Practically Simple

Photography - Gaming - Art

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There is something about the stories in gaming that make it unlike any other art form. As someone who enjoys playing story-driven games, the ability to command the story and affect the way it all ends is a power unique to the genre. There is something oddly satisfying about being able to live out moral lessons, mistakes, and growth opportunities through your character. All too often, I see video games and gaming mentioned as a waste of time, but they fail to mention the teaching opportunity it presents. With the rise of the Metaverse, who knows where gaming, VR, and phase three of the internet will take us! What is one of your favorite story-driven video games? - - - #xboxgaming #xboxone #xboxcommunity #dragonheadphones #gaming #girlgamer #gamimgsetup #gamingaesthetic #videogaming #twitchstreamer #streaming https://www.instagram.com/p/CXB6Pa4LQR3/?utm_medium=tumblr

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How cute is this little dachshund? Maybe I’m biased, but there is something adorable about those little sausage bodies. ☺️ I had a lot of fun making this commission for a wonderful older pup. She is full of ambition, and has yet to let life slow her down 🥳 How do you celebrate the older pups in your life? - - - - - #dachshund #daschundsofinstagram #daschundart #sausagedog #pupsketch #petportrait #seniordogportrait https://www.instagram.com/p/CW8Z7xMlaIW/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Sometimes the path that we take isn't always the most traditional one, and that can be an interesting lesson to learn. I'll admit that this was something hard for me to learn. As I continue to pursue the things that I enjoy and cast aside the notion that your career should be the thing that is fulfilling your life, I am finding myself re-discovering my sense of identity. For years I prided myself on doing what others wanted, reaching achievements, and "making it happen".... but I was also burnout, exhausted, and felt very lonely on this journey. I found that while I gained a sense of accomplishment from these things, I never felt fulfilled by them. My 2021 year has been anything but ordinary. I've grown friendships, let some go, gained new hobbies, and stepped away from activities that no-longer fulfilled me. Along the way, I'm starting to finally learn who Karley is and what she wants out of life. While the first step into the unknown was one of the scariest I have made, I am so grateful for all of the growth I've had along this journey. While I will acknowledge that there is still much to learn, I am grateful for having the courage to forge my own path. Have you forged your own path in the things that fulfill you? From the arts to science, or even communications, follow the things that you enjoy and the rest will come along with it. - - - - #thepathnottaken #landscapephotography #woodlandphotography #woodlandpath #mindsetmatters #lifelessons #lifelessonslearned #spiritualjourney #spiritualgrowth #ncphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/CWizE-VLzaR/?utm_medium=tumblr

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There is nothing better than the face of a good dog ☺️ Check out my story to get a sketch of your pet! 👀 - - - #digitalart #petportrait #petportraitartist #digitalartist #kritaart #dogart #dogsofinstagram (at Fayetteville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWTlfYkLAEt/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Two of a kind, and best friends with everyone, these two labs just make me smile. With their opposite colors of yellow and black, I find this pair all too cute! As I try to push my art further and experiment with different subjects, I'm enjoying taking the time to study different anatomy, push my art style, and explore who I am as a creative. - - - - #dogart #digitalart #illustration #labradorretriever #dogsofinstagram #dogsticker #doglover #animalart #yellowlab #blacklab https://www.instagram.com/p/CWODOOBL-w3/?utm_medium=tumblr

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With is beautiful autumn weather, it is wonderful to take advantage of the last warm days here in North Carolina. I don't know about you, but I love when it is cool in the morning and warm by the afternoon when you really get going. That being said, I know that this weather won't last long. Enjoy some cute sticker designs from my random sketching. I've been working on diversifying the art in the shop, and it has been a lot of fun! I'm always open to suggestions if you have any. - - - - #lakephotography #waterfront #driftwoodart #digitalart #sketching #adventureisoutthere #landscapephotography #hikingstickers #campinglife https://www.instagram.com/p/CWJFnvrLbsQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Sometimes the path leads us in a different direction. Looking back over this year, I am amaze by just how much I have grown and changed this year. While it has been full of ups and downs, I've been able to push myself and grow to levels I didn't think we imaginable. I've been able to focus on healing myself and building goals for the future, not just surviving for the end of the week. The shift and growth in my mindset is one of my biggest takeaways from this new path in life. While I still have moments of uncertainty and fear, I know that I can focus on those things that are to my benefit. I am so grateful for all of the amazing support and reflection that has come from this community. You all really are the best. What is one thing you have learned by taking a different path? - - - - #landscapephotography #newpath #hikingphotography #hikingtrail #goldenhour #daylightsavings #leapoffaith #selfreflection #spiritualgrowth #landscapephotographer https://www.instagram.com/p/CWGd23_Llty/?utm_medium=tumblr

