Every time someone reaches out to me for a commissioned piece, I pause. I close my eyes. I take a deep breath. That moment is sacred—because I know they’re carrying something tender in their heart. A memory. A message. A moment that deserves to be held close or celebrated out loud. Sometimes it’s joy. Sometimes it’s grief. Often, it’s both.
What they’re asking for is never just a painting—it’s an act of trust. An invitation. A quiet request to help them speak the unspeakable… through color, shape, movement, and energy.
As an artist, I don’t just paint. I listen. I feel. I hold space. Because art, to me, is not simply decoration—it is medicine. A language of the soul. It speaks when words tremble or fail. In every commission, I ask the deeper questions: What colors soothe you? What memories stir your spirit? What symbols hold meaning for your journey? Whether the canvas is small or expansive, each brushstroke becomes part of something much bigger—an offering of resilience, beauty, and truth.
That’s why I created The Heart of Colors Project. This is more than a body of work. It’s a sacred exchange. A space where your story can be seen, felt, and honored in vibrant, intuitive art. I pour love, spirit, and intention into each piece—especially for those navigating illness, loss, healing, transformation, or powerful life shifts. It’s deeply personal for the souls I paint for—and for me. I, too, know what it’s like to walk through fire and emerge forever changed. I know the quiet strength it takes to seek beauty in the aftermath.
If you feel called to honor your path—or that of someone you love—it would be my great privilege to co-create something meaningful with you. Each piece is handcrafted with heart, depth, and an intuitive flow that honors your energy, your truth. This isn’t about trends. It’s about connection. Storytelling. Soul.
You are not just commissioning art. You are inviting healing. You are making space for your voice—your resilience—to shine in full, living color.
To begin your journey, please email me or find me on social. I would love to hear your story, feel its heartbeat, and bring it to life—one brushstroke at a time.
You are not alone. Your story matters. And I am here, brush in hand, heart wide open, ready to create something just for you.

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Whether you're an illustrator, digital artist, or mixed-media enthusiast, Adobe Express offers a powerful range of creative tools tailored to streamline your projects and amplify your artistic reach. From branding essentials to social media content, Adobe Express isn't just another design app—it’s your creative sidekick.

Build a Signature Identity with Personalized Business Cards
Your business card is often the first impression you leave behind, especially at art markets, gallery openings, or industry meetups. With Adobe Express, crafting custom cards that reflect your unique artistic voice is effortless. Select from modern templates and personalize them with your artwork, brand palette, and contact details.
Consider making your business card a mini portfolio by using a standout piece of your own art as the background. Want to be tech-savvy? Add a QR code linking directly to your digital portfolio or Instagram. And because Adobe Express is mobile-friendly, last-minute tweaks on the go are no problem.

Turn Art Into Wearable Statements with Custom Apparel
Expanding into merchandise can be a lucrative and exciting way to share your art. Adobe Express makes it easy to design custom t-shirts, hoodies, or tote bags featuring your visuals. Upload your artwork, add playful or powerful text, and use the drag-and-drop tools to build a cohesive design in minutes.
Instead of sticking to one-off pieces, try designing a themed clothing line, like a “Mystic Nature” series or “Urban Sketchbook.” Alternatively, collaborate with other creatives or local brands for a limited-edition drop. The batch-editing feature simplifies creating variations of your designs across multiple products.

​Boost Your Online Presence with Branded Social Content
In today’s digital landscape, keeping a strong and consistent visual identity on social platforms is essential. Adobe Express offers an impressive collection of templates sized perfectly for Instagram, Pinterest, and more—helping you maintain aesthetic consistency without starting from scratch each time.
Switch things up with a monthly “Color Mood Board” post showcasing your current inspirations or palette experiments. It gives followers insight into your creative process while reinforcing your brand’s visual language. Use the built-in Brand Kit to lock in your style with your go-to fonts and colors.

Make Flyers That Speak to Your Audience
From announcing exhibitions to promoting art classes, flyers remain a trusted and effective method for outreach. Adobe Express has artistic, customizable flyer templates designed to help your work stand out in local cafés, studio walls, or shared online.
Here’s a creative tip: incorporate a short, engaging story behind your featured artwork. This turns a simple flyer into a conversation starter and draws viewers deeper into your artistic world. Easily edit and reformat details as plans change—perfect for recurring events or last-minute promos.

Create Stunning Portfolios That Go Beyond the Basics 
Ditch the static PDFs. With Adobe Express, you can build an interactive and visually immersive online portfolio that truly represents your work. Use scrolling layouts, clickable galleries, and dynamic elements to showcase not just your pieces, but the personality behind them.
Want to connect deeper with your audience? Add short artist notes, progress shots, or even embedded time-lapse videos to show the evolution of your work. These behind-the-scenes glimpses turn your portfolio into a storytelling experience rather than just a gallery.

Use Posters to Celebrate Your Work
​Think of posters as large-scale art business cards—they’re a bold way to highlight your creations, promote events, or even sell limited-run prints. Adobe Express makes it easy to assemble professional, high-resolution posters that can either hang in a gallery or go viral online.
Try creating milestone posters, such as for your 200th piece, your first solo exhibit, or a charity collaboration. These serve not just as artwork, but as branded keepsakes for fans and collectors. Adobe Express’s resizing tools let you prepare your poster for print or digital formats with ease.

