Journey and Story Sharing Blog
“The greatest thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.” ― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Assemblage Workshop Experience: “Some Assembly Required”
An Assemblage Workshop Experience: A Unique Opportunity My assemblage workshop experience, at “Some Assembly Required,” was a wonderful chance to exchange ideas with fellow artists.
Faith is Illuminated Through Art: The Spiritual Journey Revealed
She Shines Radiant Red” explores how faith is illuminated through art, using vibrant red hues and LED lights to reflect Mary’s deep devotion and Christ’s sacrifice. This piece invites reflection on the spiritual journey and the enduring power of divine light in our lives.
An Intersection of Assemblage and Narrative
In “My Mother’s Scissors,” seemingly ordinary objects like vintage scissors and measuring tape become storytellers, each element weaving together the nuanced tale of a 1950s homemaker’s daily life. This blog delves into how these artifacts not only represent her routine but also echo her distinct personality and the era’s cultural dynamics.
Infant of Prague Spiritual Journey
Join me on a captivating journey through ‘Discovering the Divine in the Infant of Prague.’ This blog post delves into the spiritual and artistic significance of the ‘Infant of Prague’ statue, exploring how it inspires a deeper connection with faith and the divine, set against a backdrop of personal memories and the beauty of spiritual art.
Finding Solace in Creativity
To find solace in creativity, I crafted this funky box and filled it with a little light. This symbolic act of placing light inside something I created wasn’t just about art; it was a metaphor for the inner light of hope and resilience, faintly glowing within me. As I worked on this project, I found myself feeling more hopeful, sensing a gentle but steady resurgence of optimism and strength.
Spirituality and Creative Process
My first short film titled This Is God: Moments of Beauty combines my spirituality and creative process to give voice to personal experiences of God. Consider the power of video editing: a tool for entwining spirituality and creative process for deeper personal expression of your journey.
3D Journey: Expanding Creative Process
My recent journeys in 3D have been an adventure, but I am seeing that it’s an adventure that’s just getting started. The most important lesson I have learned from 3D Journey: Expanding Our Creative Process is “Keep pushing the boundaries of your creative process.” As I encourage you, I encourage myself in the act of never settling for what’s comfortable and familiar. We can try new processes and materials. We can explore new artistic disciplines. In these acts, we expand our experience, and we give the world a chance to see something new: something unique- that no one has ever seen or experienced before.
Making Upcycled Paper Flowers
With practice and patience, you can create beautiful paper flowers. The process involves creating delicate and intricate flowers out of paper, using various techniques such as folding, cutting, and gluing. As shown in the picture above, you can use embellishments to make your flowers look more fanciful and artistic.
Art and Climate Change
“Plastic Menagerie” is a depiction of a variety of plastics mixed with underwater life. These plastics are depicted as negative impacts on climate change and agents of harm on our ecosystems. Despite the dangers of these plastics on climate change, “Plastic Menagerie” is teeming with life. Danger looms, but the message is, “It’s not too late.” “Plastic Menagerie” points to reusable options to slow climate change.
Epiphany art at Christmas
I made this relief painting to capture my memories of past silent nights. This required a journey back to my childhood. It required me to remember where it all happened and to imagine how it looked, felt, and influenced me. The tree, the star, and the songs are worked into this piece because they were the strongest memories of the beauty of my past Christmases. I am so glad I took this journey to the past. I have returned with peace, joy, and a sense of gratitude. How lucky I was to experience such joy. How lucky I am to recreate that joy through my “Epiphany Art” at Christmas. It lets me bring that joy into the present moment.