As I read these words, I am mindful that they may have been penned some years ago but they still ring true for me and affirm the desires of my heart. I want to continue to develop and discover the creative gifts that are God given and keep them burning strong in my life. It has definitely been a journey and blogging has been an additional creative outlet for me. I find that writing entries for this blog, sharing my art with you are ways for me to record that journey and hopefully inspire and encourage others to find their creative passions. It's never too late to become and artist!
My first blog post from 2011....
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Colossians 3:23 I think as I get closer to my soon approaching 50th birthday, I am mindful about legacy and mission, purpose and value of a my life. What have I done on this Earth with the time that God has given me. Will I be remembered for how well I balance the church checkbook or for how clean my house has been?
I don't think so...It is the creative part, the passion in your life that brings impact to those that remain after you are long gone. I think that is partly why I am so driven to improve my artwork. Besides my influence of others by my Christian example, it is my art that I believe will define me in the memories of those that are left to eulogize my life. There is an urgency in my heart to take my work to the next level. I want to leave little pieces of my heart framed and hanging on a wall for everyone see it, appreciate it and remember me by. Will my grandchildren stop and tell their children that this is one of your Grandmother's beautiful paintings? Will they say that "She loved the Lord and honored His creation by painting beautiful pictures?" Time will only tell, but in the mean time, I need to keep practicing."
