Philosophies, Stories, and Life

Finding Beauty in the Heat: How Summer inspires My Creative Process

by Nicki Mulligan July 17, 2025

Finding Beauty in the Heat: How Summer inspires My Creative Process

Discover how the vibrant energy of Summer and the symbolism of cardinals inspire my creative process during the hottest month of the year.

Posted in Art, Art and seasons, blogs, breathe, canvas art, cardinals in art, challenges, creative process, Creativity, emotions, Inspired, July creativity, Layers, mixed medida artist, Nature-inspired painting, Original Artwork, Spiritual symbolism in art, Summer art inspiration

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Breaking Away from the Mold: Embracing Unique and Original Art in Your Home and Style

by Nicki Mulligan May 29, 2025

Breaking Away from the Mold: Embracing Unique and Original Art in Your Home and Style

If you've ever felt like your space or your personal style doesn’t quite reflect you, it might be time to step off the assembly line and rediscover the magic of originality.

Posted in Art, Be you, Bohemian, buying, canvas art, Creativity, emotions, express, feelings, furniture, Furniture Makeover, Hand Painted, Handmade, home decor, home interiors, imagination, individuality, Inspired, let go, Made to Matter, original, Original Artwork, Original style, originality, Painted Furniture, Painting, personal style, personality, pre-owned, purchasing, setting apart, story, Transformation

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The Personality of a Painting

by Nicki Mulligan August 4, 2022

When painting a portrait, I rarely know the person but I can Imagine what they might be like and I try to portray that onto the canvas. When paint...

Posted in Best Friend, canvas art, colorful faces, female painting, imagination, Life, original, Painting, personality, portrait, soulful, story, tomboy, true friend

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