on Beauty…
“The more often we see the things around us – even the beautiful and wonderful things – the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of the world: the flowers, the … Continued
on Seeking and Striving by Van Gogh
“I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart.” Vincent Van Gogh This seems like a very good description of the creative process. It is one of always seeking new ways of doing things, striving … Continued
John 14:6 Coloring Page
This week’s Scripture Doodle is from the words of Jesus in John 14:6… “I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Funny how we accept and obey the one way … Continued
Sunday Coloring Page – Romans 1:20
I haven’t colored my own copy of today’s coloring page yet. I was thinking of trying out a new medium…. but I will probably go back to one of my old favorites… watercolor! What is your favorite way to color … Continued
The Message of Nature by Eleonora Duse
“If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is … Continued
on doing what you’re not ready to do…
“I always did something I was a little not ready to do. I think that’s how you grow. When there’s that moment of ‘Wow, I’m not really sure I can do this’, and you push through those moments, that’s when … Continued
Be Faithful in Small Things
We may not be able to do something that we think is great, but if we do small things over and over, great things can happen! That works for art too, I think. Sometimes just keeping at it day after … Continued
On planting seeds – by Robert Louis Stevenson
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant” Robert Louis Stevenson
Leonardo da Vinci on art
My friend Kathy Hunter shared this recently, and I have been pondering it every since! Thoughts?
Gratitude – from the art journal
Another page from my “says me” series. These are bits of advice that I give myself…recorded in my art journal just in case anyone else ever wants to hear it! I am so enjoying my Dylusions art journal this year! … Continued