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I am obsessed by color. I am a sucker for the drama of striking light. I keep being drawn to the lush fullness of fruit. I’m soothed by looking at flowers. I think food can be as beautiful as anything else. I want only the simplicity of watercolor – painting pure pigment on cotton paper. I love to make these paintings.

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For four years I faithfully wrote weekly journal entries for my blog.  Now and then I go back to what I’ve written and think that some of this huge body of  content could be given new life – but the impulse was to use my speaking voice this go-round.

Watercolor Conversations with Cara Brown is the result.  I am re-visiting some of these journal entries – sharing the stories, seeking, and inspiration in my written words – along with whatever else occurs to me to say at this point in time. 

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May 10, 2017 – Beatitudes for Artists – Part 2

May 10, 2017 – Beatitudes for Artists – Part 2

 "Fruit Tart - a painting from a decade ago that gave me great challenges. I needed these Beatitudes when I was painting them - it would have been much easier on me!" This week we continue with the second half of Jesus’ eight Beatitudes that I’ve re-interpreted...

May 3, 2017 – Beatitudes for Artists, Part 1

May 3, 2017 – Beatitudes for Artists, Part 1

"Raindance - rain and beauty, thorns and petals." As promised last week, (when I provided you with the context for why I’m doing this!) below are the first four of the eight Beatitudes that I’ve re-interpreted looking through the lens of making art and becoming an...

April 26, 2017 – Supremely Blessed

April 26, 2017 – Supremely Blessed

 "Beatitude" You know I’m an artist; you know that I am a guide to those on their own creative journeys - and if you have been reading these posts for a while, you likely know that I’m also a spiritual seeker.  My seeking began in my 30’s centered in what would be...