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weekly inspiration & joy: Spring Fever & moon map

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Category Archives: paintings

Feb202018
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Trying something new

by lauragaffke, in category Creative Process, paintings

The beginnings of paintings are my favorite part of the creative process. It’s a meditative practice that is loose and free and full of color. I have no expectation for myself other than to practice trusting my intuition. I have been layering a lot of white lately and love the contrast of the bright colors… Read More

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Feb42018Feb 4 2018
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honor your life by asking better questions

by lauragaffke, in category Intentional Living, paintings

I’ve been doing a little dreaming this morning, thinking about all the things I want to create this year (and in my lifetime). Some ideas are totally realistic, while others are so dreamy and big they scare me. I’m trying to not get bogged down in the details and “the cursed hows”. Instead I am… Read More

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Jul312017Aug 3 2017
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Are you allowing time for JOY?

by lauragaffke, in category Intentional Living, mindfullness, paintings

When was the last time you did something just for the pure joy it? As you may know I am a big fan of creating time for joy. Painting does this for me, but sometimes I need to totally clear my mind and like doing something crafty for my home, just for the fun of… Read More

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Jun262017Jun 29 2017
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allowing patience and 5 reasons to start a daily mindful practice

by lauragaffke, in category Intentional Living, mindfullness, paintings, personal essays

This painting holds a lot of meaning for me. I started it before I moved into my new studio over a year and a half ago and only recently finished it. After my move I wasn’t in the same head space to return to it so it sat in my studio, waiting for that beautiful… Read More

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Jun132017Jun 14 2017
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How I became a “wino”

by lauragaffke, in category artful garden, Intentional Living, paintings

A few years back my husband and I took a wine pairing class which we loved. It was SO fun! I mean who doesn’t love a class where you get to meet new friends, eat, drink and learn something new. Up until then I wasn’t too fussy about my wine. I pretty much bought red… Read More

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Jun12017Apr 7 2018
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Take a walk on the beach with me…

by lauragaffke, in category mindfullness, Outdoor Studio, paintings

Yay, it’s Jazzy June! Time to flip the calendar for SUMMER and get ready for the beach 🙂 I would love to take you on a little virtual “walk” and share one of my favorite places, Bluff Point Beach with you. It’s the place that inspired this month’s painting and is where I feel most at home (besides… Read More

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May182017May 24 2017
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paintings & my newest vintage treasures

by lauragaffke, in category adventure, paintings

This little tin can was a great find. I love how it complements my little apple painting. YAY for today! I think I am still on a high from my road trip to the Brimfield Antique Show last week! I go every year in May & in September with my friend Sue. We are giddy from the… Read More

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May12017May 1 2017
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New Spring Paintings & A few things to renew your Body, Mind & Spirit

by lauragaffke, in category Intentional Living, mindfullness, new in shop, paintings

Yay, it’s marvelous, magical May! May brings so much goodness! First there’s Cinco de Mayo, (like I need an excuse for a little Jimmy Buffett music and a margarita, right?), then the Brimfield Antique Show, something I look forward to every year, and finally Memorial Day weekend, officially marking the kickoff to SUMMER (at least… Read More

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Feb222017Mar 28 2018
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An island getaway & polka dotted paintings…

by lauragaffke, in category adventure, paintings, personal essays

Just thinking about escaping to somewhere warm in the middle of a New England winter lights me up and makes me SMILE SO BIG! The week before last, when the snow was falling, and the frigid winds were blowing here in Connecticut, Brett and I welcomed the sultry trade winds on the Happy Island of Aruba. We… Read More

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Apr202016Apr 7 2018
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For the love of trees, painting & the Earth

by lauragaffke, in category Intentional Living, paintings

“While still in the cage of your being behold the spirit bird before it flies away.”  ~Rumi I have fallen in love with many trees in my life but the one that holds the biggest place in my heart was at my grammy & Djat’s house (Djat is what we called my grandfather). Visiting them felt like… Read More

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