LinaOliveros

09/07/2026

Heaven in the details, God in the timing 🤍

Mr. & Mrs.: Luis B. Kettlebell fanatic & Haley Ragsdale
Locations: Hotel Flatiron and Buncombe Courthouse

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09/04/2026

My father sent me this reflection, he said “you’re not turning 65 but it applies”; he sure was right 🤍
Thank you Lord for another year 🤍

“A los 65 años uno empieza a comprender que la vida no se mide por lo que logró tener, se mide por los abrazos que todavía puedes dar, por los amigos que quedan cuando todo va a cambiar. Aprendí que tener razón no siempre vale una discusión, porque hay batallas que se ganan y aun así dejan destrucción.

Aprendí que el tiempo pasa más rápido de lo que creí, ayer soñaba con el futuro y hoy recuerdo lo que viví. Descubrí que muchas cosas que parecían esenciales eran cargas innecesarias, disfrazadas de ideales. La juventud quiere velocidad, la madurez quiere paz, porque cuando el reloj avanza, prendes lo que de verdad amas.

No me impresiona el dinero, ni los títulos ni el poder, me impresiona una persona que sepa agradecer, me impresiona quién es leal cuando no hay nada que ganar, quien te llama porque quiere y no porque va a necesitar. He visto amores eternos que duraron un verano, y amistades silenciosas que me sostuvieron la mano. He visto gente muy pobre con riqueza en el corazón, y gente llena de lujos muriendo en la soledad de un salón. Con los años comprendí que el orgullo sale caro, que pedir perdón a tiempo, evita más de un naufragio, también aprendí que cambiar no es traicionarse jamás, es tener la inteligencia de corregir y avanzar.

Hay quienes envejecen sin crecer en realidad, acumulando calendarios sin aprender a madurar. Yo ya no busco aplausos ni aprobación de los demás, porque la paz más importante es la que encuentras al descansar. Si pudiera darle un consejo al joven que un día fui, le diría ama más despacio, vive más cerca de ti. No persigas tantas sombras, no sacrifiques tu paz que al final de la jornada eso no regresa más, y cuando llegue la noche del último atardecer, espero haber sido recordado más por amar que por tener, porque después de tantos años de triunfos, pérdidas y dolor, la única riqueza verdadera sigue siendo el amor”.

08/25/2026

Watercolor Class — Mindful Painting

Slow down and pick up a paintbrush. This beginner-friendly class blends mindful, calming exercises with the fundamentals of watercolor — working through washes, color mixing, and a gentle, unhurried pace. By the end, you’ll sketch and paint your own bird on a branch to take home.

No experience necessary. All good-quality supplies are provided — simply show up.

What You Will Learn
Mindful and calming exercises
Basic watercolor techniques
Sketch and paint your own bird on a branch

Saturday, September 19, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
At ReMix It
ReMix It Studio, 202 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

Beginner Friendly · 18+ · $45 per person

Spaces are limited. Register here: remixitavl.org/event-details/watercolor-class-mindful-painting (or scan the QR code / link in bio).

08/20/2026

This piece was created as a memorial for a mother who had passed away. Her daughter finds comfort in cardinals—a beautiful reminder of her mom and the love that remains even after someone is gone.

My friend, Viviana Eskenazi commissioned this piece as a gift for her, and together we thoughtfully planned the composition: a mother cardinal with her baby, symbolizing the bond between a mother and child and the memories that continue to live on.

As I painted each detail, I kept thinking about how art can tell a story when words sometimes aren’t enough.

It was an honor to create something so personal; something meant to bring comfort, remembrance, and a little piece of love 🤍.

08/06/2026

All supplies will be provided, spaces are limited so make sure to register 🤍

08/05/2026

Mini hand-made, hand-painted clay rocks 🤍
Each one is stamped with “LOVED” and a little heart — a small reminder that we are loved and perfectly made.

3–4 inches wide, easel included.

These were so nice to make, and I loved seeing them go to new homes 🤍

I can also make these custom; pick your colors, and:or design.

A few are still available, or DM me to place a custom order 🤍

06/02/2026

When I moved to Asheville after Hurricane Helene, I expected recovery would take time. What I didn’t expect was that nearly two years later, so many places would still be waiting.

Over the past several months, I’ve driven roads lined with damaged infrastructure, passed businesses that never reopened, and wondered about the people whose lives were forever changed by the storm.

As a photographer, I initially couldn’t bring myself to document the devastation. The emotions were simply too overwhelming. But eventually, I realized that perhaps the best way I could contribute was by using my camera and my words to help tell these stories.

“Have These Places Been Forgotten?” is a 4-minutes read photo essay that explores some of the overlooked corners of Western North Carolina that continue to bear the scars of Hurricane Helene.

My hope is not to focus solely on what was lost, but to encourage awareness, conversation, and continued support for communities still recovering.

If you know of a location, business, family, or recovery effort whose story deserves to be shared, I would love to hear from you.

You can read the full photo essay at the link below.

https://www.linaoliveros.com/post/have-these-places-been-forgotten

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The news cameras left long ago, but many in Western North Carolina are still living with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Nearly two years later, these photographs tell the stories of places that remain damaged, overlooked, and waiting to be restored. My hope is that by sharing them, we can ensure...

05/30/2026

I pressed these flowers a while ago, and I finally took them out of the book where they were drying and organized them into this binder 🍃🌸🤍

I can’t wait to start creating with them—I have so many ideas!

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05/12/2026

These were all gifts 🤍
I love creating pieces for others. My heart feels full when I’m able to share love through art with someone special in my life.

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05/05/2026

These little piggies are just too adorable 🤍

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