The animal shelters are full of animals waiting to be adopted. Many of these animals are pets no longer wanted or animals from homes where they were not cared for properly. Having a pet is both a commitment and a relationship. As we all know a relationship takes work. So before you commit to a pet think about what you’re getting into before you bring the animal home. That cute little puppy or kitten will one day be a full grown dog or cat requiring a lot of your time.
Every so often I like to revisit a piece of art I’ve done before and change it in some way. I added more color to this drawing using water colors and color pencil. I also used a fixatif spray in order to brighten the colors. I hope you like the new version.
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I offer to you another drawing of flowers. These are part of a field of bright orange flowers. I think as Christians we are like this field of bright orange flowers. We need to shine forth the love of Jesus to others. So I hope on this Super Bowl Sunday we remember we are all part of a winning team. Someday when we reach the goal line we will see Jesus welcoming us as we cross the finish line of this world and into the next.
We all need a little exercise, even our pets. God did not create us to be idle creatures. No, he wants us to keep our bodies in shape so we can serve Him better. This means we need to get up and move about and what better way then to walk your dog. If you have a cat sorry but you’ll have to get out and walk on your own unless your cat follows you around the neighborhood. The key however is to just walk.
At certain points in my life I have felt like one of the little people. No not a short person but one who at social gatherings or events feel like they don’t belong in that certain situation. All that changed when I accepted Jesus as my Savior. I learned then that there are no little people in God’s eyes. Rich or poor, butcher or baker, or the candle stick maker we are the same when we get to Heaven. There is no buying your way in. The price is bowing the knee and declaring your all in for Jesus.
Once again I am offering up one of flower drawings on an old book page. i love these pictures because each one is unique and never turns out like I planned. Hey that is kind of like us and our lives. We are all born unique and and for the most part our lives do not turn out the way we want. Still like flowers we plant our feet in the firm soil of the Lord’s providence and continue to grown and thrive.
There are times when something seems so far out of reach we give up and walk away. God does not want us to walk away He wants us to remain strong and keep going in His name and His strength until we reach out and touch the goal. So bear on. And keep going.
I love the backdrop of old pages for my illustrations. I think think there is something to be said for using re-purposed materials instead of throwing them in the trash. I guess the reason why is because as I am get older I see that nothing anymore appears to be built to last, including relationships and institutions like marriage. I am glad that God does not look at our relationship with us as temporary. No once we enter into a true heartfelt relationship with Him it permanent.
I am always reworking pieces of art I have done into new pieces of art. I call this art, re-creations.The one above was originally a digital creation. I looked at it the other day and thought what would it look like in ink and colored pencil. I hope you like the look. Oh by the way God does the same for us when we give our lives to him. He takes one of His pieces of art, an original creation in every way, and re-creates us in His image. A new creation. A new piece of art.
