Emily Joy

https://etsy.me/37fUNwc

Let’s take this crazy time in the world to draw closer to God. He is in control no matter how others may panic; God has us right where He wants us. Where you are is where He wants you to be. Rest in that knowledge today. With that said, let’s work hard during this time of life to trust him and enjoy the gifs he’s given us. Knit if you love to knit, paint if you love art, and write if you have something to say. Let us pour out our hearts to God through our special talents.

. I recently completed this painting for a college watercolor class that I am currently taking. This quote by Spurgeon was the inspiration for the painting as I’ve really been struggling with trusting God’s timing lately. I’ve had a hard time finding likeminded Christian students at college. Honestly, I have not found any...yet. Classes are hard in the sense that I am so completely different than others, and I’m really struggling to make any meaningful connections. I am so sad at how others live without God in their lives; it breaks my heart. This quote is just an example of what I believe God wants of me in this moment though. I need to fully lean on Him because “He is my rock and my salvation”. I think the only thing God is asking of me right now is to grow closer to Him, and I am right where I need to be for Him to work through me. Hopefully this post can help someone else out there struggling in college. Just wanted to let you know you are not alone, and there are other Christians attempting to navigate their way through a secular world with God as their guide. Don’t give up! Don’t change who you are for the world to accept you! It’s hard, trust me I know. I might not know who you are, but just remember that you are not alone. There are others fighting for their faith at school, work, and in the world every day, even if you don’t see them. .

More to come on my illustrating/drawing every day of 2020.

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your compliment. I’m hoping to make some more knit themed paintings soon.

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Feelings aside, I’m really getting into knitting illustrations. I’m currently working on some ideas for Etsy. Here is a little sketch I did but probably won’t use. It’s inspired by my mom who is a devoted knitter unlike me. While I don’t knit, I have to admit that I look exactly like this while painting and drawing. Can anyone else relate?

Today I decided to give myself a quicker drawing/painting so I could focus on some other art projects I have in mind. This one is inspired by a bunny I hand sewed for a college project (2nd photo). The pattern is from @purlsoho in case anyone wants to make their own stuffed rabbit. I loved embroidering the floral collar I designed for it. Does anyone else know how to embroider? I’m not amazing at it, but I do enjoy the process as well as the end product.

The sun finally showed up! Yay! So, in complete contrast to yesterday’s illustration, I present a house overtaken by flowers.

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Birds can knit too, right? Would any knitters be interested in a version of this painting as a print? I’m thinking about opening an Etsy shop this year to sell some knit themed prints, cards, etc. To be honest I wish this illustration would have turned out better, and I wish the sun would cooperate with me. I didn’t start this challenge to be perfect, though. .

Today I really wanted to draw a goose fishing. Don’t ask me why; I just needed to do it. I think there will be more goose adventures to come in the future. He needs a name though. If you have any name suggestions comment them below. 🦢