Creative Musings

​​Who is excited?! We are only two weeks away from Christmas and the beginning of a New Year! I know I am. I am also thrilled about how the Lord continues to move. This past week I had the pleasure of attending an opening reception at Artlink, hearing from a gal who had received her gifted piece of art, and received works soon to be in the hands of those who requested them.

​Last Friday was the deadline for the call for entry for the Regional Exhibition being hosted at Artlink in Fort Wayne. I had submitted a series two weeks prior with no response. With Holy Spirit prompting, I called to follow-up. Works received. Ok, good! And then a conversation shaped up and I was invited to the opening of others that evening. I was free, yay! I love that “Artlink is the center for emerging contemporary art in Northeast Indiana. Free and open to the public, Artlink provides meaningful visual arts experiences to all and encourages conversation about the issues of today.” (Fort Wayne & NE Indiana News) The pieces I submitted, like the one you see here, I believe align with their mission to provide a meaningful visual arts experience.

As I consider the She Rose series, my prayer is the works will provoke the conversation regarding women who choose to RISE through redemption across all cultures, generations and nationalities. Not to conform to a cookie cutter religion, but to live freely in the purity of God’s love for them for the sake of those around them. This piece reminds me of generations, who fervently rose up every day and pressed in for their children, their children’s children and beyond, with joy, honor and confidence their God would answer their ceaseless prayers. I also pray it will compel others to consider their loved ones gone before them, or their role today, and be encouraged to continue on, or even minister some degree of healing where hearts are tender and in need of comfort.

Speaking of ministering, my goodness I love how the Lord ministers to others through the works He has led me to create! Last week I received a text message from a gal who had just received her work of art as a birthday gift. I actually shared the flow of this piece on my personal social media page. You are invited to watch the video below. Feel free to leave me a comment and let me know if you would like to be a part of the soon to be established group. I would love to have you!

Shanon Roberts - I recently had the honor and pleasure of...

I recently had the honor and pleasure of creating a uniquely fashioned work of art for a friend of a friend. I'm still in awe at how the final work came...

You know how I have expressed I get a little antsy when waiting for recipients to receive their uniquely fashioned work of art? Yeah. I am there right now – but oh so eager! Three pieces created as gifts for Christmas and birthdays have been delivered to my door step. But, I have to wait a couple weeks to hear their stories. Please pray my heart doesn’t jump right out of my chest due to the anticipation of how God is about to bless these lovely souls. And hey, if you are interested in a piece for your home or office, or as a gift for a loved one, please connect with me. I am now accepting commissions for 2020 and already have a couple other works in queue.

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​As always, thank you for stopping by. If led, feel free to share this post with others you believe may be interested or folks who simply love art and/or creativity. Momentum is building and I would love for others to have the opportunity to be a part of the canvas that is being “painted” before us.
 
Blessings!