My Daughter - The Artist!

I am so proud of my girl and the artist she is becoming.  She has really found her niche in duct tape.  She is now selling her work to raise money for the various things like her missions trip she is going on this Sunday and a youth retreat in August.  I am loving her art and not just because I am her mom...but because she is getting good with that sticky stuff!  

So enjoy....

Bahama Beach-SOLD

Sunset Love - $60

Hope- SOLD

Redemption Price-SOLD

Lily Pad-SOLD

Florida Sun-SOLD

Abstract Sunshine- $60

Cambodia-SOLD

Red Bridge-SOLD

Wendell-SOLD

Love it...

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Generations of Artist

My Great Grandmother

I love the date on this...1894! She is my grandpa's, pictured below, mother.
This hangs in my mom's living room. It is huge and amazing!

My Grandfather

I love this picture of my mom's dad.  It is so awesome.
I am glad we have it.

My Mother

My mother gave this picture of my son, in watercolor, to me this Christmas
along with two other paintings of my daughters.  My mother's brother and my sister are artist as well.
I have several cousins from my grandfathers brother who are also gifted artist.
And for good measure...my dad's mom is an artist too.
 It is so amazing how God passes talent through generations.  

Myself

Picture of my girls that I gave to my mom for Christmas a few years back.

My 12 year old Daughter

Who has taken a go into the 3D world with her talents! Going where the women in her family have never dared to go.  LOL

Her cross is made out of wood (support system), cardboard (created the form), and covered in little pieces of duct tape to create all the beautiful color.

She wanted to do something that reflected her faith.  So after many designs on paper, she went with the cross and her favorite medium...duct tape of course!  The colors in the background reflect a sunset (one from our recent trip in the U.P.) and the grape vine represents us being in the vine (Jesus) and as we are His branches we will begin to produce fruit.  We can only do this because of His great work on the cross.  Pretty cool huh?!

My daughters piece just won a great award and will be going to compete at Nationals in Orlando, FL in the Fine Arts Festival.  We are so proud of her.  I was able to be a part of this same competition when I was in high school my junior year.  I won the highest award in my state, the merit and then went on to Nationals.  So, I am so excited that my daughter made it to Nationals on her first attempt at the age of 12!  WOW!  I can only imagine where her talent is going to take her over the next five years.  Watch out Fine Arts Festival my daughter is about to make her mark!  

You may remember I had the wonderful privilege to judge at the National Fine Arts Festival a few years ago.  You can check out that post here. What a great experience for all of us!  

Here I am at Nationals a bazillion years ago.
And yes that is my hubby in the background!
So young we once were!

During the creation of her piece she wouldn't let any one see.  Thankfully she took her own pictures of part of the process.  She is such a funny girl!

Could not be more proud of my girl!  She did this all on her own and she did a great job.  3D is so out of my comfort zone.  She is has passion for creating sculpture.  I think that comes from the love of math part of her which sadly I do not even dream to have.  Many hours went into this piece and she even got a blister from all the ripping of duct tape.  I am so excited. One way or another Florida here we come....even if we have to ship it to a friend to submit it!

Thank you Lord for all the talents and abilities you give each and everyone of your children.  May we always glorify YOU with them!

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Favorite Art- Ron Dicianni and Friends

My favorite Christian artist is Ron Dicianni. In many ways, I feel like he is very similar to my overall favorite artist Norman Rockwell. I love pictures that grip my heart and make me feel. Ron Dicianni's pieces really challenge me and my faith. When a piece of art does more than look pretty on a wall...then that is true art.



I have had the honor of meeting some full time artist in my life. Danielle, I met when we first started youth ministry. I loved hanging out with her and talking about her art. She is an amazingly wonderful woman and just fun to hang out with. She gave me a signed print of hers and I love it.

Danielle Spohn Moes can be purchased here.

I met Christy Perrine at National Fine Arts this past year. I blogged about the event here. She is an amazing artist as well. I was a little surprised about how awesome she is. I had fun talking about her art with her. I personally hate using the medium she uses, pastels. I think it is messy and hard to work with. But Christy can do amazing things with those pastels. Her work is simply beautiful!

You can check out her gallery here and actually buy a piece! Wouldn't you just love to have these hanging in your home?!

How Fun!
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Favorite Art- From Da Vinci to Cassatt

Some day I want to go here and see the the amazing work of ...
Leonardo da Vinci


And then I will hop on over to here....to see some of this artist amazing work!
Michelangelo
Here are some other favs....
Raphael

Edward Hopper

Edgar Degas


Georges Seurat

Pierre-Auguste Renoir


Mary Cassatt

I hope you enjoyed these pieces as much as I have!
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Favorite Art- Georgia O'Keeffe

Just beautiful! I don't need to say anything more!
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You can learn about her here!

Favorite Art- Van Gogh

At the Detroit Institute of Arts I was able to see something amazing a couple years ago....

I literally nearly jumped out of excitement when I had the opportunity to see this piece in person. I know, I am crazy! Who gets excited about seeing famous pieces of art??? Me!!! Whoo HOO!

Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. -Van Gogh

Did you know he was a Pk and a lay preacher???

We reproduced this piece on a wall in art class. This is the picture I helped with.

As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the difficulties the inmost strength of the heart is developed. - Van Gogh

My daughters and I love this one, Starry Night!

I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process- Van Gogh.

Why are artist so eccentric?

Crazy Van Gogh... I love your stuff!
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