Welcome to New & Improved!

Welcome to the new and improved look of my blog! I hope it will be great info for you as it will now better reflect what I spend my time doing--my art, staying healthy spiritually, physically and living artfully. I don't hold myself as a standard of anything near perfection--know that! I just like to share what does work for me, and many of the things work for me will work for you too--they are universal principles.

Look for my thoughts coming soon in the above pages about Self Discipline as it relates to success in areas of wellness and happiness.  Thank you for checking out my blog, and I hope that it will impart, at the very least, a morsel of goodness for you to live more artfully.

"Hello Dolly" and AnnaMaria

Yesterday in the gallery I had the pleasure of meeting with two different clients. One commissioned drawings  as a surprise to his new wife, and I'm so excited to to do drawings of the subject matter, but it's a surprise and you will see them later. 

And another heartwarming story came to life when a young lady came to pick up "Hello Dolly" that she purchased.... 

This story is that she had a great friend who was 89 years old, who died on May 13-Mothers day. This sweet lady loved life and had an infectious energy and love for others that she passed on every chance she got. She would play and sing Louis Armstrong songs all the time. And with her German heritage she loved hanging out with her German friends in Madison. She rarely went out without a hat and looking stunning. She thought everyone else looked wonderful too! So my client, Lisa, wanted this Louis Armstrong painting to honor AnnaMaria. 

I long for my art to have meaning to people and create an impact on them as they view it. I am grateful for those two opportunities yesterday.... 

Surrender and Surround

Saw this online and had to share--I would add that you lift up those around you too!

Blessings...

I Am Humbled

Meeting House band singing with my Jesus painting in the background on the right

I am humbled.  As an artist, I have so longed to know that God can use me to spread His kingdom through me and my work.  This past Easter season, The Meeting House in Ontario, Canada used my favorite crucified Jesus painting on stage during their "Why Did Jesus Die" sermon series.  

I was honored that they would want to use it. 

Just when you think God can't use stubborn souls, well, He can--He's used me! 

And it feels so good to know that He will.

A Great Day To Share...

Some days roll around and feel better than others. On days that feel less wonderful, it's always good to reach out to others and share. So here I go! These photos are from my Pinterest Boards. Enjoy! And be blessed!

A great reminder for me!

Brings a smile every time I see this!

My niece, Elizabeth in NYC where she lives.  See her in Allure Magazine this month.  This pic!

Two of my favorite Bible scholars, Priscilla Shirer and Beth Moore

My love and addiction

And my hair is nearly this long now!

AUsome Paint Night!

With Danielle Beam and Lee Thompson

My friend from way back and fellow Auburn Alum, Kristal Huntley


Last night was our AUsome Aubie paint night.  Wow, I must say that I think I saw the best Aubies EVER come to life on canvases.  What happened was I was sneaky in telling them what to do and before they realized it, they were creating values (lights/darks/shading) in their pieces.  And we really worked hard on the likeness of Aubie's crazy eyes since that is what helps you see into his fun, energetic, passionate soul! These people rocked the class--all 18 of them! Thank you, amazing Huntsville Auburn Club!

Great Private Lesson!

Leigh studying value then working in color

Us when it was over. 

I had a wonderful time in my private lesson with Leigh today! She did an amazing job studying value then delving right on into color. I hope to work more with her. She's really got the motivation and talent to learn! I love that in my students!