INSPIRED :: journal

shawna L Handke :: www.shawnahandke.com

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I haven't had as much time to paint and draw during these past two days. We had a shorter day at school today, and my kids have been overly hyper. (We spent most of the days outside!) Anyway, I was able to complete this painting today. It's another mixtape of sorts. It's a 12" x 12" acrylic painting on canvas. And I definitely feel like the new season has inspired this piece. I'm selling this one for $225, so if you're interested, comment SOLD to claim it. #dailybraverypaintings #shandkedailypaintings . . . . . . #abstractart #painting #abstractexpressionism #abstractpainting #acryliconcanvas #musicinspiresart #goldenpaints #modernart #artistsofinstagram #painteveryday #paintingoftheday

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My seven-year old, Oliver is going to write a story. This is the cover art he's drawn.

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Today's painting. "Storm Inside" ... inspired while listening to Ryan Adams' "Prisoner" album. It's also the first day of spring so the colors are inspired by this transition ... melting snow and tulips springing from the earth. It's another miniature 3"x3" acrylic painting on canvas. The price is $25. Comment SOLD to claim it. #dailybraverypaintings #shandkedailypaintings . . . . . . #shandkeart #paintingoftheday #painting #miniaturepainting #colors #spinning #musicinspiresart #abstractart #abstractexpressionism #abstractpainting #arttherapy #artistsofinstagram #spring #storminside #painteveryday #goldenpaints

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And my vinyl drawing of the day ... "I Can Hear The Heart Beating As One" by Yo La Tengo. What can I say about this band? They're a stroke of indie rock genius chill. And although I'd listened to this album a multitude of times previously, it sounded oh so new when I got it on vinyl a while back. Anyway, this album is all about love and life. And one of the tracks says "dream a little dream in my little corner of the world. You'll soon forget that there's any other place." This is spot on. When I focus on the things God has given me a passion for in this life, I know I'm headed in the right direction ... there's no other place I'd rather be. So that's my focus ... to keep dreaming but remain focused on the one who gives me the breath that I breathe. #shandkevinyldrawings #illustration #shandkedailysketch #draweveryday #drawingoftheday #yolatengo #icanheartheheartbeatingasone #vinyligclub #vinyloftheday #vinylcollection #vinyljunkie #nowspinning

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Leftovers from the palette.

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Today's painting ... completed while listening to Yo La Tengo. "I am Not Afraid of You ..." is another miature acrylic painting on a 3"x3" canvas. #shandkedailypaintings #dailybraverypaintings . . . . . . . . . #painting #miniaturepainting #acryliconcanvas #iamnotafraidofyou #painteveryday #goldenpaints #paintingoftheday #artistsofinstagram #arttherapy #musicinspiresart #abstractart #abstractexpressionism #abstractart #modernart

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Today's miniature painting ... I've basically listened to Jens Lekman all day, which could explain my paintings. I completed this piece and worked on a few other paintings while listening to "Life Will See You Now." It's an upbeat album with numerous lyrics. And the colors I chose were definitely influenced by the music. I'm going to call this one "5-10-15-20-30 year olds vanishing." This ones for sell for $25. It's another 3"x3" acrylic on canvas. #shandkedailypainting #dailybraverypaintings . . . . . . #painteveryday #goldenpaints #acrylicpainting #abstractexpressionism #abstractart #abstractpainting #modernart #miniaturepainting #musicinfluencesart #jenslekman #painting #goldenpaints #shandkeart #paintingoftheday #artistsofinstagram #arttherapy

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New paints thanks to my birthday cash! 😊 #goldenpaints #princeton #acrylicpaints #goldenartistcolors #someoldsomenew

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Today's vinyl drawing ... "When I Said I Wanted To Be Your Dog" by Jen's Lekman. This album is so calming. It's a beautiful melancholy. One of my favorite tracks is "You Are The Light (by which I travel into this and that)." "Yeah I got busted so I used my one phonecall to dedicate a song to you on the radio... And it was you 'cause you are the light by which I travel into this and that. You are the light. You are the light by which I travel into this and that." But another few that I really enjoy are "Happy Birthday, Dear Friend Lisa" "The Cold Swedish Winter" and "When I Said I Wanted to Be Your Dog." Who am I kidding? I can't honestly choose favorites from this album. #vinyllent #shandkevinyldrawings . . . . . . #shandkedailysketch #illustration #jenslekman #whenisaidiwantedtobeyourdog #vinyligclub #vinyljunkie #vinylcollection #nowspinning #youarethelightbywhichitravelintothisandthat #ahigherpower #drawingoftheday #draweveryday #vinyloftheday

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Today's vinyl drawing ... "Campfire II" by Rend Collective. My 7-year old requested that I buy this album, and I honestly couldn't refuse. My first introduction to Rend Collective was when I learned to play "Build Your Kingdom Here" with some dear friends a few years ago. Unfortunately, many of us have gone separate ways, but we will always remain connected. This amazing band knows how to build instruments and play them well. I chose this album for today's drawing, because they're from Northern Ireland, and well... it is St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ I'm not going to lie. This was a challenging album cover to draw, and it's obviously not perfect. On the inner sleeve, these words are there: "Our fellow Irishman and general hero, C.S. Lewis once asked, 'Is there any pleasure on earth as great as a circle of Christian friends around a good fire?'" It's true. I love spending time gathered around a fire with my good friends! This album is a fun celebratory play with some brilliant musicians. There are classics that have been turned upside down (in a great way), and as they write, "we love how worshipping in this untamed setting calls out the wildness in our faith." It's so necessary to become wildly worshipful, and this album can do just that. #vinyllent #shandkevinyldrawings . . . . . . #shandkedailysketch #illustration #rendcollective #vinylcollection #vinyloftheday #lent #draweveryday #drawingoftheday #drawing #artistsofinstagram #vinyljunkie #vinyligclub #nowspinning

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Currently on my desk ... #workinprogress #paint #goldenpaintsupplies #acrylic

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One of my birthday gifts ... #dubblebubble

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Today's painting ... Although we have company, I had to find some time to be creative and paint. I completed this while listening to "Mala" by Devendra Barnhart. I'm calling it "Come Over." It's another 3" x 3" acrylic painting on canvas. #dailybraverypaintings #shandkedailypaintings . . . . . . #shandkeart #painting #abstractart #abstractexpressionism #abstractpainting #doitfortheprocess #modernart #paintingoftheday #modernart #musicinfluencesart

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I really have struggled to focus on anything at all today. But I decided to at least complete my painting for the day. The soundtrack wasn't anything spectacular. I was listening to the Trolls soundtrack while my kids had a dance party. So I'm calling this one "Unfocused Dance." It's a 3"x3" acrylic on canvas painting. It's for sale for $25. Just comment SOLD if you'd like to own it. #dailybraverypaintings #shandkedailypaintings . . . . . . #painting #miniaturepainting #abstractart #abstractpainting #abstractexpressionism #modernart #painteveryday #unfocused #shandkeart #colors #artistsofinstagram

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I went in a different direction with today's painting. I completed this piece just after I worked on another job. I was listening to "Coloring Book" by Chance the Rapper. I've been tempted to go back and paint more on this today, but I'm choosing to leave it alone. Sometimes less really is more. (The best advice from my graphic design professors.) so this is titled "Blessings" and it's 3"x3". Acrylic on canvas. It too is selling for $25. So comment SOLD if you'd like to claim it. #dailybraverypaintings #shandkedailypaintings . . . . . . #blessings #painteveryday #painting #abstractpainting #abstractexpressionism #musicinfluencesart #chancetherapper #blessings #colors #shandkeart