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Summer on My Mountain
Badminton with my siblings... Wild roses... Thunderstorms... And the window pane after... Freshly cut grass... Wild roses and gates......

Autumn Grace
5 days ago1 min read


George Winston---Enjoying the Moment
The pianist, George Winston, and his method of performing serve as an excellent example to us who struggle with enjoying each moment that...

Autumn Grace
Aug 223 min read


Being a Christian Artist
If you follow my blog, chances are you're a creator. You might be a writer, a musician, or an aspiring film director. You might have...

Autumn Grace
Aug 156 min read


Spring on my Mountain
Earlier mornings... Splashes of color... Growing trees... Blue skies... Pink sunrises... Spring rains and rose petals... New buds... This...

Autumn Grace
Apr 251 min read


Enjoying the Everyday---and how books can ruin that
Photo Credit to Tara Tarr This week, I am pleased to introduce you to one of my friends, Tara. She came to me with this post idea, and...

Autumn Grace
Apr 184 min read


Sunshine Blogger Award #2
Two of my blogger friends, Cecelia of Craft, Coffee and Cake and Lizzie Hexam of Starlight and Saucepans , tagged me for the Sunshine...

Autumn Grace
Apr 117 min read


Q & A with Armatrod
Welcome, Armatrod. We're so glad to have you on Shades of Art for this interview. Thank you for coming! You're welcome, Autumn. Thank...

Autumn Grace
Mar 286 min read


What can Pirates of the Caribbean teach us about movies?
All of my family (except my mom) enjoy watching the first three Pirates of the Caribbean movies. They are funny, action-packed stories...

Autumn Grace
Feb 244 min read


Where have I been? (An explanation, apology and poll)
Since it's been almost a month since I last posted on my blog, I figured you deserved an explanation. A glance at the cover photo for...

Autumn Grace
Feb 142 min read


What has God done for me and my blog?
What a day to call my Blog Anniversary: Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the Inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. 😅 In the midst of...

Autumn Grace
Jan 204 min read


Books and Christmas Vibes
Last week, I published my deep, thoughtful take on the Christmas season ( here ) . This week, I'm happy to do a fun, easy, cozy book...

Autumn Grace
Dec 20, 20244 min read


Perfection---ruined by a Christmas Tree?
We all have our visions of a perfect holiday, whether that holiday is a birthday, Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas. For me, Christmas is...

Autumn Grace
Dec 13, 20244 min read


NaNoWriMo: What don't I like?
If you're a writer, read other blogs or have been on my email list for a while, you've heard of NaNoWriMo. The seemingly nonsense word is...

Autumn Grace
Nov 22, 20245 min read


When my Writing Exploded
I have always loved stories. And I have always loved art. A glance at “ My Artistic Journey in Pictures ” will tell you that, but I have...

Autumn Grace
Oct 18, 20245 min read


Hurricane Helene and Psalm 46
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble," Psalm 46:1. (ESV.) It's hard to understand something until you've...

Autumn Grace
Oct 4, 20243 min read


Sunshine Blogger Award
Lizzie Hexam from Starlight and Saucepans nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger Award! Thank you so much, Lizzie! I'm excited to do this...

Autumn Grace
Sep 27, 20246 min read


My Artistic Journey in Pictures
It's high time I shared my art with you. Of course, you probably have already gathered that I appreciate art, but I have shared precious...

Autumn Grace
Sep 20, 20243 min read


Excellence before Originality
Something that many artists battle with is trying to be original in their creations. It can be a suffocating trap to fall into—the idea...

Autumn Grace
Sep 13, 20246 min read


What is autumn to me?
Because of my name (yes, Autumn is my name and not a pen name), I have often received questions about how my name makes me feel during...

Autumn Grace
Sep 6, 20243 min read


"Story of a Past" and an interview with its Author
Credit to Jonathan Larson on Unsplash This past week, I was honored to interview a friend of mine named Eliza. She enjoys writing...

Autumn Grace
Aug 16, 20244 min read
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