Judith Monroe
@judithmonroe.bsky.social
Helping nature lovers bring the joy and wonders of the earth into their home environments through richly textured artworks.
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In a world that asks us to move faster, I create art inviting us to slow down. My work is rooted in nature, hope & healing, meant to bring calm, connection & quiet joy into your home. If you believe beauty matters, if nature feels like home, if you’re craving a little more peace in your life…
January 3, 2026 at 9:38 PM
“Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.”
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
January 3, 2026 at 5:29 PM
“Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.”
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
What if your wall could bloom into a tiny garden, one jewel at a time?
From my succulent botanical series, each 6×6” piece stands beautifully on its own, together they create a lush, layered story. Textured collage, succulents & butterflies, quiet geometry, nature’s balance, captured in miniature.
From my succulent botanical series, each 6×6” piece stands beautifully on its own, together they create a lush, layered story. Textured collage, succulents & butterflies, quiet geometry, nature’s balance, captured in miniature.
January 3, 2026 at 1:33 AM
What if your wall could bloom into a tiny garden, one jewel at a time?
From my succulent botanical series, each 6×6” piece stands beautifully on its own, together they create a lush, layered story. Textured collage, succulents & butterflies, quiet geometry, nature’s balance, captured in miniature.
From my succulent botanical series, each 6×6” piece stands beautifully on its own, together they create a lush, layered story. Textured collage, succulents & butterflies, quiet geometry, nature’s balance, captured in miniature.
This is what hope looks like: tiny poppy seedlings, growing in our neighborhood park. I planted these seeds a while ago, seeing them now fills me with so much joy & anticipation for spring. Stay close to small beginnings & let yourself imagine what’s coming.
#cultivatinghope#slowgrowth #poppydreams
#cultivatinghope#slowgrowth #poppydreams
This is what hope looks like
YouTube video by Judith Monroe's #Artlife
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January 2, 2026 at 1:18 AM
This is what hope looks like: tiny poppy seedlings, growing in our neighborhood park. I planted these seeds a while ago, seeing them now fills me with so much joy & anticipation for spring. Stay close to small beginnings & let yourself imagine what’s coming.
#cultivatinghope#slowgrowth #poppydreams
#cultivatinghope#slowgrowth #poppydreams
Interesting insight into the MAGA mindset and a hopeful direction: “After Charlie died, I realized that I’m part of this toxic culture. I really started looking at my faith. I wanted to be more like Christ.”
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‘I Was Just So Naïve’: Inside Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Break With Trump
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December 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Interesting insight into the MAGA mindset and a hopeful direction: “After Charlie died, I realized that I’m part of this toxic culture. I really started looking at my faith. I wanted to be more like Christ.”
Free gift article.
Free gift article.
Sometimes wisdom whispers instead of shouts.
“House of Wisdom” invites you to pause, where nature meets the surreal, a cardinal rests beneath a twinkling star, offering a quiet reminder: “You would be wise not to seek too much from others, at this time.”
“House of Wisdom” invites you to pause, where nature meets the surreal, a cardinal rests beneath a twinkling star, offering a quiet reminder: “You would be wise not to seek too much from others, at this time.”
December 31, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Sometimes wisdom whispers instead of shouts.
“House of Wisdom” invites you to pause, where nature meets the surreal, a cardinal rests beneath a twinkling star, offering a quiet reminder: “You would be wise not to seek too much from others, at this time.”
“House of Wisdom” invites you to pause, where nature meets the surreal, a cardinal rests beneath a twinkling star, offering a quiet reminder: “You would be wise not to seek too much from others, at this time.”
If you’ve ever wondered whether art like this is really worth it… it’s not about filling a wall.
It’s about how you feel when you pass by it every day.
Art can hold meaning, invite calm & quietly remind us of what matters most.
Let the image breathe… if it speaks to you, spend some time with it.
It’s about how you feel when you pass by it every day.
Art can hold meaning, invite calm & quietly remind us of what matters most.
