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The Artist and the Healer

by danessa_art
While we are all hunkered down in our homes, many of us have kept busy with work. Me? I found this to be a good time to evaluate how I want to focus on my self-development and growth. As an artist and a healer. ...
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The Road to Self-Compassion

by danessa_art
How radical is it to practice self-compassion? 
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Word of the year 2018

by danessa_art
If I could choose a word for the 2018 year, mine would be: Serendipity
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Art Appreciation

by danessa_art
You know what feels awesome? When someone looks at your artwork and tells you, "I get it. I LOVE IT!"
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Light and Bubbly

by danessa_art
Started some new paintings recently and had the inescapable craving to splash on a light and bubbly colorful palette for a change.
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Never Broken

by danessa_art
I didn't know whether it was worth listening to singer/songwriter Jewel. Man, I'm so glad I took a leap of faith and did.
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Buddha Nature

by danessa_art
Join me for the Mindfulness and Meditation Summit online! It is a FREE global 10-day event beginning 1/22 until 1/31.
Posted in artist, Buddhism, california, conscious art, danessa, healing, love, meditation, mental health, mindfulness, peace, practice, psychology, therapy, thriving artist, Uncategorized, zen

Brand NEW

by danessa_art
Happy new year, everyone! 2018 is off to a nice, easy start for me, and I hope that it is the same for you, too. I am in awe of how incredibly eventful the past year has been for me. It’s been a wild hayride getting to start my own art business and straight up […]
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Art Commissions Explained

by danessa_art
The holidays are just around the corner! What are you getting your loved ones?
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Otonarashiku Naru

by danessa_art
I recently completed an art commission for a friend and it is one of my all-time favorites.
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Design with Mindful Intention

by danessa_art
When most people look at paintings, they immediately try to make sense of it. What is it?
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Back to basics

by danessa_art
I’ve put away my palette knives after two whole years of using them primarily to make lines, cuts, and texture on my paintings. I never knew I’d love using knives (of all things!) to express myself on canvas. It was pretty fun until I just got tired of the angst and grime in my work. […]
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