a girl in the world

finding beauty, pleasure and grace on the road less traveled

Today’s painting was inspired by a nameplate a friend gave to me as a gift from Tanzania many years ago.

My succulents in watercolor. And also my first time, in nearly two decades, working with watercolors again. Fun fun fun!

Her steady quiet presence makes a house a home. Always she makes me wish I was more kind, more generous, more gentile and more excited to go on walks. How do dogs do that? Soften us up and give us pause.

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Hi, I'm Denise. I'm a writer, artist and photographer. This is where I share what I'm seeing, learning and making.


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