When I look about at the world I think, “God must love the artistic endeavor!” I mean, at the very start of the Bible, God is busy creating something out of nothing. He separated day from night, created animals of every size, shape and color, plants in various shades of green, rose, yellow and blues and, he created us! I can’t help but envision our heavenly Father having a blast when, with every flicker of his eyelash or crook of his finger, something different, new, interesting and fun appeared before His and the angels eyes!
Ever since I was itty bitty I loved art. Although I enjoyed looking at the art made by others, making my own creations was the most fun. Whenever I had the opportunity, I painted and drew. I drew in class, at the dinner table and under the sheets when I was supposed to be in bed. I even pretended to be sick one day so that I could stay home from school to complete a painting! Suffice it to say that when I wasn’t reading I was creating! That all came to a screeching halt when I moved out of my mom’s house at age 19. Life became extremely busy…I went to work, got married, returned to school, had my own kiddos and then I went back to work! There just wasn’t enough time left over to devote to a hobby.
Steve knew how much I missed that part of my life and, once we retired, he encouraged me to pick up the paintbrush again! He is such a smart man!! While far from being a professional artist, I am learning more all of the time and I LOVE it. Creating art brings me great joy.
As I finish new pieces, I will share them with you. If you are interested in these or in having something painted just for you, I invite to email me at onjoyroad@gmail.com.
