Though we travel the world over

to find the beautiful, we must carry

it with us or we find it not.

                                           Ralph Waldo Emerson

We may run, walk, stumble, drive

or fly, but let us never lose sight of the

reason for the journey, or miss a chance

to see a rainbow on the way.

                                     Gloria Gaither

Creativity is the bringing into existance
that which did not exist before.
The Bible begins with incredible creativity
as God assembles the heavens and the earth,
truly the greatest artist of all time.

We are made in the image of a creative God.
We are born to be creative.  I enjoy expressing
my creativity through art and photography.
I find great joy and exhilaration as I paint,
draw and photograph the beauty of God's creation
all around me.
These photos show some of the tools
and materials I enjoy using to create art.

I don't use it very often, but sidewalk chalk

can be a lot fun.

Watercolor paints flow together quite

nicely. Very relaxing to use.

Pastels are a bit messy, yet versatile,

 giving either a soft or bold look.

My favorite. Acrylic paint. Bold, colorful

and so much fun for this abstract artist.

Last but not least, the crayon. One of

the first materials we all used as budding

artists. Can't help but be happy using these. : )

The colors of spring have

arrived in full beauty, from soft

pastels to vibrant shades of green,

red, yellow and orange, all of which can

be quite breathtaking.

Many of these colors won't last long,

so take a few minutes to sit quietly, relax

and take in all of the glory our Great Creator

has provided for us.

Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully

and shout for joy.

                                 Psalm 33:3

A painter paints on canvas,

but musicians paint their pictures

on silence.

                                             Leopold Stokowski

Where words fail, music speaks.

             Hans Christian Andersen

Next to the word of God, the noble art of music

is the greatest treasure in the world.

                                                        Martin Luther

Wake the neighbors, get the word out

Come on...crank up the music...climb a mountain and shout

This is life we've been given made to be lived out

So la la la la live out loud.

                                      Steven Curtis Chapman

 You have made known to me the path of life...

                                                                        Psalm 16:11

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven    

                  Ecclesiastes 3:1                                     

                                                                         

                     

Be still and know that I am God...

                                     Psalm 46:10

It was you who set all the boundries of the earth;

you made both summer and winter.

                                    Psalm 74:17