Good day everyone!
I had a small amount of time this morning waiting for a friend I was meeting for breakfast. During that time I put in the bonus CD that came with Sara Groves Invisible Empires CD. It was a joy to listen as Sara and her husband Troy talked about each song on the CD and what prompted Sara to write each one. I just love Sara Groves and her music, it invokes so many emotions, memories and thoughts in me of struggles, trials, joys and laughter. It made me think about where I am a this present time and where I would be if I hadn't listened to the Lord and took the path He laid out before me. I could have ignored His nudging to get back into painting and gone my own way, but I didn't. And I am grateful, so grateful! I want to stay on the path the Lord has given me—neither turning to the right or to the left, but straight ahead, eyes focused on Him.

Thank you Sara Groves for this incredible CD!

Hi Everyone! Another gorgeous day here in western PA. Air was a little chilly but the sun was bright and beautiful! It is Easter Sunday, the day to celebrate the risen Lord Jesus Christ who took our place on the cross that we can have eternal life through Him.

Until we come to the end of ourselves and realize we can do nothing apart from Christ, we are just floundering like a fish out water. Sure we can physically do things but they hold no heavenly value or earthly value. But when we surrender ourselves to Him who gave us life, and give Him control then we are really free . . . free to serve, free to worship, free to love, and to be transformed into His likeness!

Have another painting to share with you, my first horse. The story behind the horse is pretty amazing. I was asking God what He thinks I should paint on this bookmark for Trudy (she hosts the Bible study we attend on Tuesday evenings). Well the Lord had other plans for this bookmark. When He nudged me about it and who it was for; I was very apprehensive and said "Lord I have no idea how to paint a horse, are you kidding?" Why I doubt Him is beyond me. As you can see it came out beautiful—it is He who guides my hands and blesses me with this gift, talent and ability. You'd think I would learn after all this time wouldn't you. God is funny and I love Him more than words can ever express!

Enjoy!

Many Blessings to all!

I love Spring! The smell of fresh air, new growth poking up through the dirt, and beautiful blossoms! I love to sit out on our porch in the early morning with a hot cup of coffee, taking in the cool morning air, the chirping birds and magnificent sunrises. It gives me an indescribable inner peace and satisfies my soul.

With spring arriving early I couldn't resist painting another snowman, but this one is shocked to see his shadow and the puddle of water at his base. He realizes Spring has come and he is melting away.

Enjoy your day!

Blessing!

Do I dare say I think spring is coming early . . . maybe, just maybe. It is 55 degrees in western PA today, unusual for the beginning of March. I certainly am loving it. Can't wait to sit outside in the early am with my coffee and listen to the bird's wake up chirp.

I have something important to share with you today about a website that feeds the hungry—it is amazing! If you are an artist I recommend you check it out and participate, if you just enjoy art you can purchase art for a reasonable donation and feed the starving. The site is: eat-art.org. Please support this wonderful effort!

We are having our first significant snow storm today and it is really blowing and cold . . . burrrrrrrr! Not used to the cold temperatures. The weather has been fairly warm for this time of the year with temps running about 40 to 45 degrees. It sure is beautiful outside my studio window; snow blowing and pretty winter birds fluttering about the feeders.

I finished a painting this morning titled "first snow fall," with a pair of cardinals on a snow covered spruce branch which is for my best friend's aunt as a surprise birthday present.

Enjoy!

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!