A place to show my work
Painting is my refuge when anxiety takes hold,
A soothing balm for thoughts that incessantly unfold.
With each stroke of the brush, my worries start to fade,
Transforming onto a canvas, a beautiful escapade.
In colors and shadows, my spirit finds release,
Each line a gentle whisper, each curve a form of peace.
Within this quiet world, my heart begins to mend,
As I create in stillness, my companion and my friend.
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My revival of my joys will soon come.
I have to be patient.
Healing takes time.
Though some days feel heavy,
And the road seems long,
I remind myself that growth is happening
Even when it cannot be seen.
Like flowers beneath the soil,
Preparing to bloom in spring,
My spirit is gathering strength,
Quietly, steadily within.
The wounds that once defined me
Will not define me forever.
Each sunrise carries a promise,
Each breath a chance to begin again.
And when my joys return,
They will shine more brightly than before,
For I will know their value,
And welcome them with an open heart.
My revival of my joys will soon come.
Until then, I will keep faith,
Trust the process,
And cherish the hope that leads me home.
Beneath the surface
Someone begging to come out
But is too afraid
Fear of judgment, they hide still
Hoping one day they’ll emerge
So, here is my latest work! The treasure chest, pug, old lady, and Hulk were all hand-drawn and colored by me separately. Then, using Canva, I arranged the drawings where I wanted them and added the title, “The Guardians.” After that, I asked ChatGPT to create a background for the scene.
What do you think?
I’ve never been very confident when it comes to putting an entire composition together, but I do enjoy drawing individual pieces. This process feels like a great solution for me because it allows me to create the ideas I see in my head without getting frustrated trying to fit everything together all at once. Instead, I can focus on drawing each element, then bring everything together digitally to create the final image. I’m excited to see where this approach takes me!
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2026/11/02/runway/
A runaway rutabaga rolled down the street,
Wearing red sneakers on vegetable feet.
It zoomed past a mailbox, it leapt over hay,
Yelling, “No time to chat, I’m a runaway!”
A chicken on roller skates joined in the chase,
While a squirrel in a bowtie picked up the pace.
A goat played kazoo as they dashed through the day,
Following closely behind the runaway.
They splashed through a puddle of blueberry jam,
Startling a juggling, polka-dot lamb.
But the rutabaga stopped and said, “By the way,
I’m not escaping trouble, I’m just out to play!”
So they all had a picnic with cookies and whey,
And laughed till the moon chased the daylight away.
Then home they all wandered, tired but okay,
Including the famous ex-runaway.
A tempest unleashed,
Fire burns in clenched fists held tight,
Storm clouds filled with rage.
There once was a man who sells cheese,
Who offered it all to the bees.
They paid him in honey,
He thought it was funny,
Now he sells cheese with more ease!
Every week, a creative prompt will be offered to help you unleash your imagination and artistic skills.
You can share your response as art or any other creative expression inspired by the prompt.
There are no restrictions and no deadlines, so feel free to take your time and enjoy the creative process.
Remember to label your response with #missysmadchallenge.
Your challenge for this week
Silence is golden.
There’s nothing to worry about,
or at least,
that’s what you might think.
Shadows of the past,
Ghosts whisper in quietude,
Choices linger on.
Cold refreshing drink.
what is needed on this day.
Sipping and cooling.
Effervescence my relief.
On hot Sunday afternoons.
-MAD/AAA 07/21/2024
Love is complex
It can bring happiness.
Or it can bring heartache
never knowing what it will bring
Take a leap and find out
No matter what, you are stronger than you think.
So keep going, even if it’s hard.
One day you’ll look back and smile,
Knowing you tried, and loved, and lived.
Atypical girl.
No makeup needed for her.
Is never easy.
You must be true to yourself.
You are unique and special…
-MAD/AAA 07/21/2024
I once trusted my brother so solemn and true,
But he took from me, and my trust he did eschew.
His sultry lies and sly deceit,
Left my heart heavy, my anger replete.
In shadows cast by his treacherous game,
I feel the sting of betrayal’s sharp flame.
Yet from the ashes of trust that he stole,
I gather my strength and reclaim my soul.
Every week, a creative prompt will be offered to help you unleash your imagination and artistic skills.
You can share your response as art or any other creative expression inspired by the prompt.
There are no restrictions and no deadlines, so feel free to take your time and enjoy the creative process.
Remember to label your response with #missysmadchallenge.
Your challenge for this week