the addiction grows

acrylic gelli prints on handmade paper, with ink marks

Published again!

Somerset Studios, Sept/October 2015

good times ahead!

solitaire is the artist's way

set your own boundries

more gelli prints

pieced together like a quilt

Depend on God!

how artsy must i look to be taken seriously

use every scrap

stand out.....show your beliefs

who needs roses?

There are days when I think I can't make it. I struggle with depression, pain, and fear. I make art to avoid therapy. It may take the rest of my life but with God's help I will not only survive but find a way to thrive. Letting go of pain and fear and doubt, I will trust God to be my companion along the darkest of paths, the longest of detours and the most difficult of situations.
I lost my dad a year and a half ago. My mom is in an Alzheimer facility. I have lots of arthritis pain, IBS, and lots of fears. I try to do what I can for all but there are days I'm too tired to do much of anything but what I must. I will be 60 this November. I cannot imagine how much time I have left but I know I've wasted much and need to start living NOW. Loving all the good in my life and letting go of the years I have abused myself with worry and fear. I am a Christian and it's time to really act like one.

My husband brought in one of the last Queen Anne's of the season and it thrilled me (who needs roses). I have to start seeing all the good in my life, the simple pleasures and count the "too many to count" blessings. I will continue to read and study and pray. I will continue to share my artistic talents. I will depend on art and journaling to get me through the last act of my life.

Thanks be to the loving God, forgiving Son and ever present Spirit of God....

why I can't throw away scraps AND sleep deprived

live your happy life now

gelli prints on laminate

anyone else thinking this

gelli prints and ink card designs

you have the power to enjoy this life

my version

keep seeing this fabulous cat on Pinterest so here is mine with pieces of gelli prints

give it all to GOD

sunshine

Why do I...?

God never leaves;

Why do I?

God never breaks a promise;

Why do I?

God never lies;

Why do I?

God never fails;

Why do I?

God never complains;

Why do I?

God never weakens;

Why do I?

God never loses patience;

Why do I?

God never ignores;

Why do I?

God never forgets;

Why do I?

God never changes;

Why do I?

God never doubts;

Why do I?

God never sins;

Why do I?

God never worries;

Why do I?

God never tires;

Why do I?

God never gets lost;

Why do I?

God never becomes hopeless;

Why do I?

God never loses wisdom;

Why do I?

pleading with God is not beneath me

just ask

perfection is optional

say nothing

an overloaded mind

fears

worries

to-do's

expectations

demands

want-to's

have-to's



dreams

the list goes on and on and on and.....

play time

magic pens available at Walgreens, still like the Yoobi from Target and the Elmer changeables but couldn't find them...

power to create what you want

day to day ordinary

don't listen to just anyone

just do it-create

Honor your Dreams

heart and head

see art through the looking glass

Do you ever feel this way?

freedom

1980 to 2015

Art is such a high!

especially with a new tool or toy...Gelli Arts!

home from 48 hours in the mountains

time to retreat to Jonas Ridge NC

to the Alluring View B&B.....

looking for strength and answers

you are the seamstress of your own story