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About brandicottingham

I'm a self taught artist, blogger, mom, bone collector, creative passionate soul with my life work to connect the collective consciousness to a lifestyle of "Right Thinking" meaning allowing the right brain creativity and imagination to flow through all aspects of life!

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you imagined”   Henry David Thoreau “Cake Hat” by  Debbie C. (my momma)   This week I’m sending out the invitation to EAT Cake, drink wine, toast your friends … Continue reading

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Elegantly Colaborating!

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  A courageous group of local artisans spent the afternoon first working the mental meaning of collaboration and then off to  the races we painted for hours collaborating with each other passing canvas, palettes tools and stories!  What did we … Continue reading

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Red Shoe Society Expresses Art Through Philanthrophy

After spending the evening at The Ronald McDonald House with the Red Shoe Society I was reminded how inspiring the art of philanthropy can be to ones soul.  During moments of dryness when my well of inspiration feels more like … Continue reading

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Art With A Heart

The month of February reminds us all to stop and smell the roses!  Valentines Day may be a Hallmark holiday for some or more a reminder to us all to demonstrate Love to those we share our lives.  I’m fortunate … Continue reading

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This week I was honored to share my studio with some of my favorite mom and daughter duos.  The inspiration…. Collaboration, objection was for each mother and daughter to find a flow where both artist feel able to access and … Continue reading

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Merry & Bright

As I reflect on 2012, contemplating the wealth of this years themes,  what will I choose to write today which will reflect and capture 353 of my previous days? And how will I  then wrap this year into one package? … Continue reading

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The Art of Supporting The Arts!

Does Art live in your community/lifestyle because you believe it deserves to thrive?  Do you desire your life to be adjourned with beauty, accessorize by original hand crafted items by local artisans?  When reviewing your retirement objections does investing in Art get … Continue reading

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Pass The Carpe Diem

June brings another farewell to one of my own personal favorites-Mr. Manana is retiring from public view and headed to spend his twilight years amongst the private spaces his new owner calls home.  I have a bittersweet feeling as I … Continue reading

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“Mr. Take Out” Becomes “Mr. Take to IN”

 “Mr. Take Out” finds his destiny flies him to Indiana.  I should have added goose bumps on him as that’s what I have when I think of the inspiration that birthed him and recognize those first seeds were planted when … Continue reading

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Kiss this one Goodbye “Lip Service” Finds Her Home

What came first the egg or the chicken?  The artist or the creativity? As I installed “Lip Service” onto the wall I was amused to find where this painting would call home.  Of course she will not be tucked away … Continue reading

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