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Where the Gentle Things Begin | I Draw Home
A reflective beginning to the new year—on growth, hope, art, and the gentle things that carry us through uncertain seasons.

Marissa Villescas
Jan 151 min read


I Draw Home-Notes 4 Home- The Bees That Brought Us Pumpkins
A little wonder of how home, harvest, and tiny wings are connected.

Marissa Villescas
Nov 18, 20253 min read


I Draw Home-Notes 4 Home- Tiny Worlds at Rest: The Beauty of Leaving Your Garden Untidy
This fall, I’m learning that leaving my garden a little wild—fallen leaves, dried stems, and all—is one of the kindest things I can do. The so-called “mess” is really a home for bees, butterflies, and birds.

Marissa Villescas
Oct 14, 20253 min read


I Draw Home-Notes 4 Home /Fifty and Forward
Today I turn 50. And I feel more creatively alive than ever.
It’s never too late to start something meaningful — whether you’re drawing for the first time at 36, painting awkwardly at 38, or building a creative business at 50.
Come read my birthday reflection:
“Fifty and Forward: A Love Letter to Creativity at Any Age”

Marissa Villescas
Jul 31, 20252 min read
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