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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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2023 CREATIVE GOALS

12/24/2022

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Hi there! It's been awhile since my fingers have met keys on my creative blog and I'm so glad that you are here reading my words. Didn't it seem like 2022 just flew by? And to think 2023 is just right around the corner. My year was filled with homeschooling and lots of enjoyable readings with my young learners. They are in their tweens so learning and engaging with one another have been such an enjoyment. I love seeing my children create, think, read, and follow their interests. Most of my creative time has been dedicated to my children's art resources and meeting my goal of about 1000 fun, low-prep art activities and resources for kids that even adults will enjoy doing. However, I wanted to switch gears for 2023 and I'm hoping to focus on pursuing one area of creative interests that I've had since I was a kid, and that is to write, illustrate, and publish children's books. I've been putting this on hold for awhile and my creative goals for 2023 are to work on children's books, to take courses that will challenge and push my art skills and to learn about this market. Wish me luck and with that note, I'm wishing you a creative journey in 2023. *Image captured by me, 2022
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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!
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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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An Endless List of Drawing Prompts for Your Sketchbook

6/29/2022

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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 June 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

  • 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 are for lunch
  • favorite summer dessert
​Stay tune for more ideas to be added to this list . . . Happy Drawing!
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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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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!

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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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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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    I'm excited that you are here! I'm a daughter of God (Gal. 3:26), military wife, grateful 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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