Stacy Shives Stacy Shives

Colors and Calming Anxiety

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This painting is full of colors that reminds me of the joy nature brings us. The blue in this painting is my favorite shade of blue! It reminds me of blue skies with big puffy cotton clouds or ocean waters so clear you can see right through. The yellow, oranges, magentas and pinks in this vibrant abstract painting remind me of the gorgeous sunsets and sunrises you see at the beach. With this painting I can sense the presence of God in His creation. The sights, sounds and smells of the beach surround me: the wind in hair, the colors reflecting off the warm water, the smell of salt in the air. There is so much beauty to take in all at once. These pleasures are where I go to in my mind when stress, trials and anxiety strike. Try it yourself – I promise, it works! Delighting in nature is a great way to reduce your anxiety level and bring you to a calm place. This painting is made with this intention. Check out my shop for product availability.

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Stacy Shives Stacy Shives

Welcome! Let me introduce myself!

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Hey there! Welcome to the garden! My name is Stacy and I am an abstract and floral painter. I love the wonder of God's creation and love to speak the unique language of color through painting. I want to invite you into a journey of exploring art and meditation on the beauty of the earth. I love to share my creativity with the world so that others can also grow and develop their own creative voice. Life can really be challenging at times for all of us but I desire to help you meditate in the right places so you can move forward in both enjoying the creativity of others and developing your own creativity. So sit back, relax, de-stress and enjoy your time here "in the garden."  

Whatever is pure, whatever things are lovely--meditate on these things. (Philippians 4:8)

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