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A personal note on depletion, growth, and why I'm choosing rest

First — thank you.

Thank you for reading my piece about completing my 11-year cancer journey. Writing it cracked something open in me, and I am still sitting with the tenderness of it. Your presence, your time, your kind words... th...

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Mixed Media Mini’s - Part 2: Inking, Gel Pens & Healing Through Art

🎨 Bringing Art & Wellness Together

Welcome back, Art & Soul Insiders! If you love learning fun, creative techniques while also exploring the healing power of art, then you're in the right place. Today, I’m diving into Part 2 of ...

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Barbara Lynn Burns writes about her art classes, life, her cancer journey, her ArtWork & Words, as well as her newsletter called "Art & Soul Insider."

Beginner's Guide to Acrylics 

Detailed guide that will give you all the information that you need to start painting with acrylic paints. Gain confidence with acrylic paints.

 

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The Beginner's Guide to Acrylics will give you all the information you need to start painting! It is something I wish I had when I first started with acrylics. Inside is a

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