{"title":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/Meet_the_Artist_Melissa_Van_Dam.png?v=1758847052\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking in watercolours, acrylics, oils and graphic design, Melissa's signatures are vibrant sunset skylines, landscapes, nature and realism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelissa frequently teaches watercolour, drawing, and youth. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/themakerscircle.ca\/collections\/workshops-classes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to see her upcoming classes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eConnect with Melissa Van Dam:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/melissavandamstudio.shop\/\" title=\"https:\/\/melissavandamstudio.shop\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mjpageart.ca\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melissavandamstudio\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mjpageartstudio\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/simpleabundanceteam\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61571287167600\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:melissavdstudio@yahoo.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEmail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCommissions Available: Yes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMediums: Watercolour, Acrylic, Oils, Graphic Design\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pisitil-and-petticoats-fuchsia-flower-limited-edition","title":"\"Pistil and Petticoats\" fuchsia flower Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eLIMITED EDITION - Archival print of my watercolour painting \"Pistil and Petticoats.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb quality unframed print, printed on high quality, heavy weight matte paper and guaranteed archival quality and acid free. Printed with at least 100 year ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SIZE OF THE PRINT includes a white border, no matt is necessary. However,  it can be framed with a matt,  just be sure to get a frame matted down to the size purchased. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll prints come with a signed certificate of authenticity and are numbered edition prints. Prints are limited to 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on size, each print will come either in a protective poly sleeve, with an acid free hardboard backing and packaged in a hardboard envelope, or wrapped in tissue paper and packaged in a shipping tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI recommend taking this print to a framing shop to be mounted and framed. I do most printing myself, in Ontario, Canada. What sizes I am not able to do myself, I have printed locally to me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original painting was 8x10\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll images are copyright by Melissa Van Dam and may not be reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that while I do my absolute best to get the colours on the listing to represent the print you will receive, every screen can display colours and brightness a little differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 4.25x5.5\" card being printed in on a 61lb matte paper makes it easy to write your note and not worry about smudging. Each card comes with a self-sealing, kraft paper envelope - no more licking glue! 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(unless you want to of course, but glued envelopes are extra!)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45020725379270,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/countrysecurity.png?v=1758723298"},{"product_id":"untitled-jul28_09-25","title":"\"The Spot\" Muskoka Beach Chair LIMITED EDITION","description":"\u003cp\u003eLIMITED EDITION - Archival print of my watercolour painting \"The Spot.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb quality unframed print, printed on high quality, heavy weight matte paper and guaranteed archival quality and acid free. Printed with at least 100 year ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SIZE OF THE PRINT includes a white border, no matt is necessary. However,  it can be framed with a matt,  just be sure to get a frame matted down to the size purchased. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll prints come with a signed certificate of authenticity and are numbered edition prints. Prints are limited to 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on size, each print will come either in a protective poly sleeve, with an acid free hardboard backing and packaged in a hardboard envelope, or wrapped in tissue paper and packaged in a shipping tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI recommend taking this print to a framing shop to be mounted and framed. I do most printing myself, in Ontario, Canada. 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I have a feeling it's more often likely that you made something you believed you could, and it didn't turn out at all the way you wanted it to, and you felt like a failure. I know I certainly have, I did today.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI learn a lot from watching my own videos. When I make the video, I am going over every step again, what went sideways, what set the painting to life, what I fiddled around with for no reason. God's Spirit speaks to me too, sometimes ahead of time, but more often than not, after the painting is done. That is definitely the case with this one.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI spent over an hour on the painting I ripped up. I had an amazing idea, it connected to something that inspired me many years ago, and I was really happy with the sketch. Yay me! I dove in, thinking \"This isn't going to even take me as long as normal! 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Just don't let the fire go out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe prompt for today was \"ember.