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Thank you to my new Collector! This piece found its person during this weekend's Collectors Club on my feed.  This week has already been non-stop, which means I still haven't gotten around to taking down pieces still available at Gratitude Pricing,  which is my way if paying it forward for the incredible support me and my art are given each day here. It also means, you still have the chance to score beautiful soul-fueled art at what some might call.....a ridiculous price.
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Art makes me feel good. 
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Vibing high and bringing the Radical Joy, baby. Radical joy!
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Hope your day has been grand. Off to see Mom, then hop in the pool. Oh how I love summer! ✌
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>follow @pamelajbates for #soulfueledart.
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BE THE FLOW. This is the piece I paint in my new class Let Go and Let It Flow. Yeah. I know the sun is shining through it & it makes it a little harder to see, but......
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DOESN'T IT LOOK COOL? 
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OK, here's the deal. I am totally stoked by the people who have already signed up for this new class. Talented artists in their own rights.  Which pretty much makes me blush the color of my shirt.
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I don't know how I got so damn lucky to connect with the most amazingly talented, creative and supportive people. 
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Every time a new order comes in this rolls through my head:
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A. OMG, NO WAY! 
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B. Get out of town!
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C. That is freaking awesome!
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D. They want to paint with me?!!!
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E. All of the above. 
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Yeah, this might be my easiest multiple choice ever. If this counted,  it would definitely be sliding scale grading because, it's a given. E. 
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Then I snoopy dance.
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Then I remind myself of ALL the people who have already painted with me in person at workshops. On zoom. In 1:1 sessions. With class recordings. In Sketchbook Freedom Sessions. Paint Parties. Elements Imagined.  The Garden Path. Soul Fueled Watercolors. MORE. Creatives from around the world. I am not kidding. From Geneva  to Chile, from NH (hey New Hampshire) to Idaho, to California, and Seattle. WHOA. It is still  kind of unbelievable. And magical. And incredibly rewarding.
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👉🙋‍♀️ If you have painted with me, do me a favor? Drop a YES below & shout out where you are at. For extra points on the already scaled quiz 😁 tag a friend below who you think would have fun painting with me.
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THANK YOU so SO much.
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I feel like I could go all Sally Field on you. "You like me. You really like me.' The kid who was overweight & bullied, the kid who was picked last a LOT in gym. (In fairness, I still can't throw a softball or run even if my life depended on it). The kid who didn't really know what she wanted to do when she started college. Finished college 😬. You like hanging out & making art with me. Well, I like hanging out & making art with you too.
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It makes my day. My year. MY LIFE. 
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I have found my passion. I love art and I love sharing it. 
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Class link in bio @pamelajbates
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CLASS NOW AVAILABLE 🌺🌸🌼 GESTURE OF FLOWERS: Painting An Expressive Still Life Bouquet. 
🌺🌸🌼 via link in profile @pamejbates
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Love flowers? This is a laid back class (a recording of a live zoom class) that encourages you to explore flowers and expressing yourself in new ways.
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For the cost of a vente latte for you and a friend, you can learn how to tune into your intuition and paint the beautiful energy of flowers.
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CLASS LINK IN profile @pamelajbates.
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.@pamelajbates for #soulfueledart 
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>paint with me. Gestural Expressions and The Gesture of Flowers classes via link in bio. Let Go + Let It Flow launching in March.
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One with my laptop today, so far. Working on my course LET GO + LET IT FLOW: Soul-Fueled Abstract Painting.
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I am so excited to be nearing the finish line. I  cannot wait to share this new course with you. It has really been a labor of love from filming three times (yeah,  so there's that 😁) to challenges in editing/compressing, to choosing to set it aside to while  helping Mom through appendicitis and surgery recuperation.  Then having other things take precedence.  I trusted the Universe and told myself, all in good time.
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In the meantime,  amazing creatives from all over the world have continued to paint with me in my Gestural Expressions class (link in bio) and the work they have been creating inspires me. It is just one if the reasons I can't wait to finish up and release this new class to you. 
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It is an amazing thing when someone sends me a message with a photo and says, 'THIS is what I painted in your course'. Seriously? Unimaginable a few short years ago and such a blessing. 
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Now, I want as many people as possible to FEEL the power of painting. It is transformative. To be even a small a part of that for someone else is AMAZING. 
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Thank you for trusting me with your creativity AND your patience. I know it's been a long time coming.  When you are wearing all the hats, it is a learning process to be sure. 
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Want sneak peeks? DM me and I'll add you to my Close friends group in DMs. 
