This footage of “We are the Angels that He Sends” (<-visit page for story) has never been seen before in its entirety because I’d lost it. I only had an edited version that was missing some of the painting sessions, whereas this is now the entire painting (time lapsed to be slightly over two minutes long). I finally found the raw files by doing a file extension search on my old portable harddrive and wading through all of the unnamed files until I found the lost footage. This was from my old camera, which is why only the photographs of the final completed painting is in HD. But, even though the video is grainier than I’d like, it’s still good to have the complete video. I’m happy I found the lost files!
- Adventure Continues: My First Painting on a Musical Instrument, Bluebird & Flower on a Ukulele!
The author shares their excitement about painting directly on musical instruments, showcasing their first artwork on a ukulele inspired by song lyrics. A video documents the process, and they hint at future projects, including guitar painting and advancing their guitar skills. They express joy in playing more challenging songs. - “If I Could Turn Back Time”
The author shares their journey of learning guitar, focusing on the song “If I Could Turn Back Time” by Cher, which introduces the challenging Bm chord. They practice chords in small increments and emphasize mastering them for long-term retention. Additionally, they plan to start painting a ukulele, showcasing creativity outside guitar playing. - Mystery solved – SKINK! An update to my Easter show
The author updates followers about discovering a skink eating strawberries from their garden after expressing excitement about their patch. To protect the strawberries, the author plans to cage the area. They also announce a new YouTube playlist titled “Sharing Life,” featuring videos that reflect personal experiences and artistic inspirations. - EASTER SHOW 2026! Painting, Music, Garden Tour
The show features a personal presentation, including a painting inspired by MercyMe’s song “I Can Only Imagine,” along with guitar performances. The artist shares her gardening journey of transforming a neglected property over four years. The message emphasizes joy in art, music, and nature, and includes wishes for a blessed Easter. - Dust in the Wind, Guitar and Lent
As Holy Week progresses, Lent concludes, leading to Easter celebrations. This period emphasizes reflection and acceptance of life’s changes. The author’s guitar practice with “Dust in the Wind” serves as a metaphor for introspection. Amidst spring’s beauty in Savannah, new art inspired by song lyrics is being created for Easter. - Here I Go Again on my Own
The author shares updates on their guitar oil painting and learning journey, expressing gratitude for family and friends during challenging times. They are tackling more complex guitar songs, including “Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake. The author also looks forward to spring and plans to share garden updates soon. - Chords and Paint
The author shares progress on both an oil painting of her guitar and her guitar-playing journey, shown in a video. Initially limited to four chords, she’s now added four more, though struggling with transitioning. She reflects on a song that reminds her of her grandpa and is adjusting to playing while standing. She invites readers to subscribe. - One Day at a Time and Lenten Roses
The writer reflects on a stressful week, including jury duty and personal challenges, while finding solace in the song “One Day at a Time, Sweet Jesus.” She shares a video of her singing that song and playing it on guitar, a continuation of her journey to learn how to play. She also shares her own design inspired by Lenten roses from their garden, symbolizing hope and beauty amid life’s hardships. Lent signifies reflection and renewal. - Guitar and painting journey continues with “How Great thou Art”
The author shares their journey of learning guitar and creating a unique cover of a meaningful song, “How Great Thou Art.” A touching experience at a nursing home highlights music’s power, inspiring the author. They also discuss their oil painting progress and interactions with neighborhood birds while singing, emphasizing nature’s beauty. - Guitar and Painting Journey Continues!
If it seems my guitar is a bit out of tune, it probably is. After last week’s unfortunate incident with the broken string, I decided not to try to tune it just before filming for the blog! You might remember that last week I had to play ukulele instead. Today I’m back with new strings and I’m playing the same 4 chords I’ve been doing, a song recommended to beginners “You Raise me Up”. BUT – I’ve been working on other chords and hopefully I’ll share a song with 5 or 6 chords next time! I’m practicing an easier version of the dreaded F chord. I have small hands and might not ever be able to do the advanced F chord. That’s OK, I’m playing for fun. So, I’m making progress, both on learning guitar and on working through a difficult time I’m going through right now. By the way, you might have noticed that my guitar oil painting is coming along, as it is visible in the background of my guitar video. Here’s a current photo of it (still unfinished, planning to do more to it): I’m also getting ready to paint on my first instrument, a ukulele (I’ll try a guitar in the near future, but I want to start on the smaller surface of a less expensive uke first). I’ve decided to look at one of my own bluebird paintings (this is a copy of it printed on a very small canvas compared to the original oil painting, to the right of the ukulele), as reference inspiration for the uke painting, which will also feature bluebirds, similar to these but probably not exactly. Here’s the ukulele project laid out, all ready to paint on: Please don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already – you’ll get updates in your e-mail. - Ukulele too!
In this blog post, the author shares updates on their journey learning guitar and ukulele alongside painting a guitar. They discuss their approach to chord learning, using color-coded notes and online resources. Despite challenges like breaking a guitar string, they remain determined. The post concludes with a teaser for future updates on their artistic endeavors. - Guitar and painting – New blog series!
The “Guitar and Painting” blog series starts today, featuring the author’s journey in learning guitar and creating artwork inspired by it. After switching to a left-handed guitar, she is enjoying the process, despite only mastering four chords. The series will document both her musical and artistic growth while sharing personal experiences.
