by Melissa | Jan 9, 2021 | Art Journal
Perhaps yesterday you glanced at a lovely picture of yet another pretty piece of artwork and a little piece inside of you was just a little …sad. You’ve dreamed of picking up the pencil, pen or brush and creating pretty things. You’ve longed to have...
by Melissa | Jan 9, 2021 | Art Journal, In the Studio
The shepherd painting has made progress! God has definitely continued to answer prayer. As you look at these process pictures, notice the change in the hands, the background and the staff. Have you ever wondered if art has an impact? Is it frivolous, a mere decoration...
by Melissa | Dec 26, 2020 | Art Journal
It’s there. Waiting to be found. Hidden beauty. The question is …do we take the opportunity? It can be easy to see and highlight the gray. The dirt. The cold. The parts of life that are hard, difficult or challenging. But just like a photographer can take...
by Melissa | Dec 19, 2020 | Art Journal
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them,...
by Melissa | Dec 19, 2020 | Art Journal
“because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7b Preface: In the Christmas story, we see that there was no room in the inn. However, we really don’t know the exact details. Was the innkeeper even involved in telling Joseph and Mary there...
by Melissa | Dec 13, 2020 | Art Journal
I had the honor of working with the Christian actor, Rich Swingle, for photo references! What’s your favorite part of the behind-the-scenes process of a piece of artwork? Is it the progress of the actual painting? Is it the preparation before the brush touches...