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'Refresher Course: 
Golden Rule & What Your Momma Told You'
18 x 24in acrylic mixed media on paper
$290 with free shipping in US. International available. DM @pamelajbates for purchase. 
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.@pamelajbates for #soulfueledart 
and @soulfueledart
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>paint with me. Gestural Expressions class via link in bio. Let Go + Let It Flow launching in March.
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> sign up for art lovers newsletter at PAMELABATES.COM 
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Hail, hail, the gangs all here. 🎉
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Whoa. Yesterday. Glad it is in the rear view. 
I was wrecked from working on computer all day. I do NOT miss my former life, attached to the computer creating all day, every day.
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Though, if I am completely honest, being in the deep business end of things at the moment  does have me thinking about some kind of course/coaching program/zoom sessions/ that could be a melange of guidance and tutorials on growing your practice and an art business, and manifestation. I have 26 years of experience as a creative business owner, and I have trudged through a lot of mud to make things happen.
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Just thinking out loud. It likely won't happen right away, but rolling things over in my head as I think about 4th quarter and beyond. Here's lesson number 1, that I am taking notes on as I write this post.: The simpler the framework, the more likely it is to happen, and happen sooner. KISS. 💋  keep it simple,  stupid.
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Looking for your feedback. Easy as dropping a 1. 2, or 3 in comments. 👇
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1.  A series of group mastermind sessions where I offer guidance, you can pick my brain and learn from a community of fellow creatives 
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2. A mix of painting tutorials/business lessons/live sessions would help me kick ass
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3. One on one power hour. You. Me. On Zoom working on YOUR next step.
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If I go by KISS rule of thumb, the live Zoom sessions are feeling like the most straightforward way to help you the fastest. I value your input, so if you want to elaborate, feel free. Thanks for helping a girl out.
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OK. Back to editing on computer & financial work, but I cannot wait to get into my studio to organize all the new space I have in here. And paint!!!!
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🎨 Speaking of painting, while I work on editing my new class Let Go + Let It Flow, I re-released my Gestural Expressions course. It is a recording of my Zoom class & will have you bringing a lot of energy to your painting. Link in profile.
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🤩 Shout out to all of you who signed up overnight. How fun to wake up to those notifications!
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>@pamelajbates for #soulfueledart
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The number 1 thing that has been working for me lately?
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Hands down. COLLABORATION.
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Today has been full of it. .
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Started my day in a mastermind coaching group with @ericareitman and incredible women working to be the best they can be.  Such give and take. Support. Vulnerability. Strength. Encouragement. Growth. Amazing.
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Then I enjoyed a video call with @bethsuterart to share info with each other about Zoom classes and recording classes and general art biz stuff, and throwing collaboration ideas around. We already know we work together well after our @auctionforaustralia, so we will surely have something up our sleeves soon.
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I'm catching up on my voice DMs with @wendylmcwilliamsart and @lesleygrainger. The wisdom, advice, and brainstorming that just happens naturally. Pure gold. Throw our Art Parties into the mix, with a bunch of other creatives from around the world, and as #Emeril would say. BAM.
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Topped it of with a #sketchbookfreedomrocks session with fantastic group of artists, who created together via Zoom and shared challenges and tips. Can I get an Amen?
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So yeah, I see the positive power in collaboration and want to encourage you to think about ways you can collaborate with others. Don't wait. Do it now. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.✌
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If you want to paint with me, two more opportunities this week:
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H O R I Z O N S: soul-fueled mixed media abstract landscapes. Thursday, 2PM EST. Link in profile.
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Just Paint Art Party with @wendylmcwilliamsart @lesleygrainger
and myself. Free. DM me @pamelajbates for link and  password.
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Challenge 4 of #gmsketchingfaces - trace a photo - I knew I wanted to add this tracing to my self care journal, it’s a journal that @beckabrun made for me a while ago. I haven’t shared any pictures from it earlier though. My intention was a page about reflection and stillness but then I started to fuzzy cut the florals. It’s from an old botanical book that I think @cayleegrey sent me. I did that cutting during a lovely #getmessyhangout earlier today and it took FOREVER. I’ve told you earlier about the pain I have in my hands, silly me ignored that when I started and my hands started to get more and more sore. Being an advocate of pacing, taking breaks and the #spoontheory in general I was pretty annoyed with myself even though I said nothing about it. The journaling says “… forget not… do not fuzzy cut big things again…”, “…breathe, take breaks, listen to your body…” and “Remember the spoons”. Anyway, it was lovely to hang out with you ladies :-) #getmessyhabit #getmessybysmilinthyme #getmessyartjournal  #artjournal
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