Let the image breathe… if it speaks to you, spend some time with it.
December 31, 2025 at 1:24 AM
If you’ve ever wondered whether art like this is really worth it… it’s not about filling a wall.
It’s about how you feel when you pass by it every day.
Art can hold meaning, invite calm & quietly remind us of what matters most.
Let the image breathe… if it speaks to you, spend some time with it.
It’s about how you feel when you pass by it every day.
Art can hold meaning, invite calm & quietly remind us of what matters most.
Let the image breathe… if it speaks to you, spend some time with it.
We recently worked on a poor quality puzzle that was frustrating and not rewarding at all - it’s in the donation pile now.
The ones in this article are out of my price range, but an Etsy search for hand cut puzzles has piqued my curiosity…
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The ones in this article are out of my price range, but an Etsy search for hand cut puzzles has piqued my curiosity…
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Would You Pay Nearly $9,000 for a Puzzle?
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December 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
We recently worked on a poor quality puzzle that was frustrating and not rewarding at all - it’s in the donation pile now.
The ones in this article are out of my price range, but an Etsy search for hand cut puzzles has piqued my curiosity…
Free gift article:
The ones in this article are out of my price range, but an Etsy search for hand cut puzzles has piqued my curiosity…
Free gift article:
A nest is more than a home, it’s a promise.
“Eager Longing” holds the quiet ache of waiting: a carefully gathered nest, a single striped feather, and the hope of what’s not yet here. It’s a meditation on shelter, preparation, and trust. Even in stillness, longing hums with beauty.
“Eager Longing” holds the quiet ache of waiting: a carefully gathered nest, a single striped feather, and the hope of what’s not yet here. It’s a meditation on shelter, preparation, and trust. Even in stillness, longing hums with beauty.
December 30, 2025 at 12:17 AM
A nest is more than a home, it’s a promise.
“Eager Longing” holds the quiet ache of waiting: a carefully gathered nest, a single striped feather, and the hope of what’s not yet here. It’s a meditation on shelter, preparation, and trust. Even in stillness, longing hums with beauty.
“Eager Longing” holds the quiet ache of waiting: a carefully gathered nest, a single striped feather, and the hope of what’s not yet here. It’s a meditation on shelter, preparation, and trust. Even in stillness, longing hums with beauty.
I spent over twenty-two minutes just looking at this piece; it is as fascinating as ever. If you’ve ever wanted to get a better look at the “Garden of Earthly Delights,” this is a great way to see it in great detail & learn more about it as well.
As ever, I find it inspiring.
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As ever, I find it inspiring.
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10-Minute Challenge: Bosch’s ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’ (Gift Article)
We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I spent over twenty-two minutes just looking at this piece; it is as fascinating as ever. If you’ve ever wanted to get a better look at the “Garden of Earthly Delights,” this is a great way to see it in great detail & learn more about it as well.
As ever, I find it inspiring.
Free gift article:
As ever, I find it inspiring.
Free gift article:
“Every scene, even the commonest, is wonderful, if only one can detach oneself, casting off all memory of use and custom, and behold it (as it were) for the first time.”
ARNOLD BENNETT, Journal, January 11, 1897
ARNOLD BENNETT, Journal, January 11, 1897
December 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
“Every scene, even the commonest, is wonderful, if only one can detach oneself, casting off all memory of use and custom, and behold it (as it were) for the first time.”
ARNOLD BENNETT, Journal, January 11, 1897
ARNOLD BENNETT, Journal, January 11, 1897
WANT TO KEEP "CHRIST" IN CHRISTMAS?
FEED THE HUNGRY, COMFORT THE AFFLICTED, LOVE THE OUTCAST, FORGIVE THE WRONGDOER, INSPIRE THE HOPELESS.
FEED THE HUNGRY, COMFORT THE AFFLICTED, LOVE THE OUTCAST, FORGIVE THE WRONGDOER, INSPIRE THE HOPELESS.
December 24, 2025 at 4:57 AM
WANT TO KEEP "CHRIST" IN CHRISTMAS?
