#whatcreativeproject

My manifesto took me some time to create and there is a lot of meaning behind it. I wanted to create my own abstract artwork with a purpose and meaning behind it.

For this artwork, the colors in the background represent the messy, hard life we live in. Often times it is hard to see through the chaos we are living in, but there is hope! The white hand that pops through the color represents Jesus' hand and how his hand is upon us guiding us through our days. God is the clarity we need and when his hand is upholding us the chaos disappears because of the hope and peace he gives us. The hand is in artwork is what pops out and gains attention and the same is how it is for us. When we focus our eyes on Jesus, the wind and waves might still be there but we will not sink because he is with us! ❤️

Why do I create?

Art is for everyone

We are all created by a creative God, the best artist of all

God has gifted me with talents in specific areas and I will honor him by using honing those skills

I create because it’s fun and a way to relieve stress

Who am I as a creative?

I am a servant of the King of the World

I can serve him through my art

I am an artist with a purpose.

I am a producer who likes to make things happen

How will I sustain my creative practice?

I will make myself a quiet, relaxed area where my creativity flows best

I will believe in myself because I am an artist

I will work outside if I can to draw inspiration from things around me

I will give myself sufficient time to make my art and understand that it takes patience

I will tell myself that perfection isn’t always going to happen

I will not allow discouraging voices from my past affect my desire to create

What type of work will I bring into the world?

I will make art thinking of others first and myself second

I will make Christian worship music for the world and for me

I will make it colorful and hopeful

I will make leading others into an art

Please zoom in to read the “mantras” I have created for myself to keep me on track for my God-given mission in this world.

All background photos were found on Pinterest.