Tag: Art and Words
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There’s a World Outside Your Window
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This week, I painted windows from the inside looking out. Here in North Idaho, winters are grey, bleak, cold, and can be somewhat depressing, so looking out my window can just add to the dreariness. But I think there is something to be said about looking out the window…literally and…
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A Fourth Grade Teacher’s Creative Wisdom
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This week, I focused on hearts. I could’ve just drawn hearts and painted those, but I thought it would be cute and fun to add in our goose, Gerty, and a chicken. I loved using anthropomorphism- making the little animals come to life with human characteristics. It was fun to…
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Not Yet a Masterpiece
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This week, I worked on snowy skies and landscapes. Woof. I don’t love any of them. Through this process, my goal is to be obedient to God. I had this yearning in my soul, and I believe He led me into this. But I also want to learn my style…
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Quiet Evenings by Candlelight and the Space They Create
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This week, I painted candles and ended up focusing only on the candlelight, which looked like a pepper. I told myself I would still share it because this is a process where I’m learning and growing. That mini watercolor took the longest. It pushed my skills, and I learned how…
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The Season That Looks Empty: How Dormancy Shapes Who We Become
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I started having an increased interest in art during my senior year of high school. I needed an elective, and I thought art would be fun to take. On the first day of class, I took a seat in the front at a table with a little bouquet in a…
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A Simply Act of Obedience
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I had been yearning to do more art. Use my gifting to create. I’ve been doing lots of inner healing work through listening prayer and Rockhouse. This year, I asked God what He called me, and He said, “Healer of Nations.” Immediately, I thought, “Surely not.” However, every time I’ve…