The Quandary of Abstract Paintings

by | Nov 1, 2022 | Art Journal

I could be a bit of snob about it. Terrible to say, really. But something about reality is that it does not hide its blunt edges.  Being slightly snobby over abstract art–seeing it as “less than” to some degree–was certainly not super glamorous...

A Warm Welcome :)

by | Aug 27, 2022 | Art Journal

Sending a warm welcome to you, friend! Whether you’ve known of me and my art for years or are just getting to know me …welcome!! It’s a blessing to have you here. Who am I? Where did I come from? What do I do? Perhaps you’re curious …or perhaps you’re...

Hope in the Wilderness

by | Jun 27, 2022 | Art Journal

Like a glittering coat of watery diamonds, a sheet of rain threw itself against the window next to Jacyln. Water smeared into stallions of transparent strength, burrowing fierce rivers into jagged lines across her sight. How she longed to bury her face right into that...

No Good Thing

by | Jun 6, 2022 | Art Journal

Tangy air sparkled over the waves and crisped the atmosphere with a savory hint of relaxation. Shifting the basket from one arm to the other, Dalene pushed back her straw hat and gazed at the ocean before her. How pretty it was on a sunny afternoon like this! And how...

As One Whom His Mother Comforteth

by | May 7, 2022 | Art Journal

It was a long day. A day full of new and energy-taking discoveries. Playing in a fresh landscape of snow. Building a tall happy snowman with Daddy. And helping Mommy bake a whole batch of pumpkin muffins. All such big jobs. Big jobs for a girl who had only seen two...