Wednesday, August 25, 2010

"The crowd is gone and so is the Groom!"


No worries folks, the groom is where he should be. He is with his beloved on their honeymoon. Couldn't resist showing you the place where they wed. For the two of them it was a dream come true! "Congratulations Spencer and Kaitlin!"

"View From Top"


There was this beautiful ledge, overlooking the river, where we set up the outdoor tent for the wedding. We could not have asked for better weather!

"River Float View"

I forgot to mention in the last post, that this is a slow moving river, so you do get a work out. Hence the 4 hour float back to out place!

"The Jumping Bridge"

Not sure if the locals call this bridge by this name, but it is where the bridal party, family and several guests did jump from. The lower part of the bridge is 16 - 18 ft from the water and the top of the bridge is about 20 ft from the water. This location was about a 15 minute car ride from the property we stayed at. From this spot it would take 4 hours to float on tubes down the river back to our place. What a blast these guys had.

"Lovely Stop"


On the way home, we had to stop so many times as our car overheated going through one of the mountain passes. Thankfully we found a mechanic who could solve our problem, just a wee bit before he was closing his shop. It provided an awesome opportunity for some breathtaking photo shots.

Friday, August 6, 2010

My Pages in Kristen's Altered Art Book!


Kristen's book is an old book on history of photography, cameras, lighting, lens, accessories, etc. Really cool book, I must say. We need to celebrate from where we have come. I have incorporated a dancer from the pages of her book, simply for my love of dance.

My Pages in Kristen's Altered Art Book!

Kristen is an amazing Professional Photographer! In keeping with her theme, I found these photos in the back of her book. We give each other liberty to work on each other's books. So I've kept her black and white theme, but just had to add a bit of color. I found the old camera lens and projectors in the back of her book too.

My Pages in Kristen's Book (Continued)

There is no flying without wings! I had some fun here and found these extra photo right in Kristen's book and took the liberty of re-adjusting them here. The dog got a bow tie, and some leggings. On the right I could not resist this photo of this little Inuit girl, what a doll! I can almost hear her giggle. What a Princess! I even had the chance to see my Inuit friend this last week and what a pleasant gift and surprise that was to me! My heart feels full!

Kristen's Altered Art Book Continued!

One of my first jobs fresh out of high school was at a Professional Ph otography Studio. I had gone to Edmonton, the big city near us in search of work. Totally felt like a fish out of water, and what a relief when I got a call from my mother. She said that a friend had called and said they were looking for someone at a local photography shop and was I interested? I quickly came home had the interview with my new boss, and yeah got the job.

My job in those days was to be receptionist/bookkeeper. In addition they hired me because I was an artist and knew that I could, with the use brush and inks retouch old photographs that people would bring in. I recall some really damaged and cracked portraits that I managed to work on and bring them to a restored state. I enjoyed that work, though it was challenging at times. So on the left I found some fabric of dolls I had and cut one up. Perhaps a memory of the photos before they were touched up, and remembered the days of working in that shop. On the right, I used gel media and pasted in a piece of my dismantled canvas that has been going in all the Airdrie 7 gals books!

Saturday, July 24, 2010

"Lets Face It" Sculpture by Beloved Son

My children's art are some of my favorite pieces in my home. My son's teacher when he was in grade 6 , had the students do these sculptures. He designed the arrow and then had help to press his face through. I love that face of my Beloved son. He is grown now and getting married to His Beloved in a month from now. I am well pleased!!!!!! While it will be a change as he gets ready to move out with his new bride, there is a delight in my heart as I know that he has choosen well. Together now they will press through into what the future holds for them!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

My Thoughts On Imperfection!

What is perfect anyways? A perfect world, what would that look like? For me that would probably be a place where there were no more wars, famine,hunger, disease, poverty, orphans and widows. A safe place where all would be well, where every child would be fed, held, and given a tuck in at night. I guess a perfect world would mean different things to different people.

I've come to realize that in my art, I am not looking for perfection. I am simply looking to explore, express, press boundaries, create, to reveal, to play and have fun. If I stumble across great Masterpieces here and there, that is great, but not my ultimate goal.

