Have you ever studied a tapestry before? Every fiber, every thread, is woven with great care to create a beautiful, colorful design that hangs together in unity. It’s a wonderful art form, and a powerful illustration of humanity at this time.

We are discovering more than ever in this extraordinary moment that we are all connected. Our lives are like threads that are woven together as a fabric of humanity that creates one great tapestry across the globe. Our actions and our inaction have an impact on each other.

I want to share a very special invitation with you today that comes straight from the heart. Because I believe that you have a role to play in overcoming the fear and uncertainty surrounding us by sharing your creativity with others. Watch this video to learn how you can bring fresh beauty to the tapestry of humanity and allow your creativity to cultivate hope as you share your art.  

Henri Matisse said, “Creativity takes courage.” I agree. Now is an important time to be courageous with your creativity.

If you know someone who could use encouragement, please share this video with them. It could really make a difference!

APRIL 30 UPDATE: The response to the #CREATE30CHALLENGE has been truly amazing, and I’m blown away by the thousands of paintings that have flooded our social feeds with words of encouragement and hope. With the overwhelming level of engagement, I’ve decided to keep the #CREATE30CHALLENGE going in May.