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 65\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Fire on My Alter\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4×5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6FMF9Fv_Om\/\" title=\"fire on my alter painting process video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out the painting process video on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","offers":[{"title":"8x10\" Archival Print for an 11x14\" frame","offer_id":45030827229382,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x8\" Archival Print for an 8x10\" frame","offer_id":45030827262150,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5x7\" Archival Print","offer_id":45030827294918,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Greeting Card","offer_id":45030827327686,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.25x3\" Waterproof Sticker","offer_id":45030827360454,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24\" Archival Print","offer_id":45030827393222,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/65_the_fire_on_my_alter_melissa_van_dam.jpg?v=1758812484"},{"product_id":"100-days-of-painting-coffee-table-book","title":"100 Days of Painting Coffee Table Digest","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this book, I have shared every painting, some of which I am very proud of, and\u003cbr\u003esome of which I am not. 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No one has to walk this life alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"You Don't Have to Walk Alone\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4×5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C3eGEdosGFA\/\" title=\"you don't have to walk alone painting process video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out the painting process video on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","offers":[{"title":"8x10\" Archival Print for an 11x14\" frame","offer_id":45030906200262,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x8\" Archival Print for an 8x10\" frame","offer_id":45030906233030,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5x7\" Archival Print","offer_id":45030906265798,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Greeting Card","offer_id":45030906298566,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.25x3\" Waterproof Sticker","offer_id":45030906331334,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/1_you_don_t_have_to_walk_along_Melissa_Van_Dam.jpg?v=1758813180"},{"product_id":"pre-order-in-step-day-52-horse-and-rider","title":"\"In Step\" Day 52 Horse and Rider","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll prints are printed on the highest quality, acid neutral paper with archival inks and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 52 of 100 Days of Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI think just about every girl knows, there's just something about horses... something about being at one with a magnificent beast that could run for days in any direction, but chooses to be at one with you too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe prompt for today is \"rustic.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In Step\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4×5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"in step horse painting process video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C5kGJTDM5xp\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out the painting process video on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","offers":[{"title":"8x10\" Archival Print for an 11x14\" frame","offer_id":45030906429638,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x8\" Archival Print for an 8x10\" frame","offer_id":45030906462406,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Greeting Card 5 Pack","offer_id":45030906495174,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Greeting Card","offer_id":45030906527942,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.25x3\" Waterproof Sticker","offer_id":45030906560710,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/52_in_step_melissa_van_dam.jpg?v=1758813181"},{"product_id":"pre-order-bluebells-day-88","title":"\"Bluebells\" Day 88","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll prints are printed on the highest quality, acid neutral paper with archival inks and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 88 of 100 Days of Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI just loved these flowers as a kid, I would imagine them as little skirts for little fairies...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese pretty flowers were special to me growing up. I lived in town, with very little grass or plants, other than our trees and planted flowers. These would grow along the side of our house, and along the fence, just out of reach of the lawnmower, opportunistic beauty!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe prompt for today was \"bluebells.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Bluebells\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4×5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"bluebells painting process video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6_7cT0vhgl\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out the painting process video on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","offers":[{"title":"8x10\" Archival Print for an 11x14\" frame","offer_id":45030906659014,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x8\" Archival Print for an 8x10\" frame","offer_id":45030906691782,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Greeting Card 5 Pack","offer_id":45030906724550,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Greeting Card","offer_id":45030906757318,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/88_bluebells_melissa_van_dam.jpg?v=1758813183"},{"product_id":"a-tale-day-96-mermaid","title":"\"A Tale\" Day 96 Mermaid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll prints are printed on the highest quality, acid neutral paper with archival inks and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 96 of 100 Days of Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI might be gushing just a bit...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are sooo many paintings in the last 96 days that I am really proud of, but I have to say this one just makes me so happy inside!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Little Mermaid was one of my absolute favourite Disney movies as a child. I knew all the words to all the songs and borrowed the VHS from the library whenever I could. Yep, I'm VHS old! 🤣\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe colour combo is also one of my favs. One one my kids even said \"I think that colour combo represents you as an artist.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOh, and hands!! So, I had a not great experience with hands the first time I painted them in this challenge. Well, I've done a crap ton since (and also working on an oil painting series on hands too) and now I've even painted a hand under the water. So there. 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Isn't the palette stinky pretty, too!?