Playing in my art journal tonight. Reminding myself that I am enough. Stay true to who I am. Mixed media with collage, acrylic paint, fabric, doodle and stenciling.

Is it Sunday night already? Where did the weekend go?! Sunday night blues…, I just love this puppy face… enjoy what’s left of the weekend!

Love dogs with lots of rolls… this was a lot of fun to paint as well. I am so glad I pushed past my fear and venture into painting animals💃💃💃

On this mid week holiday, I am reminded of practicing the pause. Too often we are chasing and running and hurrying. Today is a good day to breath, pause and just be. Happy 4th!

From painting human faces to dogs.. and now kitty cats… It’s good to push myself beyond my comfort zone. I love her eyes…seem to say “hugs please” to me. What about you?

Took a break and decided to play in my journal today. Got my hands covered with paint and glue. I love peeling glue off my fingers..

love messy play. A good break from pairing faces and puppies😊

One of my favorite dog breed. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Fell in love with them while staying at a good friend’s home. I am loving painting dogs 🐶. Especially their fur… very relaxing…

I used to be afraid of dogs. Was chased by many stray dogs. I think they smelled fear😳 Since volunteering at a local dog shelter, I have come to realize why people say dogs are men’s best friend. Especially the big dogs.. they are the sweetest. Besides painting human faces, dogs are now my next favorite thing to paint. I love this dog’s eyes. So innocent and goofy… and yes i wish humans have hearts like dogs. The world would be a much better place…

In the blink of an eye, he is 18 and graduating from high school. Where did all those years go? I am filled with all sorts of emotions, excited for him, sad that he’s leaving, wondering if i have done a good job as his mom, preparing him…

As he heads for college, my biggest wish for him is to find what sets his soul on fire. And to fearlessly pursue it.

Hence this gift for him.

The beginning of letting go for me…. as he enters his next phase in his life, so will I.

“Not all storms come to disrupt your life. Some come to clear your path”

let’s hope so…

there is just way too many shit happening right now… I hope they are here to clear the path.. it is hard to see that now…