Every Painting Starts as a Note

How many times have you thought about reaching out to someone but never actually did it?

We've all been there. You have a friend on your heart, a card on the table, and a pen in your hand... but then you just stare at the blank white space. You want to say something meaningful, but the "perfect" words won't come, so you set the pen down and tell yourself you'll do it later.

But "later" rarely comes, and that person never gets the encouragement they needed.

I created Tinges of Hope to make sure that pen never gets set down.

The Magic of a Handwritten Note

There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you see a handwritten envelope tucked between the bills and the flyers. It's the weight of the paper, the curve of the ink, and the realization that someone, somewhere, held this in their hands and thought of you.

In our instant-message, always-on culture, that kind of intentional connection has become rare. And that's exactly why it matters more than ever.

Every Painting Starts as a Note

I've spent a lot of time lately thinking about what Tinges of Hope really is, and this weekend, it finally clicked: Every painting I create starts as a note card.

Before a brushstroke ever touches the paper or becomes a journal, bookmark, or magnet, it is born from a desire to connect. It starts as a small window of hope intended for a single mailbox.

Stewarding the Connection

I've realized that my heart isn't just in the painting—it's in the sending. In our fast-paced, always-on world, I want to steward the art of the "slow" connection. I want to be the person who helps you bridge the gap between "thinking of someone" and actually reaching out to them.

I want to provide you with the tools and ideas you didn't know you needed to say the things you've been wanting to say.

Join the #ShareATinge Movement

I'm inviting you to join me in a weekly rhythm I'm calling #SendANoteSaturday.

There are no rules and no barriers to entry. Whether you use a piece of notebook paper, a vintage postcard, or a card from your own stash, the goal is simply to fill a mailbox with hope.

This month, we are anchoring our movement in the theme of Gratitude.

How It Works

1. Every Saturday, set aside a few minutes to write a note
2. Choose someone who's been on your heart
3. Write and send your note (no perfection required!)
4. Share your progress by posting a photo with #ShareATinge and #SendANoteSaturday

Pic or It Didn't Happen!

I want to see the hope you're sending! When you finish your note or drop it in the mailbox, take a quick photo and tag it with #ShareATinge and #SendANoteSaturday. Because let's be honest: if you can't see it, did it even really happen? 😉

Plus, every time you post and tag #ShareATinge, you'll be entered into a monthly drawing for a free digital download of one of my newest paintings!

Need a Little Help Getting Started?

If you want to participate but feel stuck—maybe you're out of stamps or don't know what to say—I've put together an optional resource to make it easy. Each month, I'll refresh this kit with a brand-new set of cards and a new emotional theme.

The March "First Bloom Gratitude Kit" ($25) includes:

• 4 Signature Note Cards (A2 size, 4.25" × 5.5") featuring prints of original acrylic floral paintings by Sigried Johnson, the artist behind Tinges of Hope, printed on premium linen cardstock
• 4 Coordinating Envelopes ready to address and send
• 4 Forever Stamps: So "I don't have a stamp" never stops a connection
• The "Perfect Note" Pen: My favorite smooth-writing pen for effortless notes
• A Writer's Block Cheat Sheet: 5 simple gratitude prompts to help you find the right words in 60 seconds or less

Shop the March "First Bloom Gratitude Kit"

Whether you grab a kit or just grab a stamp from your junk drawer, let's stop just thinking about being encouraging and start sending it.

Ready to join the movement? Browse all our Share A Tinge Kits and find the perfect tools to help you foster meaningful connections.