Painting for a Purpose and with a Mission.
I always loved to draw. Drawing horses were my favorite when I was a little girl. Soon I began studying books on drawing landscapes and the human form, trying to capture everything in the most intricate detail.
I remember studying through the book Bridgeman's Complete Guide to Drawing Life, a book on learning to draw the human form from the bone structure to the muscles and tendons etc. I drew nearly every illustration in the book -- over 1000 sketches!
My husband Nathan, who is also an amazing artist, got me interested in color and painting. From there on I just couldn't put the brushes down. Acrylic and watercolor are the two main mediums I work in.
Through the years I painted the local scenery and wildlife for a small income. I have sold over 400 paintings to people all over the world. But now I don't just paint because I can; I don't just paint because I want to... I paint because I have been inspired with a mission and a purpose that is greater than I!
I believe that my ability to paint was meant to be used for something far above what I can ever really imagine; It was made for the work of the King Jesus, to be in His service, for this purpose, and for this time.
What a privilege and what an amazing opportunity to be able to team up with Jesus to touch a hurting world.
Then I became an author...
I always liked to write. When I was in my late teens I dreamed of becoming a published author of several science fiction books. One of which I actually wrote -- over three hundred pages! But I felt God calling me to something greater...
Fast forward to 2018/2019. I was now in my late 30's and very keen to seek God's purpose and mission for my life. It was then that I began writing a book, except that I did not know it would be a book at the time. I was following a desire to write bible studies about God so that other's could learn too! But God made this particular bible study into a book. You can read all about my book [HERE].
I still have that burning desire to write bible studies! Why? Because the more I study and prepare studies for others, the more I learn and grow in faith as well.
"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear."
1 Peter 3:15
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
2 Timothy 2:15
I have gone through many bible studies written by other people. Some were great, some okay, most left me seeking more. They were very simple. I am the kind of person who asks questions. What about this? And what does that mean? God has given me a desire for detailed studies and a drive for answers beyond what I have found in most bible studies. And I know that I am not alone. Others are seeking for easy to follow, practical, in depth bible studies that lead to the truth in a tangible, easy to grasp format. Well, I'm constantly working on them now. You can start studying them now! Right {HERE}.