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe prompt for today was \"fairytale.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"A Tale\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4×5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"a mermaid tail painting process video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7T8wx1MCtj\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out the painting process video on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","offers":[{"title":"8x10\" Archival Print for an 11x14\" frame","offer_id":45030908362950,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x8\" Archival Print for an 8x10\" frame","offer_id":45030908395718,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Greeting Card 5 Pack","offer_id":45030908428486,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.25x3\" Waterproof Sticker","offer_id":45030908461254,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Greeting Card","offer_id":45030908494022,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/96_a_mermaid_tale_melissa_van_dam.jpg?v=1758813184"},{"product_id":"as-the-deer-day-69-fawn-drinking-water","title":"\"As the Deer\" Day 69 Fawn Drinking Water","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll prints are printed on the highest quality, acid neutral paper with archival inks and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay 69 of 100 Days of Painting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter feeling pretty burnt out several times this week, I'm kinda surprised that some of my favourite paintings so far have been in the last week, I think maybe this one included!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThank you God, for sustaining me, encouraging me, speaking to me and hopefully though me, throughout this whole process! 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Locked and blocked. There is no way. You can see the beauty and abundance beyond. You know it's there, but it's not for you. It's never for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is how we can feel in life at times, or about certain things. You know some people can live a life they are passionate about, but not you. You know that some people seem to be connected to God and living in His love and blessing, but not you. 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I am forever changed as an artist. I feel I have grown in so many ways, met many new artist friends, and connected with so many new followers!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThank you to you all! and to \u003ca class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dmicheleperry\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eDMicheleperry\u003c\/a\u003e for all your work and inspiration!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI thank my family for all their support, patience and encouragement along the way!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI thank God for leading me to this challenge!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI started this journey as I was going through an art mentoring program, \u003ca class=\"x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thethrivingchristianartist\/\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e@thethrivingchristianartist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatt talked about the need to develop a daily studio time, and I knew that was something I was lacking. This challenge came up right at this time, and I thought it would be a good fit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen I started this challenge, I don't think I could have imagined just how much it would change and grow me! I will likely make a post about some of the things I have learned.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis isn't the end of posts or even content from these paintings! I am working on an oil painting series that I will be sharing and a few other possibilities for upcoming challenges or regular paintings, at least!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile this is end of one journey, it is the beginning of the next! ❤️❤️❤️\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe prompt for today was \"sunset.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 100 of 100 Days of Painting Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Forever Changed\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4×5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7eWOPSsbqv\/\" title=\"forever changed woman in lavender field painting process video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out the painting process video on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","offers":[{"title":"8x10\" Archival Print on Cotton Rag for an 11x14\" frame","offer_id":45030909149382,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x8\" Archival Print on Cotton Rag for an 8x10\" frame","offer_id":45030909182150,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Greeting Card 5 Pack","offer_id":45030909214918,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Greeting Card","offer_id":45030909247686,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.25x3\" Waterproof Sticker","offer_id":45030909280454,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/100_forever_changed_melissa_van_dam.jpg?v=1758813189"},{"product_id":"found-day-98-monarch-butterfly","title":"\"Found\" Day 98 Monarch Butterfly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll prints are printed on the highest quality, acid neutral paper with archival inks and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 98 of 100 Days of Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery year, the tiny but stunning, endangered Monarch Butterfly travels thousands of miles from Mexico, where it spends the winter, to my backyard!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the last few years, our family has been collecting and raising monarchs. They do have predators in the wild, and it helps to give them a safe place to grow and turn into a chrysalis!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe process is incredible to be a part of. The miracle of God's creation that this tiny, delicate insect will travel incredible distances to gather with all the other monarchs in one tiny little area of Mexico, live longer than any other generation of monarchs to travel back to the same area it came from, mate, lay eggs and then 3 or 4 generations later its great, great grandchildren will travel all the way back to the exact same little area in Mexico! It boggles my mind and the mind of science how generations late they can find the place they need to be!