Funny how sometimes I have to leave somethings undone. The marks left by human hands or brushstrokes on a canvas or paper intrigue me. In art school, one instructor may state "In art, its all about rules!". You then proceed to the next class and the instructor says "In art, there are no rules?" Now, you have my attention! Honestly you are talking to a Sanguine, so who's class do you think I would opt for?????? Not that hard to figure out hey?

While I have great admiration and respect for perfection in art and those who strive for it, this is not my goal. I enjoying taking my lessons from nature too. When walking through a forest, I've noticed that a tree does not have to decide where it shall fall when its days are done. It simply falls. When I look at the bigger picture of where it fell and its surroundings, all looks well. I kinda feel like that tree too, where not all of my brushstrokes are calculated. Some are and some just fall. Somewhat like a dancing on the canvas. Notice too, how light still shines upon that scenery, no matter where that tree has fallen. Glorious Imperfection, Altogether Lovely!

Hopefully by now, you have figured out that if I can create, so can you! Light will shine on your work too, so step out in the deep and take that first step into your creative venture. I am always amazed at the doors that open up for me as I am simply creating and minding my own business.

Today finds me hanging art down at Target Health in Airdrie. They are located in the new Gold's Gym on Main Street. Anja and Jen came over the other evening and selected 11 pieces for me to hang. They contacted me and said they would love to display my work. It is a lovely Spa in town, and I am honored to be there! Thanks Ladies!

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

"Elephant" 10 X 20 Acrylic on Canvas


Katie, my inspiration! What would I do without my Katie??? Katie is Veronica's daughter and my 10 year old friend. What a doll she is! She helped me watch my booth at the Empty Bowls Festival. When I asked her what I should paint that day, she said "How about an Elephant?" Now having no reference and never having attempted one before, I checked with my assistant on how one should go about this. So Katie and I sized up my canvas which was set up on my pochade, and decided this is the way to go. She wanted the trunk to come up on the side. I am ever so glad to have had Katie there to challenge me that day. Nothing like being stetched on the spot. When I asked Katie, "Why an Elephant?" She quickly replied "Because you can paint Lions!" Thanks for the confidence Kate! To check out Katie's blog, go to www.kateandkompany.blogspot.com to see the wonderful folk dolls she makes.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

"Susan's Pages in my Altered Art Book!"

Growing up on the prairies of Alberta, I can appreciate this painting done by the Group of Seven. It reminds me of the small town that was near our farmstead. Susan has taken artistic liberty in painting over this copied image and adding her personal touch. On the right, we have her Window of Hope! This shows how our world can go from black and white to color. When we open that window in the next post you will see the color, she has added in.

"Susan's Pages in my Altered Art Book!"

My Theme for my book has been "Leaping From Ordinary Into Extra Ordinary." Here I've opened a window that she put in my book. I am proud to be Canadian and love that flagpost! On the right is a painting from the Group of Seven, of a wheat field. She has even put some sparkle on the prairies, pretty cool!

"Susan's Pages in my Altered Art Book!"

Extrordinary Measures for Extraordinary Times! I love the simplicity of these pages. Very fun and restful! I believe Susan painted or gessoed the pages and then incorporated a measuring tape. Note it ends at 11. One of my favorite numbers! On the right, she has cartooned me. Some of you may want to hire Susan for her amazing cartooning abilities!!!! Is she hinting that I should write????? Perhaps!

"Susan's Pages in my Altered Art Book"

Hope, with her elastic step and her elastic dreams! I really love how Susan has left parts of the story in my book! She has again created a poem on the top right hand corner! At the bottom more memories of Anne of Green Gables. Totally appreciate the right hand creative word page, so inspiring. She knows I love Winter, and so I really enjoy the "Fabulous even when its freezing." One of my mottos is to "Wear Sparkly things, and she even got that in there too. What a hoot!

"Step It Up A Notch!"

Step it up a notch, I like that idea. Many times in life we need to re-evaluate where we are headed and what we are doing. In order to maximize our true potential we need to get off the bench and take the plunge, even facing our fears in doing that. We may surprise ourselves and others! Susan has written a lovely poem, so inspiring on the top left hand of the page. Thanks for the beautiful pages in my book, Susan!

Friday, June 25, 2010

"Caught Sleeping On The Job!"


