Hi Blogger friends!

Christmas is almost here and another new year is approaching. I have been working on a new series of snowman. This year the proceeds will be given to a young couple's missions efforts in Thailand. Their work there is extensive and incredible. Here they are, I hope you enjoy them!

Merry Christmas

and a very

Happy New Year

Everyone!

Back in the spring I promised pictures of my finished studio and here they are. I still have one item I am waiting for that will go on the wall above my art table. It is decorative vinyl lettering that reads: Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." It's author is unknown. I absolutely love this quote and the truth of it. We were created in the image of God, Who is the ultimate Creator and Artist—Just look around you at all the beauty on and in this Earth.

I know this looks too uncluttered to be an art studio. This shows the smaller right side of my brain—organized, neat, clean—however when I'm in deep painting my studio takes on that crazed, look!

Good morning!

For several years I have illustrated and painted for a small business "Just Around the Block." They specialize in keepsake memory buildings mounted on wooden blocks as the one I painted for them here. If your church or local historical society is interested in having a building done, you can contact Just Around the Block. I have posted their business information in my sidebar, or email them at: JATB@zoominternet.net.

Good morning! Thought I would share this latest bookmark I painted. It is a nice reminder of the Sermon on the Mount and how important is for us to grow in our walk with the Lord.

All of us has a life experience, a trial or circumstance, that will affect and help another who is struggling with a similar situation. It is at that point of impact that we reflect the light of Christ.

Summer is flying by and still haven't been to the ocean, so I brought the ocean home . . . well a wave at least.

I really could use a nice long vacation on some tropical beach away from civilization; no phones, no TV, just relaxation.

Wow another beautiful day in western PA. Hi everyone! Would like to tell you about this little treasure of mine. I bought him with a gift card I received for Christmas four years ago. He was so cute I just couldn't bear putting him outside to catch rain drops, so I decided to use him to hold my watercolor brushes at my art table. Meet Iggi (with a long g sound). I actually stole the name from a friend's sister who had a Lab named Iggy. I thought it was such I cute name I couldn't resist using it but I changed the spelling, and the name seemed to fit my little hedgehog to a T.

Have a blessed day!

Happy Independence Day America! We are still free lets fight to keep that liberty and freedom. That is what makes American Great, there is no other country like it on the earth.