27 Monday Jul 2020
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butterflies, butterflies in art, butterfly prints, butterfly wings, courage, flowers, pink art, prayer, recovery, serenity, serenity prayer, substance abuse recovery, wisdom
The Serenity Prayer with beautiful butterfly art. A botanical delight with a great message!
17 Friday Jul 2020
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bible, Bible study, bible verse, christian, christian art, christian church, christianity, courage, hope, inner strength, Isaiah 40:31, prayer, strength
I’ve combined the words of the Bible Isaiah 40:31 with one of my colorful abstract art paintings. May it encourage you and give you strength.
16 Thursday Jul 2020
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12 step, courage, inspiration, inspirational, inspirational art, inspirational quotes, life lessons, recovery, serenity, serenity prayer, words of wisdom
I have combined my Deep Mystery abstract art with the Serenity Prayer. Enjoy!
01 Wednesday Jul 2020
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12 step program, bees, courage, flowers, higher power, honey bee, prayer, serenity, serenity prayer, wisdom
Serenity Prayer combined with my photograph of a bee collecting nectar from a bright purple flower.
25 Thursday Jun 2020
Posted in animals, Gift Ideas, Spirituality
15 Friday May 2020
Posted in Art, Gift Ideas, Spirituality
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art, Artist, childhood, courage, dreaming, healing, health, hope, how to be successful, inspiration, life, play, success, success definition, what is success
What defines success? It’s a good question. So many see it as money/sales and fame. While I am really happy that my artwork sells, it isn’t the biggest part of how I define my accomplishments. It’s actually quite small…
I thought today would be a good day to remind ourselves of all of the “good” in our lives and what truly makes us a success. It’s a simple little exercise that might take some thought, but surely success can be found in even the smallest of things…
I am a success because: in my life, the people around me have always underestimated me. When they said “you can’t do it”, I always did. Whether it was mucking horse stalls in Florida’s Summer heat, defeating cancer naturally 15 years ago or selling my art and earning a living with it. When they said “no way”. I’ve done it!
05 Thursday Mar 2020
Posted in Beach, Florida, Spirituality, Uncategorized
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beach, beach house, coastal art, courage, hope, inspiration, poetry, prayer, serenity prayer, sharon cummings, teddy bears, Toys, wisdom
26 Wednesday Feb 2020
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12 step, 12 step program, alcoholism, courage, inspiration, power, prayer, recovery, religion, serenity, serenity prayer, strength, substance abuse recovery, women
An encouraging mantra to get you over the hump. Serenity Prayer art is for everyone.
29 Sunday Jun 2014
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abuse, calm, childhood, church, courage, healing, hope, love, meditation, memories, peace, renewal, sharon cummings, sunday, sunday mornings, worship
When I was a little girl, Sunday mornings were fraught with anxiety and dread. It was a day of worship and family which should have been a rewarding and pleasant time. But when you grow up in a home and culture of abuse, it is anything but. It took me many years to lose my religion and find my spirituality. I am not against the tenets of most of the religions I know. It is the hypocrisy and misuse that is harmful to me. I have many friends who find their religious life enriching and integral to their lives. What a blessing! For me, I had to reclaim Sunday mornings and make them a peaceful time where I can relax, drink tea or read a book and contemplate all of the good in my life. I am thankful for so much! I also enjoy having a nice and calm meal with my husband and daughter. It’s a great day that I have come to look forward to each week.
Sunday….there is just something about it…
17 Tuesday Jun 2014
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abstract, abstract art, artwork, bright colors, canvas prints, color, Colorful Art, colorful paintings, contemporary art, courage, fear, framed prints, modern art, paintings, pink, pinks, posters, prints, sharon cummings, wall art
Don’t be afraid. It’s only color. I have to smile really big whenever I sell one of my bold mega colorful paintings. It lets me know that someone out there has the assertiveness to go with a piece that yells from the walls, “Look at me!!!” It is even more satisfying when it is an abstract. Abstracts make most people uncomfortable. Some will say that they just do not understand abstract art. There is good news! You do not have to. You just have to like it and have the courage to allow yourself to enjoy it. I do not understand how an opal is formed, but I know it’s beautiful. I do not understand how a beetle has such iridescence in it’s shell, but I know it is stunning. I do not understand how the human eye has all of those amazing patterns, but enjoy looking at them. A lot of people like familiarity and stick to representational artwork. But what so many do not realize is that the world has far more abstract imagery. It just takes a closer look. Have no fear!
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Abstract Art by Sharon Cummings 