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You are one-of-a-kind. One of the things that I love the most about photographing nature is how the little things can be so beautiful. There are moments that we take for granted that are stunning in their own unique way. Just like the leaves on the lake, you too have things about yourself that are beautiful and unique. Practice self-love today and cherish those moments. - - - - #selflove #selfloveinspiration #naturephotography #naturedetails #autumn #autumnleaves #autumnvibes #fallleaves #fallleaves🍁🍂 (at Fayetteville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWBxkW9PNXb/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Who else edits like this😅 As much as I love going through the gallery as a whole, I know that there is going to be one photo that I am going to spend WAYYYYY too much time on…. And I’m okay with that. Even with landscape photography, I know that there is going to be one shot of a forest or a lake that I’m going to want to tweak way too many times 🤷‍♀️ - - - - #photographymemes #photographerproblems #photographytiktok #photoediting #photoshopmemes #photoshopedit #portraitediting #photographerfails #tiktokphotography https://www.instagram.com/reel/CWBEvvoPxif/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I don’t know about you, but there is something dreamy about the woods coming right up to the edge of the lake. ☁️ - - - #landscapephotography #ncphotography #lakenorman #lkn #woodlandphotography #cloudyday #forestphotography (at Lake Norman N. C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV_aNNXLtfz/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I'm so excited that commissions are officially on the store!!! As I continue to go through this challenge, I am so grateful to all of you who reach out asking about getting their own custom piece of horse art created. I am so excited to bring that to reality for all of you! If you click on the shop link in my bio, it'll take you right to my store🎉 While I know this sounds salesy, it is also I HUGE step in my goals and hopes for my future. I'm so excited to share this with all of you, and I can't wait to add your custom commissioned pieces to this page. Right now, I am offering headshots of horses for my commissions, but I may be adding horses and riders in the future. QOTD: Have you thought about getting custom horse art? Why or why not? - - - - #horseart #equineart #equestrianart #equestriandecor #customart #artcommissions #warmblood #sporthorse #showhorseart #horseshowart https://www.instagram.com/p/CVvai-xLtWr/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Every success starts with an idea. Big or small, it is that initial idea that leads us down the path to our goal and eventual success. When I first started sharing about my views on the equestrian mindset and success, I didn't expect for it to resonate with all of you! It is amazing that I now have 250 of you joining me on this journey! While I can hear some of you saying "Well 250 isn't a lot on social media...." I want you to imagine if you were in a room with 250 people.... pretty cool, huh! Now as I add in my equestrian artwork to my ideas, views, and eventual goals to get back into the saddle, I am so grateful for each and everyone of you here on this journey. It is the community that is forming through our interactions that helps make this 365 days of horses all the more wonderful! #365horseswithcoffee I am super excited to continue building this community and engaging with all of you. Some of your comments and interactions on my story honestly make my day! I am so grateful for all of you! Who are some of your favorite accounts to follow? I'd love to fill my feed with more equestrian and artistic inspiration. As always, each design of the 365 challenge will be listed in my shop. - - - - #equestriancommunity #arabianhorse #palomino #palominohorse #arabian #endurance #endurancetraining #equineartist #dressagerider #equestrianlifestyle #equestrianblogger https://www.instagram.com/p/CVtB5ziv7d3/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Do what you love, and you'll never grow bored. I'll be the first to admit that not riding is absolutely soul crushing. When I left the sport, I knew that I needed a break. I was exhausted, burnout, struggling with my mental health, and the horses was the thread that connected it all. That being said, I'm grateful that I took this time away to understand how important horses are to me. I'm aware that the content on this page is shifting a bit, and that may not be your cup of tea. But, I'm coming to terms with the idea that I won't be owning a horse for a while now. While I will still be taking lessons, making consistent content from lessons is a huge challenge to do. Between that, working on my career, and planning for a move in January, I recognize that I need to do what is going to be right for me. As much as I love creating all of the equestrian content, I also love sharing my art. Don't worry, the horses aren't going away entirely, and I will still make text posts, blogs, and podcast