"I believe it is our mission as artists to bring more beauty into the world." - Nicole Gariepy

Hey, that's me! This week's inspiration is from my very own heart and soul, and the inspiration by which I try to live every single day of my life, 

Creating art, in its many forms, goes much deeper for me than simple expression. Creating is a way of life, and art shows up in everything we do. Life is art, the way we decorate our homes, dress, our signature, what we cook for dinner, what is in our gardens, and especially, how we relate to the people around us. 

Artists filter and interpret life in their own unique signature, and share this with the world, calling it "art". It is a process of taking something that already exists and creating something completely new, re-imagining it, breathing new life into it in a sense. 

As an artist, I do believe it is my mission, my calling to make the world a more beautiful place. It is during the darkest of times when artists are needed more than ever. To remind everyone around us of the beauty that still exists. 

Wishing you a week full of beauty and inspiration!