Collaborate Seamlessly and Impress Your Clients
When working on commissions or freelance projects, communication is key. Adobe Express supports real-time collaboration, allowing you to share projects, gather feedback, and update drafts without endless back-and-forth emails.
Use this feature to your advantage by offering clients multiple concept mockups in a single shared project. Let them vote or comment directly on each idea. This encourages faster decisions while still giving you control over the direction of the piece.
Adobe Express offers a powerful, user-friendly platform that empowers artists to take control of their creative brand, streamline their design workflow, and connect more effectively with their audience. Whether you're showcasing your portfolio, designing merchandise, or promoting your next big show, Adobe Express helps you bring your artistic vision to life with ease and professionalism. For creators looking to turn inspiration into impact, this is one tool you won’t want to be without.
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Experience the vibrant artwork of Artist Penny FireHorse at Cosmic Spark Designs, where each piece tells a unique story through vibrant color, abstract expression and heart. Explore her original paintings, hand-painted glassware, and digital artwork to find the perfect addition to your collection.

When I started Cosmic Spark Designs, I wasn’t just here to make pretty things—I wanted to create meaningful magic. Pieces that live in your space, serve a purpose, and still spark emotion every time you see or use them. That’s the heartbeat of functional art. It’s where beauty meets usefulness—and honestly, it’s where I feel most alive as an artist.

Functional art goes way beyond just canvas. It’s the hand-painted tray that makes your morning coffee feel a little more special. It’s the colorful coasters that make your living room pop. It’s the one-of-a-kind jewelry box that holds your memories. Everything I make is designed to carry energy, calm, inspiration—and yeah, a little cosmic sparkle too.

As a mixed media concierge artist, I bring my swipe techniques, acrylic flow magic, and neon-bright digital vibes into everyday objects. I want my art to be approachable. Touchable. Livable. Not just something you look at—but something you feel. It’s art you get to use, connect with, and maybe even heal through.

I truly believe functional art has this quiet power to ground us. Life moves fast, but a hand-painted dish or a vibrant brushstroke on a tumbler? That’s a pause. A breath. A reminder that creativity is everywhere and beauty has a purpose. Every color I swirl, every shape I build, tells a story—and many of those stories connect back to my Heart of Colors Project, which is all about resilience and healing through art.

In a world full of mass-produced things, functional art brings us back to what’s real. It’s about connection—to your senses, your space, your spirit. That’s the core of everything I do. Whether I’m creating for a festival, a collector, or your cozy corner of the world, I want each piece to live a full, joyful life with you—bringing light and color to your everyday moments.
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At Cosmic Spark Designs, art isn’t just what hangs on your wall—it’s what you live with, use, and feel.

Even in the heart of motion—where music pulses, conversations swirl, and colors dance—there is room for stillness. Not absence, but presence. A kind of whisper that reaches beyond the noise.
In the middle of it all, something soft can call your attention.

A single brushstroke that curves with emotion.
A warm glow that seems to hover just for you.
A color so vivid it unlocks a long-forgotten memory.
These are the moments that slow time.
That hush the chaos, just enough for the soul to exhale.

That’s where connection begins—not with grand declarations, but in the gentle invitation of beauty that says,“I see you. I feel this too.” This is the quiet power of art.

When I set up for a festival, a show, or a paint party, I don’t plan every detail—I open the door for magic. I let the space breathe its own life into the moment. The energy of the crowd, the way sunlight filters through the trees or windows, the spontaneous stories people share—these are my collaborators. I come prepared with my paints, brushes, and an open heart. But it’s the organic rhythm of the day that really paints the picture. Whether it's laughter floating through the air, a child’s wonder, or a quiet moment of reflection, I allow these elements to guide the flow. What emerges isn’t just art—it’s connection, presence, and a celebration of being alive in that exact moment.

Some people walk by and feel something before they even speak—a pause, a breath, a spark they can’t quite name. Others approach with questions, curiosity lighting up their eyes, wanting to know the story behind the colors, the technique, the inspiration. A few stand back, silently observing, letting the experience wash over them without words. And all of it is welcome.

There is no one right way to connect with art. Art doesn’t ask for permission or perfection—it invites presence. Sometimes it’s about painting side by side, hands messy, hearts open, creating something new together. Other times, it’s about quietly witnessing, being near the energy, and letting it shift something inside. Connection doesn’t always look the same, but it’s always real. Whether loud or still, shared or solitary, that connection is what brings the art to life.

In these shared spaces, I’ve seen laughter erupt over smudged paint and spontaneous splatters—those beautiful, messy moments where creativity overrides caution. I’ve watched people pause, eyes glistening, when a single color pulled a memory from deep within—a favorite shirt, a childhood home, a sunset tied to someone they love. I’ve listened as stories spilled out, gently and unexpectedly, carried on the energy of brushstrokes and color.

There’s something powerful about what art makes possible. It doesn’t demand. It doesn’t push. It simply invites. In the rhythm of painting, in the hum of conversation or quiet, in the communal act of making and witnessing, art opens a door. Not just to creativity, but to connection, to healing, to remembrance. It creates space for what needs to be felt, expressed, or simply held. And in that space, something soft, honest, and deeply human comes alive.

Through my business Cosmic Spark Designs I hold that kind of space—where creativity becomes connection, and art becomes more than just something to look at. It becomes something to feel. I create pieces infused with light, softness, motion, and calm—art that moves gently, yet powerfully, through your space and your spirit. Each brushstroke, each color choice, is intentional—not to impress, but to invite.
Through workshops, pop-ups, paint parties, and shows, I lead experiences that are less about perfection and more about presence. There’s no pressure to perform or produce. Just an open door into exploration, play, and quiet discovery. Whether you're painting alongside me or simply pausing in front of a piece that pulls at something unspoken in you, that moment matters.
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My art isn’t just decor—it’s an invitation. A soft landing. A reminder. If you’re someone who feels drawn to color, to story, to stillness within the swirl of life, then there is space for you here. With every piece I make and every experience I host, I’m holding room for beauty, for healing, and for something true to unfold—at your own pace, in your own way.