Love, Art, and a Season of Gratitude
Last week, I celebrated my birthday, and what a joyous, cozy celebration it was! The gifts were plentiful—thoughtful trinkets, cozy treats, and even a few unexpected surprises. Each present felt like a tiny universe of care and effort, and I couldn’t help but marvel at the love behind each gesture.
But as I sat surrounded by this outpouring of affection, I realized the greatest gift wasn’t in the wrapping paper or bows. It was the realization of how deeply love moves the world. It’s not just about how much love I’ve received (though I feel overwhelmingly blessed). It’s about how love propels everything we do—the kindness we extend to others, the beauty we create in art, and the connections we nurture with people, nature, and even our inner selves.
Art as a Celebration of Love
As an artist, I often feel that love is at the heart of creativity. Every brushstroke, every sketch, every burst of inspiration carries a piece of the soul. This holiday season, I’m inviting you to share that love with your own creative spark!
I just uploaded a new video on YouTube where I show you how to create your own watercolor Christmas cards in just ten minutes. (Yes, it’s possible!) Whether you’re a seasoned painter or just curious about picking up a brush, this project is a fun way to add a personal touch to your holiday greetings. You can watch the tutorial here: 🎥 How to Make Watercolor Christmas Cards in 10 Minutes.
If DIY isn’t your thing, don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! My Seasons Collection is now available in my shop, and it’s filled with beautifully crafted watercolor cards perfect for the holidays. You can find them here: 🛒 Seasons Collection.
A Season to Appreciate
This week reminded me that even though we are love—it’s a choice we make every day. It’s in the small actions: smiling at a stranger, pausing to appreciate a glowing sunset, or even taking the time to write a heartfelt card to someone you care about.
As we dive deeper into the holiday season, I encourage you to look for love everywhere—in your art, in your community, and within yourself. There’s an endless reservoir of it, and it grows every time we share it.
With gratitude and a heart full of love,
Ishani
Love & Sparkles!
To gift: This season buy from your friends, buy local. It’s a doble gift, for the seller and for the person you are getting the gift for. Allow me a little self promotion here please: https://ishaniart.com/shop
To try: If you don’t feel like doing the Xmas Cards, maybe you can try to make the tags for your presents! I have a quick video on to do them!
To watch: Not very Christmasy, but we started watching Eric and although we have only seen one episode, we are loving it!
