HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
I hope you all enjoyed a lovely holiday season filled with friends/family, good food, and watercolor! I stayed cozy at home this year with my little family. I spent some relaxing time painting and filming content for my YouTube channel! I have so many fun things in the works this year!
Here is a painting I'm working on (read: desperately trying to finish!!) for Fabriano in Acquarello 2025! If I'm lucky, this may be displayed in Italy this spring!
We talk a lot about the "ugly phase" around here, and boy did this one hit ugly and hit it fast! I really had to take my own advice and layer like crazy, while remembering to TRUST THE PROCESS. I'm not a fan of deadlines, but the January10th deadline is what's pushing me onward! I'll update on my socials when this is finished!
I feel a little bit like this painting right now. I've sure had my "ugly" phases, accidental splatters, and times where I am just unsure where we're going with this "life" thing...
But just like with this painting, I have to remember that I, too, am a work in progress. I get to choose to trust the process and accept mistakes as lessons learned (and gray hairs earned!).
I think the reason I'm so reflective about this right is due to the New Year, but also it's my BIRTHDAY WEEK!!
Yep. I turn 40 this week! 40! I am SO excited! It feels like a huge milestone to be officially MIDDLE-AGED! I embrace it and to that I say
"I'm just getting started!"
Thank you for being here and being part of my artistic journey! I could not do what I do without you all!!
HAPPY PAINTING!!
xo-Ashley