Kintsugi : When We Are Being Made Whole

by Annie Barnett | Apr 7, 2014 | Blog

When I painted the cracked tea cup, one of my dearest (and smartest) friends asked if I’d heard of the practice of kintsugi. It began in 15th century Japan. A shogun, sent a damaged tea bowl back to China for repair. It was returned to him in one piece, but the...

So inspired by #lupitanyongo and her powerful thoughts on dreaming and beauty.

by Annie Barnett | Mar 3, 2014 | inspiration

Working away on these @momsinprayerinternational prints for the #RGTHope conference! Love the heart of it.

by Annie Barnett | Feb 28, 2014 | inspiration

I used to stop and start a fresh piece whenever I made mistakes. Now I press through, chalk it up to practice, let it be.

by Annie Barnett | Feb 26, 2014 | inspiration

A little winter painting. Do you follow @soulemama? Her photos are gorgeous and her winter landscape + Ezra Keats inspired me to get the brushes out this afternoon. Thanks, Amanda!

by Annie Barnett | Jan 16, 2014 | inspiration