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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks! I hope so! I always forget the card.

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 1d

Stunning. Looks like a painting.

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 1d

A weekend ago my sister, a cancer survivor surprised me with participating in a fundraiser for Hearts of Steel Pittsburgh Dragon Boat team. It was great fun. www.heartsofsteelpittsburgh.org

#survivors #cancerresearch #dragonboat

The three winning ducks for the Hearts of Steel Pittsburgh Dragon Boat team of women breast cancer survivors. This was a fundraising event.

This is a team that feels -

“When we celebrate our birthdays, we’re excited about turning 62.”

One yellow duck floating downstream with a Hearts of Steel Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Team member off to the side.

My sister waiting for the last ducks that floated past the finish line. She speaks of what it means to be on the team:

“One woman had a similar complication to mine. It really helped having someone to talk to who understood.”

Hearts of Steel Pittsburgh Dragon Boat team members with one duck floating downstream to raise money for breast cancer survivors who want the camaraderie of other breast cancer survivors but can’t afford the dragon boat fees, apparel and equipment costs.

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 1d

How clever Mother Nature is showing us her artistic gems. Thank you for the explanation.

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 1d

A river runs through it!

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 1d

The orange ones are the best.

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 1d

Gorgeous. This shot reminds me of an early morning hike I’d done in the Belgian National Forest. Light just perfect.

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, Rina

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 1d

Stunning
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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 2d

How do you like the effect?

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 4d

I’m excited about promoting a small limited space workshop called Creative Play for Adults within my Toastmasters community. The venue I was going to use fell through. After a series of phone calls and a short hike, I pivoted and sent out a take 2 to my four early adopters. #pivot #playtime #create

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 5d

I went to Keystone Lake State Park and this watercolor with charcoal came to life. I’m not sure how long it took except I enjoyed the process. I painted it to use as a big birthday card for a longtime friend turning 53 today. #birthdays #landscapepaintings #thelake #blueskyartist

Landscape watercolor painted on location in the fall at keystone lake state park. A bridge crosses the lake and a hillside of pines and trees with a few orange leaves remain at their tops.

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 9d

Did you know there’s a Pittsburgh Chocolate and Coffee Festival this weekend? My upcoming mother-and-daughter AirBnB guests informed me!

#pittsburghstay #pittsburgh #airbnb #chocolate #motheranddaughter

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 9d

The calm after stormy weather! What is it for you?

#ModernJourneyer #dailypainting #blueskyartist #dreamy #nature #abstractpainting

Dreamy abstract painting with yellow,
Magenta, filled with predominantly bled and green brush strokes.

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 11d

#dailypainting quick, don’t think. Take inspiration actions. #blueskypainter #blueskyartist

Painting of the day made with watercolors. Following intuition without thinking.

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 11d

Love the contrast of all the lines.

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 11d

I wrote this episode about my need for play and hitting the reset button. Play for me is about discovery: the intersection of traveling & art.

#travel #ontario #discovery #artists
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Playtime Adventurer

When Travel Meets Art

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 15d

This sign is for adults, too. Especially the adults.

A sign at a Children’s park that says stop and play.

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 15d

I took these on a walk along Midland Harbor, Ontario.

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 15d

I drove from Pittsburgh to Midland, Ontario to take a class with Sharon MacKinnon. We met when she reached out to me about a mutual contact. I looked at her profile on Instagram and loved what she shared and all of her tips. This is one of the results from that class.

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 17d

One year of hosting travelers in Pittsburgh — thank you, Airbnb guests, for turning stays into stories and helping me in fulfilling my dream.

#AirbnbHost #Pittsburgh #TravelCommunity #InspiredStays #OneYearAnniversary

Thank you to Sarah my first repeat guest in marking the one year anniversary.

Reasons to come to Pittsburgh- nature lover, art lover, business conference, family trip, annual trip

Come stay with me at 1932 Artist Bungalow with shared spaces in the house, private room and conversation with the artist in residence

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 18d

New episode dropped from what it means to be a multi-passionate entrepreneur.

#authenticliving #trustit #gratitude

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Perfect Imperfection

My sister and I flew to California for the long weekend.

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 23d

I passed by this on my walk recently. Does anyone else think of the children’s story, “Where the Wild Things Are?” I stood there and smiled!

#childrensstories #monsters #imagination

Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 24d

A couple days ago I walked in a conservation area. It was a break in the rain with misty conditions and dreamy landscapes. Nature inspires.

#gratitude #peace #solitudeinnature #pennsylvania #dreamy #nature

Picture of thistle in a former golf course in Pennsylvania

Picture of a meadow on the same conservancy land of Allegheny Land Trust in Western Pennsylvania.

The start of Autumn colors changing on a walk at a conservation area called Allegheny Land Trust.

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Amanda Mottorn @modernjourneyer.bsky.social · 25d

How fun!

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