Fresh Art - Hand Lettered Maya Angelou Quote

New quote art in the shop! “A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” - Maya Angelou

Lydia MakepeaceMarch 20, 2015Maya Angelou, watercolor, original artworkComment

Fresh Art - Custom Wedding Bouquet Painting

The newest addition to the Etsy shop would be a beautiful wedding keepsake or unique wedding gift!

Lydia MakepeaceMarch 18, 2015bouquet painting, watercolor, original artworkComment

Fresh Art - “You Can Be a Toothpick Too"

New to the shop!

Lydia MakepeaceMarch 17, 2015j.crew, activism, original artworkComment

The 100 Day Project

Wanna learn the #1 secret to being a prolific artist, designer, writer..? It’s profoundly simple.

Lydia MakepeaceMarch 9, 2015100 day project, creativityComment

How Is This Art?

How a rude encounter inspired thoughts about our definitions of time and art.

Rabbit TrailsLydia MakepeaceMarch 6, 2015time, original artwork, what is artComment

Fresh Art - “Just Two Seasons"

Check out the newest addition to the shop!

Lydia MakepeaceFebruary 23, 2015bipolar disorder, mental illness, mixed media, original artworkComment

Creative Activism - Why Net Neutrality Matters

Check out this rousing net neutrality article by Etsy CEO Chad Dickerson that my painting was just featured in!

Lydia MakepeaceFebruary 23, 2015net neutrality, blog feature, illustrationComment

Discover What You Really Want (not think you should)

Create a vision board to discover your heart’s true desires.

ThriveLydia MakepeaceFebruary 20, 2015vision board, Grace Bonney, goalsComment

7 Time Management Tips for Creative Entrepreneurs

Distractions abound. To do lists are endless. Here are some proven strategies to make the most of your time.

ThriveLydia MakepeaceFebruary 13, 2015time management, businessComment

Fresh Art - “Through the Ages"

Check out the newest addition to the Etsy shop!

Lydia MakepeaceFebruary 6, 2015art object, original artworkComment

Fresh Art - “Broken Beauty"

The inspiration behind the newest addition to the Etsy shop offers a lovely little metaphor for life’s challenges.

Lydia MakepeaceFebruary 6, 2015watercolor, original artworkComment

Sketchbook Peek - Two Seasons

Last week I revealed a very personal part of who I am...

Paint + SketchLydia MakepeaceJanuary 30, 2015bipolar disorder, sketchbook, mental illnessComment

Watercolor for Beginners

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