Year of Inspiration 17

Day 16, Artwork #17

This scripture was today's reading. For lent, I have been trying to read the bible a little more, guided by the Catholic publication...The Word Among Us. So this spoke to me...it said "write me down!" And it is available to anyone who wants it for free as part of my Year of Inspiration....daily artwork given away. If you know someone who needs it, I can send it directly to them.

It's snowing beautifully outside my window right now, but it is supposed to start sleeting etc soon. I'd prefer just snow..it's prettier and a little safer:) I'd say I am safe and warm inside, but my house is ALWAYS cold!

Year of Inspiration 16

Day 15, Artwork #16

This one is going out to an ACTS sister and SLUH Alumni mom! I could be wrong, but it seems she posted this same saying on Facebook a long time ago....the first time I saw it anyway.  If not, I still think she will like it:) Tomorrow, I should have a new one to post on Facebook, but Friday, I have one selected already for a friend finishing her cancer treatments (hopefully). We are expecting a storm tonight and tomorrow..freezing rain and snow..if we actually get it, it will be a good day to stay inside and get some work done!

Year of Inspiration 12-15

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I've been out of town and only posting on Facebook, but I have been doing my daily art! So far, all but one piece has been claimed... by Joyce, Patty, Anne and Mary.....the one in the posting before this is still sitting here...That's okay. I can save it for when I am on an ACTS retreat and give it to someone then. Don't know if it was the bible verse or the gold lettering that made it an orphan:(  Whoops! I seem to have accidentally deleted the previous post and inserted this one in Friday's date! How did that happen?!

I'm wondering if I will be able to give away all of these mini art pieces. I hope that people will tell friends or have me send them to friends and family who could use a bit of inspiration..

#14 is available in notecards

Year of Inspiration 10

Day 9, Artwork #10

Happy Valentine's Day! I chose this saying because of Valentine's day. I'm sure there are people with broken hearts out there today who could use some reassurance that they do heal, and your faith can help with that! These are lyrics from a song...and I should have paid closer attention to the artist, but I didn't so if anyone knows this song, let me know!

Yesterday's posting on Facebook was snatched up within 3 minutes...actually had 2 people want it at almost the exact same time. That was kind of fun, I just hope the one who didn't get it will find another that she likes soon! I have 2 requests for art that I am holding off til next week so that I can post a few first. I hope you are being inspired, because I am!

Year of Inspiration 9

Day 8, Artwork #9

I had an e-mail from a stranger yesterday, who had a friend who received one of my pieces, and wants me to send her one too. I am excited about that! But I am going to take a couple of days to post "available" artwork. So this one is up for grabs! I will be posting it on Facebook after this and am hoping it will be snatched up. But if not, I will send it on its way to my new friend.  Today is Ash Wednesday... I am hoping that this year long project will also help me in my lenten observations. May you have a meaningful lenten season.

Year of Inspiration 8

Day 7,  Artwork #8

This piece was actually requested by someone who said it is her favorite bible verse. It will be sent out to Pamela in tomorrow's mail. I don't mind doing a request as long as I haven't done it already, and it isn't too long :) Tomorrow, I will post the first piece in a week that hasn't been spoken for. Will post it on Facebook as well...and I hope someone will claim it! I might try this being still thing for a bit today....need some direction on a decision I need to make.

Year of Inspiration 7

Day 6, Artwork #7

One weeks worth of inspirational pieces already done and on their way to new homes. I like the sound of that. I really do enjoy this, and honestly, it takes me about 5 minutes or less to do each one...so I really think it is something I can stick with. I just hope that I can find homes for all of this artwork by the end of the year. I know that I can always share them with our ACTS sisters and brothers going on retreat this year. But I kind of like the idea of some total stranger seeing one of these pieces and being inspired by it and brave enough to request it! Is that you? This piece is spoken for, but come Wednesday, I will have one available. Unfortunately, I will be out of town, and not totally sure I will be able to post Friday through Monday. But I'm thinking that with my iPad etc, I should be able to handle that! As long as I take along my supplies and find time to do the art!