I can't believe I'll be having two teenagers. I don't dread them growing up or becoming unruly teenagers because I like to believe that when given constant love and consistent correction they will be loving and respectful teenagers. Besides, I think it would be unfair of me to label the teenage years as difficult years as they have not reached this age, and they have shown me otherwise how loving and respectful they are as children, so I'm optimistic and feel confident that they'll be amazing teenagers.

This informal photoshoot was a fun and creative process and I'm glad my kids were patient with me as my artistic mode really kicked in as I took multiple photographs. I'm just glad they had a lot of fun walking and running up the stairs. I'm drawn to black and white photographs as well as the quality and texture of film photography, and I was excited this image helped to convey my creative vision. Image captured, 2018.
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A BIT OF ENCOURAGEMENT

7/5/2023

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Hi there, thank you for taking time to read this post. Time sure flies by and we are already in July! For Americans, we celebrated Independence Day yesterday and it was fun to hear firecrackers going off in my neighborhood. I'm just grateful my lovable cat wasn't bothered by the noise. I began my journey of simplicity a little over a decade ago and have noticed that I don't celebrate holidays, birthdays, or anniversaries as elaborate as I use to when it comes to material elements. I started to shift my focus more on the intangible things that a specific holiday may mean to me.

Therefore, I wanted to share with you what Independence Day mean to me. When I think of Independence Day, I think of freedom and God's grace in my life. Without His grace and the compassion of Christian missionaries who sponsored my childhood family from Cambodia to the United States, I would've remain in a country during a time in which it was recovering from the devastation of being overtaken by a socialist, communist regime. I wouldn't have been afforded rights that I've been blessed with and privileged to have. I wouldn't have had access to awesome opportunities and, for these things, I'm grateful to be an American. But if I was to dig deeper in regard to freedom, what is most important to me is the freedom that I have when I place my faith in God and I'm thankful to be a child of God. So, even if your story is filled with simplicity and isn't filled with tragedies, I hope that you may see, that there is freedom in loving Jesus and there is always hope when we place it in His hands. Thank you for reading my words and make it a creative day today. Image captured, 2011.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
​- John 3:16

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NEW SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FOR MY ART RESOURCES

6/9/2023

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Hi there! I hope that you are doing well and l'm grateful to have you here. Its been a few months since I've shared anything on here as I took a break to recover from some health issues but I'm glad to be back. I'm feeling healthier and making time to exercise more; something that I've not committed to or enjoy doing especially when my pain level is high. I do notice that its been helping, it's free, and beneficial so I'm working on complaining less about it and more just doing, well I digress. Most of my creative time has been organizing, updating, and creating new children's art resources for Doodle Thinks. I call it digital decluttering. I've also been able to offer my Doodle Thinks resources on a few more platforms that are subscription based rather than marketplaces, and I've been curating, editing, and adding resources from and inspired by Doodle Thinks. Check out the subscription services by clicking on their logo, and you'll be directed to my resource page. Both platforms are new and I'll be adding to Teacher Sherpa soon. Thanks again and make it a creative day!
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PHOTO ARCHIVE: BIRDS HANGING OUT

4/10/2023

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Hi there, here is a minimal image I took of one of my favorite animals. I really enjoyed capturing the lines and the birds hanging out. Image captured, 2022.
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An Endless List of Drawing Prompts for Your Sketchbook

3/30/2023

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Hi there! I'll be updating this list often (so I apologize if there are any repeats). My hope is that you'll fill up your own sketchbook with any of the ideas listed below. My personal goal is to do the same. The endless list below is a reference to help you start a sketch and my hope for you is to stretch your idea and grow your drawing skills! Check out the kid version here. I'll be updating this often so please come back, comment, share your creations on the comment section below.  This list began on July 2, 2019 and was last updated on March 2023. Page breaks after a list of 25.
  • summer fruit
  • sunset (from home window)
  • favorite drawing tool
  • close up of your eye
  • the beach
  • a bowl of fruit
  • wind
  • trees
  • a loved one
  • joy
  • favorite flower
  • self-portrait
  • favorite animal
  • something that grows
  • a fire
  • morning breakfast
  • bird's nest
  • something sticky
  • one-point perspective
  • favorite childhood toy
  • a book
  • tree branch
  • seashell
  • pile of rocks (outdoors)​
  • beach waves​

  • autumn trees
  • a pile of leaves
  • favorite hot drink
  • favorite pie
  • thanksgiving dinner
  • winter tree
  • hope (this is a challenging one)
  • cactus bloom
  • bowl of your favorite soup
  • favorite childhood cartoon character
  • leaves in the air
  • favorite emoji
  • lines in your environment 
  • a still life (look around your home and find a few objects, put them together and draw what you see)
  • go outside: find a leaf or two and draw it as detail as possible. keep this leaf for the next drawing idea
  • using the same leaf that you found, draw it as minimally as possible
  • go to your closet and draw your favorite outfit
  • clouds (if there are currently some in the sky-great! draw those or use your imagination)
  • draw a heart with your non- dominant hand (if you draw with your right hand, draw this idea with your left)
  • your bed
  • self-portrait
  • today's lunch
  • spring fruit
  • something spicy
  • look out the window, draw what you see

