to live...

Journal page using stencils, mono-printing, Copic air can/marker, paste, stamps. 

"To live is Christ and to die is gain."
Philippians 1:21

 

to be open..

Here are some finished journal pages that I am finally getting around to posting.  Lately I have been feeling very open to and IN my art.  I have always believed in living with passion, purpose and to serve those who cross my path.  I feel God telling my heart that it is OK to rest, to say no.  Something, I have not done.  So, I am taking things off my plate and at first I just felt so guilty.  One of my very close friends bought me a devotional: "Jesus Calling," wow...it has just been amazing.  The next day, which was my first day with my new book(it was April 23rd)...this is what it said:
 
"Keep your eyes on ME, not only for direction but also for empowerment. I never lead you to do something without equipping you for the task.  That is why it's so important to seek My will in everything you do.  There are many burned-out Christians who think more is always better, who deem it unspiritual to say no.  In order to know MY will, you must spend time with ME-enjoying MY Presence.  This is not an onerous task but a delightful privilege.  I will show you the path of Life; in MY Presence is fullness of Joy; at MY right hand there are pleasures forevermore."
Psalm 141:8; Psalm 16:11(NKJV)

uumm, Yes, Amen, my Father...I am listening...

Thank you for stopping by this little blog, I pray for all those amazing mothers out there for rest, peace, and most of all, Joy.

MOMMY, I miss you, can't wait to see you in Heaven..

"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me.  They have clung to me all my life."

~Abraham Lincoln

"My mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the reward. I don't need another plaque."

~ Denzel Washington

 

my hand carved stamps, loving all the feather art

bird: Paula Swisher

 

journal pages, Birdie, and Jaden

Here are some finished journal pages.  I have been really good about journaling everyday.  It has been very therapeutic.  It is amazing how much my brain drains on the pages!

Also some pictures of Birdie getting older(now 8 months) and her master, I mean, my son; Jaden(11 years).  He loves her so much, nothing sweeter than a boy and his dog.

note: daily journaling inspired by Julie Fei Fan Balzer

"Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product."

~ Eleanor Roosevelt

 

 

journaling everyday

I have been journaling at least 10 minutes everyday.  I use to put myself under some pressure to fill up a page with writing, sometimes I could do it, other times I just didn't have a lot to say.  I have been inspired by Julie at http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/ to journal in segments on my pages!  What a light bulb going off!

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

 

Birdie taking it easy watching Taylor play some tennis.

Mattias Inks: Sketchbook 23

amazing and very talented sketch artist, click on the link to get inspired!


Mattias Inks: Sketchbook 23

more monoprinting

first time I did a journal page with hidden journaling behind an added mono print page.  I will definitely do more.

 

shavings from my Artbars