Omaste Witkowski Photographer

07/26/2026

Forgiveness is for yourself because it frees you. It lets you out of that prison you put yourself in. ~Louise Hay

I discovered a fragrance recently that I fell in love with and the name of it is 'Forgive'. The fresh, woody aroma of this Renewing Blend helps to counteract emotions of anger and guilt, while promoting the liberating feelings of contentment, relief, and patience.

Emotional aromatherapy is an often overlooked strategy for healing old wounds. When this is combined with coloring pages, affirmations and/or exercise it can be transformative.

The cool thing about smells is that different ones have unique effects on our mood.

MINT: With a high concentration of ketones, mint essential oils typically hold significant energizing, invigorating, and uplifting properties.

FLORAL: Composed mostly of monoterpene alcohols and esters, floral essential oils are known to promote toning and calming properties.

CITRUS: Using the monoterpenes known as limonene and beta-pinene, citrus essential oils typically have strong uplifting characteristics.

TREE, GRASS, HERB: Rich in esters, oxides, and sesquiterpenes, essential oils taken from trees, herbs, and grasses promote soothing, renewing, and grounding feelings.

SPICE: Phenols are the primary chemical constituents of most spice essential oils, making these oils particularly useful for their warming properties.

Do you enjoy aromatherapy and/or what is your favorite oil/blend?

07/25/2026

It’s time to pull back the curtain. Have you ever wondered how I work with decorators and designers to create "Virtual Interiors"?

Well, wonder no more! I'm about to break it down for you in 3 easy steps!

First, you send me a photo (or more than one) of the interior you are designing or decorating.

Next, I will ask you a few questions about your project and get a feel for the best art for the space.

Lastly, I custom curate "virtual interior" mockups for you to choose from. you get to see exactly what your interior spaces will look like, designed with each curated piece.

Comment below if you’d like to learn more about taking the guesswork out of buying art for interiors!

07/25/2026

You can control two things: your work ethic and your attitude about anything. ~Ali Krieger

I have found this to be true in my life. So much seems to be out of control or out of my control anyway 😆. So I focus on gratitude and what I can do.

This starts with my thoughts. What do I think and what do I believe? I then seem to act on these things.

Working smarter and not harder will get you where you need to go. This brings about my other point for today. Working harder will wear you out most of the time.

So work ethic for me involves plenty of self care and gratitude. I focus on what is important to me and what I am grateful for. The rest comes naturally. I am engaged and productive with my business.

Growing up in a small town, on a farm, meant a lot of hard work and not much luxury. As a result I learned to work hard and not expect life to be pretty or easy.

This has helped me in many ways as I have "put my nose to the grindstone" and muscled my way through many projects.

This has also hurt me in many ways when I try to hard to make something work that really wasn't meant to be.

Over time I learned that the only control I really have is to change my mind. And to be very careful about what I set in my mind. It will come true!

Also, don't you just love this pretty flower! It is a very special variety of Iris carried west by the wives of some of the earliest miners in the North Cascades Mountains. My Mom called them "Settler's Irises".

The town I grew up in was very remote and the first people to live there, other than the Native Americans, were miners and their families.

I'm curious, did anyone else out there on the gram grow up in a small town or on a farm?

I only ask because I love connecting with others who understand the unique experience of growing up close to more animals than people 😉. Fun fact, my best friend when I was 4 was a Goat 🐐. Seriously. For real. Them and the ducks 🦆. I loved the ducks.

Yeah, I was kind of a loner but I have a heck of an imagination!

Ethics and Attitude - Nature Art by Omaste Witkowski by Omaste Witkowski

07/24/2026

When you feel copied, remember that people can only go where you have been, they have no idea where you are going next. ~Liz Lange

Where is your future taking you? Are you paying attention to where other people are going or are you focused on your own path?

It's easy to get caught up in comparing ourselves to other people and looking at what they are doing vs what we are doing. Unfortunately this can be a trap.

If you are spending more time looking at others than you are working on your own dreams then you are most likely not very happy with the way that things are going.

Do you know where YOU are going next?

Are you following your inner guides and making your dreams come true or are you sitting on the sidelines of life and watching and waiting?

Today's art was created to encourage you to find your own unique inner path and follow it. You can see the clear direction to the flowing water and at the same time the rocks settled at the edge of the deck. No longer moving and most likely there for a long time.

Will you be the water or the rocks?

07/23/2026

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~Anais Nin

Does this speak to you? Are you holding back?

