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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 when I go through older photographs. I remember wanting to play with perspective and being really lowwhen 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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Photo Archive: The Battle Begins

4/1/2022

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Black and white photographs intrigue and inspire me. These are some images of my son and a "battle" that he was in. Images captured, March 2018.
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Hello, New Adventure Wall Art Freebie

3/24/2022

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Hi there! One of my projects (the not so fun part) is to slowly downsize all of my creative files (trash double files or the ones that I will not get to, organize folders to easily find them and list art or photography pieces for free or for purchase). I wanted to share this 8 x 10" wall art print with you and hope you enjoy. It's free to download. Just print from your personal computer or at a print shop. Happy inspirations!

Terms of Use:
Files are for personal use and educational purposes only and they cannot be redistributed, copied or sold. All graphics, unless otherwise stated, and resources are creative property of Saroum V Giroux. Please view my current and complete Terms of Use for more details. ​​
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An Endless List of Drawing Prompts for Your Sketchbook

2/25/2022

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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 February 2022. Page breaks after a list of 50.
  • 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
  • ​​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

​Stay tune for more ideas to be added to this list . . . Happy Drawing!
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How I Navigated Back to My Fascination with Words

2/4/2022

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Since I was a young girl, I've had such a fascination with words and enjoyed writing poetry, journaling or putting my thoughts on paper. Realizing that it was due to my introversion that I find I express myself better on paper (or keyboard keys) than in spoken words was a relief. Lately, life has been challenging and in the busyness of it all, I had to learn to slow down once again. Navigating a chronic illness definitely requires one to slow down. And despite these challenges, I'm grateful to learn to slow down and I'm excited to be able to return to writing when the days aren't so hard. A few months ago I started to write poetry and focused on Haiku poetry, as it uses less words but still challenges creativity. Read more about Haiku here and I hope that you'll challenge yourself and try writing one too. Here's a Haiku I wrote as a tribute to the winter season, which is usually a challenging season for me:

"WINTER SNOW"
Sparkling rain falling.
Soft clouds form on solid ground.
​Footprints of living.

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Photo Archive: Macro Green

1/3/2022

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When I was able to commit more time to photography, I really enjoyed macro photography of natural elements. The lines, colors, shapes and intricate designs make me in awe of how creative God is and I'm just excited to have been able to utilize tools to capture His creation. This photograph was taken a few years ago and I'm glad I'm able to share it with you. Lately, I've been drawn to green shades and if time permits, I hope to be able to share my current photographs with you. Well, I hope your 2022 has been a start to a restful and hopeful new year. Image captured, 2020.
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Photo Archive: Floral Shadows

8/31/2021

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I enjoy capturing floral images in unconventional ways and love the look of "old" vintage images. So I played around with photography and editing. ​
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Creating Greeting Cards for Fun

8/20/2021

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Before I started my online art journey, I enjoyed making handmade cards but seasons in life, such as caring for my active kids and learning to navigate health challenges, have placed my handmade card making on hold. So, I closed my greeting card shop on Etsy, put a few creative things on hold and ended up investing more of my creative free time creating art resources such as drawing prompts and coloring pages for my children art/design resource shops. It has been fun coming up with ideas and creating them digitally. Even more exciting to hear that kids are enjoying them. I hope to be able to spend some time creating handmade cards for loved ones but for now I'm excited to share some instant download greeting card designs with you. 

As I work on a more simple approach to life and where I expend my energy,  I didn't want to neglect other areas of art that I enjoyed so I'm utilizing my online journal to share some of my creating greeting cards with you. Stay tune as I hope to list more free instant digital download cards as well as ones available for purchase. Just download, print, assemble and send/give.
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Greeting Card Freebie! Celebrate Cake Image

6/15/2021

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Grab this fun 5 x 7 greeting card craft freebie that is simple and easy to create. Download, print on standard sheet of paper and follow instructions on printable. Then mail to a loved one. 

You will receive 1 PDF file:
  • Card size is 5 x 7" (when trimmed and folded)
  • Each file is conveniently formatted to print out on 8.5 x 11" paper, with basic instructions on trimming and folding your card.
  • Blank inside for your own personal message
  • No envelope included (use a 5.25 in x 7.25 in envelope)
  • Complete Terms of Use page included in file

Terms of Use:
Files are for personal use and educational purposes only and they cannot be redistributed, copied or sold. All graphics, unless otherwise stated, and resources are creative property of Saroum V Giroux. Please view my current and complete Terms of Use for more details. ​
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A Bit of Encouragement

3/31/2021

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I hope this freebie will encourage you especially during this challenging time in our world. I pray for your comfort in God and peace during this time of anxiety and uncertainty. This download includes three sizes: standard (8.5 x 11), 8 x 10 and 8 x 8. 

Terms of Use:
Files are for personal use and educational purposes only and they cannot be redistributed, copied or sold. All graphics, unless otherwise stated, and resources are creative property of Saroum V Giroux. Please view my current and complete Terms of Use for more details. ​
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    HI, I'M SAROUM.

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    I'm excited that you are here! I'm a daughter of God (Gal. 3:26), military wife, homemaker, homeschooling mom, and visual artist. Welcome to my online journal; a creative outlet for me to share and document some of my art projects and freebies with you. I hope your visit here will encourage you creatively.

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