Silent Retreat - January 5-8, 2024

Silent Retreat

January 5-8, 2024

Ft. Smith, Arkansas

I went on a 45 hour Silent Retreat to begin 2024.  We checked our phones in and were able to journal, paint, read and restore with the Lord over the weekend.  No electronics allowed.  Our spiritual retreat was led by September James.  I had never gone this long being silent but I was eager to hear what the Lord wants to say to me for 2024!

"In repentance and rest is your salvation.  In quietness and trust is your strength."  Isaiah 30:15

"And you shall find rest for your souls." Matthew 11:29

This is one of the pencil drawings I did.  Rest For Your Soul

September gave us the Living Fearless Book by Jamie Winship.  I can't recommend this book enough for those who want to know more about spiritual identity.  

"I will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season, And its leaves do not wither, And whatever I do, I will prosper." Psalms 1:3

Firmly Planted another drawing by me

We stayed near a lake and beautiful state park in Arkansas.

Lots of hiking

Collage I made

All the retreat participants.

So fortunate to begin the year in silence.

God gave me a word during this retreat.

He said I was a Creative Joygiver.

He also gave me this scripture:  
"The Master said to him, 'Well done good and faithful servant.  You were faithful with a few things.  I will put you in charge of many things.  Enter into the joy of your Lord." Matthew 25:21

 

Van Gogh Exhibition with Robin - December 14, 2022

I'm an artist and this night was so good for my soul.

December 14, 2022 7pm\

OKC Convention Center

Large life-size paint palette

Van Gogh Exhibit with my sweet Robin.

 

Southern Plaza - Paint N Palette - October 26, 2022 1:00pm

 

Southern Plaza

Paint N Palette

October 26, 2022

1:00pm

Gather Paintings 

Thank you Dusty and residents for inviting us into your home.

Somerset Neighborhood Assisted Living - Painting Pumpkins - October 6, 2022

Somerset Neighborhood Assisted Living

October 6, 2022

Thank you Jenn Gibson for allowing me to come assist you

painting pumpkins and snacks today.

Small Art Show - Opening Reception and Awards Show at the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center - 11-5-21

It was an honor for my painting "Alone Time" to be selected

for the Small Art Show at the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center

Abstract Painting in acrylic 11x14

"Alone Time"

Marcie and Robin came and helped me celebrate

Another view of my painting on my easel

Surrounded by other art.

My painting didn't win any awards but it was exciting to be in the show.

Robin and I looking at the winner of the art show

a small 4x4 painting of a lemon

Robin and Marcie at the Paseo Grill

Caprese Salad

Mushroom Soup

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and glazed carrots

Marcie had Grilled Salmon

Marcie enjoying her dessert

Pumpkin cake and Cinnamon Ice cream

Delicious

 

The March Show - Opening Reception & Awards Show - Women in History at The Paseo Art Association

It was an honor to be chosen in The March Show- Women In History

at The Paseo Art Association

My painting Weaving A Cocoon was selected.

"Today I want to weave a cocoon of dreams around me like a warm cloak."

Eric and I, Blake and Madi and Montana and Dave at The Other Room to celebrate

My co-partner in crime Marcie Everhart.

Marcie's photography was also selected.

We didn't win any awards but we sure had a great time supporting the arts.

Montana came all the way from Arkansas to celebrate with me.

Eric and I together in front of my painting.

With our masks

Picture posted from Marcie of Montana

on our way

My sweet friend Mandy Stewart gave this to me as encouragement.

Darrin Presley, me and Marcie. 

Darrin is an awesome photographer that encouraged Marcie and I to enter.