creativity encourager

Current mood. #sleepy #rainyday #wyatt #dogsofinstagram #dogmom #lazyday #dogs #seniordogs https://www.instagram.com/p/B_VKR7AB2Au/?igshid=15oflfz07pe7u

He is Risen! The virus doesn't change that. Quarantine doesn't change that. NOTHING changes that! Grateful for the hope He brings! #easter #godlovesyou #joy #hope $heisrisen #jesus https://www.instagram.com/p/B-4fCW1h4BC/?igshid=xghi8jb4o6fw

I could be quarantined for a YEAR and not run out of books to read - not an exaggeration. #booknerd #booklover #bibliophile #barnesandnoble #ilovebooks #ilovereading #shelterinplace https://www.instagram.com/p/B-CHlj0BAFz/?igshid=nw9dm2fb0asl

Day 5 of #socialdistancing. Wyatt is determined to protect hedgie from any and all harm. #hedgie #socialdistancing #wyatt #dogmom #dogmomlife #ilovedogs #ilovemydogs #dogofinsta #smile #seniordogs #protector https://www.instagram.com/p/B9-IXzJh9Fh/?igshid=j4zhq29u8j62

Yes! This. #beyou #beyourself #interesting #unique #standout #brave #individual https://www.instagram.com/p/B9nZUl6B_II/?igshid=7cfzh6la57ss

I've said before that if God is trying to get a point across to me, he repeats himself. I have heard or seen some version of this multiple times over the past few weeks, as well as a message about planting seeds and not quitting. Lots to ponder and think over, but i feel rather encouraged today. #encourage #encouragement #encouragingword #dontquit #dontgiveup #potential #destiny #josephcampbell https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ZSeLShY4Y/?igshid=1fv4zguy8zlyw

I found this in my mailbox today. I have no idea what precious child created and delivered this, but I am praying that God abundantly pours into and blesses her/him as she/he is pouring into others, probably complete strangers. This, my friends, is what the world needs. And thank you, God, for sending them my way. #love #blessings #encouragement #believeinyourself #grateful #affirmation https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Hp9u8hKk4/?igshid=36fqhkojc3lb

Played around a bit yesterday with old paint from a previous pour. I love the consistency and texture of the paint, it really has a wonderful feel when working with it. And I love small a small canvas - it's perfect for playing and experimenting! "Tempest", 6"×6", acrylic on canvas #painting #tempest #blue #acrylic #acrylicpainting #art #artoftheday #artofinstagram #contemporaryart #color #modernart #abstractart #abstractpainting #tnart #tnartist #texture #tennesseeartist #rutherfordcountyart #mufreesboroart https://www.instagram.com/p/B7ZnlsfB746/?igshid=1c1ibpevvxb1p

It's 8am and i have been reminded of this scripture twice already. Yes, Lord. I hear you and I am ready. #2020 #2020vision #prophetic #nothingisimpossible #nothingisimpossiblewithgod #getready #dothework #mytime #myyear #mydecade #focus https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Ls37Phtqq/?igshid=fhv20wwj2gqw

I painted the base layer of this piece about 4 months ago, and it has been waiting, patiently, for my return. I spent some time Sunday afternoon with some of my favorite friends and felt so full, so inspired and so loved that my creativity has been recharged after a stressful season at work. (Thanks, gang!) Not sure if I am finished with this piece or if ut has more to say. I'll sit with it a while and see. #art #artoftheday #artofinstagram #wip #workinprogress #modernart #contemporaryart #color #ilovecolor #creative #colorful #texture #tnartist #nashvilleartist #murfreesboroart #tennesseeart #blue https://www.instagram.com/p/B7EUckYhqvo/?igshid=1k6yxuwjohgqw

I wake up to find Wyatt snuggled up in the chair, remote at the ready. So this is how he acts when no one is watching..... #wyatt #dogsofinsta #dogs #dogmomlife #dogmom #seniordogs #rescuedogs #ilovemydogs #instadogs #snuggles #spoiledpup https://www.instagram.com/p/B6-5X0ahsdw/?igshid=1wl1p16qesk8j

The cover of my journal is my mood for 2020. ❤ #2020 #positivethinking #positivethoughts #positivity #favor #greatthings #motivation #expectant https://www.instagram.com/p/B66Ys-7Brz2/?igshid=wnvolnsmf7tt

It's wonderful to see the progress I've made as an artist and crafter this year!! Looking forward to continuing my creative journey! #topnine #art #2019 #yearinart #color #artisticexpression #crafter #artist #tnartist #murfreesboroartist https://www.instagram.com/p/B6waKr8hk4k/?igshid=11240t3im9kn3

"If it seems slow, WAIT FOR IT". I am feeling this verse today. It seems like I have been chasing the vision, impatient for the vision, trying to move the vision along more quickly. However, this verse reminds me that the seeds planted in me will grow not only in time, but at the RIGHT time. Any effort to force the issue ruins the process and threatens the outcome. So, for me, 2019 will be put to rest and I pray I have learned the lessons brought through striving, and hurting and reaching and pushing. It may take the insecurity, rejection and pain with it, too. 2020 is a new opportunity and I have enough of everything I need to be successful, thank you God. Thank you for the vision that will manifest, even if it continues to tarry, at the right time. #2020 #resolve refresh #renew #revelation #vision #visioncasting #creative #intentionality #creativelife #timing #gratitude #newyear #newme https://www.instagram.com/p/B6vYhEvBZsk/?igshid=1hmy3g3m0v8f3

When your husband brings home the coolest dog in the world, but now your own dogs don't like the new dude in the front yard..... #snoopy #merrychristmas #yarddecor #christmasdecorations #happyholidays #ilovesnoopy #stopbarking https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lju5ahVui/?igshid=1qi51apc0d3vb

Most accurate fortune I've received, ever. #booknerd #ilovebooks #readinbed #books #fortunecookie #bibliophile https://www.instagram.com/p/B4bE0H9B13f/?igshid=k3ek6u8fgd3g

So I thought I would play around with saturation of a single color on a canvas. The original thought was to have this layer be a background with additional paint layered on, but I loved it so much as is. This is actually poured paint, but manipulated in such a way to give movement, texture and depth. The first of the COLOR series, this is Prussian Blue #1, 40"×40". #blue #prussianblue #abstractart #abstractpainting #contemporaryart #contemporary #abstract #pouredpaint #flowpainting #fluid #color #ilovecolor #creative #colorful #texture #tnart #tnartist #artofinstagram #instaart #artoftheday #murfreesboroart #tennesseeart #nashvilleart https://www.instagram.com/p/B4VFMr4BWUG/?igshid=1iqfre8or8g6v