<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[LenoreDallas Arts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acrylic Painter and Blogger.]]></description><link>https://rachelscovensmosley.wixsite.com/lenoredallas/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:17:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://rachelscovensmosley.wixsite.com/lenoredallas/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Journey from Doubt to Authenticity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Petals Aglow I've been listening to a great podcast called The Thriving Christian Artist  with Matt Tommey  and he mentions something called Imposter Syndrome. Here is the definition: Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where individuals feel like frauds, doubting their abilities and fearing exposure despite evidence of their competence. A lot of artists suffer from this at one time or another and I can truly relate. In my younger years, I always dreamed about starting my own...]]></description><link>https://rachelscovensmosley.wixsite.com/lenoredallas/post/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-a-journey-from-doubt-to-authenticity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69937558cf429c4fcb4cecbf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:58:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d59d08_e60320686271453a871e91be17eb6d73~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Thompson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Do My Online and Real-Life Connections Fade Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[I try to make connections online with other artists or crafters, but nothing ever comes of it. I even meet people while I'm out and we may have things in common and we seem to hit it off. We even make plans to keep in touch, but as soon as I reach out, it's like we never even met!]]></description><link>https://rachelscovensmosley.wixsite.com/lenoredallas/post/why-do-my-online-and-real-life-connections-fade-away</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6986323a2764679ea7111dd4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:35:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d59d08_ffc12bc32a0044359ccbfe5c87174abd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Thompson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating Commissioned Paintings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creating commissioned paintings is a unique experience that blends personal expression with the vision of another. I'm starting on two new commissioned pieces, and I have a fresh wave of inspiration and rejuvenation!

]]></description><link>https://rachelscovensmosley.wixsite.com/lenoredallas/post/the-beginning-my-new-commissioned-paintings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6982175c889819a51f07521f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:18:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d59d08_497d3c067dae4ac29ab7998409a5668e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Thompson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Handle Creative Doubts When You Dislike Your Own Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remember that creativity is supposed to be fun.

Your arts value doesn't depend on who is willing to buy it.

Don't let doubt stop you from creating!]]></description><link>https://rachelscovensmosley.wixsite.com/lenoredallas/post/how-to-handle-creative-doubts-when-you-dislike-your-own-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697b8c2189cb09c5cdeb70e9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:47:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d59d08_6ff7fdc7e3eb435886f5213ce8b15e5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Thompson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essential Skills Every Beginner Acrylic Painter Needs to Master]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting with acrylic painting can feel overwhelming. Here are the essential things every new acrylic painter should focus on to build a strong foundation.]]></description><link>https://rachelscovensmosley.wixsite.com/lenoredallas/post/essential-skills-every-beginner-acrylic-painter-needs-to-master</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697c0da6ccf6db790cb1a82f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d59d08_053841cab7f9422eba02d9a37e2a4e1e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Thompson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balancing Creativity and Commissions in the World of Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[So far, I have created 4 commissions, and I am working on 2 more. One thing I've found out is that doing commissions doesn't give me a whole lot of time to "play". And let's be honest, that's what my art is all about these days!lol It's the part that makes it fun. When I'm doing a commission for someone, I'm locked into their colors and feelings and not my own. I'm so busy trying to create something that I think they will like that sometimes I stop myself short just to do that. I'm way more...]]></description><link>https://rachelscovensmosley.wixsite.com/lenoredallas/post/balancing-creativity-and-commissions-in-the-world-of-art</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697a397abb03684105094af7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:43:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d59d08_5151123310d746f99d195403616e3e81~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Thompson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>