Sneak Peek of My Notes to Self
a new painting collection dropping next month!
Happy spring, y’all! Hope it’s giving you more sunshine and a renewed spirit. I’ve been feeling quite inspired lately. I’m working on a new collection of small canvas paintings, wrapped in ribbon and bejeweled like little treasures.
Inspired by antique book illustrations of the natural world & the collections of entomologists, I’ve imagined them sort of like my own cabinet of curiosities. This cabinet is modular though, and the pieces can be shared around the world with fellow collectors (like you!).
In my cabinet of curiosities, each specimen has been collected based on my own “wonders of the world,” both physical & emotional, things that make me happy to be alive. I’ve painted each insect in a way that conjures the feeling of these things for me. Some of the ideas I’m playing with are brilliance, mystery, and tranquility. There are also insects representing physical things like sunlight and shadows.
I’m calling this collection Notes to Self, because these are the dreamy things about our world that I don’t want to forget when times are tough. Each painting has the word that inspired the painting stamped onto it. I guess you could say this is my version of grattitude journaling.
This limited collection will launch mid-April. There will only be 18-20 pieces, each one a unique, hand-painted original. As a VIP Club member, you’ll get a secret password to shop the collection a few days earlier than the general public. Be on the lookout for next month’s newsletter, Wednesday April 16. That one will have your super special secret shop link. My past two collections have sold rather quickly (humble brag), so set an alarm on your phone or something if you want one of these one-of-a-kind works of art!
Until then, here’s another coloring sheet for you. Take a moment to slow down and just color like we used to do as kids. It’s a great way to focus inward, a remedy for times that feel overwhelming or chaotic. I think you’ll really enjoy it.
Take care and enjoy the day friends,
Beth
P.s. In case you missed it, here’s what we shared in our latest Austin to Amboise YouTube video:
• getting injured doing DIY (don't worry; everyone's fine now)
• visiting Tours, France - I especially loved the medieval quarter!
• upcoming renovation projects at our very old house in France
Beth -- these are delightful!
Goodmorning! Can't wait to purchase some; will love displaying them in my home some day, in Yoakum! Love you! Mom