Connecting the Dots

33 Dots that’s how it started – connecting the dots Someone mentioned how God is good at connecting the dots in their lives. I agree with that. When I look back in my life, I see when God was there even though I didn’t know it. My artwork challenge of 33 dots expands my mind,… Continue reading Connecting the Dots

How We Can Spark Our Creativity

Spending time being creative Do you need to kick start your creativity? A few years ago I wrote this post. But right now I needed to read it again. Maybe you do too. …………………………………………………………………………………………… The last month has been one of change — in my thinking, in my reading, in my writing and most of… Continue reading How We Can Spark Our Creativity

How God Can Speak Through My Art – What’s my Burden?

33 Dots  – Burden I love to draw. But lately I felt hemmed in when I painted. This week my painting led me to the word – burden. Photo from Pixabay I decided I’m letting my inhibitions go and see where God would lead me. I want to draw freely. As always I pray first. Then… Continue reading How God Can Speak Through My Art – What’s my Burden?

How and Why God is Leading Me to Go Forth

33 Dot Challenge: Go Forth I love the creative challenge of 33 dots. I randomly place the dots on a page without looking. Then I draw lines to connect them without crossing any lines. This time I saw me carrying a banner that said: GO FORTH. No I am not going to the Olympics. At… Continue reading How and Why God is Leading Me to Go Forth

What can I learn from a Saguaro Cactus?

33 Dots: If I can do it, so can you. I’m continuing to use those 33 dots. I find my imagination is expanding and I am painting without the use of photos as ideas. Today I wasn’t sure … was it an animal again? But no, wait I see a saguaro cactus. So that’s what… Continue reading What can I learn from a Saguaro Cactus?

Stockings: Drawing Shouldn’t Be Complicated

33 Dots: Stockings “And the stockings were hung by the chimney with care in the hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” Christmas has come and gone but not the spirit of Christmas – that’s what should last all year. Today I drew my 33 dots again. This time I saw the stockings immediately.… Continue reading Stockings: Drawing Shouldn’t Be Complicated

Skater: Drawing Shouldn’t Be Complicated

33 Dots: Skater Another day for 33 Dots – from Meg Konovska’s idea. This is my second day of randomly placing 33 dots on a piece of paper – then trying to figure out what’s there. Today we get a colourful skater. Thoughts: As I looked at this skater, I thought of myself on ice… Continue reading Skater: Drawing Shouldn’t Be Complicated

Porcupine: Drawing Shouldn’t be Complicated

Drawing Shouldn’t be Complicated Try 33 Dots to Discover your creativity and God’s Word – porcupine The other day I read Meg Konovska’s post about her method of painting with 33 dots. This fascinated me as I need more help visualizing pictures.  At first I forgot the number and painted only with 14 dots. Both… Continue reading Porcupine: Drawing Shouldn’t be Complicated

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