BIBLE ART JOURNALING: "WE HAVE COME TO WORSHIP THE KING"

This is SUPER LATE!  I had it saved to post but obviously forgot to finish and post it.  So here it is!  it is obviously a Christmas bible art journaling but it was fun using acrylic inks and salt.



Enjoy!

NEW, REVISED AND SHORTER PRAYER JOURNAL VIDEO AND FREE JOURNAL/BINDER INSERT PRINTABLES!

Hello!!

I decided to make a shorter video of my prayer journal/binder/notebook since even I was having a hard time watching the full 40 minutes of the first video.  :)  This video thing has a learning curve and takes some practice!  CLICK ON THE VIDEO HERE!

Anyway, I have also made up two prayer journal inserts that some people may find helpful.  I have made these available on Dropbox as Word documents and as PDF's.  Just click on the links below.

They are in letter size for those who use a full size binder and can be printed out on both sides of your paper as long as you know how to do that with your printer.   They can also be printed out as half size paper (5.5 x 8.5), which fit perfectly into the half planner size that I use, or other planner sizes.

The PDF is great for being able to resize to you whatever your needs are.  The printing outcome, such as double sided pages, etc, is totally based on how YOU print these out.  Many printers have setting for half pages and double-sided sided printing or booklet printing, but some don't and all printer's are different in their settings to do this.

I apologize for the poor photos examples below of the free inserts.  I have printed mine on colored paper and decorated the edges with washi tape.

CLICK HERE
PDF: Self-Reflection & Confession/In the Last 24 Hrs, Did I?

CLICK HERE
Word Doc: Self-Reflection & Confession/In the Last 24 Hours, Did I?

I pray that you will find praying more intentionally blesses you as much as it has blessed those I am praying for and myself.


















CLICK HERE: General Prayer for Family PDF

CLICK HERE: General Prayer for Family Word Doc

Bible Art Journaling: LEAVES: Job 14:7-9

Hello everyone!



I did this quick video a couple weeks ago but didn't get it posted here due to surgery I had.

I love the verses of Job 14:7-9.    This chapter is Job talking about how death comes to all men, trees that we think are dead can actually sprout new growth when the rain falls on them.



In Job's day, he was still waiting or the promises of the Messiah to be  fulfilled.   In our day, we have Christ, who has given us the promise of eternal life.  Death is not the end for us.  Life will sprout up in us again, through  Christ, much like the dead tree that sprouts when it is rained upon.    I just love that!



In addition to these verses, this was inspired by a song my nephew, Tanner Hotchkiss, wrote and sings.  This song and his album is available on iTunes and another site for android.



Please click here to be taking to the You Tube video where you can hear the song "Leaves" in it's entirety.

"Leaves" by Tanner Hotchkiss



Materials used:

Crossway ESV Single Column Journaling Bible

Liquitex Fluid Matte Medium

Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Brush pens

paintbrushes



Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions!



Blessings!



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New Video Tutorial! BUMBLEBEES!!

Video Tutorial!

HOW TO DRAW EASY STYLIZED BUMBLEBEES!

This is the third video in the series "How to Dray Easy Stylized Flowers"

This is an ongoing tutorial series based on select verses from Psalm 97-99 pen and ink drawing in my Crossway ESV Single Column Journaling Bible.  

These beautiful, easy bumblebees are very fun once you learn how to draw them and are so easy, they don't take a lot of thought or effort, just like doodling!  

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(To see all video tutorials in one place, select "Video Tutorials" from the menu above)

Hello and Welcome!!

(Self portrait. Acrylic inks and watercolor on watercolor paper)

I have finally given in and started a blog.  I have avoided creating a blog for a very long time because I didn't want to be tied to the computer, but trying to organize everything on Facebook just hasn't been working very well.  

Sooo....

...here we are!!!

This blog will mostly be about my art and a few aspects of my life.  

I am starting to make video tutorials and soon will be upgrading so I can get better quality videos.  I will also be adding photo references so please subscribe to make sure you don't miss anything!  I am new at this and have never thought of myself as a teacher so this is brand new territory for me but I am greatly enjoying it!  Please feel free to ask me any questions.

I will occasionally showcase photos shared by people who have made drawings/paintings based on my tutorials.  It is so much fun for me to see all of your art, so please share!!!  Your photos definitely put a smile on my face.  :)

I will share a little bit about myself.  I am married to the most wonderful guy (Mark), who is a true gift from God.  I have two adult children, an son-in-law and two of the cutest grandkids ever.  I also have a dog...a big dog.  Her name is Halo, but she often loses her halo and then we call her MissBehave.  I was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska and now live on a small farm in the beautiful Matanuska Valley, surrounded by glaciers and majestic mountains.

A few years ago my life completely turned upside down due to a chronic illness that progressed.  I had to leave much of my former lifestyle behind.  In the midst of all that chaos, I picked up a pencil and paper and started to sketch, mainly to keep my sanity as I just couldn't lay on the couch and watch any more TV. 

And I just didn't stop.  

As a self-taught artist, I have dabbled in many different mediums (a general term for the art supply used to create the art, such as acrylic paints, pen and ink, graphite, watercolor paints, inks, etc.) and styles.  My style is best described as "stylized", which is not photo realistic but not cartoon or caricature.  I like my art to have flowing movement, things that intertwine and maybe a touch of fantasy about them.  However, I do not box myself into one style.  I do what I like and that can change from day to day. 

Discovering art has been a true blessing.  It was like God was saving a gift for me and was just waiting for the right time to give it to me, a time when I would need it and appreciate it most.  I have been able to reinvent myself through this gift of art and I am forever thankful. 

I believe that everyone is artistic, just in different ways and different styles.  It is my goal to to share my knowledge with you, to inspire and help you tap into your own creativity.  

As the bible says, "...freely you have received, freely give".  I look forward to sharing what God has freely given me with you!  

**I do sell my art, originals and signed & numbered, limited edition of giclee prints.  
Only professional mediums and materials are used, all originals and prints meet museum quality and gallery standards.   Prints are archival and printed on heavy (approx 140 lb) professional 100% cotton fine art papers and printed with professional pigment Epson inks.    Epson is the world's leader in professional fine art printing products. 

See the Gallery for originals and prints for sale and feel free to contact me to purchase or with inquiries.  I do accept PayPal.