This project began on a whim. Tired of feeling like women were being silenced and undermined, tired of racism and ableism that was appearing everywhere, it was a small way to combat that sense of daily despair. 

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I began to paint a woman a day because a friend suggested it, and because I strongly believed I could find a woman who changed the world in some way, every day, for 365 days. Each watercolor doodle was posted on instagram, accompanied by a caption about the woman and her historical legacy. Researching these women and delving into their lives, I found that their stories and words encouraged and bolstered me every day. 

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Over seven hundred doodles later, I continue to think of a quotation I found while researching Florence Nightingale for her doodle: 

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"Never lose an opportunity of urging a practical beginning, however small, for it is wonderful how often in such matters the mustard seed germinates and roots itself."

 

I hope my little "mustard seed" of a project will, through sharing the stories of these remarkable and diverse women, illustrate that there are myriad ways in which to create change, and a plethora of ways to live.
 

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