Interviews and Reviews is having a competition for September’s book of the month (which is running for the month of October), and Be ~ Biblical Wisdom has been nominated. It’s an honor especially considering it is running against adult fiction, … Continued
I had an excellent independent review given to Be ~ Biblical Wisdom for Children a few weeks ago, and it made my day. This is what they said: “Absolutely breathtaking illustrations that enhance a corresponding Bible verse presented in a … Continued
I find it interesting to see how God shares similar messages with different people in the world. It, again, shows the moving of the Holy Spirit among his people. After I completed Be ~ Biblical Wisdom for Children, I … Continued
I am asked how I create my art, and I always have to start with the preface it depends. Some aspects of my art are created digitally. Some aspects are painted on a canvas, and I scan in … Continued
This post is to showcase children’s artwork from the Be ~ Biblical Wisdom for Children’s book free coloring and art pages. If your child has used the free painting or coloring pages, please contact me (by using the … Continued
I have been working the last few months on creating some more activities to go along with Be ~ Biblical Wisdom for Children. It was an idea an acquaintance gave to me, and I am not sure why I never … Continued
I believe in creating legacy gifts for my children, and I wanted to help others do the same. This is why I have created Be ~ Fine Art Book. This fine art book is 8.5 x 11 fine art book … Continued
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One of my overall goals for Be-Biblical Wisdom for Children was the fact that I wanted it to be renewing. I didn’t want to get tired of looking at it. If I get tired of looking at it, I won’t … Continued
Covers can make or break a book. I have worked hard on the cover of Be ~ Biblical Wisdom for Children. The birds came from a little nest situated in an apple tree in my backyard. Daily I would go … Continued
The artist hates lettuce. I don’t know what is wrong with her. I captured this picture at the Louisville Zoo last year, and it makes me think of the Artist every time. It is hard to give thanks in … Continued
Being Choosy is one of my favorite pages within the book Be ~Biblical Wisdom for Children. I love the colors. I decided on a zebra for one main reason. Zebras don’t really hang around other kinds of animals. They … Continued
I am not a paranoid person, but I think most Christians don’t take much heed to Matthew 10:16. We spend so much time teaching our children not to talk to strangers, and to never take candy from them that we … Continued
I admit..I am not very adaptable. I like my plans. Nevertheless, when I placed adaptable with 1 Corinthians 9:22 in Be ~ Biblical Wisdom for Children, I found it to have a totally different meaning. I picked this verse because … Continued
I created the texture for Be ~ Biblical Wisdom for Children by painting it within Corel Painter. I picked colors within the chameleon, and I started painting, as you would with traditional media. Some of my textures are created fully … Continued
I found this little chameleon at the New Port Aquarium a few years ago. That’s how it works for a lot of things for me. Something catches my eye. I can’t help but look at it. I marvel at some … Continued
The second page of the children’s book, Be ~ Biblical Wisdom for Children talks about being alert. The scripture reference is in 1 Corinthians. As Christians, we are admonished to be on our guard and to stand firm in … Continued
The first page of the book, I feel, sets the tone for Be~ Biblical Wisdom for Children. Being wise is something that is hard to teach without some life lessons attached. However, I believe Proverbs 15:7 is correct in that … Continued
I hate hitting snags. When I have an idea, I want it to just work. Yes, I know we are all like that, but it is so frustrating when something goes wrong. I am all about white space when … Continued
