Daniel 1- The Gifts
Welcome to my study of Daniel. In this series, I will be including unfinished pages from my journaling as well as paintings that I created, my interpretations, to go along with the stories of Daniel as they unfold.In the book of Daniel, we see God working in the intimate details of Daniel`s life. Daniel was a young Jew, who was taken to Babylon when the Jewish nation went into captivity. God empowered and encouraged him to live well in a hostile environment.
Art hearts unite
Many years ago, my friend, Lisa, and I took art classes from our soon to be friend, JoAnne. It was an adult class that met each week during the school year and we did art together under the skilled leadership of JoAnne.Through the years, most of the same ladies signed up and came back to class in the fall. But, somewhere along the way, things changed.
I cast my mind to Calvary and transfix my gaze on Him
Early on in the election process, I was truly amazed at the information that would be on the news. Any one story would have been major news at any other time with any other people, but as the time has drawn closer to the actual election, all bets are off. Too many things to mention…. Have made me numb to our country as we once knew it. If we only got information through social media, we would be filled with hate and condemnation for anyone who happens to think differently than we do.
Getting caught up with my lessons
New week, new lessons, new ideas.....busyness is upon us...!! I was excited to have a good part of the day yesterday to be in my little office area with my paints, pencils and papers. I have gotten a little behind in some of my lessons so I wanted to try to get a little caught up. I had been very excited to be taking Juliette Crane`s Happy Painting Class.
Angels and birds
This week I was doodling with some thoughts and ideas from the new FLOW magazine. It is filled with clip art ideas this time. So fun to look through that magazine and be inspired.
Distress wood angels
I had a few pieces of furniture made recently and when he delivered them, I had asked if he had any old pieces of wood, to stick in so I could paint on them....So, I have been playing with the pieces he brought me.
Christmas in July, for real
My two friends, JoAnne and Lisa, and I have been on a marathon few day of creating. We all love to create and we all agree that it is much more fun to do it with friends. It is more than just working.... we talk, we encourage, we laugh, we plan, we eat, then we talk some more. It is a therapy session at its best form, and we even have the benefit of doing some projects.It is not really clear when exactly this project was planned.... it was sometime during our get together where we were having a jewelry making day! During the course of the day, we thought it would be fun to do some of these compound on wood pictures.
Angels and Friends
I have been working on some paintings using old sheet music for various parts... wings for angels or dresses made out of the music. It is near to my heart as I use these old pages, because they belonged to my Mother. I love to do things that remind me of her. I especially like to use things of hers to bring new life into things Sharing her things, make me feel like I am sharing her, and it makes me feel closer to her in a funny way. The best benefit of using her things or sharing them with others is that it makes me feel happy, gives me joy, to know that she is being thought of and that others can enjoy a part of her.So, with that being said...