Not a word of a lie here, honestly I do not pose my cat. I slipped into my studio one day and this is what I found. I mean really if I was going to sleep my afternoons away, I think I could perhaps find a more comfortable place. The good news here is that he has been found more often than not, curled up in a wicker basket. Maybe there is a message for me here to give my brushes a rest, and go enjoy the outdoors! I think I shall!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

"A Time For Green"


For all those interested in how the "Empty Bowls festival" went, I thought it was great. The event was very well organized, a sunny day to boot (trust me, with all the rain we have had this was so welcome!). There was face painting and clowns, musicians and bands. The bowls that were made for this were countless. I can not believe that amount of work that went into simply organizing that part. I picked up several bowls and am especially fond of the ones the children did. The soups and chilis donated by local resteraunts were sooooo good. People seemed to enjoy the "Airdirondack Chairs" that 11 local artists painted. We even had a chair ready and set for children to paint, and what a time they had. That chair will be on display in City Hall. To view some of the chairs, simply go to www.airdrie7.blogspot.com . The chairs will now be on display at several local businesses, banks, Ravenswood Show Homes, and City Hall. On October 14th, the chairs will be auctioned off, as a kick off to a Arts and Cultural Center in Airdrie!
So, with that being done, on to the grand work of gardening. Here are a few pics of my plants before they went into the greenhouse last week.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

"Ready For The Empty Bowls Festival"

I was thankful that the staff at "Simply Ceramics" in Airdrie called to let me know my bowls were ready. I had wanted to see the before and after process and so here it is.
For more infomation on the "Empty Bowls Festival" simply scroll down my blog photos and you will get the details. Hope to see you out at Nose Creek Park, on Main Street in Airdrie, on Sat, June 12th, 11 - 5 pm. Come out with family and friends for great soup, day of fun and know that you are part of raising provision for our local Food Bank!

"Bowls Ready For Soup"

Always interesting after the firing process to see what has transpired!

"Side View of Silent Auction Bowl"


"Silent Auction Bowl"


Here we have the completed bowl. Simple, yet fun!

"Happy Bowl"

This painted bowl will be in Silent Auction for the "Empty Bowls Festival". This bowl awaits the glazing process before the kiln time.

"Side View"


It will be interesting how these turn out once put in that fiery furnace of heat that they are awaiting.

"More Bowls"


These are ready to be fired in the kiln. I enjoyed working with the friendly staff at "Simply Ceramics".

Friday, June 4, 2010

"Chicken Scribble" Pen and Ink on w/c paper

Instead of Chicken Little, we have Chicken Scribble! Honestly this is what I had to do to finally finish my chair. I got my groove back and even got some funky bird show up in the background.

Looks like this bird is heading out early to the "Empty Bowls Festival" in Airdrie, next Saturday, June 12th. It is a fundraiser for the local Airdrie Foodbank. A local potter, in town builds a multitude of bowls and Simply Ceramics is involved too. Artists, students and residents paint the bowls. Several restaurants in Airdrie donate the soup and Voila, for $20.00, you get to pick a bowl, get the soup, eat, and keep the bowl. How cool is that? Also they will be having a silent auction and artists doing live demos in white tents. The Airdronadack chairs that have been painted will be on display as well. Last year I believe they raised around 10,000.00 in just a few hours. Great things can happen when a Community works together! Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that "Empty Bowls" will be held at Nose Creek Park on Main St. in Airdrie.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

"Cute Chick in the Hot Seat" Completed

O.K., So my groove did return after a good break. It felt good to take some time off and rethink this process through. To help myself charter onward, I took some watercolor paper and scribbled out a similar chicken, with pen and ink. Then adding a wash of colored inks, pleased with the process, I decided to proceed with the chair. You may view the chairs at the Empty Bowls Festival Fundraiser in Airdrie. I'll try to post more info on this closer to the date.

"The Finished Project!"

Well I am pleased to say that I am done my chair for the Empty Bowls Festival that will be held in Airdrie on Saturday June 12th. I've also had the opportunity to paint a few bowls that have been glazed and are waiting to be fired down at "Simply Ceramics" in Airdrie for the fundraiser. The idea is brilliant and they have held this festival numerous times in Airdrie, to raise money for the Food Bank. This year they have added the Airdronidack Chairs and white tents that will host artists to demonstrate their talent, and sell their wares. Hope to see you down there. I am still deciding what to demo, leaning towards Watercolors or Mixed Media, as Encaustic hot waxes, make me a wee bit nervous with little people hanging around. I still have a few weeks to decided. I'll surprise you, hows that?

