I'm intense and so is my art: bright colors, bold designs, clean lines that energize and add interest to any space. I layer oil paint and cold wax as thick as frosting on a cake. My many years in Africa shows up in my work: no fear, vibrant energy, rhythmic calm.
A little more hope in your everyday life
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Hi Reader, Have you noticed I'm trying some new things lately? I've been taking a course called Creator College, and it's got my creative juices flowing! One thing I'm learning is to share more than just my paintings. I want to share some of the happiness and hope behind them, too. And that got me thinking. What if something you see every day could lift your spirits? A color, a painting, a photograph, or even a simple image can remind us of something good when life feels overwhelming. I call that a Visual Anchor of Hope—an image you choose to remind yourself of hope, happiness, or something that gives you strength. So I've created something new for you: a free guide to help you make your own Visual Anchor of Hope. It's simple, creative, and you don't need to be an artist! Download your free Visual Anchor of Hope Guide And there's more! If you'd like to explore how color, art, and the images around us affect our emotions, I've created a free seven-day email series. Just one short, encouraging email each day. Yes! Send me the 7-day Visual Anchor of Hope We'll explore the guide together, one day at a time. Each day, I'll share a little encouragement and a fresh way to think about the images around us. I'm excited about this new chapter of sharing ideas as well as paintings. After all, my goal hasn't changed: increasing the happiness factor! Here's to more hope and happiness in the everyday! Harriet |
Harriet's Paintings
I'm intense and so is my art: bright colors, bold designs, clean lines that energize and add interest to any space. I layer oil paint and cold wax as thick as frosting on a cake. My many years in Africa shows up in my work: no fear, vibrant energy, rhythmic calm.
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