Owning our dreams and living the life we really want is in our grasp.

Yes, this is true. You don't have to wait. It is actually painful to keep our dreams locked up inside of us.

Part of our natural process as souls is to grow and develop into who we are meant to be. This is different for everyone and the key to success in this life is to be who you were meant to be.

Yes, its that simple.

AND at the same time it can feel/be almost impossible.

So I get it when you look at this and think. "Well, maybe for some people". I thought that myself for so many years.

It wasn't until I started to listen to Norman Vincent Peale's audio book "The Power of Positive Thinking" that I started to actually think differently. AND when my thoughts changed, my life did too.

I have literally been astounded at the way my life started to change shape. I was in excruciating pain, most days, as my dreams slowly died on the inside.

Outside, I was smiling and trying to live a "good" life. On the inside I felt like I was falling apart at the seams. Life felt miserable and monotonous.

I slowly realized that no matter what place I was in, and how hopeless it all looked, I had the power to change it for the better. AND I did.

So I encourage you today to go really deep inside and connect with your dreams. Or if you are already connected, connect more deeply.

Are you blossoming (shown in today's art 😍) or are you still tight in a bud?

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07/23/2026

Many women often end up putting our health and wellbeing on the back burner. We believe that we need to put everyone else before ourselves and quite frequently end up neglecting our own needs and health.

This can be especially true of as we play out so many roles in life as mothers, caregivers, wives, and daughters. We forget about being mindful and accountable for our own health and well-being.

The truth of the matter is, you are in a much better place to take care of others when you take care of yourself. This is the only body you will get, learn how to take care of it to your best abilities.

When you show up 100% healthy, that’s when you are able to provide for others without doing damage to yourself.

Here's how:
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07/22/2026

Do you find yourself craving a little creativity in your life? Turns out, tapping in to that creative energy can actually improve your overall health.

Art and creativity have been shown to:
✔️ Improve your mood
✔️ Reduce stress
✔️ Boost immune system functions

It's true! AND so important now more than ever.

The awesome part is that you don't have to have any artistic talents whatsoever to enjoy these benefits! 😲

You don't really need much at all. Pick up a pen, pencil or anything to draw with and start doodling. Or put on some music and move. Any type of creative activity will get you on your way.

Another way to be creative is to use digital tools such as Canva, Photoshop or any other creative software. 🎨

Because Canva is FREE and easy to use, it's a great one to get started with.

In fact, pick up my FREE "Art for All" Canva motivational art templates and get started right now: https://ed.gr/dalyd 💞

07/21/2026

Do you find yourself craving a little creativity in your life? Turns out, tapping into that creative energy can actually improve your overall health.

Art and creativity have been shown to:
✔️ Improve your mood
✔️ Reduce stress
✔️ Boost immune system functions

It's true! AND so important now more than ever.

The awesome part is that you don't have to have any artistic talents whatsoever to enjoy these benefits! 😲

You don't really need much at all. Pick up a pen, pencil or anything to draw with and start doodling. Or put on some music and move. Any type of creative activity will get you on your way.

Another way to be creative is to use digital tools such as Canva, Photoshop or any other creative software. 🎨

Because Canva is FREE and easy to use, it's a great one to get started with.

In fact, pick up my FREE "Art for All" Canva motivational art templates and get started right now: https://ed.gr/dalye 💞

07/20/2026

Have you heard this before? “The person who loves walking will go further than the person that loves the destination.”

Wherever you find yourself on your journey today, remember to focus on one step at a time because how you get somewhere is often more exciting and rewarding than where you end up.

Drop a [heart emoji] if you agree!

07/19/2026

The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. ~Kalpana Chawla

Dreams to success. Isn’t that what we all want? There is a clear path from one to another and I do think it starts with vision. Then of course setting goals, taking action and following through no matter how difficult things get.

Goal setting and getting organized are the guidance system you need to get most places and achieve your objectives. Setting a clear path to success is how most people get there.

Unfortunately, many people want to be successful but they haven’t taken the time to map out the route. Or know how to map it out.

Fortunately, once you know the process it is actually quite simple and easy to get started with. And the secret is organization. It is simple and they absolute key is consistency.

So get started, get organized and transform your life with more free time, less stress, more focus and increased innovation and productivity in all areas of your life.

Check out http://ed.gr/dalyc to download our FREE 2019-2020 Organizational Planner

What’s your favorite part about getting organized?