A Little Dash Of The Brush !!top!! May 2026

Take a mundane object—a picture frame, a flower pot, or a lamp base—and give it a new lease on life with a bold color choice.

You don't need to be a Master to reap these rewards. The "dash" refers to the lack of pressure. When we approach a project with the mindset of just adding "a little dash," we bypass the perfectionism that often paralyzes us. We allow ourselves to play with color, to experiment with texture, and to embrace the happy accidents that occur when liquid meets surface. Bringing It Into Your Life A Little Dash of the Brush

How can you apply this "dash" philosophy today? It doesn't have to be a masterpiece. Take a mundane object—a picture frame, a flower

Beyond aesthetics, there is the undeniable "flow state" found in the movement of the brush. Psychologists have long noted that repetitive, creative motions lower cortisol levels. When you focus on the way the paint leaves the bristles, the "noise" of daily stress tends to fade. When we approach a project with the mindset