They say it takes 30 days of practice to either break a habit or create one. So here goes nothing! My intentions are to post frequently and create daily. My latest project involves old cigar boxes. I love their smell and the idea you can stash almost anything inside of them. I took a free class with Mystele and began making portraits of women using a technique called gut art which is pretty amazing. I've created over 20 mini portraits and now I have to apply them to a surface and I'll use the cigar boxes that I've had taking up space. If you haven't heard about Mystele check her out you'll be amazed. I began following Mystele at Studio Thrive. Her folk art paintings are brilliant - her painted ladies are quirky, soulful and beautiful.