Category: God
Posted on September 17, 2017
by Christine
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And so it begins… Time cannot be undone. And the leaves cannot go back on the trees. But we can still move forward hand in hand with our Everlasting Father as He carries our hurts. Amen.
Category: art, Artwork, butterfly, God, nature, Paint His Love, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: Alanna, art, Artwork, autumn, fine art, God, journal, nature, painting, poetry, sketch, sketchbook, Time, watercolor
Posted on September 3, 2017
by Christine
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On the advice of a Dove Candy wrapper (sea salt caramel & dark chocolate), I got lost on purpose…. Swallows dance above Crabapple Lake. Even though it is an overcast day, I can still see their shadow on the surface of the lake as… Continue Reading “Mighty Oaks Watercolor Sketch”
Category: art, Artwork, Chicago, God, hiking, nature, Nature Sketching, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: art, Artwork, crabapple lake, dove candy, journal, morton arboretum, nature, oak tree, painting, painting in nature, sketch, summer, watercolor sketch
Posted on August 27, 2017
by Christine
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Last June I went to Christ in the Wilderness for a 4 day retreat. Every time I visit, I’m rewarded with beautiful solitude, majestic nature, the ability to think and pray. It is like a spiritual renewal or refreshing. God works in mysterious ways… Continue Reading “Let’s Paint a Birdhouse on Wire Fence Speed Demo VIDEO”
Category: art, Artwork, free art demonstration video, God, nature, Nature Sketching, VideosTags: art, art video, Artwork, birdhouse, Christ in the Wilderness, CITW, free art lesson, free art lesson video, free painting demonstration, how to, how to paint, how to paint a birdhouse, nature, pastel painting, soft pastels, video
Posted on August 18, 2017
by Christine
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It is with a broken heart and many tears that I announce the passing of a dear friend, sister in Christ, and painting buddy, Alanna. I met Alanna 7 years ago when she contacted me through this site. She LOVES to paint and wanted… Continue Reading “In Memoriam”
Category: art, Artwork, God, nature, Nature Sketching, Paint His Love, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: Alanna, art, dont give up, God, God loves you, journal, nature, painting, seek help, sketchbook, suicide prevention
Posted on May 27, 2017
by Christine
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I have a choice. I can let worry hijack my thoughts or I can just say, no, to them. It’s an epiphany. What I find helpful is to journal about the worry and or anxiety, let it all out. And by journaling, I mean… Continue Reading “Forest Floor Mushrooms Watercolor Sketch”
Category: art, Artwork, God, nature, Paint His Love, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: art, Artwork, God, hiking, Jesus, journal, mushrooms, nature, worry
Posted on April 15, 2017
by Christine
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62°F and very breezy. Somehow you don’t mind the wind when it’s mild, even if strong. I could sit here for hours. After only a few minutes, to my surprise, a flock of ducks descend on the water. But these are no common mallards.… Continue Reading “The Bridge – Watercolor”
Category: art, Artwork, Chicago, duck, God, hiking, nature, Paint His Love, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: art, Artwork, blue-winged teal, bridge, Easter, God, Jesus, journal, nature, painting, pond, sketchbook, spring, watercolor
Posted on March 12, 2017
by Christine
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Driving home and not intending on stopping, something told me it was deeply necessary. Necessary because the world depends on it? Well, no. But rather necessary because my soul needed it. It’s been a while. But I don’t have time! Stop. But I’m expected… Continue Reading “Hidden Lake Watercolor – It is Well with My Soul”
Category: art, Artwork, Chicago, God, nature, Paint His Love, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketchingTags: art, Artwork, faith, God, hidden lake, nature, painting, sketchbook, trust, watercolor
Posted on January 14, 2017
by Christine
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Winter brings out the true character of a tree, exposing every branch, every twig. It reveals the very essence, divulges hidden secrets, and leaves you in a trance as you try to follow one branch with your eyes…from the trunk to the very tip… Continue Reading “For the Love of Winter Trees”
Category: art, Artwork, God, nature, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor sketchingTags: apple tree, art, Artwork, branch pencils, drawing, mulberry, painting, sketch, sketchbook, tree, watercolor, winter
Posted on November 6, 2016
by Christine
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Weathered but strong for the moment A safe space made by man. Time and the elements will destroy But God in the heart of man, a safe space forevermore. For no force against can deploy. My watercolor was made from this picture I took… Continue Reading “Safe Space Watercolor”
Category: art, Artwork, God, nature, Paint His Love, poetry, sketch book, sketchbook, watercolor painting, watercolor sketching, wildlifeTags: art, Artwork, birdhouse watercolor, God, nature, poetry, sketchbook, watercolor
Posted on October 28, 2016
by Christine
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It is time once again. I felt it stir within, an urgency to go back. A time to retreat. As I grow, I am more in tune with my body and emotions. With the weight of work and family obligations I needed a time… Continue Reading “Return to Retreat CITW”
Category: art, Artwork, Birds, chickadee, God, hiking, nature, red-bellied woodpecker, sketch book, sketchbook, Sunsets/Sunrise, watercolor painting, watercolor sketching, wildlifeTags: art, Artwork, chickadee, Christ in the Wilderness, CITW, hiking, IL, nature, painting, red bellied wookpecker, retreat, sketch, sketchbook, solitude, Stockton, watercolor