A Blush And A Kiss

                                                                          18 x 24
                                                                      Mixed Media
                                                                           (sold)

I know it's a horrible photo of this painting, but I haven't been to the gallery much lately to take some photos of my work, and I've been very delinquent in posting, so this is the best I have at the moment.  The good thing is, this piece sold the day after my show to a very special friend of my mother and an artist herself.  I'm very flattered, because she paints realistic in watercolor, and is very good.

Summer has officially begun here.  On an average day, it is already 90-95 degrees outside. School is out, graduation is over, and I only have two and a half months left of my son at home.  I already feel sad.  It would be different if he was going to Ole Miss like he had planned and only be 3 hrs away.  Instead, he'll be 10 hrs away in South Carolina.  God has been very faithful, and led us to a college there that is a perfect fit for him.  In spite of the distance, I am very excited for him.  As much as I hate to admit it, I know he is counting the days to leave.  We have to let them go some time.  Most of you reading this have already experience this.  So, like you, I will survive.

I will try to be better about posting.

My Son Dixon

                                                                      "Letting Go"
                                                                           30 x 30
                                                                          (SOLD)

My son Dixon turned 19 today, and will graduate from high school this weekend.  I could not be more proud of the young man he has become.  I could not be more thankful for the gift I have been given.  The fact that he is normal and has a heart for the Lord is a true miracle.  The fact that he loves me is only by the grace of our Heavenly Father.

He was the first grandson.
He was exposed to things a young child should never have been a part of.
He was put in a position of spiritual authority at a very young age.
He was turned against me for many years....
But He was rescued and was taught from that day God's truth and His love and forgiveness.
He has become a leader.
He loves me today.
He loves the Lord.

This is one of God's many promises that has come true in my life.
"I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten."  Joel 2:25

Peaceful Afternoon

12 x 12

on panel

I want to thank all the people that came to my first art show last week.  I had such a wonderful support from my friends and family. Two other artist, Candace Greer and Jane Keltner also were showing their work that night at VIEW GALLERY.  Phyllis and Lee did a wonderful job in preparing the gallery.  I can not express the gratitude I feel towards the wonderful people in my life.  Thank you.

I have spent the last few days sleeping and catching up on house work that I neglected preparing for last week. Grace has taken over my studio.  I think she promised half of the 9th grade students paintings before school is out.  I actually think she is messier than I am, because my studio is a wreck.  But, I can't complain.  I love that all three of my children are artistic and express their creativity in painting.  God is so good in giving us each our own gifts.  I am thankful for mine and my children's.

A Little Confession

                                                            " A Walk In New York"
                                                                          30 x 30
                                                                           (SOLD)

About a month ago, I finally shut the door on something in my life that had become a sin issue.  It had become an obsession that was not healthy for me.  I had struggled with it for over two years, and finally I said, "I'm giving this up God once and for all".  I needed His help to finally put it to rest, and I can not tell you the freedom I felt almost instantly.  My obsession was gone, and since then, God has blessed me in so many ways, some of them I believe miraculously.  Most of all though, I am so much more in tune with the Holy Spirit, something that was being blocked by my sin.  I am not saying that since then I haven't experienced some difficult, trying times, because I have, but my reactions and faith was so different.  I am praising Him today for once again His forgiveness and joy I have felt.

Ok, now about my painting.  This is another city scape I did recently for my first art show on May 10th at VIEW GALLERY.  I have been working for about two months preparing for this show.  I have a wide variety of work, from landscapes to my white abstracts.  To tell you the truth, I am nervous about it.  I guess this is how every artist feels, especially before their first real show.  Honestly, I just feel blessed to have to opportunity to do this.  My painting basically started 4 years ago as an outlet to get me through hard times as I tried to hold my family together after being involved for 20 years in an abusive Christian fellowship.  I was beaten down, but God used my art as a recovery tool, as well as placing wonderful Godly people in my life.  So, when I paint, I'm not doing it simply to make money, but in a way, it's my way to say thank you for the forgiveness and grace I have been given.