Growing up I was obsessed with art supplies. I still am. I would, and do, spend hours staring at pencils, paints, etc. But most of all, the thing that fascinated me was sketchbooks. I loved the idea of a special dedicated to my ideas brought to life. I loved closing it and keeping it private. I loved opening it and uncovering pages full of blank pages, itching to be filled…
Read MoreThis week, God used conversations, events and circumstances to show me something interesting.
He likes giving amazing gifts in disguise. I think He enjoys when we trust him enough to know no matter what happens, he is using it for our good (Romans 8:28).
I made a process video of the above painting here. The funny thing is, this painting even while creating it caused me issues. The paper ripped twice,
Read MoreVulnerability is a funny thing.
Last week I created a little process video for my Instagram page. I planned to paint an open hand and talk about the importance of vulnerability. I planned the post to be about being “open” with our struggles and the importance of vulnerability in relationships. After I painted said hand and I didn’t like it, though. I even thought about posting something else instead.
Read MoreFew people would argue the majesty of the mountains. Something about them inspires a little bit of awe inside of us. When we begin to pray over a challenge in our lives, it might be helpful to realize that the Mountain Maker is the One we approach.
Read MoreI finished some home portrait commissions recently. It got me thinking about how grateful I feel to be able to make art and make it my focus. As I documented the paintings, it encouraged to spread that thankfulness to someone. So if you were waiting for a sign, maybe this is it: Work on that painting, start that book, begin that workout plan, take on that new opportunity!
Will everything work out the way you think? Nope! Will everything fail the way you fear? Nope! The truth is, it’ll be a process like anything else. We like instant. Instant deliveries, instant meals- trust me, I love my instant pot, I’m right there with you. However, staying the course on a few things, instead of taking on too many projects because we expect everything to be instant, will help us fight the frustration when the “instant” is impossible.
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