collaboration with the Master Artist

as i continued painting the other night (stayed up 'til midnight 'cause i got so lost in the process), i found myself going in and out of asking things of God and then trying to quiet my mind so i could listen {which is most of the time easier said than done for this girl}.....the painting process helps with that. i think that's why it has become such a huge part of my faith journey....because through the paint, He speaks to me....in a way that He never could before...though images in the paint, through visions, through music i have playing....they are all intertwined. they all come together to spur that back and forth between He and I, as we collaborate inside the process.

To trust as a child

What time I've had in the studio this week has mostly been spent working on a painting with my Divine Romance sisters for our workshop...exploring trusting the Holy Spirit, as a child might trust, to guide the work of our hands. Tonight, I'm playing on a new piece, letting drips and puddles of paint fall where they may, spending time in His presence, and listening for answers that may come in the midst.

It is my prayer tonight as I play in my studio, that you get a chance to spend some time this weekend exploring your creativity and get a glimpse of His glory within the process.

Playful sketching

Exercising my child-like play muscles while having a snack this afternoon. :) happy Friday y'all!

New online class registration open - "Divine Romance" + free webinar event

Hey y'all! gosh, things have been busy 'round here. Registration is finally open for my new online class. Its called "Divine Romance - strengthening your connection to God through creativity" and begins on May 17th. This is a five week class that is designed to inspire you and show you how you can enter into God's presence through the process of creating. Creativity is not reserved for only "artists"....we are ALL creative because we were made in the image of the Master Creator. Come ready to playfully experiment and raise our creative voices to God in praise!

Price for the class is $85, but if you register before 5/11/2011, then you get it for $80. Also, space is limited and registration ends on May 16th, the day before the class begins. Not sure when I'll be able to offer this again...might be fall since I have my kiddo home with me all summer. For all the details, please click the graphic below.

Also, I'll be broadcasting live from my studio next week on Tuesday, May 10th @ 10:00 AM Pacific Time for about an hour. If you've ever wondered about my creative process, here's your chance to get a peek into it. This is also give y'all a chance to preview the online live webcast format I will be using as part of my new online class.

You have to register for this free event because space is limited. I announced the webcast late yesterday on Facebook and its already over 50% full, so act fast so you don't miss out!

Art at the Speed of Life Blog Tour - Day 14

Welcome y'all! I'm am beyond excited to have ya here today! The blog tour for this amazing new book is almost over and I've got something very special lined up for my stop on the tour......a live webcast (now previously recorded) featuring the author herself, Pam Carriker! I'm planning to use this new live webcast format in my upcoming online classes, so I thought, how cool would it be to give y'all a sneak peek of this. :) And how very fitting since one of my contributions to Pam's book was an article on online classes (check out page 60), "Be an A+ student in Online Workshops". Oh and don't miss my tutorial on my contemporary expressionist portraits back on page 128.

So be back here at 10:00 PDT (11:00am MDT/12:00pm CDT/1:00pm EDT) to attend the webcast featuring my very special guest, Pam Carriker. Although I've never had the pleasure to meet Pam in person, I know from working with her she is a sweetheart! Don't miss your chance to "meet" her. Space is limited for the live broadcast, so don't be late! Also, there will be a special freebie for those who attend. :) In the meantime, if you don't already own this amazing book, you can buy your very own copy from Pam (autographed by her) from her Etsy shop or you can buy one (unsigned, of course) from Amazon.

Thank you so much Pam for asking me to be a part of your book! It was both an honor and a pleasure!!! Much love to ya girl! xoxo

Edit: Thanks so much to all of you who joined us for the live video webcast! Pam and I had a blast!!! We even ran over by 30 minutes! :D I recorded the whole webcast, so if you tuned in late or had to leave (or were unable to make it), you still can view it and watch & hear all the fun! I'll leave up the recording at least through the end of the blog tour (last day  is March 16th)

Click here to view the video webcast recording!

Note: Be sure you have the latest Flash player for your browser. Also, a small piece of software may need to download/install on your computer before you can join the fun. :)

Blog Tour Schedule

1-March - Crescendoh - Jenny Doh http://jennydoh.typepad.com

2-March - Suzi Blu http://www.suziblu.typepad.com

3-March - The Altered Page http://thealteredpage.blogspot.com

4-March - Suzan Buckner http://www.thriftycollageartist.blogspot.com

5-March - Sue Pelletier Laugh*Paint http://www.suepelletierlaughpaint.com

6-March - All Norah's Art-Sharon Tomlinson http://allnorahsart.blogspot.com

7-March - Faerie Enchantment http://faerieenchantment.blogspot.com

8-March - My Collage Art http://nancylefko.blogspot.com

9-March - Always Chrysti http://alwayschrysti.com/always-chrysti

10-March - Lisa Bebi's Art Blog http://lisabebi.blogspot.com

11-March - Sweet Repeats http://www.sweetrepeats.blogspot.com

12-March - Living Out Loud http://loudlife-laurieblaumarshall.blogspot.com

13-March - The Feathered Nest http://the-feathered-nest.blogspot.com

14-March - Paulette Insall http://www.pauletteinsall.com/blog

15-March - The Art of Julie Bergmann http://juliebergmann.typepad.com/pinkparismatch

16-March - Gail Schmidt http://www.shabbycottagestudio.blogspot.com