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I mixed a big pot of this triumphantly bold blue color, because it was something I was seeing in my dreams at night. This shade is deep enough to hold sadness, and strong enough to push towards expanse of sky, hope of justice, and balm of peace. I can feel this blue in my bones today. My chin is up. I am ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis collection of work will feature 13 framed pieces in varying sizes, using frames I really love. I am making pieces that convey my sadness and anxiety, and also my recognition of power and privilege, and my hope for what we can choose to create together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eI’ll share more about the pieces and this collection as I continue working over the next few weeks. My email subscribers will get first access for purchase on March 10. 10% of all sales from this collection will go to the ACLU, who has doggedly supported the rights of all Americans even in the darkest times. I am not giving up out there, and you shouldn’t, either. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"seagulls","title":"Flock","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvailable for sale March 10, as part of the Blue Skies collection drop. 10% of all proceeds from this sale will be donated to the ACLU. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10\"x10\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small piece features a family of seagulls, with two larger parents guiding the smaller birds into the sky. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI imagine this piece hanging proudly in a child's bedroom or home office space, serving as a reminder about the power of parenting and self re-parenting. 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I attended a mood board workshop and made a vision board related to the balanced ideas of freedom \u0026amp; connection. The birds, horses, and fish are each running wild in their own way and serving as reminders to reach for hopeful action together. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI imagine this piece grounding a living room or office space, serving as a visual reminder of hopeful images and actions for all who pass by. Email or message me for more information or photos of the piece! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery or Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatalie offers FREE porch delivery to local NJ addresses, or *FREE USPS SHIPPING* to any U.S. address. 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The larger horse is in profile, determined, and trying to pave the way and also not stand in front of the hopeful foal. This smaller horse locks eyes but also proves themselves ready to run. The horses are against patterns that show up in rugs and other items in my home, against the hopeful reach of a celestial sky and wavy surface. We are each someone else's ancestor, and our actions and choices now matter. I hope this piece gives sturdiness to anyone else straddling self-growth and parenting in these messy times. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI imagine this piece hanging proudly in a child's bedroom or home office space, serving as a reminder about the power of parenting and self re-parenting. Email or message me for more information or photos of the piece! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery or Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatalie offers FREE porch delivery to local NJ addresses, or *FREE USPS SHIPPING* to any U.S. address. 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I’d been noticing and sketching these two contrasting and deeply connected ideas in my journals a lot in the final months of 2025, reflecting on the skylines I grew up with along in my hometown along the Chesapeake Bay. I’m always most at peace near water, smelling salty air and feeling a slight breeze. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I shared with a friend that I’d been thinking of and drawing soaring birds and strong bridges so much for a few weeks now, she responded, “Of course you are. They mean freedom and connection – the two things you’re always striving for.” That noticing from a loved one helped me shape my perspective and vision for 2026 – a year in which I’m boldly leaning towards things that feel like the balance of a bird and a bridge. I want to move closer to anything that makes me feel both free and connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece captures the freedom and connection of a flock of birds, soaring together in a unique curved frame. To me, that combination of freedom and connection is what leads to a calm nervous system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI imagine this piece bringing peace to a home office or bedroom, a hopeful reminder of internal strength and community. Email or message me for more information or photos of the piece! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery or Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatalie offers FREE porch delivery to local NJ addresses, or *FREE USPS SHIPPING* to any U.S. address. 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This horse is truth and honor, not magical thinking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI imagine this piece bringing internal strength and wisdom to any space -- a home office, kitchen, living room, office, bedroom. Email or message me for more information or photos of the piece! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery or Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatalie offers FREE porch delivery to local NJ addresses, or *FREE USPS SHIPPING* to any U.S. address. 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Repeating this as a phrase to myself in such a painful time was a meaningful balm to remember that time passes and no feeling is forever. I also like the reverse meaning of the phrase -- that all of this will be over before I'm ready and is worth holding tightly to -- even the challenges. By removing value from expereinces good or bad and equating them as just the value of an experience, we can be more present and aware of the goodnesses we receive even through challenge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI imagine this piece bringing internal strength and wisdom to any space -- a home office, kitchen, living room, office, bedroom. Email or message me for more information or photos of the piece! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery or Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatalie offers FREE porch delivery to local NJ addresses, or *FREE USPS SHIPPING* to any U.S. address. 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I usually needed to find a “third” more gentle, measured, and uncomfortable way to move through a moment — and if I could thread that needle of choosing an action or response in \"the third way,\" something magical was possible on the other side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis smaller piece makes an impact in its uniquely wavy, scalloped frame. Divided into three distinct sections by color, the images explore the concept of options of reactions. One can charge like a horse, stay peaceful and wave in the wind, or find the magic of a third way to find their own wavy rhythym. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI imagine this piece bringing strength and internal joy to any space where its meaning would serve as a powerful reminder about the range of options we all have every moment -- a home office, kitchen, living room, office, bedroom. Email or message me for more information or photos of the piece! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery or Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatalie offers FREE porch delivery to local NJ addresses, or *FREE USPS SHIPPING* to any U.S. address. 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My wisest friend once left me a voice memo saying it sounded like my feelings were very much \"at the surface\" and when I voice memo'ed her back to ask where she keeps hers -- we had such a meaningful chat back and forth about where are feelings kept, after all? I love seashells and so this idea of us carrying around our feelings as little pieces of memory within shells of each of us feels very sweet. I carry my feelings at the surface; where do you keep yours? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI imagine this piece bringing a joyful touch of blue  to any space -- a home office, kitchen, living room, office, bedroom. Email or message me for more information or photos of the piece! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery or Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatalie offers FREE porch delivery to local NJ addresses, or *FREE USPS SHIPPING* to any U.S. address. 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