2014 has invited me to expand my life through the power which comes from focusing on one word! Simple? Unfortunately “simple” is not my word. I’m not prepared to report on or rate this process…YET, what I can say is the act of choosing my word was anything but simple. The theory is if one chooses just one word to give ones full focus one may transform their life. Cool Right! (Cool’s not my word either). In Brandi fashion I like to take it to the canvas. If you would like to explore the process of transforming your life with One Word, come join me and others as we Play with Paint. The first class in the Elegant Design Studio will set us on adventure to excavate our 2014 Word and then we’ll create a painting which will be our Vision Board for the year! A beautiful reminder of the direction we are headed encapsulated with the beingness of our active choice. No, I haven’t shared my word, I’m saving for Thursday!
If you can’t make this Thursday’s class take a moment to look at where you’ve been, which direction your headed, what themes are swirling around your world and allow the words to flow until one becomes (like my 4-year-old) screaming out “Listen to Me” “Look at Me” study me and unleash the power of your very own word!
“Victory” by Terry C.
(The Dad)
Playing with Paint/One Word Mission Board
Thursday January 16th
Doors open 6PM
Class 6:30-8:30
Elegant Design Studio Fort Worth, TX
RSVP Brandicottingham@me.com
with the help of the newest artist’s in town. My focus became centered on projects where the Viewer became the Artist to which I collaborated. My wishes came true as organizations, individuals, groups, schools and Not For Profits became my partners. Playing with Paint grew into a pop up studio which found me 
popping up in board rooms, driveways, back yards, garages, dining rooms, back porches, hotels, schools, restaurants, private clubs on the 40th floor (thank goodness for loading docs and elevators) new places, themes and projects grew as the year unfolded. Playing with Paint traditional paint on canvas continues to be a crowd favorite to spark inspiration allowing the inner artist to be heard, which for some it was asked to paint on Peace Poles, picnic tables, doors and walls.
Thank you 2013 for bringing into my life so many amazing new friends who if even for one moment choose to connect with their inner artist and touch mine.
of the long conversations with friends, Christy showing up with moral support both spiritually and with spirits, Ms. Courtney’s catering expertise and when the children had enough brush strokes Daddy Day Care/pizza delivery boy swooped in on a white horse (Tahoe) as the damsels kept the paint flowing into the late hours of the night! This piece became way bigger than the first “YES”, the labor became the love for all those involved we evolved! Acrylic Paint on Wood with love, friendship and generous spirits.
of Art. Look for Table #1 “Stop and Smell the Roses” this Wednesday at 65 Roses Event supporting Cystic Fibrosis. It’s for Sale! Bid live at the Event or here on this site! Thanks to all my collaboration partners who added in this awesome piece, which reminds us to stop and smell the roses and that even the ordinary can become something extraordinary with some friends and loaded paint brush! Brandi C.
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