Hello creative friends,

I’ve been stepping out of my comfort zone lately, trying new things without worrying about the outcome. I’m experimenting with art supplies and techniques and enjoying the process. Before I start I remind myself that I can enjoy every stroke of the paint brush, every layer on the canvas and if the end result is not what I had hoped for….that is totally ok! I’ve been wanting to learn how to draw so I decided to try it. I told myself that my first attempt would be ugly but that I needed the practice so I would start and not worry about it. I enjoyed it so much that by the time I was finished I was actually happy with the result. I think I’m letting go of perfectionism and it’s bringing so much incredible freedom!

This painting is based on Ezekiel 16 and reminds me that God has covered my shame and has dressed me in His splendor and has perfected my beauty.   I thought I had dealt with shame but it has recently come to my attention that I was still holding on to some of it. The truth is, I don’t need too because my shame was nailed to the cross of Jesus and I must choose to leave it there. He took on my shame so I don’t need to carry it around. Psalm 34:5 says that those who look to Him for help will be radiant with joy, no shadow of shame will darken their faces. Not only does God cover my shame by wrapping a cloak around me, (or nakedness as Ezekiel 16:8 says it) He also makes me look like a queen! (v13)

I hope this post encourages you to try new mediums and maybe even draw but most of all I hope you know that as a child of God He has you covered! You are beautiful, He made you that way!

Until next time, be blessed!