my giant strawberry is
an invitation to pay attention,
to notice everyday glimmers of magic,
to savor life’s simple joys,
to grab your art supplies and create without fear.
Hi, I’m Anne Butera
I loved making art when I was a child, but as I grew up I “learned” I wasn’t good at it.
As an adult I felt something was missing from my life and set out to reclaim my creativity.
I taught myself how to paint, but I also followed the lead of my kindergarten self and began to believe, again, in the giant strawberries she was able to effortlessly conjure.
2027 Calendars are here!
Ignite your Delight
Five days of daily emails filled with:
creative assignments
journaling exercises
inspiration
encouragement
This free class includes written content, a video tutorial and printable creative prompts to continue energizing your creative journey.
Let me help you develop a sketchbook practice
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On my morning walk one day, a flash of yellow caught my eye. I knelt in the dew-wet grass for a closer look. Yes! It was a yellow garden spider, Argiope aurantia.