Joy Is Not An Afterthought
I believe life is meant to be well lived, fully, joyfully, and with an open heart. Joy is not something I get to once the work is done. It is a priority, a daily practice, and a guiding light fueled by exploration, creativity and freedom. Surrounding yourself with good people, be on a continued journey to like and love yourself deeply and let that love express itself as joy in you, your community and the world.
Fill Your Life With Color
My philosophy is simple. Live with intention, choose joy, be kind, love yourself first, and let that love ripple out into the world. Fill your life with color, compassion, and creativity. Surround yourself with beauty that inspires you to grow, to feel, and to live fully. That is what I hope every piece I make gives the person who takes it home.
Creativity Is Nourishment
When you create something, you feed your spirit, inspire your heart, wake up your imagination, and honor the divine spark in you. That is true in any creative endeavor, where it is artwork, gardening, designing etc. it is all self-expressions. It is Art. Art is essential. It enriches the mind, softens the heart, and lifts the spirit, and it reminds us that beauty is a form of healing and expression is the ultimate form of self-truth.
Carman Weathington | Artist & Illustrator
Carman Weathington (Deneen her my Illustrator name) is a Chicago-born creative whose journey has carried her from the vibrant streets of the Midwest to the soulful rhythms of Louisiana. She relocated in 2021 to be closer to her mother, who retired there over a decade ago, though Louisiana has always felt familiar — a place she visited for nearly three decades to connect with her sister and extended family. Her roots stretch deep into Natchez and Tupelo, ...
The Spark That Came Back
I want those illustrations to live on gallery walls and on everyday things, radiating fun, lighthearted joy, positive vibrations, and unapologetic color. Art that makes people smile, breathe deeper, and feel good.
My work is conceptual, intuitive, and emotionally evocative, an invitation into a sensory experience of memory, healing, and delight. I make portals of joy, art that vibrates and uplifts and reminds people of the beauty in being fully alive.
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