Showing posts with label painting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label painting. Show all posts

Monday Devotional...Staying Connected to the Life Source

Did you read what this painting from Jennifer says?

Our strength, ability to grow and thrive, minister and well...
 apparently everything 
comes from being attached to our Heavenly Father.

For grapes the nourishment comes from the roots 
and up the stem
into the fruit.
For us it is no different.
If we are firmly rooted in the Word of God
we will be nourished and fed.

If we seek His will in each new day 
His joy will be ours.

I also love the word abiding.
It is a very comforting word.
This verse talks about a mutual togetherness.
Love it.

Don't get plucked from the vine before you are
fully ripe and sweet.
Stay under His protection.
When the birds of worry, doubt and fear assail-
hold on.

Hold on until you offer that wonderfully sweet fragrance
of ripened fruit.
Have you walked under a grape arbor filled with 
ripe concord grapes?
There is nothing to compare.
At one point when I was a young wife and 
mother I attended a ladies Bible Study at the home
of another woman in our church.
Just before you entered her kitchen door 
there was a grape arbor.
Everyone who came in walked under 
the fragrant grapes.
We all had to comment on it.
Some of us just wanted to reach out an 
partake of this goodness.
The sweet aroma was evident and made an impact.
Our prayers of supplication and praise are a wonderful
aroma to Him.
Our lives lived with Him should be pleasant to those
we come in contact with each day.
May our faith and joy inspire those we meet to want 
what we have.
And then may we have the courage and love 
to share our connection and life source.

Walk with Him today.
Stay connected.

It is life.

Hugs, 

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CAST Shop of the Week: MariaRoseCollection

Say hello to Alana of MariaRoseCollection.  I was looking for a shop with spring or Easter items to feature today when I came across the beautifully colored cabbage photo below.  Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable meaning its flowers bear the shape of a cross. Maria's shop offers photos, paintings, cards and more. Enjoy browsing her beautiful images today.

BOGO- Cabbage Fractal- Fine Art Photopgraphy print 5x7 by Alana Gillett- Amethyst Mint Geometric Plant Home Decor Wall Art





Please note that the only way to be featured as the CAST Shop of the Week is to tag your shop items "castteam" on Etsy and to not hide your teams in your Etsy profile. You will also have to have at least 12 items to feature. Those are the ways that I find great CAST shops to feature each week. 

CAST Members: If you have a minute or two, please feel free to favorite ♥ this shop or promote it on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, or other social media.  Thanks!

by Sue of SueRunyonDesigns
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CAST Shop of the Week: KellyBermudez
I am delighted to introduce you to Kelly of KellyBermudez. Kelly will be joining me as a volunteer blogger for the CAST Team working on this very Shop of the Week feature.  Thanks so much, Kelly! Her lovely watercolors will surely delight you.  My favorite is the fawn. The tagline in her shop is "Gentle Whispers Visual Devotions." Please take a moment to browse her shop and see for yourself what that means.

Fawn Original



Please note that the only way to be featured as the CAST Shop of the Week is to tag your shop items "castteam" on Etsy and to not hide your teams in your Etsy profile. You will also have to have at least 12 items to feature. Those are the ways that I find great CAST shops to feature each week. 

CAST Members: If you have a minute or two, please feel free to favorite this shop or promote it on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, or other social media.  Thanks!

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Featured Artist: Derek Collins of watercolorsbyderek and derekcollins
by Cindy of cksilver

Meet Derek Collins of watercolorsbyderek (watercolor) and derekcollins (acrylics)

Derek is giving away this beautiful "Owls Head Lighthouse" ACEO miniature painting (2 1/2 inches x 3 1/2 inches). To be eligible for the prize, please go to his shop and look around. Pick your favorite item and come back here and leave a note telling us which is your favorite. Be sure to leave us your email address too so that we can contact you if you are a winner. The winners will be chosen via random.org.

Introduction
I live in the real Memphis, Memphis Indiana that is, with my wife Stacy and two sons, Ryan and Tyler. At the age of 27 I suffered a severe back injury and was off work for 4 months. While bedridden I saw Bob Ross doing painting demonstrations on PBS. After 7 weeks I was on my feet again, but still unable to go back to work. I bought some oil paints and started painting. Within 6 months I started selling paintings. I have been doing art shows across the country for 20 years now. Ten years ago I went full time and we bought the house in Memphis and I built a Studio/Gallery behind the house.

