The Joy of Painting: A Creative Stress Reliever

Creativity is my go-to hobby for fun and as a stress reliever! Painting for fun certainly fits the bill:)

Have I mentioned I LOVE PAINTING! More than 30 years ago, my friend Dana invited me to her house. She introduced me to learning how to paint folk scenes. That moment got me started on this fun and relaxing journey. Over the years, I have created countless pictures. Now that I am “retired,” I have more time to explore my passion for folk art with color. Which one is your favorite?

A charming folk art painting featuring a pink cottage surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers.

A vibrant folk art painting featuring a cheerful yellow bird amidst colorful patterns and natural motifs.
A colorful folk art painting featuring a stylized bird surrounded by leaves and whimsical patterns.
Colorful folk art depicting a bird amidst abstract patterns and foliage.
A vibrant folk art painting depicting two houses with colorful surroundings, showcasing the beauty of nature and cheerful landscapes.
A vibrant folk art painting depicting a charming pink house surrounded by blooming flowers and rolling hills.
A cozy red house surrounded by evergreen trees and snow, capturing the essence of winter.
A charming folk art painting of a gray house with a red barn, surrounded by colorful flowers and a winding brick path.

A whimsical winter scene featuring a figure in an orange coat and green hat, feeding birds at a bird feeder, with a quaint house in the background.

A vibrant folk art painting depicting a cozy house surrounded by autumn foliage and colorful flower pots.
A charming folk art painting of a white farmhouse with a red barn, depicting rural life and tranquility.
A vibrant folk art painting of a red barn set against a blue sky, embodying the artist’s passion for painting and relaxation.
A colorful folk art painting depicting a charming house surrounded by vibrant trees and pumpkins, showcasing the artist’s love for creativity.
A vibrant folk art painting depicting a blue house surrounded by colorful flowers and rolling hills.
A charming folk art painting of a cozy house surrounded by greenery and a red barn.
A serene folk art painting featuring a charming house, a small barn, surrounded by trees and a winding path leading to the shoreline.
A vibrant painting depicting a serene autumn scene with colorful trees, a calm lake, and people enjoying boating.
A vibrant painting depicting two sailboats navigating through serene waters, with a lighthouse and lush greenery in the background.
A colorful painting of sailboats on a vibrant blue sea, showcasing the artist’s love for folk art.
A vibrant painting of a flower arrangement featuring orange and pink flowers in a textured vase.
A vibrant bouquet featuring a blue rose and green leaves in a decorative black and white vase against a yellow background.
A colorful vase decorated with patterns, holding purple roses and green leaves.
A vibrant folk art painting featuring a bouquet of flowers alongside a small bird design on a blue vase, capturing the essence of creativity and relaxation in art.
A beautiful painting of hydrangeas in soft blue tones, showcasing the artist’s love for folk art.
A vibrant watercolor painting of hydrangeas in a glass vase against a rustic wooden background.
A vibrant floral painting featuring pink, purple, and orange flowers in a patterned vase, showcasing a passion for folk art.
Vibrant blue hydrangeas in a decorative vase, showcasing a love for folk art and creativity.
Vibrant floral painting showcasing pink, orange, and yellow flowers against a blue background.
A vibrant folk art painting showcasing colorful hills and floral designs, expressing creativity and relaxation.
Vibrant floral painting in a decorative vase, showcasing the artist’s love for folk art.
A vibrant painting of blue hydrangeas in a clear vase, showcasing the beauty of folk art.
A vibrant painting depicting a scenic view of a river, bridge, and nearby buildings, showcasing a charming urban landscape.
A vibrant landscape painting showcasing mountains under a dynamic sky, reflecting the artist’s passion for folk art.
A colorful folk art painting depicting a quaint street scene with a prominent church, showcasing the artist’s love for painting. (Montmarte, Paris)
A vibrant floral arrangement painting featuring a mix of colorful flowers and greenery against a warm coral background.
A vibrant folk art painting featuring a stylized blue bird perched on a colorful branch surrounded by leaves and abstract shapes.
A vibrant painting of a lobster boat navigating through calm waters with a clear blue sky.
A vibrant and playful folk art painting featuring colorful stylized birds against a swirly green background.
Colorful folk art featuring a bird surrounded by vibrant flowers and patterns.
A vibrant folk art painting featuring a colorful flower arrangement in a whimsical pitcher, accompanied by two cheerful birds.
A vibrant folk art painting showcasing a colorful autumn landscape with rolling hills, quaint houses, and golden trees.
A vibrant folk art painting featuring a cute bird surrounded by colorful leaves and whimsical patterns.
A whimsical folk art painting of a charming house with a pink roof, surrounded by trees and a sunny sky.
A colorful folk art painting depicting a serene landscape with a charming house and stone barn, lush greenery, and a bright blue sky.
A charming winter scene featuring a farmhouse, snowman, and a blue barn, capturing the cozy essence of folk art.
A serene winter scene featuring a cozy wooden house surrounded by snow-covered trees and gently falling snowflakes.
A cozy winter scene featuring a charming white church surrounded by snow-covered trees and gently falling snowflakes, perfect for celebrating the festive season.

