Pretty Bird

Monday night, I got to be apart of another great painting party! These girls have been worshipping and studying the Bible together and they wanted to end the summer with a BANG! Oops. I mean, a BIRD! A pretty one, sitting on a branch with colorful leaves:

Don't they just make you want to sing praises? I think I will:

"All creatures look to you to give them their food at the proper time. When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things. (Psalm 104:27, 28 NIV)"

Thank you, Lord, for giving me a passion for creating art! I am "satisfied with good things" and it is all by your glorious, generous hand.

Vase of Base

So...I've started teaching small classes on my own, which has been a perfect side job! I love teaching. It's been great to see people with virtually no art experience sit and paint a beautiful canvas, all with just a little help. 

Here is the "original" painting: 

I named it "Vase of Base," inspired by the band from the 90s. It is a 16x20 done with acrylic paint.

Here is my class, a group of friends from church:

One friend decided she wanted something a little more abstract, so she skipped the vases and painted the background only, with her own little added "flair." The other ladies added their own little touches, as well. I love what they came up with! 

Please let me know if I can come paint with you and your friends.