I have spent so much time wanting to draw pictures like an artist. I have books. I have plans, I have ideas. Youtube videos galore….But I never believe I’m good at it. You know what’s funny about that? I have helped my ESL students learn to draw – Minecraft bees, dinosaurs, polar bears in a snowstorm, elephants, monkeys. And I drew them too! Wed.Thurs.Fri?!?!?!?!

So what did I realize today? I make pictures all the time. Some of them aren’t so “pretty” – like the chair full of stuff, or a messy bed. A sink full of dishes. These certainly don’t spark muh joy for me. These “pictures” are easy to create (and maintain). Especially when life is in a state of flux (grief, stress, illness…)

On the flip side, I can create pictures that do satisfy. The empty chair showcasing a pillow or shawl inviting me to sit a spell! The tidy bed that calls me to get in and read some before I sleep! These pictures take more time and effort – especially the maintaining part. As always, a work in progress!

These are a few pictures that I made happen. I got my mom and dad to Lake Ontario and we made some great pictures before he died. Then just today I spotted this random sunflower in a bed full of roses. Great sparkles of joy in both of them.

The smaller pictures are things I have made – happy thoughts when I see or use them. My Ghana-ese grass basket repair became a piece of art! (More about that another day)! The bandanna I made and enjoy wearing…The cat charm I made yesterday to match my funky microwave. That’s a good reason to keep the cupboard doors closed!

We don’t need to be an artist to create “pictures” that satisfy and spark joy. We make them happen all the time! Drawing is only one way to get it done. Pictures are real and we can make them happen any time – sometimes just by washing the dishes!

You may still want to try your hand at drawing. I’m going to leave you with one link that is a good place to start. Art Hub for Kids has something for everyone, even 2 year-olds and 82 year-olds. They even have Bluey pictures to try! My grandkids will love that!

And the cat with some attitude? The one by the microwave? Lisa, from Green Fox Farm Designs gave us this one. I’m going to have fun making more, I can tell you!

I’m also excited to say that I’ve found my font size changer again!!!!!! By accident, clicking a button a little differently!

How do you create “pictures” in your home?

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