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Discover my latest artworks at cynthiacoffield.com, where I explore the connection between nature and humans. My paintings reflect a journey of cultivating joy through closeness with the natural world, inviting you to experience serene landscapes and vivid colors that inspire harmony and tranquility. Join me in this exploration and let the beauty of nature ignite your creativity!

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Photography, Shore, Surf

Shore Break Saturday

Here’s what International Surfing Day looked like. The waves were pretty small! I paddled out for a little bit, but it was more floating than catching the waves. Chris surfed…

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June 22, 2015
Living, Notes, Style

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Every Father’s Day, it’s good to take the time to pick out the perfect wishlist of gifts for dad. I’m definitely what you would call a Daddy’s Girl. He hung…

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May 21, 2017
DIY, Make, Style

DIY Hand Embroidered Shirt

Hand embroidery brings a unique touch to any piece of clothing. Embroidered accents embellish so many apparel and home pieces lately, but my personal favorites are the amazing detailed ones…

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March 30, 2017
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    Late Summer Weekends

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    Favorite Tea Recipes: Chai Tea – 1 ginger root thumb and 3 cardamom pods run through mortar + pestle, 1/2 cinnamon stick, 2 cloves, 2 all spice kernels, 1 star anise. Bring 1 medium pot of clean water to rolling boil for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to simmer and add one black tea bag for 2-3 minutes. Add coconut milk and almond milk to match the water ratio. Enjoy! Fun tip: refrigerate any extra tea and enjoy iced chai for up to 2 days. Herbal Citrus Tea – Add 1 lemon, 1 orange, 1 piece of ginger to a pot and bring to a rolling boil for 10 minutes. Top…

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Artist and writer in Houston, painting my way through a slower kind of life. Likely By Sea is where the studio spills into everything else — watercolor and process, slow craft, whole-food cooking, coastal days, and the small style-and-living notes in between. Trained as a fine artist; the rest just follows the same eye.

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