The master has failed more times than the beginner has tried.

#nevergiveuponyourdreams
#justkeepswimming
#seekthepeaceyoudeserve
#wisewords

The three quotes by Neil Young: "I've been reminded that integrity comes with consequences" "You're allowed to speak - until what you say starts to actually threaten the bottom line." "I'm not stepping back, I'm not looking for a fight. I'm just standing where I've always stood - honest, present, and unafraid!" —Neil Young

Recent quotes pulled from a live statement made by singer/songwriter, #NeilYoung. Together they paint a picture of a man with integrity that is sharing his truth. I admire his #integrity. #honesty #speakyourtruth

Showing off my artwork to get it “out there” some more. I’ve been an emerging artist for 5 years now and would like to move on to “amateur artist” and “professional artist” monikers at some point.

This is “Bear Pair” - acrylics and ink.
#canadianartist #art #polarbear #truenorth #artforsale

This is my very first “business card” - actually a post card featuring my artwork, my website (gallery), and my socials. Only 5 years ago I began to put my art “out there”. The artwork featured here is titled “On Purple Pond”
#winnipegartist #manitobaart #canadianart #purplepond #disabledartist

Stop and find some light
Take it in gently and slowly
Absorb a taste of its pure energy
Admire its glow and sparkle
Share the light with all!

#shareyourlight #brightthoughts #lightenergy #photographybymikki #pausehere

The artist holds up her painting called ‘spring bouquet’. It is a landscape orientation filled with seven bright, colourful blooms bending in a spring breeze (mostly primary colours).

“Spring Bouquet” is ready to grace your space

#artforsalebyartist #canadianart #natureinspiredart #manitobaartist #art #bouquet #colourfulartwork

Here is a 30 second time-lapse recording of me creating one of my digital paintings.

🌎🎨 HAPPY WORLD ART DAY 🌎🎨

💚💜💙

#worldartday #artist #art #digitalart #timelapsevideo #artbymikki #disabledartist #artist #canadianart #natureinspiredart

I’m a spiritual woman! (And I happen to like birds too, lol).

#dontjudgewhatyoudontunderstand #spiritual #noreligion #witchyways #cannabishelps #crystalcollector

A collage of two paintings. One is of a lake landscape featuring a canoe stashed partly up on a rock (painted in realist style). The second painting is of a woman’s silhouette but painted in bright teal blue, burnt orange, and some golden yellow highlights (painted in modernist style)

2 of my different styles of paintings.
I am an eclectic artist so I have collections in several styles.

#2sday #twopiecesofmyheart #tuesday #playonwords #eclecticartist #landscapeart #modernart #popart #artistsofbluesky

“Mourning Sun”

24” x 24” Digital Acrylics on Canvas

#sun #eye #crying #mourning #playonwords #popart #modernart #artbymikki #artwork #artist #art #disabledartist

A watercolour painting of a row of trees along the edge of a lake. Behind the trees the sunrise peeks above the horizon. The sky is bright with colour, reflected upon the still waters of the lake. Above, in the sky, a lone bald eagle soars, wings spread wide.

“Solo on Wings” the first painting released in my newest nature-inspired collection called “Lakeside”. The 1st in this series, this painting is digital watercolour and ink on gallery canvas, 24” x 24”

#natureinspiredart #artseries #Canadianartist #artbymikki #disabledartist #art #watercolourart

This only addresses public schools. Private schools have #uncertifiedteachers too. If you have a child in private school in Manitoba, or elsewhere, I URGE YOU to ask for your child’s teachers’ certifications. You will be shocked!

#privateschoolissues #childsafety

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Imagination will take you EVERYWHERE!

#imagination #youarewhatyouthink #castyourbestshadow

This is #cleothecalico - our grand cat.
She is almost 9 years old, but has the attitude of a kitten. Apparently she is “typical” for a calico. Do you have #cats? Do they have “perma-kitten” traits too?
#calico #catsofbluesky #calicosofbluesky

A meme that reads “Stop telling chronically ill and/or disabled folks to constantly push ourselves. We know our limits and have learned the consequences of not respecting those limits. I refuse to put myself in a flare up to please someone’s expectations of me.”

