A New World An art student for life

bethlgainer.substack.com/p/a-new-world My latest post is out, where I discuss creating my first alla prima oil painting.

On Our Own Terms 10 tips for living intentionally – and some art

My latest post on living consciously is out open.substack.com/pub/bethlgai... Also in the post are my sketch of my nephew and my daughter's self-portrait, both in graphite.

My waterfall painting is evolving, thanks to me forging onto a new-to-me style. See my post for more details. open.substack.com/pub/bethlgai...?

Two figures from my Breast Cancer, Female and Young are completed! #art #artist #bcsm #breastcancer #self-care #mentalhealthmatters

Out of Sync Betrayed

open.substack.com/pub/bethlgai... My new post is out on medical advocacy is out. And check out my latest artwork for my Breast Cancer, Female and Young series. #Bcsm

My sketch that I will translate into an oil painting for my Breast Cancer, Female and Young series. #art #artist #writingcommunity #bcsm #mentalhealthmatters #self-care #mentalhealthawareness

Christine Jaksy: Visual Artist and Chaplain A profile in courage, faith, and art

open.substack.com/pub/bethlgai... Check out my profile of a great artist and a great human being. #art #artist #hospice #writingcommunity #selfcare

Taking the Time The best gift is self-care.

open.substack.com/pub/bethlgai... My latest post on Black Friday and self-care #art #artist #oilpainting #writing #mentalhealth

I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget

My oldest granddaughter has lived in Kansas City all of her life.

I drove her into a rural town, not far from my house, and she asked if a tornado had ripped through. She had never experienced hollowed out rural Missouri towns. She accurately described the carnage of bad policies.

bethlgainer.substack.com/p/the-buddy-... My latest post on how artists of any field should try to lift others up. #art #writingcommunity #artist #cancer #breastcancer #bcsm #self care #mentalhealthmatters

Words matter Prevention and Healthy Privilege

Words matter - a bit about prevention of breast cancer recurrence - open.substack.com/pub/iforgive...

Your writing is awesome!

Oh my. It's been a day. Read my short-listed poem out loud, super chuffed to have been a finalist in @womenslibrary.bsky.social Bold Types Showcase. #blueskypoetry

Congratulations!!

Hi Alene!!