A friend and member of the small group that we belong to at church has a blog, Appeal to Heaven. I just discovered it today. His voice is one for God and liberty. He is concerned for our country as so many of us are. He is concerned that we are being stripped of our … Continue reading Appeal to Heaven
Giveaway Reminder
Reminder that I will be giving away one of the photos from my shop in celebration of passing the 500 hearts milestone at my Etsy shop. For details, go here.Drawing will be held on January 21st and announced on January 22nd.
Fingerprint Friday
There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:I can see the fingerprints of GodWhen I look at youI can see the fingerprints of GodAnd I know its trueYou're a masterpieceThat all creation quietly applaudsAnd you're covered with the fingerprints of GodSo look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is … Continue reading Fingerprint Friday
500+ Hearts Giveaway!
This is a milestone that I feel like celebrating. I now have over 500 Etsy.com users that have selected me as a favorite shop! I know there are shops out there with many more hearts but I'm happy about my 500. So in appreciation, I decided to have a giveaway...my first!The prize is this photo … Continue reading 500+ Hearts Giveaway!
Belated Happy New Year
I wanted to let any followers that I might still have, know that I am alive and almost well. Yes, I've been sick since December 27! Thanks to a visit to the doctor yesterday...at dear husband's insistence, I am on my way to being back among the living.We had a lovely and quiet Christmas with … Continue reading Belated Happy New Year
Light of the World
In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.He existed in the beginning with God.God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him.The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone.The light shines in the darkness, and … Continue reading Light of the World
Family Attic Giveaway
Family Attic is a great Etsy shop that makes handcrafted cottage style signs that can be personalized for a variety of purposes and occasions.Nana, the proprietor is also a Handmade for Life artist. She is sponsoring a great giveaway to promote a new line of children's signs. The profits from this new line will go … Continue reading Family Attic Giveaway
Fingerprint Friday – Wildflower "Weed"
There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:I can see the fingerprints of GodWhen I look at youI can see the fingerprints of GodAnd I know its trueYou're a masterpieceThat all creation quietly applaudsAnd you're covered with the fingerprints of GodSo look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is … Continue reading Fingerprint Friday – Wildflower "Weed"
Autumn Nostagia and American Folk Art Paintings
If you know me, you know that I love art of all kinds. I love making it, studying it and writing about it! However, when it comes to my favorite artist or genre or period of art, I fear that I am far too fickle to narrow my love down to only one or even … Continue reading Autumn Nostagia and American Folk Art Paintings
Art Survives in the Worst of Times
It has been quite awhile since my last post. I'm thinking my posts need to be shorter and more frequent. I'll work on that.I was reading my April 2009 (blogging is not the only area in which I am falling behind) edition of The Artist's Magazine last night and came across an article about surviving … Continue reading Art Survives in the Worst of Times
VElish Art Studio 