Unleash Your Creativity with Rooted Minds Art Classes

At Rooted Minds Learning Community, we believe that art is not just a skill to be learned, but a journey of self-expression and discovery. We’re excited to introduce our new art classes designed to nurture your creativity and help you explore the wonderful world of painting. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine…

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20 Fun Granny Squares Projects to Get Started with Crochet

I have been obsessed with granny squares lately. I had no idea that they were so simple and fun to crochet. Granny squares provide practice that builds into something bigger. There’s a low sense of danger in messing up the project because if you mess something up, it’s a small piece to fix. AND there…

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Because He Cares Free Coloring Sheet

I have felt alone more than often lately. When that happens, my mind travels down the list of woes from my life. I’ve had my share of hardships, but that’s not the whole story of my life. It is tempting to believe that it is when I don’t feel like getting out of bed, or…

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Painting en Plein Air: Creating in Community

I can’t fully explain it, but creating near other creatives is ten times better than creating alone.  Picture this: you’re painting en Plein air, in a cute little harbor district, containing restaurants, boutiques, and a coffee shop! There is a lighthouse next to the docks you decide to paint. As you paint, you watch children…

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Painting En Plein Air: Finding Peace with Paint

I painted en Plein air with oil paints for the SECOND time ever! In this episode, I painted at Rockledge Park in Grapevine. This location was absolutely beautiful! We met my cousin at the park and she and my dad and I painted together! For this painting, I used oils on a gessoed panel (links…

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