Lower your #expectations - I’m #chronicallyill

#noflares #knowyourlimits #respectyourself #disabled #disabilityawareness

A painting of 2 sail boats heading out to sea at sunrise, as seen from the bow of a third sailboat. These words are included: "Smell the sea and feel the sky Let your soul and spirit fly Into the mystic" - Van Morrison (Into the Mystic) Artwork: “Out to Sea” by M. Coates (Art by Mikki)

"Smell the sea and feel the sky Let your soul and spirit fly
Into the mystic"
- Van Morrison (Into the Mystic)
Artwork by ME “Out to Sea”
#favouritesongs #vanmorrison #sailing #outtosea #artbymikki #disabledartist #canadianart #musiclyrics

Good Morning everyone! Who wouldn’t want to hear this!?

#morning #goodmorning #morninggreetings #upyourgame #feralqueensunite

A colour photo of two musicians: Jack Black, and Jack White. Captioned with “Technically, this is a black and white photo”

#laughoftheday #iykyk #rockandroll #blackandwhite

"YOU USED TO LOVE GOING ON TRIPS." I still do-but chronic illness took the freedom to just go. Travel used to mean adventure, tun, and escape. Now, it means symptom planning, medication packing, mobility considerations, and recovery time. Spontaneous weekends away become weeks of preparation and even more recovery. It's not that the love of exploring is gone—it's that the body doesn't always allow it anymore. Even short outings can trigger symptoms, making travel feel more like a risk than a reward. Every missed trip is another reminder that illness has reshaped what used to be simple. And while the desire to go is still there, the freedom to follow it often isn't. In My Shoes: Imagine still craving adventure-but having to plan every detail just to survive it.

This is me on a #springbreak #trip. #Travelling as a #disabled person is a huge challenge, but it has usually been worth it for me. I have to pack a #cane, a #walker, #heatingpads, #medications, and many other supplies… its a lot! But the alternative of doing nothing is worse! #livinglifedisabled

Happy #Easter

Wishing you a bright, joyful holiday!

A little poem I was inspired to write after my relaxing and magical spring break in the woods along the lake. ❄️❤️

#poem #poet #poetry #poetrybymikki #springpoem

I am currently enjoying a few days in a cabin in the woods. So much inspiration for my art!

#nature #natureinspired #natureinspiredart #artist #forest

If its clear where you are get outside tonight or tomorrow night to experience the full moon! As a nature-inspired artist, it inspires me to paint!

My homage painted a few years back, “Manitoba Strawberry Moon (2020)”

#moon #fullmoon #natureinspiredart #moonlover #selenophile #disabledartist #art

Hello all! I’m heading out into the Forest for some artistic inspiration! Nature is my muse, so I must reconnect with her often.

#natureinspired #artist #paintings #canadian #landscapes #forest #northernlights

See ya in a few days my friends! ✌️

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We ALL need this. We are all tired. We are all needing a reset.

What better time to do it than the beginning of a new season and the beginning of a new week, and soon the beginning of a new month too!

#reset #yogopose #restorativeyoga #youcanletgonow

What time is it? Oh, past my sesh time!

In all seriousness I do love cannabis! It is part of my medicine chest.

#medicalmarijuana #cannabisadvocate #stonerchick #madeyoulaugh

“Spring’s Return”

My poetic ode to the change of seasons written in a somewhat musical style.

©2026, Poetry by Mikki
Artwork: by Art by Mikki
#poem #poetry #spring #musicalthoughts #artbymikki

#TeachPeace

I couldn’t agree MORE!

Cartoon drawing of a woman laying on a sofa with a pillow over her head and the words: “Chronic illness gang rise up. Or sit. Or lay down. Ya know what, just groan if you’re still alive.”

I know that there are tons of us on social media. Sending out some good vibes to all ⭐️💗

#chronicillness #mademelaugh #spoonies #chronicallyawesome #InvisibleDisabilities #disabled #disabledartist #smileithelps #feelbetterfriday

Sorry for the typo (not my meme) - but you get the idea… we are all a masterpiece of creation! Now we need to “master peace” amongst ourselves!

#masterpieces #masterpeace #peace #nomorewar #lovewins