Postcard Watercolors: Painting the World, One Day One Art at a Time

Postcard Watercolors: Painting the World, One Day One Art at a Time

Every summer, I return to one of my favorite creative rituals--daily postcard watercolor painting. Each day, I take a small piece of paper and quickly paint something I’ve been wanting to capture. Sometimes it’s a quiet memory, other times it’s just a flash of color or light that lingers in my mind. No matter what, I follow my instinct—and my brush—wherever it leads.
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There’s something freeing about working small. There’s no pressure, just movement. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s presence. And through this process, I find myself dreaming a little bigger: What if I could paint the whole world this way? One moment, one glimpse, one postcard at a time.

Last year, this simple practice led to a beautiful surprise. My work was featured in an article by Rent.com, where I was included among creatives exploring hobbies at home. (You can see the full article here.)

The recognition was wonderful—but more than that, it reminded me that sometimes the smallest acts of daily creation lead to the most meaningful connections.
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As I begin again this summer, I feel renewed. And grateful.
For the paint, the paper, the quiet minutes—and the hope that in these small cards, the world might quietly unfold.

​Discover how daily postcard watercolor painting became a joyful summer ritual and led to unexpected recognition in a Rent.com feature. A story of creativity, presence, and quiet transformation.

I love the small routines of my everyday life. What may seem trivial to others is more precious than gold to me. That’s why I’m very cautious about wasting time. I treasure the moments when I can concentrate and create something with my own hands. There is nothing more fulfilling than quietly making something, step by step, with intention and care.

Each day, I return to my small watercolor postcard practice. It excites me every summer—just the thought of doing this fills me with energy. I quickly paint whatever has been lingering in my mind: scenes I've wanted to capture, colors I’ve longed to play with, memories I wish to preserve. With each card, I feel like I’m slowly painting the entire world. That, perhaps, is my secret hope—to one day hold a collection that reflects all I’ve seen, felt, and imagined.

This simple act brings me deep joy. It helps me step away from the noise of the world and return to myself. It is in these quiet, uninterrupted moments that I feel most alive. At first, I only created. I didn’t document anything. I simply made one painting and moved on to the next. But eventually, I began writing down little notes—short reflections, fragments of a story, the emotion behind the image—and something changed. The joy doubled. The act of creating became more meaningful when I began recording and weaving my paintings into a narrative.

I believe that when someone purchases one of my paintings, they are not just buying an image—they are buying a story, a feeling, a piece of time. These stories make the artwork more alive, more personal. That’s why I continue to paint, write, and share.

All of this happens quietly, in a small space. At first, I thought no one would ever see it except me, my family, and a few friends who received my cards on special occasions. But as time went on, I realized that even if this creative journey is mostly invisible to the world, it holds immense value. Just the thought that someone out there might resonate with what I’m doing is enough to keep me going.
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This is my way of living with purpose—cherishing my time, honoring small moments, and building something meaningful from them. And so, I will keep painting, one card at a time, creating tiny worlds filled with stories and light.