episodes.... but I'm excited to continue sharing my hobbies, thoughts, and experiences with all of you! The speedpaint for this piece is live on my youtube! (It's the featured video if you are subscribed 😉) I'd love for you to check it out! 4/365 #365horseswithcoffee - - - - - #horseart #ranchriding #painthorse #apha #ranchhorse #westernart #westernhorse #westernhorseart #digitalart #autodesksketchbook https://www.instagram.com/p/CVpwzfNLCwQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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When you challenge yourself, it is amazing what you can push yourself to accomplish. I'm only a few days into this challenge, and I'm amazed by how much I am already learning. While it may sound cheesy, I'm enjoying getting to create every day, tell a story through my art, and interact with all of you! I do have some plans to draw Instagrammers as part of this art series. I think it is only fair to include this amazing equestrian community in my 365 days of art! I'm looking forwards to including all of you in on this journey. If you haven't already, I am posting some speedpaints of the creation process to my youtube! I would love for you to check it out. I'll admit that I may be getting a bit over my head between the blog, podcast, and this art challenge, but I am feeling inspired and motivated to push myself and grow so that I can continue to help all of you. I'll admit that I have a mountain ahead of me, but it is a mountain that I am excited to climb! As always, this design will be listed in my store under the 365 horses category. What is your long-term challenge that you're excited to take on. Let me know in the comments below! - - - - #fjordhorse #digitalart #horsesticker #horsedesigns #fjordpony #ponylove #artchallenges #mindsetiskey #successmindset #choosesuccess #createabundance 3/365 #365horseswithcoffee (at Southern Pines, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVnhldlLS-_/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#365horseswithcoffee Day One: Dark Bay mare having a Frolic Now I don't know about you, but taking on a challenge of 365 days of art is honestly intimidating. Now don't worry, I will still post my usual horsey and mindset content along with my art, but I am looking forwards to this challenge to push myself to improve, tackle a huge goal, and be honest about the journey. Thank you to all of you who responded to my story post looking for suggestions. I am still taking suggestions if you'd like to request anything for Halloween! I have a feeling that most of my pieces in the project will be in this style, but I'd love to have some finished products in there as well. Every piece from the project will be uploaded to my store! I'm super excited to take this on, what is your opinion on it? or, do you have a big goal looming in the horizon that you're ready to go all in on? Let me know in the comments! - - - - #horseart #ottb #bayhorse #bayottb #ottbsofinstagram #digitalart #digitalartchallenge #artchallenge #365days #365challenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CVif_AkLa5B/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Are you truly who you intend to be? Through our lives, we are going to grow, change, and shift in our opinions of who you want to be. Yet in the moment, those all seem so far away, right? I want to run you through these questions to see if you're where you should be right now. ☑ Do you feel most satisfied with your day-to-day routine? While we are all going to have good and bad days, can you look back on your day and feel content about the choices you made and the experiences that you had. ☑ Are you working towards your goals? Do you have goals? Yes, we can be totally content in where we are, and also strive towards our goals. If you feel like you're no longer working towards your goals, or perhaps you find it hard to make goals, you may be in a place that is not to your best needs and intentions. ☑ Lastly, are you grateful for where you are and where you are going? It is important that we live each and every day with gratitude. Give thanks for where you are and where you want to be. Living with gratitude is a good indicator that you are where you currently intend to be while working towards your manifestations. If you found some of these questions hard to answer, perhaps it is time to re-evaluate your situation. While we all are going to have big goals and dreams, it is important to realize that our current state should be giving us the tools to help us towards those goals. Living as you intend to be is more than just having the success you seek, it is having your emotional, physical, and mental needs met so that you can continue to grow. What is one thing that you are grateful for in your current state that is helping you towards your goals? - - - - - #equinelifestyle #equestrianmindset #equestrianmindsetcoach #adultamateurlife #dressagerider #goalsetting #goalachiever #successmindset #livingwithintent #successmindset #growthmindset (at Islamorada, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVXrfv4Lqkm/?utm_medium=tumblr