So yesterday I had big plans to get a ton of stuff done.. I had 4 hours of video to edit and pictures to take.. I had gotten a great night rest so I knew I would get it all done! haha.. no.
Yesterday didn't quite go as planned. Have you ever had a situation come up that just kinda takes you by surprise and then even when it's over, it seems to consume your thoughts and your day? You get distracted and you can't focus and then your day has just gone to pot? That is how my day went yesterday. I won't go into details about what happened, but the incident made me question myself.. my work, my art.. even my friendships. I wondered if putting myself out there was really what I was supposed to be doing? It seriously just threw me for a loop.., at first I was angry, then I was sad.. then I was frustrated.. then sad some more.. and I stewed about it all day long and got absolutely NOTHING done. I hate it when that happens! lol. I had a schedule yesterday and I wanted to stick to it! But sometimes life has other plans.
One thing that I truly appreciated yesterday was that out of the blue.. I received two emails from blog readers who must have known what kind of day I was having.. because they were perfect. They were loving and kind and encouraging. They were thoughtful and sweet and just exactly what my heart needed to hear. It made me realize that I am doing exactly what I should be doing. My family loves me, they support me.. so do my friends. SO do soooo many of you! And truly.. in the end, that is what matters.
So this morning I woke up early (couldn't sleep, still worrying haha)..and I decided to paint. I wanted to paint something for you wonderful people who support me and love me! You are always so wonderful and encourage. I read each and every comment and I truly do thank you for the support you show. It's amazing! So I wanted to do something for you! So many of you email me or message me asking when I will have my canvasas for sale as prints. I laugh and think.. oh I don't know. Someday :). I WISH i had a way to give everyone who reads my blog a print.. but I don't. but I thought I COULD offer a high res download (for free)... that you could print yourself! So I painted this for you all.. just in time for Valentines day.. because all of you have a special place in my heart.
It reads:
"She knew she was loved"
I was inspired by this week's Monday Moodboard for the color scheme.. my "love" theme.
I wanted her to have fire red hair.. I thought pigtails kept her easy going and not too fussy.
I made sure to include a heart on her layered skirt.. cause I seriously "heart you all!"
Not sure if you can read the small print, but on the side of her skirt it reads.. "friends for life".. cause that's what we are.. friends for life!
I really am truly grateful for all of you who support me in my endeavors! You are all so positive and kind and encouraging and I seriously can't tell you what the means to me!
So how can you get this print? Simply download the file below.. it will be a zipped file, so you will have to save it to your computer and then upzip it (had to zip it because it's high resolution.. perfect for printing). Then simply print it out onto Archival Matte Paper, or have it printed at your favorite print shop! ( I love snap-fish for online or walmart for pick up options!) You can frame it or leave it unframed. You could have them printed in postcard size and give them to your best girlfriends for valentines day. You could print them ATC size and put them on gifts for those you love. The possibilities are endless! But It's just my way saying THANK YOU!
Here is the download (click on the words below and select "save")
Download ChristyTomlinson_SheLoved2
so thank you again.. honestly.. you gals (and guys) are just plain awsome! Hope this weekend is a great one for you!
Happy Friday!
Dear Christy, I seem to always be a few weeks behind everyone else! I guess it's cuz I work Sunday through Thursday, and sometimes weekends too, and have to cram my blogging and creative time in on my free Fridays and Saturdays, and sometimes, I have the kind of blah days that you described above! But I wanted to send this anyway, LATE as it is, to tell you thank you thank you thank you for being sooooooo generous with your talent. I have taken 2 of your classes and have 2 waiting to start (for when I have the time) and you have revolutionized my life with your sweet, honest, down-to-earth, heartwarming approach to art. I have watched your Creative Color and She Art Girl 1 videos over and over and all your freebies from wherever I can find. I've saving the Gilded Heart Valentines and the She had 3 Hearts for when I am ready to start a new challenge- and because I want to spread them out a little (I do get these for a whole year right?)! You are one of my favorite Creatives and I long to be like you when I grow up. Don't be surprised if you get more customers because I am telling all my artistic friends about you and your classes!
Thanks for beautiful Christy girl you made for us. I will print her on high quality paper and frame her in my Studio for constant inspiration!
Posted by: Lucie Hale | March 16, 2012 at 06:37 AM
thank ya .. thank ya.. thank ya!
Posted by: Denise | February 26, 2011 at 06:36 PM
Christy- You are truly a loving and awesome person! Thank you so...much for the special gift of yourself that I can print and hang in my scrapbook/guest room:) It will be an inspriation for me. So excited too for the She Art Workshop...a new experience and adventure for me!
Thank you for sharing! A fan, Robin
Posted by: Robin Nichols | February 17, 2011 at 10:26 AM
You are so talented ... and so generous ... thanks a bunch for the beautiful gift!!!
Posted by: Sharon H | February 16, 2011 at 05:59 PM
Thank you so much..... I can hardly wait to start creating my own little girls....
Posted by: Lauri | February 16, 2011 at 04:10 PM
Thank you so much for the gift! Darling gal! Love her! (...you named her appropriately!)
Posted by: Karen Morris | February 16, 2011 at 09:21 AM
so happy you made it printable.thanks!
Posted by: ana smith | February 15, 2011 at 07:17 PM
She is a beautiful work of art and gift, and so are you! I am relatively new to your site, but so encouraged by it already! Thanks from someone just starting out on truly living the creative life I have always wanted to have! Be blessed!
Posted by: Jacquelyn Smith | February 15, 2011 at 05:14 PM
I just posted your picture on a post on my site, giving you credit. Just wanted you to know you've made an impact on me! Thanks, Christy, for sharing your beautiful gift with us. http://alysainchicago.blogspot.com/2011/02/on-valentines-day.html
Posted by: Alysa | February 15, 2011 at 01:14 PM
Such a generous and beautiful gift! Thank you so very much.
Posted by: Shay | February 15, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Thank you so much, Christy! What a beautiful Valentine's Day gift! I am so looking forward to SheArt! You are truly inspiring.
Posted by: Betheroo | February 15, 2011 at 07:56 AM
Thank you. A wonderful example of thinking of others when things are going wrong for yourself. Works wonders on the "woe is me" attitude.
Posted by: Barbara Tobey | February 15, 2011 at 07:07 AM
thank you!
Posted by: cathy b | February 15, 2011 at 05:24 AM
She is adorable ... and loved!!
Posted by: Giovanna | February 15, 2011 at 02:47 AM
this is gorgeous, thanks!!
Posted by: mc designs | February 15, 2011 at 02:16 AM
Thank you for this darling beautiful freebie So very kind x
Posted by: Lucy | February 14, 2011 at 10:49 PM
Christy! I love this! I'm so sorry you had "that kind of day". But I completely understand. This download is beautiful . . . I'm so excited to print it off for my DD who had been so so helpful and loving lately. She is 11 and totally needs that reinforcement and knowledge that I recognize all she is doing and love her so much. THANK YOU! Hugs :)
Posted by: MelanieJ | February 14, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Thank you so much Christy. She is adorable and will look so cute in my scrapbook room.
Posted by: Judy | February 14, 2011 at 09:23 PM
Thanks for sharing. It is beautiful!
Posted by: Pat | February 14, 2011 at 09:07 PM
You're a doll and so is she. I can hardly wait for the class! Thank you.
Posted by: Dana Loffland | February 14, 2011 at 08:26 PM