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Guest blog by Melissa Stanley The will and work of God can be seen as a work of fine art. The closer you look at the work of art, the more you can see the fine brushstrokes or pencil smudges. Seeing those fine marks help you to see and recognize more clearly the work of […]

No matter what our age or skill level, there is one thing fundamental to artistic growth: keeping a teachable attitude. I love gaining insight and learning tricks of the trade from other artists to make my own art better. Because I am a “self-taught” artist there was a lot I didn’t know and some of […]

I recently had the pleasure of talking with two different ladies about creative things. One told me about her personal journey, the other described what she was doing with a group setting. What caught my attention in both situations was their excitement. I love meeting people, hearing their stories and gaining insight from their experiences. […]

What gets you to think and act creatively? For most of us the answer will be the end game. We picture the finished product or see the result of what we want to accomplish in our mind.  Knowing the end is worth the effort adds fresh energy to start and work on projects. There will […]

Life here on earth, no matter the number of years, passes away. Inevitably our flesh returns to the dust from whence we came. When we look at the big picture, eternity, the span of our lives is but for a moment. We are reminded of this in Psalm 90:9. “For all our days are passed […]