Coconut Cookie Bars

Recently I attended a company party where everyone brought a homemade dish to share. There were a variety of desserts, from apple pie, cheesecake and coffee cake; to danishes, coconut cookie bars and brownies.

By far, my favorite dish from the night had to be the coconut cookie bars. It won me over with the creamy consistency, coconut crunch and the delicate nutty flavor. Not to mention the perfect amount of chocolate chips on top. Yum!

Today, I'm sharing the recipe of these delicious coconut cookie bars. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

Happy Baking!

Sundreya

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2019 Art Shows

I am excited to announce, I will be participating in two Art in the Park shows in 2019!

This is my first time participating in art shows and I’m really excited to show you what I’ve been creating.

Join me for a weekend of art, vino, fun and laughter. There might be a few Sundreya prizes to win, too!

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#everyday

A little over a week ago, I decided to start an #everyday challenge because I want to improve as an artist. I used to just paint whenever I felt the right mood come over me, and for a (very) long time, that seemed to be enough. Recently, however, things have changed. I don’t want to create “whenever it’s beneficial,” I want to create because I truly love and enjoy it, despite how I may feel going into it.

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Tile Art Designs

Looking for an art piece to make a statement in your home? I am designing custom hand-painted tile art that can offer your home a fun, creative way to decorate any space. Tile art is versatile and can be used as simple interior/exterior décor, framed to be a focal point or even tiled into the floor or walls to accent a space. The designs can be abstract, but may also represent an idea, a pet, family member, a philosophy and/or religious significance. Designs can span multiple tiles, can be repeating, or on one individual tile.

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40 Ways to Stay Creative

Organization

1) Write down your thoughts, ideas, and stories

2) Organize them into lists to see what takes precedence

3) Review them daily and continue adding new thoughts as they come

Practice

4) Challenge yourself to create something new everyday

5) Share your creations, regardless of how it looks

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Expectation vs. Reality

Most everyone goes through a time in their life where everything just shifts; life begins to make more sense and we live happily ever after – or quite the opposite! Regardless of the route we go down, changes need to be made in order to adjust or we fall into the rabbit hole (easier said than done!). However, these challenges, whether they are mental, physical, emotional or spiritual, create who we are. All of which are learning experiences that teach us more about ourselves and our truest desires.

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The Painting Process

Below will highlight the major points I took to create this custom piece. Please keep in mind every process and painting will be different. This is what worked for me.

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Top 10 Art Supplies for Painters

In order to start any painting, you will need supplies to get started. I have highlighted the top ten most necessary art supplies needed to start your creative journey in painting! Supplies may vary depending on the type of artwork you want to create, I will be going over the most general materials for painting. Art supplies can be purchased at Blick Art Materials!

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What it means to be a Featured Artist

You’re probably wondering, who can sign up?

Any artist can! This means studio artists, digital artists, photographers, videographers, designers, graphic designers, UX/UI designers, interior designers, crafters, print makers, sculptors, pottery makers, writers – the list goes on! If you have a creative skill, I will accept your submission.

What Motivates Me?

“Success is about the journey, not the destination”

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How Moving to the Country Changed my Life

Life is short and it’s in your hands what you do with it… take that leap into the unknown. I know it’s not easy but it’s well worth it.

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Sundreya Merchandise on Redbubble!

New online store on Redbubble to offer you more ways to purchase one-of-a-kind Sundreya products!

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Meet Sundreya!

Who or what inspires you and how does it influence your work?
My biggest inspiration would be my mom. She has always encouraged me to be creative, to challenge myself and work hard for what I want; but most importantly she has always believed in me and my abilities to do something greater.