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

"Beautiful and Majestic Drive into Wonderland!"

Majesty and Beauty, all wrapped in this Wonderland, I get to call home! While I do not live directly in the Canadian Rockies, I am close enough to get there and enjoy them. On clear days, I do have a spectacular view of them from my home, which I am thankful for.

The power of distraction is amazing and something to ponder. I recall hearing a story of a woman whose husband was dying of cancer. She asked him what he had always wanted to do and never done. They lived in the United States. He said he had always wanted to see the Canadian Rockies. So with that purpose in mind, she loaded up their vehicle and her husband and off they went. You know, she said that he was sooo much stronger after that trip and she is sure that is why he even lived for 3 months longer.

One of my buddies and I decided we needed to breath in some of that amazing mountain air, hike and just enjoy creation. While the grass if greener this week, we still got some great shots of our "Glorious Distraction!"

"Emerald Green and Crystal Clear Water"


"Bridge"

I love bridges, the connecting of one place to another. Just had to incorporate one of these photos, as we crossed over to another Wonderland!

"Mountain Stream"

Makes you want to jump in and swim or fish or just hang out and enjoy the sound of that river hey? Me Too!

"Side Street View"


Honestly, the view as you walk up and down the streets are indeed breathtaking, to say the least! You feel as though you are in a Swiss Village!

"Still Waters"


"Along our Hiking Trail"


"Serenity and Peace!"


Friday, May 21, 2010

"Rainbow Lion" Oil on Canvas

Blues and Purples are some of my forever favorite palette colors! Seems I can't get enough of them. Probably just enjoy the brilliance of the hues. Adding some majenta, copper and tan colors, this fellow began to become alive. Rainblows represent promise, so the colors here represent HOPE!

Sunday, May 16, 2010

"Veronica's Pages In My Altered Art Book!"


In keeping with my Jester and Monkeying Around, Veronica added this lovely little town. She worked these pages in watercolor which I adore! The comments on the bottom, state what is truly "Extraordinary". Starry Skies, Moonlight Nights, Good Neighbors, Close Friends, Warm Homes, Chimney Smoke, Loving Family, and Happiness! I totally agree!
Thanks Veronica, for adding words of wisdom to my keepsake! Also really like those folk style houses, and small town feeling!

"veronica's Pages In My Altered Art Book"

I love Veronica's writing and am thrilled that she wrote in my book. To her "Ordinary and Extraordinary are one of the same". Through her pen, the thoughts of her heart are poured out on these pages that I get to cherish. She then created a lovely pen and ink chair for my book, and I am grateful. Thanks Veronica for art from the heart!

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Whats In A Name???????

In recent years I have paid attention to some really awesome names that the younger generation have been giving their children. Several years back, I was giving a ride to a young mom. She had a newborn and another child about 4 years old. We arrived at our destination and enjoyed the afternoon. When it was time to leave, the 4 year old went outside ahead of us, while we were getting out shoes on and saying our good-byes. When we got outside, we realized he was no where in sight. We were surrounded by forest and so the mom frantically started shouting his name. "Freedom, Freedom, Freedom!"" For you see this was the boys name "Freedom". It sent chills up my spine, to hear her shout those words. Well the good news is that we did find "Freedom" and he was happy as could be! But I never forgot his name.

I've since heard the names "Liberty", "Destiny", and met a little baby boy named "Diesel". Well I can tell for sure that little guy will never run out of gas!

In many cultures of the world today, they put alot of thought into naming their children, as they know that whenever they meet and greet you they are speaking out your destiny. Isn't that too cool????

My mother always told me that my dad picked my name. Rhea means "Friend" and I have always wanted to be everyones friend. All my life I have been living in my destiny. In school, I had a bunch of friends. If a new student or foster child came to school, I would leave all my other friends for a bit and go and be their friend.

Rhea in the Greek, also means "A stream that flows into the desert." That too has been my life. My middle names are Marie, which is Mary in English, and Pauline which means "Little Preacher." Kinda Funny hey. My maiden name Dallaire means Loyal and Faithful.

So when I meet people I often love to find out if they know the meaning of their name. More often than not you will see a common thread to who they are and how they have lived some of that out. Oh, I probably forgot to mention that Rhea is also a flower and a bird. I got a picture once at a zoo of me and that bird, so there we had Rhea and Rhea. What a hoot!