Not that I have any spare time, but when I do I might slip off to the lake to go fishing. I tell my wife I'm providing food for the family. I coached some basketball for a few years and I sometimes give painting lessons. Recently an artist group formed at my church. Some of us are occasionally called on to paint a painting during the service to go along with the sermon. That has been a lot of fun.

How did you get started on Etsy?
I had been selling on Ebay for a couple years and I was doing a art show when one of the promoters asked me if I had ever tried to sell on Etsy.

What does a typical day look like for you?
Since I am a coffee snob, I start the day with 2 cups of French Pressed coffee. My cup is actually a large Rootbeer mug! But I can honestly say I only had 2 cups. That is the only consistant thing I do each day. None of my days are alike. I have been told that I can't multi-task, which may be true because I paint in binges. I may paint almost non stop and late into the night for a week, then I am totally drained of creative energy and unable to paint at all. So then I start framing, or taking pictures and putting paintings on-line. From April through September I am traveling to art shows so that really complicates things as I might only be home a few days of any particular week.

If you could be anywhere in the world for one day, where would it be?
Alaska, watching the bears catch salmon.

What is your favorite Bible verse?
Isaiah 1:18 "Though your sins may be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow".

What is your favorite Etsy item listing to feature?
That's tough, my favorite thing always seems to be what I painting now.

Where else can you find Derek on the web?
Blog - A painting each day: http://artistderekcollins.blogspot.com
Blog - Derek talks art and painting lessons: http://artistderek.blogspot.com
Etsy watercolor store site: http://watercolorsbyderek.etsy.com
Etsy acrylic store site: http://derekcollins.etsy.com
Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Artist-Derek-T-Collins-Acrylic-and-Watercolor-paintings/46041664715
Derek tweets art: http://www.twitter.com/artistderek

And the winner of last week's giveaway is... Julia of CardsbyJeweleighaB. Julia has won a lovely canvas doorhanger of her choosing from LeeAnn Gorman of designsbyleeann. Look for convos to each of you!
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Featured Artist LeeAnn Gorman of Designs by LeeAnn!
article by Melanie Arntsen of SqueakyBug Specialties
Introducing LeeAnn Gorman of Designs by LeeAnn
This week we are welcoming LeeAnn Gorman (and her adorable baby, Sophie). She is offering a giveaway which is a lovely canvas doorhanger (to be chosen by the winner). To be eligible for the prize, please go to her shop and look around. Pick your favorite item and come back here and leave a note telling us which is your favorite. Be sure to leave us your email address too so that we can contact you if you are a winner. The winners will be chosen via random.org.

Intro: My passion is designing rooms! However, my career is in education. I got my start in art in high school where I took four years of art classes. When I reached college, I was afraid to take the art or design route in fear that I would not find a stable career. I always planned to open up a store or go back to school for design once I was able to save up money from teaching. I decided to go into education where I could still use my creativity helping children learn and have stability so I could pursue my passion in the future! I have been married for five years and we just had our first baby, a girl, in June! We also have two small, hyper, but sweet dogs! My husband is a huge supporter of my etsy shop and actually started making the letters that I sell for me to paint! He also handles all of the business end of things since his career is in accounting!
My start: A few years ago I started making art pieces and designs to give to family and friends who were having babies. Based on the compliments and encouragement from them, I decided to open up and etsy shop.
Choosing a name: I brainstormed a lot of ideas, but decided to keep it simple using Designs By LeeAnn. Little did I know that many people on etsy have designs by and their name! If I were to go back and do it again, I probably would have gone with something a little different.
A typical day: Lately my days consist of feeding and changing diapers! Normally if an order is in, I take time while my daughter is sleeping to work on it. Fortunately, my husband works from home two days a week and can offer some help with the baby while I work on orders as well. Once I start back to work, I will work an eight hour day and come home to work on orders after putting the baby to bed.
If you could be anywhere for a day, you would be: in Europe! I love the richness and beauty of it that I've seen in magazines and on TV.
Favorite Bible verse: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil 4:13
Favorite item in my shop: I love the Pink Toile Painting. I did this for my daughter's room!
Where else can we find you on the web?  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Designs-By-LeeAnn/158511584165950

And the winner of last week's giveaway is... Lorrie of Wits End Design. Lorrie has won a small angel suncatcher from Nancy of Designs Stained Glass  I will be sending you both a convo today!
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CAST Shop of the Week: RedbirdCottageArt

Enjoy browsing RedbirdCottageArt one of our new team members. Our CAST Shop of the week is featured in the Saturday post as well as in the side column all week.

