CicelyRenee

06/12/2026

How many of you have heard of a personal curriculum?

If you haven’t, it’s simply a commitment to intentionally learning something you want to learn, not because you have to, but because you’re curious about it.

Last month, my personal curriculum focused on coffee. I explored different brewing methods, flavors, and the art behind a good cup of coffee. It’s something I’ll continue learning about.

My next course of study is oil pastels. I’m learning how to paint and create with them, exploring how they blend, layer, mix, and behave on paper. I’m discovering their character, techniques, strengths, and quirks along the way.

These are my first two paintings. They aren’t masterpieces (yet!), but that’s not the point. The point is learning, experimenting, and enjoying the process. The first painting is mangoes (if you couldn’t tell 😆), and the second is based on a photo of strawberries.

I’m absolutely loving the journey so far.

So now I’m curious…

What is something you would love to dedicate time to learning and exploring this summer as part of your own personal curriculum?

06/09/2026

Public service announcement

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

I’ve been painting these vibrant hibiscus flowers as part of a new collection called Beautiful Beginnings.

As I step into a new season and venture down a new path, I wanted to capture and document the journey through art. Each painting represents growth, hope, fresh starts, and the beauty that comes with embracing change.

This collection includes 10 original watercolor paintings, and they will be available for the very first time tomorrow at the pop-up event at Serendipity Boutique in Plano!

I’d love for you to come celebrate this new chapter with me, browse the collection, and say hello.

05/28/2026

I just need a few more people to sign up for this amazing workshop! DM me to save your spot!!! We have sooooo many goodies for you!!! Enjoy an amazing little get away on a 5 acre farm!! Snacks will be provided too!

05/19/2026

H-Mart in Dallas… loved it all

05/07/2026

Heavy on the play for the month of May! Our Christian snail mail club is on the way! Loving the themes God gives me every month! You get a devotional, challenges, art, and more!! Would love to have you be a part of this club… but it’s more like ministry a virtual one and joy in your mailbox!!! It’s definitely a blessing!!

04/16/2026

Thank you all for your kind words, encouragement, and support! I’m all moved out of the Painted Tree…. Definitely took a lot longer to set it up a year and a half ago… a couple ways you can support me and others is coming out to Colorpalooza and The Pink Chapel for an art festival and pop up market. I also have been working on my new website and will officially launch this weekend but you can go check it out!

Many of the shop owners relied on their boutiques at Painted Tree… we are all small business owners and invested so much money, time, and resources… I talked with many of them and they continue to have hope and will keep pushing on!

On to the next phase… grateful to God for ordering my footsteps and all the blessings!