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Sometimes all it takes is a single word like “believe,” to spark our imagination. Other times, we need motivational quotes, such as 'Life happens whether you smile or not,' that will inspire us to be a better version of ourselves. 

 

We all have them-- sayings, phrases, and words that ignite in us a passion.  So as artists, why not combine our favorite words with our paintings. Think how inspiring words combined with graphics can be!

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Words to

  Live By...

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“If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint."                                                                                                                   – Edward Hopper

"Life happens whether we smile or not!"

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Click HERE to read about 13 artists that used words to empower their artwork.

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Seu

título.

Diane J. McGarel

Age: 63

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Never smoked

Baby blue Eyes

shoulder length sandy brown hair.

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Upon first hearing the news, ‘you have cancer,’ by my new oncologist in the office, of late January of 2026, I am very thankful both my boyfriend Rick as well as my mom were right there by my side. It’s not news anyone wishes to face alone. 

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It is NOT news you or anyone else wishes to hear at all.



I am not sure what I am feeling- then or now- 
shock? 
Anger? 
Or just numbness? 

A part of me, felt disconnected, in disbelief, thinking, “this cannot be happening?” When it first began, even to till day.
 


I never smoked, except in my late twenties, back in the bar days. Although, as weird and fake as this sounds, I never truly inhaled. 

My dad, Alex was in AA, quit drinking when I was about eight years old. Admired, when he did quite there was no in-between time, back and forth. He put down the drink, joined AA, and that was it. 

Dad smoked though. Died at fifty-two, of lung cancer.

 

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