The first week of July we were able to fellowship with dear friends, visit the Gettysburg battlefield, and see the Civil War Museum.
After recovering from from a nasty bug, I worked on sketching and drawing the cover of the story book Bible cover.
A bit of nature keeps itself occupied on my desk while I work. Except George.
He’s really high maintenance.
Now that I’ve finished the cover drawing for the story book Bible, I’ll be spending this next week painting, and then Emily Rose will get it ready to send to the publisher.
What gain has the worker from his toil?
I have seen the business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with.
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart,
yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.
I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful
and to do good as long as they live;
also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil
—this is God’s gift to man.
Ecclesiastes 3:9-13
Lovely recap. I really love your map! And that passage from Ecclesiastes. Perfect. :)
Can’t wait to see the story Bible!
Beautifully inspiring post, Breezy! It’s so encouraging to be reminded that we should always glorify God with the work of our hands.
Wonderful post & lovely blog! So blessed to spend some time with you (and see some of your incredible artwork) at the HOA con. It’s inspiring to see you, with a gentle and quiet spirit, using your talents excellently for God’s glory!
Thanks for linking to the conference video clip and for the short summary yourself! Friends from church went, and I wish I had been able to go! What great images and work too!
I see Hispaniola! Island of my siblings’ birth. :)
Lovely work as always, Breezy.
E.
Lovely paintings! I like your loose sketch/painting of the birds–I hardly ever seem to be able to get a loose and flowing painting, and I should be freer with my colors, like that. Any tips? The map and ship are gorgeous, too! Wow.
How exciting, and so glad your family was able to attend that wonderful conference. We had some friends of our pick up a copy of the talks and have started to listen to them!
Looking forward to seeing your latest project, and thanks for sharing such beautiful work of the map and the bird….it is beautiful dear and can see Christ’s work in them!
May he continue to bless you and give you peace as you seek to follow Him.
In Christ,
Miss Antoinette Joy
Do you have plans to sell the painting of the compass rose and ship? I just love it! Love all your work:)
I absolutely love the birds in the first picture, Breezy! Keep sharing the wonderful gifts that the Lord has given to you! Your work is wholesome, lovely and encouraging.
Love that passage from Ecclesiastes, Breezy! Thank you for the reminder. George looks like really high maintenance… how do you cope? Your drawings are beautiful as always; I’m so excited for you and the opportunities ahead.
Thank you for sharing with us. :) LOVE the map! Excited to see the Story Bible.
Blessings to you and your family!
Happy painting!
Marie B :)
Love the pictures with this post! And the conference sounds wonderful. We listened to the Civil War course Vision Forum had recently and one of these years, I would love to go to their conferences.
i’m excited about all of this traveling, but would be much happier if it involved nashville.
all my love to you and family~
a
Bummer! I wished we could have made it to the History conference! I’ve seen a video of some of the re-enactors on Doug’s Blog. I just sold my grey antebellum dress too. Oh well, reckon I’ll have to make another more fancy dress. Keep up the artwork!
I received Audrey Bunny in the mail yesterday. I knew it would be lovely, but I was over-the-top delighted with your beautiful artwork. I showcased it today on “Gifting Books.” I’ve read your blog for a long while, never realizing you lived so close. Thank you for the sweetness of your art.
just discovered your lovely work & wanted to say hello :) so encouraged to see another artist using her gifts so well for His glory. blessings to you & your family!
I miss you, your sister and mother and all your blog posts! Am hoping and praying all is well with your family, and I look forward to future posts. Blessings to you!
Thank you, Christy, for your kindness! We’re doing very well, and have been occupied with our home businesses. We’re grateful that there are plenty of orders to fulfill, and a happily humming home. : ) Blessings to you!
You paint such beautiful pictures Breezy. I enjoy your blog.
~Blessings~
~Emily