I decided that I’m going to concentrate on making a collection of alcohol inks to be sold on Etsy. This medium is less labor intensive for me compared to my typical mixed media art, and it may also be more profitable. It will also be easier to organize and keep track of. I’ve already boughtContinue reading “Alcohol ink frenzy”
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Art process: Layers and pours; Part 2 of Golden Healing.
I worked on two paintings tonight. These paintings are the ones I worked on a few days ago. You can see an earlier version here. The one below is my “repaired canvas” from the other day. I sense that the word “repair” might be part of its message when it’s all done. I covered theContinue reading “Art process: Layers and pours; Part 2 of Golden Healing.”
PTSD Diagnosis and Recovery from a Personal and Spiritual Perspective: The Series, Parts 1-5.
Below you will find links to my series on PTSD. The links will lead to pages with videos related to PTSD, art directives, and pictures from our workshops. These videos were filmed live streamed and are part of the mental health workshops known as “Psalms 102 Ministries” being held at the River Room Church onceContinue reading “PTSD Diagnosis and Recovery from a Personal and Spiritual Perspective: The Series, Parts 1-5.”
PTSD Diagnosis and Recovery: A Personal and Spiritual Perspective Part 5
This is part 5 of a 5 part series. The page to the series can be found here: PTSD series. Topics covered in this video include forgiveness, breaking contracts/agreements; discovering meaning and destiny; thriving with a new narrative; family healing; supporting others with PTSD; and prophetic declarations and encouragement. Below are some songs and videosContinue reading “PTSD Diagnosis and Recovery: A Personal and Spiritual Perspective Part 5”
Hanging in the Balance
Prophetic word on 11/27/22. To some inside the church and outside the church: God says, I see you. I see you. I see you standing there, wondering, waiting, questioning. Wondering about my goodness. Feeling discouraged. Feeling lost. Feeling broken. Feeling abandoned. Feeling like nothing is enough. Feeling crushed by the forces of darkness. Wondering whereContinue reading “Hanging in the Balance”
Thanksgiving Turkey!
I’m working today, but it’s a fun day! Today we are making turkeys!! I did a lot of prepping for a potential of 72 patients at a psychiatric hospital. Keep in mind that some people come into the hospital for suicide or self-harm, so it is not safe to have a whole bunch of peopleContinue reading “Thanksgiving Turkey!”
The Journey
Below is a video in response to my art titled, “The Journey”: Below is a video to describe my art, along with some general encouragement and a prophetic word for the body of Christ. Topics include learning to embrace and enjoy the present moment; getting our hearts and minds ready for God to use usContinue reading “The Journey”
PTSD Diagnosis and Recovery: A Personal and Spiritual Perspective Part 4
This is part 4 of a 5 part series on PTSD. The page to the series can be found here: PTSD series. Part 4 addresses healing and recovery as it relates to accountability; self-image and self-esteem; learning to trust God; learning to trust others; connecting to self and others; letting go and grieving; intimacy withContinue reading “PTSD Diagnosis and Recovery: A Personal and Spiritual Perspective Part 4”
A Day of Leaves
I went out collecting fall leaves in the neighborhood today. I brought the outdoors inside at the psychiatric hospital today! I let them touch and smell the leaves, and we made art with it. I had 3 bins like this for 4 groups throughout the day. Each group could potentially have up to 15- 20Continue reading “A Day of Leaves”
Thankful October
This watercolor painting was my example art for the subject of thankfulness. I had all my groups at the psychiatric hospital make art about something they were thankful for. We talked about how being thankful can improve our mood and help balance our perspective, especially when faced with overwhelming adversity or despair. We talked aboutContinue reading “Thankful October”
Creative Passages 