Mandy Miller Studio

Editing and proofreading Making Room on the back porch with the hummingbirds.

This is a part of the next book, a type of hint like the hummingbird for the last book.

For all who may be wondering, this was a silly attempt at using oil pastels to create a beach scene. The horizon isn’t straight, but I still framed it and it is hanging in my family room because I can always use the reminder that imperfect things are still of value and importance and worthy of love. I do see its beauty too. I have stood on the beach and seen the sun glimmer on the water and even on the sand and I love the look and that feeling. In those moments it makes me feel like I have some part in the revealing of a new day. Keep scrolling to see two of my favorite beach oil paintings.

I miss the beach when I have not been in a while. I have chosen to enjoy my own yard and the pool near us while I have stayed home to focus on the book release and while I finish up book two. Above are two of my favorite pieces that I have sold along my painting journey. I miss these pieces because they were each a labor of love. These both have a piece of my heart and soul mixed in with the paint. The owners will never know what went into each piece. Art works that way. Life works that way. We work that way. We may look at something or someone and think we know, but there is no way we can ever really know.

This and the picture below are both hints about Book 2. I cannot wait to share the title and the cover with you all. This book has been such fun to write. This book is funnier and has has even more art, Art, and heart!