Crooked Little Flower Studios

I am just going to put an out of order sticker on my forehead
and call it a day. author unknown

Some days I do exactly what the above says. Well, maybe not literally but figuratively. Somedays I just need to check out. I love the quote above.

In these times I have a tendency to isolate. Recently I posted a reel on instagram and the amount of love and support I received was overwhelming and deeply felt.

It was hard to accept. part of me inside was telling myself that what I did was wrong. how hard it is to accept support and love. even still. even now when life is beautiful and I am long gone from where the negative messages came from in the first place.

It is bizarre how those things can hit you in an instant seemingly out of nowhere. I am thankful today I give myself grace and space to be who I am, where I am, at the time I am.

How does God answer my soul? with comfort, through the love and actions of others and self care. Here in this painting she is stretching her hips/legs. I do this stretch although I am hunched over as I don’t have the core strength to sit as upright as she is.

Her sitting upright is the confidence and build up of inner support and the support of others. She is lifted, she is given strength. In turn she gains flexibility both physically and emotionally. Her pain is eased physically and emotionally.

My pain is eased. I become more flexible. physically and emotionally. I am so thankful for community. I am stretched. I am motivated to stretch. And with that, I am thankful for the closing of this year, and I look forward to the coming year.

My current circumstance and a few women in my life have re-ignited an excitement for living out loud. I feel motivated to share and reach in ways I’m not sure I have before. It is both terrifying and exciting.

We will see where it leads. I actually have put down goals, and when I get back to North Carolina, those goals will go up in my room and in my studio so I can see them (inspired by a friend).

Thank you so much for all your love, support, and encouragement. Lets go into 2025 wandering with purpose.

paint much love, always,
Connie Karleta Sales
a.k.a. This Crooked Little Flower