FEED THE HUNGRY, COMFORT THE AFFLICTED, LOVE THE OUTCAST, FORGIVE THE WRONGDOER, INSPIRE THE HOPELESS.
FEED THE HUNGRY, COMFORT THE AFFLICTED, LOVE THE OUTCAST, FORGIVE THE WRONGDOER, INSPIRE THE HOPELESS.
As the year slows & the light softens, wishing you peace, love, hope & joy this Christmas & in the days beyond. I’m stepping back to be fully present with the people I love & I hope you’re able to unplug as well, if only for a moment, & experience rest, hope & healing in your own way.
December 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM
As the year slows & the light softens, wishing you peace, love, hope & joy this Christmas & in the days beyond. I’m stepping back to be fully present with the people I love & I hope you’re able to unplug as well, if only for a moment, & experience rest, hope & healing in your own way.
Ever wondered what it would feel like to have wings?
“Wings of the Wind” (16x12” mixed media) lives in that space, where earthbound creatures imagine the sky & transformation feels possible. A lizard, grounded & ancient, grows feathered wings & reminds us that we’re not as limited as we think.
“Wings of the Wind” (16x12” mixed media) lives in that space, where earthbound creatures imagine the sky & transformation feels possible. A lizard, grounded & ancient, grows feathered wings & reminds us that we’re not as limited as we think.
December 20, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Ever wondered what it would feel like to have wings?
“Wings of the Wind” (16x12” mixed media) lives in that space, where earthbound creatures imagine the sky & transformation feels possible. A lizard, grounded & ancient, grows feathered wings & reminds us that we’re not as limited as we think.
“Wings of the Wind” (16x12” mixed media) lives in that space, where earthbound creatures imagine the sky & transformation feels possible. A lizard, grounded & ancient, grows feathered wings & reminds us that we’re not as limited as we think.
Reposted by Judith Monroe
Reposted by Judith Monroe
Earlier this week, Senator Mike Lee introduced an amendment that would have removed protections against selling America’s national parks. Of course, you absolutely REFUSED. And it's working. 💪 (1/4)
December 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Earlier this week, Senator Mike Lee introduced an amendment that would have removed protections against selling America’s national parks. Of course, you absolutely REFUSED. And it's working. 💪 (1/4)
Even when it feels dark, the Light is still at work.
I’ve been reflecting on the winter solstice, the slow return of light, and how faith and art meet in seasons of waiting. I’ll be sharing more of that in an email and blog tomorrow.
#LetThereBeLight #WinterSolstice #HopeAndHealing
I’ve been reflecting on the winter solstice, the slow return of light, and how faith and art meet in seasons of waiting. I’ll be sharing more of that in an email and blog tomorrow.
#LetThereBeLight #WinterSolstice #HopeAndHealing
December 19, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Even when it feels dark, the Light is still at work.
I’ve been reflecting on the winter solstice, the slow return of light, and how faith and art meet in seasons of waiting. I’ll be sharing more of that in an email and blog tomorrow.
#LetThereBeLight #WinterSolstice #HopeAndHealing
I’ve been reflecting on the winter solstice, the slow return of light, and how faith and art meet in seasons of waiting. I’ll be sharing more of that in an email and blog tomorrow.
#LetThereBeLight #WinterSolstice #HopeAndHealing
Take a journey that you can hold in your hands.
Fragile Paths, Flight Navigation, and Floral Cartography invite you to wander through layered journeys of natural specimens over vintage maps, tiny worlds that hold big stories.
Fragile Paths, Flight Navigation, and Floral Cartography invite you to wander through layered journeys of natural specimens over vintage maps, tiny worlds that hold big stories.
December 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Take a journey that you can hold in your hands.
Fragile Paths, Flight Navigation, and Floral Cartography invite you to wander through layered journeys of natural specimens over vintage maps, tiny worlds that hold big stories.
