Hello Reader,

Welcome to September!

A new month and a new season are officially here, and I love the fresh energy and cozy shifts that autumn brings into the studio.

My calendar for September is completely packed with fun ways to create together...from our in-person studio classes to our brand new online Harvest Wagon Paint-Away (doors are officially open starting today!).

Scroll down to check out all of this month’s studio dates, snag your spot for our virtual fall retreat, and don't forget to check out my note at the bottom.

I’m so excited to step into this cozy new season of painting with you!

In person class offerings Here is what we will be painting in the studio for the month. Join us for a fun evening of the best heART therapy around. All classes are perfect for ALL levels of artists!

An Afternoon in the Studio Wednesday, Sept 2 at 1:00 PM Come out to the studio! Have you missed a painting you really were hoping to paint? I am opening my studio just so you can paint that one painting you missed out on. SIGN UP

Let's Paint a White Pumpkin Thursday, Sept 10 at 6:30 PM Join us for a simple, fun evening of painting! We will be painting a white pumpkin with sunflowers on a 12x16 black canvas. Using loose strokes and our basic color palette, this piece has a soft, abstract feel rather than hard lines or fine details. It’s completely stress-free, perfect for all skill levels, and a great excuse to get together with friends for a relaxing night out. All supplies are provided! SIGN UP

Fall Porch Art...Maker's Class Monday, Sept 14 at 6:30 PM Space will be limited for this Fall Porch Art class. You will have plenty of choices to pick from...so if you have been before you can d a new one. I will have boards prepped and ready for you. All the samples and help you need to create your porch art will be available too. Can't wait to help you decorate this fall! SIGN UP

Sip and Paint at Walnut Creek...Hey Boo Thursday, Sept 17 at 6:30 PM Grab your friends and meet us at the winery! You will love painting this cute...and spooky mummy! It is going to be a fun and simple one to paint! We will paint on a 12"x16" canvas. I will bring all the supplies. ​ Come early so you can eat and as always plenty of refreshments will be available to order. SIGN UP

Fall's Last Leaves Thursday, Sept 24 at 6:30 PM We will capture a soft, glowing autumn background topped with a delicate branch holding two vibrant heart-shaped leaves. Using our basic color palette, this project is simple, stress-free, and perfect for all skill levels. Gather your friends for a fun night out and leave with a cozy piece of fall art. All painting supplies are provided! Tickets Available SOON

ONLINE class offerings Whether you are near or far...I have many opportunities for you to paint from the comfort of your own home. All classes are perfect for ALL levels of artists!

🍂 Registration is Officially OPEN: The Harvest Wagon Paint-Away!

The wait is over!

Doors are officially open for our upcoming online retreat, the Harvest Wagon Paint-Away!

I am so excited to guide you step-by-step through painting this cozy autumn scene.

Whether you're an experienced painter or picking up a brush for the very first time, this virtual getaway is designed to help you relax, unwind, and bring a beautiful piece of fall right into your home...no travel required.

Event Details:

• 🗓️ Dates: September 28th & 30th
• ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM CST
• 🎥 Can’t make it live? No worries at all! Everything is recorded, so you’ll get full access to rewatch and paint at your own pace whenever...and as often...as you like!

Ready for a cozy, creative evening?

Click the link below to get signed up and grab your spot!

👉 Click Here to Sign Up for the Harvest Wagon Paint-Away​

(Friendly reminder to my 🎨 heART Club members: check your member dashboard/email, as your access is already taken care of as part of your membership!)

🌟 Suggestion...turn your phone sideways to make the text easier to read in the note below...

A Note from Laurie First, I just want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who replied to last week’s email. Reading your sweet notes and hearing how those words blessed you meant more to me than you know! I’ll be honest, though...after seeing so many responses, a tiny voice in my head whispered, “Oh boy, now the pressure is on to write something even better this week!” Isn't that just how we are in life sometimes? We fall into this sneaky trap of feeling like every step has to "outdo" the last one. We feel it in our daily routines, our work, and certainly at the easel...this unspoken pressure that our next painting has to be a masterpiece, bigger and better than the one before it. It is exhausting to live that way. Sometimes a painting is just a painting. It might not look like a masterpiece on the outside, but the real work...the real beauty...was what happened in our hearts while we were creating it. Life isn't a continuous ladder of "leveling up." It's made of ordinary, everyday moments. It's about finding joy in the simple journey, accepting where we are right now, and honoring what we were designed for. Everyday life...whether it feels mundane or extra special...is what makes us who we are. We don't need to measure today against the last big thing we did and feel like it wasn't enough. So if you’re feeling the pressure to "outdo" yourself or hit some invisible standard this week, take a deep breath with me and let it go. You don't have to prove anything. Just show up, enjoy where you are on the canvas of your life today, and let that be more than enough! "Lord, my heart is meek before you.I don’t consider myself better than others. I’m content to not pursue matters that are over my head—such as your complex mysteries and wonders—that I’m not yet ready to understand. I am humbled and quieted in your presence.Like a contented child who rests on its mother’s lap, I’m your resting child and my soul is content in you. O people of God, your time has come to quietly trust,waiting upon the Lord now and forever." Psalm 131, The Passion Translation With much love and paint!

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