A charming folk art painting featuring a coastal scene with a house adorned with flowers and sailing boats in the background.
A cozy folk art scene featuring a charming house and a barn, a tree shedding leaves, and a winding path surrounded by lush green grass.
A vibrant folk art painting depicting a pink house surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills.
A vibrant folk art painting depicting a charming yellow house surrounded by lush greenery, colorful plants, and a peaceful landscape.
A charming folk art painting depicting a serene countryside scene with a house, a barn, rolling hills, and a picturesque lake.
A colorful folk art painting of a house with a stone path, surrounded by greenery and flowers, showcasing a charming garden entrance.
A charming folk art painting of a quaint white house surrounded by colorful flowers and lush trees.
A vibrant folk art painting of a house surrounded by colorful fields and trees, showcasing the artist’s love for creative expression.
A vibrant painting of a yellow house by the water, surrounded by greenery and boats.
A vibrant folk art painting depicting charming red huts nestled in a colorful landscape filled with flowers and rolling hills.
A colorful folk art painting featuring a red farmhouse surrounded by nature, including a pond, orange pumpkins, and lush greenery.
A vibrant folk art painting depicting a charming house with a stone chimney, a bare tree, and a black gate surrounded by a white fence.

A vibrant painting of a sailboat on a serene blue lake, capturing the beauty of folk art.
A beautiful painting of sailboats gliding across a vibrant ocean.
Vibrant floral arrangement showcasing colorful flowers in a textured vase.
A serene painting of a sailboat docked at a pier under a moonlit sky, showcasing tranquil waters and lush green hills in the background.
A vibrant folk art painting depicting a scenic view from a window, featuring colorful houses and a serene landscape.

Vibrant bouquet of pink flowers in a vase, showcasing a passion for painting and folk art.
A vibrant painting of blue flowers in a decorative vase, showcasing the artist’s passion for folk art.
A vibrant watercolor painting of a jar filled with pink roses, tied with a ribbon, set against a blue background.
A vibrant painting of colorful flowers in a blue vase, showcasing the artist’s love for folk art.
A vibrant painting of blue hydrangeas and lilacs in a polka-dotted green vase, showcasing a love for folk art and creativity.
A vibrant floral arrangement featuring bold colors and unique shapes, painted by Anne Farnum in 2022.
A vibrant painting of pink and yellow flowers in a pale orange vase against a bright blue background.

A vibrant folk art painting featuring a bright orange bird surrounded by colorful foliage and playful swirls.
A charming folk art painting of a cozy house with a green door, surrounded by colorful flowers and lush greenery.
A whimsical painting of a bird surrounded by colorful patterns and shapes.
A vibrant folk art painting featuring colorful houses nestled in a hilly landscape under a starry night sky.
A colorful folk art painting featuring a red barn surrounded by vibrant trees and blooming flowers under a sunny sky.
A cozy winter scene featuring a charming cottage surrounded by snow-covered trees and a starry night sky.
A colorful painting of a charming brick house with bright windows, surrounded by green bushes.
A snowy folk art painting depicting charming houses, a river, and a person holding a lantern, capturing the essence of a serene winter scene.
A charming winter scene featuring a snow-covered church adorned with festive greenery and a bright red door, perfect for capturing the holiday spirit.
A vibrant folk art painting depicting a charming house surrounded by blooming flowers and trees.
A vibrant folk art painting depicting two charming houses surrounded by colorful flowers and a lush green landscape.
A serene folk art painting of a coastal landscape featuring a quaint cottage, colorful flowers, and a vibrant blue sea.
A colorful folk art painting of a charming house surrounded by vibrant flowers and rolling hills.
A vibrant folk art painting of flowers in a decorative pitcher, showcasing a blend of colors and intricate patterns.
A vibrant folk art painting depicting a serene landscape with two houses, lush greenery, and grazing sheep under a bright sky.
A vibrant folk art painting featuring a serene landscape with a lake, two houses, a barn, and a boat under a sunny sky.
A vibrant folk art painting depicting a quaint pink house beside a pond, surrounded by colorful flowers and rolling green hills.
A tranquil folk art painting depicting a charming house surrounded by colorful flowers and trees, showcasing a peaceful outdoor scene.
A colorful folk art painting of a cozy house surrounded by trees, showcasing warm, glowing windows.
A tranquil folk art scene featuring a charming house by the sea, surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers.
A serene ocean scene with crashing waves under a cloudy sky, capturing the beauty of nature through painting.
A quaint yellow cottage overlooking a serene body of water, complete with a flag and a lush green landscape.
A vibrant painting of blue hydrangeas in a glass vase, showcasing the artist’s love for folk art.
A vibrant folk art painting of a vase filled with colorful flowers, showcasing a charming combination of floral design and bold colors.
A vibrant floral painting featuring colorful roses in a patterned blue vase, showcasing the joy of creating art.
A vibrant painting of sunflowers in a striped vase, showcasing a passion for folk art.
A vibrant floral painting featuring roses and blue flowers in a striped vase, showcasing the artist’s love for folk art.
A vibrant painting of flowers in a vase, showcasing rich reds and greens against a soft blue background.
A beautiful painting of white flowers in a blue vase against a textured blue backdrop.
A vibrant bouquet of pink flowers in a blue vase, showcasing a beautiful folk art painting created in 2022.
A vibrant bouquet of flowers painted in bold colors, showcasing artistic creativity.
Colorful floral arrangement in a striped vase, showcasing vibrant blooms against a patterned background.
A vibrant painting of hydrangeas in a glass vase, showcasing a joyful expression of folk art.
A vibrant folk art painting featuring colorful mountains and blooming flowers, showcasing the artist’s love for creativity.

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8 thoughts on “The Joy of Painting: A Creative Stress Reliever”

  1. I love them!! I want to commission a pretty winter snow house scene for Christmas next year – if you’ve already given that one away. I also love all the hydrangeas!! 🩷

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  4. the paintings are all so beautiful and I love the colors and the joy they radiate! A true expression of you!

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  8. Love your artwork. Thanks for sharing it. I like your use of color in many of them and definitely have some favorites. I just did a folk art project with some of my students. I should share your work with them.

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