If you care to send me a comment on your name, I would love to learn so many more of them. by the way I answer my comments via email, as I love to get to know the folks who comment.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

" My Chair Progress!"


Is it any wonder that I should paint "Sunflowers and Roonies" again? Oh no, I must be hooked! While I normally opt for screaming yellow Sunflowers, I felt the need to go for a "Butter" color instead. Not sure why, but it just felt right. I also felt to keep it simple. The red chair was inspired by a Barndance Sunflower painting I did for a Gallery years ago. So perhaps this Sunflower is just outside a barn. Barns are special to me and I just love them. Veronica and Cheryl of Airdrie 7 were chatting and saying I need to do more paintings with my checkered floors. Still deciding if I will incorporate one of those with the "Cute Chick". Maybe I'll find a real barn in my travels and paint a checkered floor in it too!

My Chair in progress!


In the "Hot Seat" we have this cute chick in progress. I have taken a break and will resume when the create groove returns.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

" A Tribute To My Mother!"

A Ma Cher Maman! (To My Dear Mother)

Je vous aime avec tout mon coeur! I love you with all my heart!

My it has been years since I have written in French. All of my buds are telling me that I need to write again. I've been thinking, what to write about, and while I have soooooo many stories stored away in the computer of my mind, I felt to start with a letter to my Mother! Perhaps to let the world in on my love for one of the most amazing women that I have ever known. My grammar, spelling may need mending, but my Mother's love has been never ending!

Where do I start? Well today is Mother's Day and tommorrow is her 82nd Birthday! Her name is Rose, which means "Giver of Love" and that is who she is, and how she has selflessly lived her life. Born the second child, of 17 children to my Acadian Grandparents, She helped raise most of her 16 siblings. She then married my Father and went on to have a "Dozen Roses" herself. Really, I'm not kidding here, my parents had 12 children and I am the 11th child. I am so blessed to have that many sibblings and feel so close to all of them. She was told not to have anymore children after baby number 5, and yet she still gave me life. Merci Beaucoup, Maman!
(Thanks so much Mom). One of my sisters died as a blue baby, as Mom had her in the back seat of a car on a cold winter night and she died 1 day later. I look forward to meeting her in heaven once day. Her name was Carmen, and I checked the meaning lately and it means "Garden Song". I believe she was suppose to be a "Singer", so maybe Mom, I'll do my destiny and hers and sing the songs, she was suppose to sing. Selah, I'll have to think on that a bit more hey?

My mom had to be strong for us and hold down the fort, after my Father's death. There were debts to be paid, and the farm to run and so many children still at home. Yet, somehow she still managed to help other families when they were going through hard times and take their children for a year or 2. I loved that about her. Our house was an open house of refuge for the hurting world and it felt right. She cooked army pots of food, and she loves still to cook today. Breakfast was never just cereal. She would chef out with pancakes, bacon, eggs, toast, homemade jams, French Sucre a Creme, which is a maple syrup that we make that is made with whipping cream and brown sugar. No calories at all (LOL). She put her whole heart in feeding her family and everyone elses too. She still does this!

Milking cows and other outdoor chores were also on her 2 do list. While perhaps not her choice, these chores had to be done as selling cream and cattle was our bread and butter. I milked cows for 1 winter and the best part was getting to skirt the kittens in the mouth as they lined up for "Steamed Milk". That was a hoot. I so hope you all get a chance to do that one day!!! Mom taught us all good work ethics and hard work and we are all so thankful. We had running water but the main difference is "We had to Run for our water!" At times in winter months, she had to melt snow to even do laundry with her old wringer washing machine.

The smell of fresh bread would linger forver in our home, as I am still convinced that she would bake about 22 loaves of bread every few days, and made donuts, cinnamon buns, etc. She planted about a 1/2 acre garden, and was quite clever. She knew she needed some eager beavers to work that patch, so she would tell us if we would work hard in the garden, we could go to the lake swimming at night. So we would work and have mudclump fights in her garden, and sure enough, we would go to the lake after supper for a swim. There too was probably a method to her madness, because if you brought a bar of soap, you could have a bath. While we didn't know it she was pulling a Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn on us!! LOL

Delegating was something she learned to be very good at. My job was to clean house, do dishes, (there were alot of them) and I still don't mind dishes today! Also after school, I had to fetch the eggs. In the fall, mom would butcher the chickens, and while I could never be around when they butchered any animals (I would usually hide under my bed) I loved to come out and pluck chickens afterwards. My sisters and I had a real hoot then. We must not have had alot of toys cause we sure could make those naked chickens do the "Cha Cha or Tango!" O.K., so now you know I have had a sheltered life! Don't pity me please, I loved it.

