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Original abstract paintings series with vintage typewritten words. 16 small artworks offering inspiring encouragement through life’s twists and turns.

Abstract painting with typewriter word 'Be' and yellow and green abstract design on a white surface.

The story.

It started simply, almost like a divine nudge. I was given an abstract painting prompt: place a point, then another point, and connect them however I feel. 
That simple idea sparked a thought. It made me think about life. How each of us has a journey from point a to point b in life, but the path we take, the detours, the stops and starts, are all so different, so unpredictable.
As I painted, another layer came in—words. I finally pursued this idea that I had for some time: typing with a typewriter. I just couldn’t get the vision off my head, of merging the words in my mind with my painting. I let each painting speak a word to me, and I typed them out. The words came in a series of four. Perfectly matching the paintings.

I hope these pieces speak to anyone who needs a little encouragement while moving through their own life’s twists and turns.
~ Melinda