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is an inclusive hub for eclectic art lovers and enthusiasts who like to "get lost" in artwork that resonates. Here, the art, musints and back stories cross pollinate in an inviting way that encourages self-reflection and a keen sense of the process and journey. We welcome you to join our community dialogue in the Comments sections of postings. Help us celebrate how art viewing and introspection can ignite change in ourselves and maybe even inspire others!

Salvaged chocolate-colored 1940s ceramic tile

Repurposing in life

Repurposing with old and unexpected materials to create artful wearables, wall art and home decor

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Intricate, muted gold and blue wood-block print patterned paper on jewelry box

Repurposing with wabi-sabi vibe

Instructions on repurposing a kitschy jewelry box into treasured chest with a subtle wabi-sabi vibe using Japanese book-binding paper

Repurposing

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Photograph of plein air easel set up

Building a plein air easel with ergonomics

Build your own ergonomic plein air easel that is friendly to your back, including being lightweight, accessible and easily portable.

Driftwilde creation with white stitching in sashiko style on repurposed forest green linen

Sashiko stitching simplified

Sashiko stitching turns repurposed linen into functional towels, wearables and home decor

Repurposing

Watercolor of meadow of dried wild flowers in masses of burnished yellow, rust, pink and dark brown

Artwork copyrights

In artwork inspired by other photographs, assess it to avoid possible infringement of artwork copyrights of the photographer’s work.

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