Mom taught us that every life is so precious and everyone adds value to this world. She would drop whatever she was doing for drop in company (even if they had 8 kids themselves) She would then proceed to feed her own crew and the new arrivals and this is simply how it was. You never heard her complain, this is how she lived her life. My mother is my HERO! "Je T'aime beaucoup Maman!"

The Chapters of her life have been many, but her story is still being written. She has been sick for a while now and I could not be there with her today, but I just wanted to share a snapshot of this Wonderful Woman, I get to call My Mother! Happy Mother's Day/ Happy Birthday!

See You Soonest Mom!

Forever Love Me!
XOXOXOXXOXOXOX

Friday, May 7, 2010

"The Moment We've Been Waiting For!"

Cat Thought For The Day! "O.K. here she goes and there is no stopping her now. She's putting on her paint shirt and now I know she is serious. She mixing up those lovely paints and about to add some serious splash of color on that chair. I hope she doesn't put me back in the garage, as yesterday her sons told her that I decided to take a nap on her artwork in progress!"

Thursday, May 6, 2010

The 3rd Coat of Primer Goes on Today!

My furry friend has found a spot for curling up in whilst he watches the show go on! If he could talk, I'm quite sure it would sound something like this. "What is taking her so long, after all its only a chair." Tommorrow, I shall have to face my fear, and just roll up my sleeves, and let my paintbrush dance upon that chair.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Guess Who is Watching the Chair Painting?????


Alright, so I have not started painting my chair, but it is built and ready to go. The 1st coat of primer will probably go on this afternoon, and yes I do have a secret admirer watching the process. I regret to inform even myself that he is no longer innocent. He was found guilty of catching his first mouse in the garage. Oh how I had desired to spare him of that. I bought him the best cat food available in hopes that he would be soooo happy. I guess his "Lion" Jungle instincts just took over, either that or he just really likes "FAST FOOD!"

Monday, May 3, 2010

"AIRdirondack Chairs Project" in progress!

A Brain child of Airdrie Life Magazine, and Airdrie Regional ARTS Society, a fundraiser is on the way! The plan is to build these chairs and then paint them to a theme of our choosing. They will then be on display in Airdrie, and possibly you may see them at the "Empty Bowls Fundraiser" on June 12th at Nose Creek Park, on Main Street. I have been invited to paint one and so with a bit of fear and trembling, I shall attempt to wield my paintbrush once again. While I have painted on panel before and done mural work, this is a slightly different canvas for me. I think it will be challenging and fun too. The chairs will be auctioned off at the end of summer for a fundraiser, for ARTS in AIRDRIE! YEAH!

Saturday, May 1, 2010

"My Pages in Susan's Book - Hum Your Hymn!"


Hum Your Hymn, Sing Your Song!" That is Susan's theme and book. Her pages are amazing and you can check them on her blog. See Airdrie 7 for this. She has even added a lovely C.D. for us all to listen to of beautiful flute music while we work in her book. She is queen of adding pockets and windows to books! You go girl!
This poem came to me as I worked in her book. "Your hum may come in pieces or you may know it from the start, but when you hum your hymn, sing it from your heart!"
I felt to add 2 dresses from old dress patterns and 2 cute little girls enjoying life's journey together. The adjust if necessary is from an old pattern too. Totally true about life too !

"My Pages in Susan's Book - Hum Your Hymn"

I've cut out a window here and put a map of the world behind. Thought a Roonie would be appropriate as He sings his song. Actually cut it out of my business card. On the right we have a hymn in place with a quick watercolor for a splash of color. You know what, the world really is waiting for your song!

"My Pages in Susan's Book - Hum Your Hymn"

I've added Tulips here, because they are the only flower that still grows once it has been cut. Amazing Hey? Even in trials, we are to grow too!