Watching Bird Original Hand Painted Greeting Card

Please note that the only way to be featured as the CAST Shop of the Week is to tag your shop items with the team tag "castteam" on Etsy and to not hide your teams in your Etsy profile. You will also have to have at least 12 items to feature. Those are the ways that I find great CAST Shops to feature each week.

By Sue of SueRunyonDesigns

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Christmas is Coming !
OK, I know it's a little early . . . .

Or is it?

Now is actually a great time to do your Christmas shopping on Etsy. Soon sellers will be getting busy with orders and the post office will be swamped. International shipping can take a little extra time and those deadlines come upon us sooner than we expect them. We all know it's easier on the pocketbook to spread the cost out over a few months instead of waiting until after Thanksgiving. And it's definitely easier on the schedule not to wait. If you want something custom, now is the perfect time to ask.

Here are some perfect Christmas ideas from CAST Team Members all made by a few members of the CAST Blog Team (Thanks ladies for all your hard work for the Team!).

Some of the people on my list will be getting these in custom colors and sizes:



Order Christmas cards early--Etsy sellers tend to keep small inventories.  If you need 50 of one print you should order now! You might even be able to work out a volume discount if you order early. And if you want a photo card with your family picture you should really get going on it now (yep, we have CAST sellers who do that).

 
 
There are some extremely unique choices from our CAST Team for that extra special someone on your list:

 
Or maybe a Gift Certificate instead:
And perfect Teacher Gifts:


Something pretty, yet affordable, to spoil a good friend:


 
There are so many excellent Stocking Stuffers:





An INVITATION:  
 
Are you planning on buying gifts from fellow CAST Team shops on Etsy this year? If you are, I invite you to convo links of 3-5 items you'll be purchasing plus a little commentary on the items. I'll turn it into a post featuring you as the GUEST BLOGGER!  You'll get to help feature some great items by Team Members and in return you'll get links to your shop and your own Etsy Mini posted on the CAST Blog!

Thanks,
 
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Featured Artist - Debi Rogers of ArtworksbyDebi
by Joy Maloney of JoyfulHandKnits

Introducing

Debi Rogers
(aka ArtworksbyDebi)



...and a Giveaway

To enter the Giveaway, visit Debi's shop. Then come back and COMMENT on this Blog about your favorite item in her shop.




The winner of the giveaway will receive the above ACEO called Field of Flowers. Wouldn't you love to just relax by a peaceful field of beautiful brightly colored flowers?


Introduction:

I am a pastor's wife, mom, and a grandmother. I currently live in Florida, but am a Kentucky native. I specialize in pastel chalk/colored pencil portraits and graphite/pencil sketches of people.


I also do pen & ink drawings/illustrations of houses, churches and historic buildings. In the past, I have been commissioned to do portraits, landscapes, still life paintings, murals (both realistic and pop art) for businesses and homes, advertising design for print ads, children's book illustrations, logo design and pet portraits.





Lately, I have enjoyed painting little dogs on purses and accessories - mostly yorkies, just because I'm more familiar with them and love 'em - but I have painted other breeds as well.








I am also doing some mini paintings and original ACEOs.



Recently, my daughter and I published a children's book together. She wrote the book and I did the illustrations. http://www.kayleagrowsup.com/



How did you get your start on Etsy?

I read about it in the newspaper and thought I would try it.



What does a typical day look like for you?

Right now, I only have the mornings to do my artwork because am taking care of my granddaughter (another budding artist) in the afternoons.



If you could be anywhere in the world for one day, where would it be?

Hmmmmm - I am thinking of the Island of Roatan (Honduras) ... its a beautiful place!



What is your favorite Bible verse?

"I can do all things though Christ who strengthens me"
Philippians 4:13



What is your favorite Etsy item listing to feature?

Right now, my favorite would be "La Princesa"




URLs to where else we can find you on the internet (Facebook fan page, Twitter, your own dot.com, your blog, etc):

www.facebook.com/artworksbydebi





Using random.org........The winner of the Angela L. Fischesser Giveaway is (............drum roll please............) : Jennifer Beers of Mulberry Lane Folk Art! Congratulations Jennifer! Please coordinate with Angela to receive your prize. I'll convo you both.
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