Our Journey

Last weekend I was reunited with the band to paint at ICYC in Anderson, IN. It had been quite a while since I last painted with them and my first time up on stage I was feeling anxious about what I was going to create. Thankfully, 1000 Generations was the worship band for the week, so I had plenty of time to work through the process. As I painted more and more aspects of the piece came together, and the more I painted the more I felt at peace about what was landing on the canvas.
After the second performance of the weekend, I started to understand that this painting is about our journey with Jesus. The first night a bright background was laid down that filled the canvas with warm colors, this represents our first moments with Christ. Then a landscape emerged similar to a desert with an abandoned city, and dark holes, this depicts the lonely places in our life and the obstacles that we are bound to face. Thankfully, the painting didn't stop at that point; by the final morning of worship, I added two white flowers. The flowers are a reminder that no matter what we are going through, we are still able to grow and flourish as the individuals we are created to be because Jesus knows us and understands every struggle we face. He allows us to grow in any circumstance.

Created to...

"Created to..." acrylic and charcoal on canvas, 30x40"

Last night I was privileged to paint during the Spirit and Place Festival event, "Imagining Creation: A Spiritual Mandate for Creation Care". If you examine my work it's easy to see my fascination to creation, but before the event I had to sit down and really evaluate why I so often paint images that are drawn from nature. When I am able to sit or explore in nature I am often struck by the greatness of God and the beauty that he made for us. I believe that creation connects us closer to God, and one of the things God requires of us is to care for creation. In this piece, I hope that you will see a human connection to nature and our obligation to care for it.

Imagining Creation

Sunday, November 9th come out to the American Cabaret Theater to participate in an open forum about creation care. The event is from 6-9 PM and is open to the public as part of the Indianapolis Spirit and Place Festival. During the event I will be painting while the discussion is taking place and while your questions are projected on the large screens via text messaging.

Heritage Auction

Saturday, October 4th Heritage Christian School will be hosting "New York, New York" an auction benefiting the Parent Teacher Fellowship. The above painting, "Jellies" will be up for bidding among many other exciting items at this year's auction. If you are interested in more information go to: http://www.heritagechristian.net

I Need You so Much Closer

On July 10th my husband and I celebrated our 4th anniversary. I was listening to Death Cab for Cutie and the song Transatlanticism came on as I was trying to figure out what I could do to let him know how much I love and appreciate him. As I listened to the song, I realized that this song described exactly how I feel about my wonderful man. It's only been four years, but as the song repeats "I need you (him) so much closer" -- even though we know one another more than anyone else knows us, I am so glad that I know that there is more to be revealed in the years to come.

IMC Gallery Pics

My first gallery show was a complete success. I am so thankful for the opportunity to show my work in a gallery downtown and to have so many friends and family memebers come out and support me. I can't wait to see what will happen next with my art.


After the show I was able to pose by a couple pieces to help remember the night.


Here's a view of what the gallery looked like at it's busiest. Thank you to all my friends, family, and everyone who made it out.


Some of my work was displayed on easels. Amazingly, they only fell over once with all the kids around.


The rest of my work was securely hung on the brick wall.