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf our Creator cares so much as to design this beautiful and perplexing little Wonder, how much more does He care for you and me?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe prompt for today was \"flutter.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 98 of 100 Days of Painting Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Found\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4×5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"found monarch butterfly painting process video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7ZH38FsHMc\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out the painting process video on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","offers":[{"title":"8x10\" Archival Print on Cotton Rag for an 11x14\" frame","offer_id":45030909411526,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x8\" Archival Print on Cotton Rag for an 8x10\" frame","offer_id":45030909444294,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5x7\" Archival Print","offer_id":45030909477062,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Card","offer_id":45030909509830,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.25x3\" Waterproof Sticker","offer_id":45030909542598,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24\" Archival Print","offer_id":45030909575366,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24 Wood Framed Print","offer_id":45030909608134,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/20240524_234432.jpg?v=1758813191"},{"product_id":"home-maker-day-55-mother-holding-a-baby","title":"\"Home Maker\" Day 55 Mother Holding a Baby","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll prints are printed on the highest quality, acid neutral paper with archival inks and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 55 of 100 Days of Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis one made me cry...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn apron hangs around her waist, hands firmly, but gently, support the squirming bundle of life in her arms. The home she makes began many months ago. It was birthed in pain, sweat, fear, joy, and love. That work will never end, it will only change shape. She is, in every respect, a home maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn my years as a doula, I have had the privilege of watching so many women grow into their role as a home maker. Not a person who cooks and cleans, but the one who nurtures and defends. It is a quest of the highest order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy thoughts today are also on the loss of an amazing woman, Penny Simpkin. There are few in this world who have done more to help women in their journey to becoming mothers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThank you to all the doula, midwives and birth workers who hold the hands of home makers on their journeys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe prompt for today is \"apron.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In Step\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4×5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"home maker mother and baby painting process video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C5rlt97vlFF\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out the painting process video on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","offers":[{"title":"8x10\" Archival Print for an 11x14\" frame","offer_id":45030909968582,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x8\" Archival Print for an 8x10\" frame","offer_id":45030910001350,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5x7\" Archival Print","offer_id":45030910034118,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Greeting Card","offer_id":45030910066886,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.25x3\" Waterproof Sticker","offer_id":45030910099654,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24\" Archival Print","offer_id":45030910132422,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/55_home_maker_melissa_van_dam.jpg?v=1758813192"},{"product_id":"seeker-day-32-lavender-flowers-with-bee","title":"\"Seeker\" Day 32 Lavender Flowers with Bee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll prints are printed on the highest quality, acid neutral paper with archival inks and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 32 of 100 Days of Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI made another mistake...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI didn't plan this one out quite right, I probably should have masked the flowers, as they are fairly intricate, and done the background, then removed the mask and done the flowers. 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Come and gone before you know it was there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe prompt for today was \"owl.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 76\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Observer\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4×5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6iAFkKsWCh\/\" title=\"the observer barn owl painting process video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out the painting process video on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","offers":[{"title":"8x10\" Archival Print for an 11x14\" frame","offer_id":45030911705286,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x8\" Archival Printg for an 8x10\" frame","offer_id":45030911738054,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5x7\" Archival Print","offer_id":45030911770822,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Greeting Card","offer_id":45030911803590,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.25x3\" Waterproof Sticker","offer_id":45030911836358,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x24\" Archival Print","offer_id":45030911869126,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 x 24 Wood Framed Print","offer_id":45030911901894,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/76_the_observer_melissa_van_dam.jpg?v=1758813196"},{"product_id":"sunkissed-peony-day-6","title":"\"Sunkissed Peony\" Day 6","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll prints are printed on the highest quality, acid neutral paper with archival inks and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 61 of 100 Days of Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan you smell the sweetness wafting through the air? 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A complete sensory delight!