Blog Posts from 2020 and before
The LORD appeared to him from afar, saying, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore I have drawn you with lovingkindness.” Jeremiah 31:3💕I read that June was the most popular month to get married. It has been several years now since I married…July being my month to tie the knot! 🙂 It was […]
It is always fun to paint with children and see the masterpieces they create! I agree with Pablo Picasso in that “every child is an artist.” Children are able to paint works by the Old Masters by breaking down the painting process in steps they are able manage and understand. Most of the time, we […]
“I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 The One who created the heavens and earth, by the command of his voice and touch of a finger, knows each of our names.💛 Genesis 1:16 reminds us, “God made the two great lights, the greater light to govern the day, […]
I fell in love with the works of Wolf Kahn several years ago while learning about him through doing a study on Abstract Expressionism and Hans Hofmann. Kahn was born in Germany in 1927 and immigrated to the USA in 1940; later studying art with the renowned Hans Hofmann. Kahn’s unique blend of Realism and formal […]
It’s been a while since I shared a do-it-yourself project. I have been wanting to makeover this old clock that I purchased at a yard sale for a $1.00.
Hello! I hope you all are having a wonderful week!? Since Spring is around the corner, I thought it would be fun to paint The Goldfish by French Artist, Henri Matisse.♥ “From the moment I held the box of colors in my hands, I knew this was my life.” – Henri Matisse Children will be […]
I have always loved reading children’s books. Blue Bug’s Vegetable Garden was a favorite of mine when I was young…we love the same vegetable! There is something magical about kids books and when I find a new one, I’m always excited to see what it is about. It’s the power of words, very few in number, placed […]
Hello! I hope you all are having a wonderful week!? Since we are in the month of hearts and everything speaking love, I thought American Pop Artist, Jim Dine, would be the perfect fit.♥ Children will be able to learn about the history of pop art while having fun with color and, of course, the […]
Hello! I hope your February is off to a great start!? I had a post saved and ready for the end of last month, but it vanished when the server updated the security system. I can’t remember all the details. However, I do remembering mentioning that Vintage Lynchburg is cancelled for 2017 (the owner is taking […]
Hello! I hope you all are doing well and your new year is off to a great start! My goal this year is to focus more…focus more on my top priorities with Happy Heart™. Which means focusing in on what I am to be accomplishing with books and art…and making the plan happen!! :). To begin […]
Hello! I’m excited to get back to teaching kids the joy of painting at our monthly kids art workshops. We will be starting 2017 off with painting a snowscape inspired by Claude Monet called “Magpie”. Children will be able to learn art elements and techniques that go into creating a snow scene: light, shadows, tone, […]
The LORD is good to all: and His mercies are over all His works. All Your works shall give thanks to You, O LORD, And Your godly ones shall bless You. They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom And talk of Your power;…” Psalm 145:9-11
