heART Exchange - Off to California!

As I said earlier in the week I am participating in the heART Exchange sponsored by Louise Gale.  We had to create something from the heart with the theme "from my heart to yours" in mind for our partner.  Since we don't know each other (yet) I had to sit with this idea for a little while before I decided what to create for someone I've never met nor talked to even online.  Her name is Nicole and she lives in California and is part of a production company that "inspires women and girls."  I also noticed she mentioned having a sweet five-year-old daughter.  Well, we already have two things in common:  one of my goals in creating art is to inspire girls and women and I have a ten-year-old daughter who I think is pretty sweet as well.

Since I love quotes, I decided to find a saying that universally we could all relate to and I came up with "I Wish You Love."  I know, it's not exactly a quote, but it's a phrase that sends warm wishes to someone.

Here's my little creation.  It's a 5x7 collage/painting on canvas board that I hope will bring a touch of happiness to her and her family when they see it.  Creating this with a loving intention in my heart gave me that extra excitement that comes from creating with a specific person in mind.

I'm hoping Nicole will enjoy receiving this little creation from my heart to hers in a few days!

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heART Exchange

This week I'm participating in the heART Exchange, sponsored by the wonderful Louise Gale and the site Your heART Makes a Difference.  I will be creating a small piece of art made with the theme "from my heART to yours" and sending it to a partner who will be also creating something special for me as well.  

We were just given our partner's name and information this morning, and mine is a gal in California.  Quite on the opposite end of the spectrum in terms of weather since I'm in chilly Wisconsin!  The item is suggested to be no larger than 8x11 to help with shipping size and cost and should be sent by this Friday, November 18th.  Yikes!  That's really quick--I better get moving!  I have a little show Friday night, so I have lots on my plate right now.  Have to get going!  I will post my creation when it is done!

This is a great way to create something with a loving intention and send it out into the world.