A sneak peek at some of the words beneath the paint on my painting "Perfectly, Imperfect...."

 

We are the artists, the creators, the visionaries.....

We are the artists, the creators, the visionaries

who see beauty in the mundane,

magic in the chaos,

and freedom in exploring our imaginations.

Our artistry is where our wisdom and curiosity collide

and possibilities begin.

It is our light in the dark-

and a passion that can never be tethered.

Our artistry, when created from the heart

rather than life's expectations, will

always allow us to come home to our true selves.

We are the artists, the creators, the visionaries

who, when we listen and act on the whispers of our soul, can

spark a magic that can uplift, encourage, and cultivate community.

(100 %) By Kim Hicks

Nook Note:

"I believe that whatever our creative pursuit, it always invites us to slow down and listen to the whispers of our soul. It is here that we finally come home to ourselves—and where we open our hearts to believing that the world truly needs us to show up and share our light."

"Perfectly, Imperfect" was born out of three quiet days I had entirely to myself at home. It was a wonderful opportunity to recharge, explore, and finally dive into all those art supplies I hadn't used yet. More than anything, it was a chance to truly let go, experiment, and just play in my studio. We hear it all the time—that as adults, we forget how to play, make a mess, colour outside the lines, and break the artistic rules (though that last one has never been much of a problem for me... LOL!)."

It is amazing how fast time flew by—I painted with my fingers and coloured way outside the lines. But the real bonus was that I slowed down enough to hear what I truly needed. Navigating such a hard season outside my studio walls, I am so grateful to know my art is always the place I can return to find peace.

"I would love to hear what creativity means to you, where you create, and what you love to bring to life."

"Lastly, I hope this finds you doing what you love, because I believe the world needs us to shine our creative light."

Do What You Love...

XO Kim