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe prompt for today was \"peony.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 61 of 100 Days of Painting Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Sunkissed Peony\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4×5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"sunkissed peony painting process video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C56ZlX-vPoK\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out the painting process video on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","offers":[{"title":"8x10\" Archival Print on Cotton Rag for an 11x14\" frame","offer_id":45030912032966,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x8\" Archival Print on Cotton Rag for an 8x10\" frame","offer_id":45030912065734,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Greeting Card 5 Pack","offer_id":45030912098502,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Greeting Card","offer_id":45030912131270,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.25x3\" Waterproof Sticker","offer_id":45030912164038,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/20240417_212906.jpg?v=1758813198"},{"product_id":"play-with-me-day-71-childs-hand-covered-in-paint","title":"\"Play with Me\" Day 71 Child's Hand Covered In Paint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll prints are printed on the highest quality, acid neutral paper with archival inks and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 71 of 100 Days of Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlay is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy daughter asked me to play with her yesterday. I told her I didn't know how. I honestly don't know that I really do. I mean, I certainly played as a child, but I have felt so consumed with work, babies, children growing, homeschooling, taking care of the house, and, and, and... that I don't think I ever really play. Painting is the closest I get, and I'm often work at making it better, growing in skill, and rarely just playing. It's something I should probably do more of, what do you think?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe prompt for today was \"paint.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 71\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Play With Me\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4×5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"play with me childs hand in painting process video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6TnGayLKj_\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out the painting process video on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","offers":[{"title":"8x10\" Archival Print on Cotton Rag for an 11x14\" frame","offer_id":45030912327878,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x8\" Archival Print on Cotton Rag for an 8x10\" frame","offer_id":45030912360646,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Greeting Card 5 Pack","offer_id":45030912393414,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Greeting Card","offer_id":45030912426182,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.25x3\" Waterproof Sticker","offer_id":45030912458950,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/71_play_with_me_melissa_van_dam.jpg?v=1758813201"},{"product_id":"the-lagback-cross-day-91-canadian-snowbirds","title":"\"The Lagback Cross\" Day 91 Canadian Snowbirds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll prints are printed on the highest quality, acid neutral paper with archival inks and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 91 of 100 Days of Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eI needed help with naming this one!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI looked and looked, but couldn't find the name of this formation. Thank you so much to Number 3 of the Snowbirds for helping me out and letting me know its The Lagback Cross!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have only seen the Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform once, but I hope to go this year! My husband is an absolute Air Force fan and used to draw and make all different plane models in his youth. 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The aroma, the tender splashes of pink, the buzz of bees, the whole tree humming, the promise of fruit in its time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOften in life, we are just looking for the fruit. We go to the tree, expecting to see it now. But maybe all we see is the beginning, the bud. Should we then be mad at the tree for not producing fruit out of season? Or, possibly, we can take joy in seeing the beauty of the beginnings of fruit to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSomething I love about this painting, and that I never noticed before, is that the little gaps between the petals perfectly mirror the seed capsules when you cut an apple in half. 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Indigo Blue and Opera Pink from Daniel Smith Paints. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI also debated for more than a little while if I should paint a car or a flower for this one!?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe prompt for today was \"lotus.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 75\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Opening\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4×5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"lotus flower painting process video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6ew91NPr3W\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out the painting process video on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","offers":[{"title":"8x10\" Archival Print on Cotton Rag for an 11x14\" frame","offer_id":45030913409222,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x8\" Archival Print on Cotton Rag for an 8x10\" frame","offer_id":45030913441990,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Greeting Card 5 Pack","offer_id":45030913474758,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Greeting Card","offer_id":45030913507526,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.25x3\" Waterproof Sticker","offer_id":45030913540294,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/75_opening_melissa_van_dam.jpg?v=1758813209"},{"product_id":"tote-bag-leap-day-89-jumping-off-a-dock-into-a-lake","title":"Tote Bag \"Leap\" Day 89 Jumping off a dock into a lake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium tote bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 89 of 100 Days of Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuckle up, this post is a little longer, but please stick with me!