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A Little Dash Of The Brush May 2026

Practice "expressive painting" for just ten minutes. Don't try to paint a "thing"; just paint a feeling using strokes and colors that resonate with your current mood.

Life is often lived in the broad strokes of work, bills, and responsibilities. But beauty is found in the details. By allowing ourselves "a little dash of the brush," we remind ourselves that we have the agency to change our surroundings and our outlook. A Little Dash of the Brush

Pick up a brush. Choose a color that speaks to you. And make your mark. Practice "expressive painting" for just ten minutes

Look for the small things. Painting the edge of a door or the inside of a bookshelf provides a "hidden" splash of color that delights the senses when discovered. Conclusion But beauty is found in the details

How can you apply this "dash" philosophy today? It doesn't have to be a masterpiece.

Take a mundane object—a picture frame, a flower pot, or a lamp base—and give it a new lease on life with a bold color choice.