Fragile Paths, Flight Navigation, and Floral Cartography invite you to wander through layered journeys of natural specimens over vintage maps, tiny worlds that hold big stories.
Guess what is really the goal of this administration regarding Venezuela?
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Venezuela’s Oil Is a Focus of Trump’s Campaign Against Maduro
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December 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Guess what is really the goal of this administration regarding Venezuela?
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In a world that asks us to move faster, I create art inviting us to slow down. My work is rooted in nature, hope & healing, meant to bring calm, connection & quiet joy into your home. If you believe beauty matters, if nature feels like home, if you’re craving a little more peace in your life…
December 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM
In a world that asks us to move faster, I create art inviting us to slow down. My work is rooted in nature, hope & healing, meant to bring calm, connection & quiet joy into your home. If you believe beauty matters, if nature feels like home, if you’re craving a little more peace in your life…
"IF YOU LOVE A PIECE OF
ART, BUY IT.
IF YOU CHOOSE WELL, ONE DAY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO
SELL IT FOR A PROFIT. AND IF YOU LOVE IT, YOU WON'T WANT TO."
-DAVID ERICSON-
ART, BUY IT.
IF YOU CHOOSE WELL, ONE DAY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO
SELL IT FOR A PROFIT. AND IF YOU LOVE IT, YOU WON'T WANT TO."
-DAVID ERICSON-
December 13, 2025 at 6:58 AM
"IF YOU LOVE A PIECE OF
ART, BUY IT.
IF YOU CHOOSE WELL, ONE DAY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO
SELL IT FOR A PROFIT. AND IF YOU LOVE IT, YOU WON'T WANT TO."
-DAVID ERICSON-
ART, BUY IT.
IF YOU CHOOSE WELL, ONE DAY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO
SELL IT FOR A PROFIT. AND IF YOU LOVE IT, YOU WON'T WANT TO."
-DAVID ERICSON-
Looking for human-made unique gifts?
Here's a curated 2025 Holiday Gift Guide full of handmade, thoughtful, art-infused gifts, including art from yours truly.
Explore the list and support small creator businesses this season.
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Here's a curated 2025 Holiday Gift Guide full of handmade, thoughtful, art-infused gifts, including art from yours truly.
Explore the list and support small creator businesses this season.
www.katefarrallcoaching.com/2025
December 13, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Looking for human-made unique gifts?
Here's a curated 2025 Holiday Gift Guide full of handmade, thoughtful, art-infused gifts, including art from yours truly.
Explore the list and support small creator businesses this season.
www.katefarrallcoaching.com/2025
Here's a curated 2025 Holiday Gift Guide full of handmade, thoughtful, art-infused gifts, including art from yours truly.
Explore the list and support small creator businesses this season.
www.katefarrallcoaching.com/2025
Think winter walks are miserable? They’re actually saving my sanity. Fresh air, filtered light, and unexpected fungi are keeping me going. Watch the video and tell me what keeps you grounded this time of year.
December 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Think winter walks are miserable? They’re actually saving my sanity. Fresh air, filtered light, and unexpected fungi are keeping me going. Watch the video and tell me what keeps you grounded this time of year.
What if a tree could hold prayers & miracles? “New Mercies” began as a living, breathing prayer, layered with handwritten requests, 40 days of prayer & fasting, a bare tree that slowly transformed. As prayers were answered, leaves were added, each a testimony of hope, healing & God’s faithfulness.
December 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
What if a tree could hold prayers & miracles? “New Mercies” began as a living, breathing prayer, layered with handwritten requests, 40 days of prayer & fasting, a bare tree that slowly transformed. As prayers were answered, leaves were added, each a testimony of hope, healing & God’s faithfulness.
Winter sucks.
I’d love to hibernate like a bear and wake up in April.
Share if you agree.
I’d love to hibernate like a bear and wake up in April.
Share if you agree.
December 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Winter sucks.
I’d love to hibernate like a bear and wake up in April.
Share if you agree.
I’d love to hibernate like a bear and wake up in April.
Share if you agree.