When it comes to art, I don't believe you should think about things too much. You just need to do it, and if it feels good in your soul you're on the right track. The same goes with writing. [Read More]
It Takes Time
I was thinking about style recently. Mine and yours. Writing styles. Painting styles. Even personal fashion styles. It takes time to build and figure out who you are. It takes time to sit with your style a while and see if it feels good on your soul. My writing style came about first from writing [Read More]
February Snow
Well February had to put her two cents in before she left us. We got several inches over the last couple of days. [Read More]
Walking in the Light: John 12:35
There are times when this world gets hard. It knocks you down. There are times when you feel that there is nothing but misery and hardship ahead of you. There are times when it's hard to hold on to hope. This is true no matter who you are. If you're a Christian, it can still be a challenge to keep [Read More]
Smiles and Poetry and Color
I've been experimenting with smiles. I've been told a couple times that while my poetry can be uplifting (depending on who you are and how you read it), some of my artwork has too serious looking faces. Expressionless. [Read More]
Tomorrow I Will Laugh Like a Child
It's funny how often some of the poetry from my very first book enters my artwork. I think that's because I had a picture in my mind when I wrote it but I hadn't put the image onto canvas yet. [Read More]
The Difference Now
One of the most popular poems I ever wrote was "The Difference Now." This was the name of my first book and the title poem became one that people really resonated with. I included the poem in my New and Selected Poems book, and it's really been a theme for my life. I decided to play with some stamps [Read More]
Turning Your Ear to Wisdom
I'm still on the Proverbs this week, still thinking about wisdom. Last week I pondered Proverbs 2:10: "For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul." This week I'm thinking about Proverbs 2:2, which says "...turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to [Read More]
Wake Up With Joy
How do you feel when you wake up? A friend and I were talking the other day about waking up with joy. Do you know what I'm talking about? When you wake up you're happy to jump out of bed and do whatever it is you do. [Read More]
For Wisdom Will Enter Your Heart
I've been thinking this week about the Proverbs, especially those with wisdom. I like Proverbs 2:10: "For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul." [Read More]