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaybe your creative piece brought you to tears because you did something you didn't believe you could do and you were thrilled with it? I have a feeling it's more often likely that you made something you believed you could, and it didn't turn out at all the way you wanted it to, and you felt like a failure. I know I certainly have, I did today.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI learn a lot from watching my own videos. When I make the video, I am going over every step again, what went sideways, what set the painting to life, what I fiddled around with for no reason. God's Spirit speaks to me too, sometimes ahead of time, but more often than not, after the painting is done. That is definitely the case with this one.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI spent over an hour on the painting I ripped up. I had an amazing idea, it connected to something that inspired me many years ago, and I was really happy with the sketch. Yay me! I dove in, thinking \"This isn't going to even take me as long as normal! This is SO my wheelhouse, I rock!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWell... I think God had other plans for me and my overconfidence.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInitially, I felt embarrassed and defeated. So, I thought I'd make the best of it and at least add some shock value by tearing it up!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI took a breath, started my second painting and approached it very differently. Another hour later, I had something I was happy with! I made the process video and got to picking the music. That was when the Spirit spoke to me through John Cleese...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI didn't fail, except that I failed to see that play and experimenting is 100% the creative process. When you are being creative, dear reader, you can't fail!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMake beautiful art, make ugly art, make good art, make bad art. Just make art!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe prompt for today was \"lake.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 89\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Leap\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4×5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7C2KC6vBoC\/\" title=\"leap, jumping off a dock painting process video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee me rip it up and the painting process video on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45030913671366,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/Leap_Market_Bag.jpg?v=1758813210"},{"product_id":"tote-bag-found-day-98-monarch-butterfly","title":"Tote Bag \"Found\" Day 98 Monarch Butterfly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Tote Bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 98 of 100 Days of Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery year, the tiny but stunning, endangered Monarch Butterfly travels thousands of miles from Mexico, where it spends the winter, to my backyard!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the last few years, our family has been collecting and raising monarchs. They do have predators in the wild, and it helps to give them a safe place to grow and turn into a chrysalis!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe process is incredible to be a part of. The miracle of God's creation that this tiny, delicate insect will travel incredible distances to gather with all the other monarchs in one tiny little area of Mexico, live longer than any other generation of monarchs to travel back to the same area it came from, mate, lay eggs and then 3 or 4 generations later its great, great grandchildren will travel all the way back to the exact same little area in Mexico! It boggles my mind and the mind of science how generations late they can find the place they need to be!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf our Creator cares so much as to design this beautiful and perplexing little Wonder, how much more does He care for you and me?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe prompt for today was \"flutter.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 98 of 100 Days of Painting Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Found\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4×5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"found monarch butterfly painting process video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7ZH38FsHMc\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out the painting process video on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Melissa Van Dam Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45030913769670,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3313\/0182\/files\/Found_Market_Bag.jpg?v=1758813212"},{"product_id":"hangn-in-there-spider-on-a-web-6x8-print","title":"\"Hang'n In There\" spider on a web","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll prints are printed on the highest quality, acid neutral paper with archival inks and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 68 of 100 Days of Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDespite how much I detest spiders, I love how this turned out!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne month, or so, left of the challenge! I have to admit I haven't been as excited for some of the last ones. Maybe it's the prompt, maybe it's a bit of burnout, maybe both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have been spending a fair bit of time this last week getting ready for a market at a local mall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethis Sunday, so it's been a bit hard to fit everything in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEven though my heart hasn't been in it 100% this last week, I've learned that I can choose to paint every day, even when I don't feel like it or think I have the time, and it's worth it to know I'm sticking with my commitment! 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Each card comes with a self-sealing, kraft paper envelope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 85 of 100 Days of Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI've been preparing my whole life for this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFriday night, for the very first time, I saw the Northern Lights in person! The beauty and magic of the aurora has captivated my imagination since I was a small child. 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