  • something on your desk
  • winter self portrait
  • a place you hope to visit
  • favorite childhood candy
  • favorite childhood toy
  • on object that gets dusty (dusting is my least favorite household chore, and those ceiling fans are a pain in the butt to clean)
  • scribble a line for 5 seconds w/o lifting your drawing tool, stop, look at the scribble and see if you can draw something from it
  • something orange
  • the mood your in today
  • your front door: pay attention to the lines and shadows or light, if any
  • a summer activity
  • favorite outfit
  • reflection
  • something inside of your vehicle
  • hope
  • go outside and draw something that has light shining on it
  • scribbles
  • more scribbles and draw creatures from the scribbles
  • something blue
  • what you ate for lunch
  • favorite summer dessert
  • spring bees
  • one raindrop
  • the sun breaking through the clouds after a rainy day
  • a spring selfie​
  • ​​your name in 3d and design the text
  • anxiety
  • light from a window
  • go outside, observe ants and draw an ant or a group of ants
  • favorite summer drink
  • favorite summer dessert​
  • any still life 
  • cold
  • train
  • collage from cut out pictures
  • winter animal
  • arctic animal
  • steam from a hot drink
  • an image if you're looking through foggy glasses
  • pine cones with snow on it
  • dewy grass
  • favorite winter drink
  • go outside: sit down, look up at the sky and draw and color the sky
  • a child bundle up in winter clothes
  • winter outdoor play
  • hearts floating
  • cup of tea
  • object caught up in the wind
  • something out of a bed of snow
  • sun with cloud interference​

  • blossoming fruit trees
  • rays of light
  • warmth
  • favorite spring animal
  • favorite spring flower
  • rain boots
  • the weather right now
  • curtains with morning light
  • an abstract drawing
  • forgiveness (this is a challenging one)
  • still life of something at the beach
  • ocean waves
  • beach sands
  • sea life
  • blue skies
  • sun rays
  • image from your window
  • favorite meal today
  • favorite drink today
  • something ice cold
  • melting ice
  • go outside: find a rock, draw the rock using textural lines, strokes or marks
  • abstract
  • today's dessert, if you didn't eat a dessert today, sketch your favorite sweets
  • open: draw whatever comes to mind

  • a restless night
  • when you feel pain of any kind
  • faith in abstract form (think of colors, lines and shapes)
  • a rainbow with unconventional colors
  • morning dew on grass
  • favorite shape
  • favorite line
  • still life of a hammer (place the hammer somewhere unique, like on the Eiffel Tower)
  • favorite childhood cartoon character
  • bathroom counter top
  • if you're a Christian, draw what your faith means to you
  • design a book cover
  • draw a friend​
  • for the animal lovers, draw any animal that you wish you could keep as a pet
  • give blue a form
  • give red a form
  • give yellow a form
  • draw something black
  • if laughter was an image, draw it
  • something bouncy
  • choose a word and draw that word (challenge yourself by choosing a word that is abstract)
  • draw your favorite pillow
  • draw a smile
  • draw what food best represents your attitude today
  • ​draw an emotion that you are experiencing today
​Stay tune for more ideas to be added to this list . . . Happy Drawing!
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PHOTO ARCHIVE: BEE IN THE SKY

1/9/2023

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Give me beautiful natural elements and moving subjects and I'll be more than eager to take a photograph! Image captured July 2022. Comment below of what types of images that you like to capture?
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ANNOUNCING NEW PRINT SHOP

10/6/2022

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I'm excited to share my new print shop through the company, payhip, a place to open up your very own online shop (free of charge until you make a sale), and to share your creativity with the world and as a bonus, others can support your craft! This is a project that is slow in the making but I'm so glad I'm able to place my personal side projects for sale in one location! I'll be posting some of my curated greeting card designs (DIY and make it a fun craft project) and wall art prints (create a beautiful wall art) available instantly for purchase. Visit me at "You Are Thought Of Print Shop" and hope to see you there! Below are some examples of my product collections.
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Love Minimal Script Print
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Joyful Love Family Card
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Sunshine Pop Photo Print
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JOYFUL LOVE FAMILY GREETING CARD DESIGN

9/12/2022

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I just adore a beautiful black and white image with lovely font. This is a chalkboard inspired greeting card that you can purchase at my print shop. Enjoy and make it a creative day today!
buy card
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THE PERFECT BACKYARD VIEW

7/27/2022

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This photograph was taken a few months ago and has significant meaning to me as the hummingbird, which I named Hummie, appeared to me after we loss our beloved dog, Zuke. The lost was painful but it was a peaceful one as he was ill for years and we were relieved that he was no longer in pain or uncomfortable. Hummie appeared in the sky at our backyard during a lovely day. I was so excited to see him as I adore birds. His appearance reminded me of God's grace and the impactful beauty that life continues to offer us despite any losses along the way. Count your blessings today.
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Photo Archive: The Piggy Back Ride

5/5/2022

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This is an image that makes me smile each time I see it. I remember wanting to play with perspective and being really low when capturing my son and nephew on a walk to a local river. I love the green colors in this photograph. Image captured, May 2018.
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