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When an artist turns her gaze towards fire, something magical happens. In this guest post, Beth Tockey Williams shares how she captures the flicker, glow, and elusive dance of flames in pastel — from the first spark to the final trail of smoke.

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Imagine painting surrounded by olive trees, the scent of sea air, and the sounds of laughter over dinner. That’s exactly what our Corfu art retreat offered — an unforgettable mix of plein air painting, friendship, and artistic courage. Join me as I share the magic, the moments, and the paintings from our week together in Greece.

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Ever told yourself there’s just no time to paint? It’s easy to think that but a few snatched sessions in a tiny Greek village reminded me of what's possible. In this post, I share three quick plein air paintings each created in well under an hour, how thumbnails made it happen, and why even short bursts at the easel can bring so much joy.

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While in Athens after teaching in Corfu, I watched the Evzones perform the changing of the guard — a ritual of grace, symbolism, and history. It made me reflect on how beauty can carry deeper stories, both in ceremony and in art. Sometimes, it’s what lies beneath the surface — the quiet meaning, whether intended or found — that gives a piece its lasting resonance.

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When artist Terrilynn Dubreuil lost her mother, she turned to her pastels to make sense of the grief. In this moving story, she shares how painting became both tribute and transformation — revealing the profound power of art to heal and express what words cannot.

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