Jesus Art Show

 

This is my submission for this years Jesus Art Show at Ringling College of Art + Design.

So many abstract things come to mind with the prompt simply being 'Jesus'. When I think of Jesus I think of this huge limitless love. I think of divine purpose, of creation with intention. But when I got very quiet and asked myself what have I been learning about recently… freedom was the first word that came to mind. Freedom is something the Lord has brought up to me quite a few times before. You see I've lived life with a lot of worry. I have worried about what people thought of me, about how I looked, about the possibility of being sick, about the idea of death. It's ranged from tiny things to huge things. I grew up believing I was a worry wart and there was no changing. While in college I began to realize when I live with all this worry I am only half alive. I'm partially present. Then the Lord began to show me that I wasn't made to hold onto all this worry. I am not created to sit around and be fearful, I was created to seek after the Lord and put my trust in Him. To live everyday in freedom. It was a life changing discovery and something I still strive to live out each day. So through my piece I wanted to depict things that Jesus always brings with him. These three things have changed my life and helped me become the person I know I am made to be.

the kitties

Illustration Friday - Tall

The beginning of another school year

Recent freelance done for the children's ministry at Words of Life Fellowship Church. It's hard to think everyone's heading back to school already. Where did the summer go?!

The season for weddings has arrived! I get the feeling it's going to continue on for the rest of my life.. which is pretty exciting :)

This September will be the celebration of two friends of ours, Sam + Angel.  These two have such beautiful creative hearts for the Lord and it's been such a privilege getting to know them more over the last few years. I know God has some big plans for them and I can't wait to see it all unfold.

As a way to raise money for the big day Sam and Angel have set up a online store where they are selling limited edition prints of their work and their friends work. You can find this piece and other fun work there. I also wanted to encourage you to check out their beautiful website www.samlovesangel.com. These two worked together to illustrate 'their story' and they did a fabulous job, so go peek!! :)

new series!

Hello hello! Hope everyone's been having a great and glorious summer :)

It's been awhile since I've posted so I wanted to give you a quick late night update:
Twirling Skirts of Magic finished up mid July right before my beautiful sister-in-love's wedding + my birthday + family vacations. The first dummy book has been printed and Esther and I couldn't be more excited!! A big big thanks to everyone who helped make this book a reality. This wouldn't have been possible without you. Keep an eye out, I'll be posting some of the work from the book on here soon! For now here's a sneak peek of my new series "my love for you is..."

Kickstarter: Twirling Skirts of Magic!

A few months ago Esther Marie contacted me with her vision for a children's book. She had met several little girls that had been rescued from lives of sex trafficking while on a trip to Cambodia. The experience stirred Esther's heart to reach out to girls and women around the world. Her bright smile and never ending enthusiasm really moved me. Reaching out to girls had been on my heart for awhile and this beautiful opportunity had been placed right before me!

After months of talking + doodling with Esther I am excited to share Twirling Skirts of Magic with you :) The story of Emery was created to inspire and educate. To help girls come into a better understanding of their true worth and to show them they have the ability to make a difference in the world. Another part of Esther's vision was to create an opportunity for her readers to change lives. To do so she is sending a percentage of the proceeds to Cambodia and Thailand to support their orphanages and safe houses.

Esther Marie is one of the most ambitious women I know, whose dreams and expectations climb beyond the sky. I am so blessed to be able to be apart of this vision.

If you would like join us in making Twirling Skirts of Magic a reality (or just learn more about the project) please check out TSOM's Kickstarter page.