do what it takes to keep dreams alive

spring is really here when

I see my first butterfly. my azaleas were cover with them and I even found one recently hatched.

the only place you are trapped

 

is in your own mind. You can allow yourself out, an escape, an alternative...

Lenten Lessons

one with the divine when creating

 

I could not do it without HIM!

faith revealed

from joy to tears to joy...

such is LIFE

inspired

Her heart was big enough for all

a lesson in supplies

Why is it when you play at your art table and grab whatever is available you sometimes find a great design you should have used your best on? Best paper, best paint, best brush, and best intention. I've heard the tales of starving artists who paint with anything on anything and those who later became famous and their work was on cardboard. I've tried to save money on my art since I make so little in sales but I do believe it's time to take the advice of an early teacher. Use the best you can afford.
Meanwhile, this piece is on a recycled (used) piece of cheap copy paper. Maybe if I attach it to a better piece of paper?

Resilience is still a challenge

 

 

One day I manage quite well and then the next may be impossible. I'm trying to become more resilient but it's a daily challenge. It's easier on days when I've slept well and feel well. Some days I'm just overcome by the number of chaotic events, even when they don't affect me first hand. I pray. I regroup. sometimes I just stop and allow my body and emotions to catch up and heal.

women bear the brunt

I'm sure all women get this

keep life lyrical

Bible Journaling

 

started at Christmas and starting to get the hang of it. I still don't like that most of the bold mediums bleed through so I am doing strips and pasting in mostly. I welcome any suggestions of pens and media to use.

have a blessed day!

some days

 

I have nothing to say.

fill yourself with creativity and hope

Analyze yourself

Creative healing

 

Silence heals the hurt when the world is noisy.

Music speaks to the weary soul.

Words touch the heart that is breaking.

Creativity fills an empty spirit.

Nature blesses a body in agony.

Scripture answers the questions of the grieving.

Games are not what we want to play but.....

 

it's all about finding balance at any one given moment of all the moments in our day.

if that is a game then so be it. I will play.

art and words calm me

 

 

My soul seeks quiet and peace.

My heart longs for love and joy.

My spirit needs serenity and calm.

My body needs strength and respite.

Prayer gets me through the hard days and long nights.

My mind wanders through jungles of thoughts.

My schedule is overloaded with everyone and everything but me.

My world is cramped by life’s troubles.

My family is sick in body and mind.

Prayer gets me through long visits and lengthy calls.

face jug

 

normally I do not care for face jugs but I've made an exception to that recently.

inspired by Dina Wakely

 

allowing other artists to reflect in your work, develops new skills, color combinations and your own unique style.

always choose your focus

did you catch it?

 

i'm in the new issue of Somerset Studios!

Spring is coming

 

I remember singing the little song Spring is Coming with my students many decades ago.

color and pattern are in her DNA

and her soul

obsession continues

I have loved the beautiful shape of pottery and the meaning of vessels holding treasure and spirit and talent and so forth. I have done many pieces of pottery, both 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional. Here is an example of my own work (in the previous post) and a digital work with borrowed pieces from Pinterest. the background is a current artist page in Somerset Studios. Sorry I did not site the sources and if the images are yours feel free to comment and speak up.

where your heart is, is your treasure

 

 

read the scripture

you are not alone