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February 26, 2021
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Jesus Speaks to Women: Mary at the Temple
I am going through a series of art and poems based on the words Jesus spoke to women. This is based on the first recorded words of Jesus to his mother, Mary recorded in Luke 2:49.
It's here! The Bright Spots Collection is live! I've been working on this collection through the dark winter months. I enjoyed playing with mixing the mediums of watercolor and pastels (and sometimes pencil). I explore the way colors played with each other. Each piece is named after the "bright spots" we've found this past year.
I have two big folders of artwork from college that I’ve never thrown away. I was in college at Gardner-Webb University (a wonderful small Baptist college in North Carolina) from 1996-2000. I recently remembered two charcoal sketches I did in drawing class. They were of Mary and Joseph, with words from Christmas hymns scrawled in the background. These are very similar to the image I created for the poem about the woman at the well a few weeks ago...
My kindergarten son and I recorded a tutorial for a fun cool and warm color study abstract. You can tell he wasn’t thrilled to join me, but he ended up really happy with his creation and it’s now framed in his room. I love seeing kids respond to art. I also love projects that have enough guidance that they don’t feel overwhelmed, but also enough freedom that they can create something unique to them. Instructions and a materials list...
I am creating a series of art and poems based on the words Jesus spoke to women. This poem is based on the story of the woman at the well from John 4. I learned to see myselfthrough their gazea useful objector a cautionary talemy worth measured by the weight I carry I carry it wellin this one-well townbalanced on my hips just rightI can’t afford any softnessI suffer the heatTo avoid theirs the sweaty stranger at noonthrows off this balanceasks...
Well friends, the new year feels . . . like more of the movie Groundhog Day (and there were way too many wonderful Groundhog Day GIFs to choose from). I know this past week has been heavy and anxiety-inducing for many of us in this country, so here are a few things from the last week (and month or so) that I have enjoyed and learned from: I thought this article by Esau McCaulley, “Truth over power: It is...
I had started a lighter, more newsy post for this week . . . and then Wednesday happened. There is much to process and discuss. You might trace the history of white supremacy and voter suppression in this country. You might trace the history of white Christian nationalism in the evangelical church. You might look into the roots of right-wing extremism and internet conspiracy theories like QAnon. You might trace how all these things may have led to a...
First of all, HAPPY ADVENT SEASON! I hope that you have found doable ways to enter in and celebrate Jesus and all that He brings. I have done a wrap-up of Advent resources in previous years if you’re still looking for help: Advent Resources 2019Advent Resources 2018Advent Activities 2016Joy to the World Coloring PageGiving Art for Christmas (free and for purchase) As this wildest (and most difficult) ride of a year comes to a close, I am closing out...
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