I know that my intention for this blog was to post my art journaling. But, as things go, when I partake in something meant to spark creativity, well.. it sparks creativity, and off I go on all the rabbit trails. So, if you’re not a rabbit trail person and are strictly here for art journal … More More Handmade Art Journals
I believe the Lord is bringing us into a time where we understand our place in this world. When you accept Christ as your Lord and Saviour, you are adopted into the family of God, which means you are an heir. The Bible says we are co-heirs with Christ! So we, as the body of … More Kingdom Creativity
Today is my second oldest’s 10th birthday. It’s a little hard to believe that I have two kids nearing their teens. It’s so true what they say about time speeding up. When they are little, every little detail of their lives is such a big thing, so many firsts and you are soaking it all … More Be Still — Art Journal Entry
24″ x 24″, oil on gallery wrapped canvas This painting was inspired by a few of my favourite garden flowers. I see these two types of flowers as I walk up to the front door of my house. My whole entire reasoning behind making this painting was wondering if these two seemingly clashing colours could … More Mountain Wildflower Sunset
I believe I shared in an earlier post that I would post my book when it was finished, so I thought I better do that! I’m posting the main image here, but below the post I will share some photos showing different angles, and some inspiration photos as well (garden flowers, which are always part … More Making My Own Art Journal
I recently realized that if you are photographing flowers in your garden in portrait mode, you can get some really ethereal effects. I understand that this is probably old news, but in case you haven’t tried it, I highly recommend it. It works best when taking photos of clusters of flowers, because you get that … More Portrait Mode
This may be way too busy for some, but I’ve come to peace with the fact that I’m a ‘more is more’ person. The squiggly watercolour background is actually one of my boys’ paintings, and I absolutely love how it adds so much energy to the background. The vintage postcard in the foreground is possibly … More Art Journal: Collab
Normally I share art from my journal but I recently completed this piece and thought I would share. It is (I believe) 18×24″ oil on canvas. I generally gesso my canvases, then do an underpainting in acrylic, and then do the oils on top. I have heard various reasons for doing underpaintings, but I mainly … More Summer Wildflowers; an oil painting
I mentioned in an earlier blog post that I was going to share some of the embroidery I am working on, so here it is! When Jeanne Oliver had her semi annual sale, I purchased a class by Wendy Brightbill (I’m a big fan of her work) on botanical embroidery. It was a mini course … More For the Love of Thread!
In art school (college).. a long time ago, our art instructor had us read the book, ‘Pilgrim at Tinker Creek’ by Annie Dillard. I purchased the book a few years ago so I could read it again, and still haven’t, so I’m aiming to do that now. I don’t exactly remember how it went, but … More Pilgrim at Tinker Creek: The Tree with Lights
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