Guest Artist – Stacy Wills

A new feature on my blog will be Guest Artists. People, processes and art that have had an impact on me that I want to share with my readers. Here’s the first Guest Artist Post. Enjoy!  I met Stacy earlier this year during an online Lenten retreat with Christine Valters Paintner. I loved her artwork and [...]

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Sanctuary Lilies

What To Do With All Those   Left-Over Sanctuary Lilies?     Plant Them   For the last 8 years, my husband has brought home left-over Easter Lilies from our church. One does not need a green thumb to have these repeat, fragrant celebrations. Some of ours waited patiently in their little plastic green pots [...]

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My Lenten Journey 2012

This year’s Lenten Journey has been especially meaningful traveling with Christine Valtners Paintner and fellow pilgrims. I had previously read and benefitted from Christine’s book, the Artist’s Rule and her invitation to combine visual and expressive arts during an on-line Lenten Soul Of A Pilgrim Journey called to me. We were encouraged to make an art journal [...]

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Endings & Beginnings

So many people I know are beginning again. One has joined the Navy. He leaves Feb. 1 for Michigan. He’s 28. One just phoned this morning. “Let’s get together. I’ve sold my house and I’m moving to Cary in two weeks to start my new job.” She’s 58. One is adjusting to assisted living. Not [...]

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From Ground Zero

Starting Over… My current fascination is the Monarch and its fall migration. Two years ago I planted butterfly weed and as promised, the Monarchs came. The above photo is of a butterfly weed seed pod, which is essential to the life of the Monarch. I see it as being from ground zero and holds the [...]

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Christos Anesti!

 Alithos Anesti! Christ is alive, and goes before us to show and share what love can do. This is the day of new beginnings; our God is making all things new. Do you recognize the above watercolor? The header of this blog shows it in process. Because my stats indicate the most frequently visited posts are the watercolor [...]

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“Do I Need To Go?”

Easter Sunday is the most attended church service of the year. Or, maybe it’s Christmas Eve. Either way, people who don’t normally come to church, come those two times. And for good reason. They’re celebrations. Not so for Ash Wednesday. And definitely, not so for Maundy Thursday, which was last night and fresh in my [...]

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The Story Behind “Light Divine”

A doorway into most of my paintings is my photography. The awe I experience with camera in hand is invigorating and energizing. Downloaded digital files drive me to my artist’s table compelling me to interpret what I’ve seen. But is using my reference photos limiting my creativity? My husband has often encouraged me to, “Just [...]

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