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The sister painting to the last post... these pain

The sister painting to the last post... these paintings sprang from the idea of overcoming loss and painful experience by embracing joy and laughter and surrounding yourself with people who love and support you. It's about love and hope and the strength we all have within us even when we can't see it ourselves.

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Couldn't leave this one alone and loved basking in

Couldn't leave this one alone and loved basking in the fluorescent colors, brightening my spirit little by little. I've put the brush down on this one and just soaking up all the good vibes.

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Support Western North Carolina’s Creative Commun

Support Western North Carolina’s Creative Community!

Help artists and arts organizations impacted by Hurricane Helene by donating to the NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund. Managed by the North Carolina Arts Foundation, your contribution will directly provide much-needed aid to those affected.

When donating, be sure to include “RELIEF” in the gift description.

Donate today:
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Every bit helps! Let's stand together to support the arts in this time of need. ❤️

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Beginning layers on this one inspired by hikes in

Beginning layers on this one inspired by hikes in the North Carolina mountains this past week... such gorgeous memories! I'm trying to capture the flashes of color and light, the feel of the wind, and the smell of the ground under my feet.

WIP
30x40
Acrylic, mixed media on canvas

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Work in progress this week. Lately, I'm exploring

Work in progress this week. Lately, I'm exploring colors I don't always use, which pushes me to expand how I see the world and art. This one isn't done yet, but it is flowing nicely.

Title TBD
30 x 40
Mixed media on canvas

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Just one small section of a larger painting that I

Just one small section of a larger painting that I am loving and learning from.

Blowing up the sections that I like and understanding why I like them helps me move forward with my paintings. I learned this tip from the amazingly talented @lizmurphystudio, who I admire as much as anyone I studied in art school!

Learning and taking risks, not trying to make pretty art, it's all part of the process. It feeds my soul like nobody knows!

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5 years of art school, and 20 years later, I final

5 years of art school, and 20 years later, I finally was able to own my artist identity.

Now, 5 years more, I realize it is all that I am

I wake as an artist, I walk through my day as an artist, I crave moment by moment to create...

it is who I am, and I thrive on the exploration of what's next.

What's next is changing my account name to Valerie Lorraine Artworks.

@valerielorraine_artworks

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I love new beginnings! This is the first couple of

I love new beginnings! This is the first couple of layers into "now that we've found love" that I previously posted. This stage is the freedom feeling, where play and exploration are the only rules. I love beginnings... but it's the refinement stage where all the real work begins.

All of it is a journey. This is my journey, and I'm loving (or at least learning from) every moment of it!

🎨🎨🎨

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✨ Lately I’ve been feeling this huge turning p

✨ Lately I’ve been feeling this huge turning point for me. I’ve spent so long hiding parts of myself, doubting my talents, and playing it safe. But no more. I am an artist and I am finally ready to own that fully.

Creating is my passion, my voice, my way of connecting with the world—and it’s time I share it without holding back. This journey hasn’t been easy (and it’s certainly not over), but every brushstroke, every sketch, every moment of doubt has led me here.

I’m stepping into the sunlight, embracing my creativity, and allowing myself to be seen for who I truly am. Valerie Lorraine | Artist

To everyone who’s been a part of this journey—thank you. And to anyone who’s ever felt like they had to hide their true self—let this be a reminder that your creativity deserves to shine. Here’s to new beginnings, bold expressions, and living life as the artist I was always meant to be. 🎨✨

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This is it... I'm changing my focus to explore mor

This is it... I'm changing my focus to explore more painting and mixed media artworks... always getting my hands into some clay from time to time, of course.

Painting got me out of the funk and fright of a weird health situation, and I am so grateful to have taken that leap. I pulled myself out of fear and into joy by the simple application of paint to canvas. Now I'm hooked!

I'm rebranding my EarthenBloom account to Valerie Lorraine Artworks.

I hope you all will continue to follow my journey. I'm thankful to each and every one of you who've supported me along the way thus far. 😘

More good stuff to come!

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Change is good. I feel so much more focused now. I

Change is good. I feel so much more focused now. I'm learning as I go, and that's part of this journey!

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My artist life is taking shape! Changes are all ar

My artist life is taking shape! Changes are all around. ⭕️

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We're half way there. I'm so excited about this ne

We're half way there. I'm so excited about this new stage of my life! Can't wait to share it with you all!

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The continuation of something new! ...its coming 😉

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The start of something new! ...wait for it 😉 #

The start of something new! ...wait for it 😉

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Slowing down to decide what's next with this one,

Slowing down to decide what's next with this one, if anything. I know when I leave it alone for a few days, that means I'm almost there.

Learning to let things breathe, including myself, and go from there.

Title forthcoming
Mixed media on canvas
36x48

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Work in progress on a painting I've entitled "now

Work in progress on a painting I've entitled "now that we've found love"... I think it's almost there, just a few tweaks and I'm calling it done.

"Now that we've found Love"
36x48
Mixed media on canvas

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A beautiful soul was the inspiration for a series

A beautiful soul was the inspiration for a series of paintings I've been working on. I think I'm happy with this one.

"Hope is found in the smiles between her tears"
Mixed media on canvas

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Digging these tropical vibe colors... celebrating

Digging these tropical vibe colors... celebrating the sights of summer.

Work-in-progress.
Mixed media on 30x40 canvas.

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Finalizing this one has been a battle of pushing d

Finalizing this one has been a battle of pushing deeper and pulling back... wondering if there is more to be explored or if enough has already been said.

Was the initial energy still there, or did I whittle it to death? Questions only I can truly answer by allowing myself to have confidence in my own decisions. A battle indeed.

"The Rupture Between Thinking and Being"
Mixed media on canvas
24x36

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