Art & Soul by Deborah

We Are Called, Repost , Reshare and Re--commit!!!

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:22:00 +0000

Quite your mind.

Listen to your heart.

Be Still.
YES,

We are ALL Called.

CALLED TO.....

BELIEVE...

FOLLOW...
&

SERVE...

First we are called to Believe.

John 5:24

“Very truly I tell you,

whoever hears my word and believes

him who sent me has eternal life and will not

be judged but has crossed over from death to life."

Second we are called to follow.

Luke 9:23-26

"23 Then he said to them all:

“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves

and take up their cross daily and follow me.

24 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it

, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.

25 What good is it for someone to gain the whole world,

and yet lose or forfeit their very self?

26 Whoever is ashamed of me and my words,

the Son of Man will be ashamed of them

when he comes in his glory and

in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels."

Third we are called to serve.

Romans 12:11

"Never be lacking in zeal,

but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord."

How are you serving the Lord today?

How do you choose to serve each other?

Today, I will serve with a Joyful Heart.

So that others will see CHRIST in me.

So that others might be drawn to

the heart of Christ.

ANOTHER STROKE OF THE BRUSH

Another Collaboration

Between God and I.

Please know when I suggest God is in on my art, I am

speaking from my heart and soul.

I am not claiming to be anything more than a servant.

I can honestly say that sometimes my art comes

from a place I am unaware existed in that moment and can only be the
Holy Spirit working in me.

I am assured that these visions and

creations are

coming to me via,
God the Father, His Only Son Jesus and
The HOLY Spirit which is received through Faith.

This connection I have doesn't always happen,

not in every piece of art I make.

It doesn't happen everyday.

I can't make it happen.

So when it happens I claim it!

And I Praise God who

planted the seed of creativity in the

fertile soil of my soul.

I find ultimate joy in using my talent to serve
God.
Surely this was his plan all along?
So, I must re-commit daily to serve, follow and share.
Which my friends is what I am trying to do by restarting this blog.
How do you do it all?
(slowly on foot) LOL

So sweet friends....

Quite your mind.

Listen to your heart.

Be Still.
And you will hear the whispers of
the Holy Spirit calling
You Too!
After all, it is the Promise of God.
And in Faith, We Believe these promises.

Dear Friends, Have a Beautiful.

Joy filled day.

Many Blessings, Deborah

Some of the words have changed in this post
but the message is the same.
YOU TOO, are Called.

Beauty In Ashes, A Reposting of Arts Healing Power

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:37:00 +0000

Fire in the Valley
Healing with Gods Words and
the gift of my art.

24.Acts 20:24
"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me;
my only aim is to finish the race
and complete the task the
Lord Jesus has given me—
the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace."
Via
http://www.biblegateway.com/

"The Valley" 2006

I painted this in 2006 with acrylic and glazing medium.

During a time I was living in depth of one of life's valleys.

5 years ago we had a house fire

and lost everything.
But, according to the insurance company the
old foundation was solid.
So we built a new house on the old foundation.

The cowboy and I were in the heart of the valley....
Our marriage was changed,
my children were changed,
our family dynamic was changed and
my faith was changed
Forever.

As I look back at this piece of artwork. I see

now there must have been light in my spirit even in

the darkness life sometimes dishes out.

The light color palette in the midst of

the dark greens at the top center appears

to me (now)

to be a reflection of

the light of God which resides

within us...

even in the valley.

I believe God allows these valleys to accomplish

his purpose within us.

"Waves of Color and Light" 2006

As I clung to this scripture,

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

~ Philippians 4:13

My paintings would begin to reflect the colors I

needed to heal.

The road out of the valley can be
a long difficult one.
I had many days where I felt like a big black
cloud was hanging over my family and
troubles on top of trouble was all
there was for us.
I felt undeserving...
unworthy...
and I was asking,
where is God in all this?

"Valley of Darkness 2006

Which leads me to this question?

Does

God who has given His

only Son to show us His love,

grace and mercy consider it defiance,

that I would question or

consider even for a moment that what

God created (Me) is unworthy and undeserving?
I have always told my kids
God doesn't make mistakes or
garbage...

That is why GRACE is

my word this year.

Because, I have been allowing this unworthy

undeserving perception hold me

back from all the blessings
God has in store

for me and my family.

I can not tell you how hard it is to rebuild

after a trauma like that.

It affected each of my family members differently and

the healing process is and was different for each one of us.

Out of the ashes of fire was heart ache and loss.
My healing process included counseling,
bible studies and working on my art.
I could momentarily escape the valley
and find peace in my studio.
A respite from the rebuilding process
of our home and family.
We did a lot of the rebuilding work ourselves to save
money. This process consumed our lives from sun up to
sun down for 9 long months.

Then from out of the ashes I began to look
for the blessings and the lessons.
Changing my perspective.
My soul needed healing...
I found healing through Gods words.
My Spirit needed rest,
which I found through creating
art...
My heart needed GRACE.
Something I did not have to work for or
earn... because,
in the valley I felt like just getting up
in the morning was work,
being a wife...work,
being a mother...work....
work.work.work

ANOTHER STROKE FO THE BRUSH

BEAUTY IN THE ASHES...
Because of the fire I was able to
have a new studio,
hence the name:
Art and Soul.

Because of the fire...
We went from a one bathroom for 6 people
to two! (a real miracle)

Because of the fire I found
out what I am made of...
Strength...
Courage...
Compassion...
AND
Who I am in Christ alone.

Because of the fire I now believe more
than every God has a purpose for my
life.

1 Corinthians 15:10
(New International Version, ©2011)
10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am,
and his grace to me was not without effect.
No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I,
but the grace of God that was with me."

God is with us in the midst of the
darkest valley.
Trust me I found him there....
Although I am unworthy of the gifts of God,
He does not ask us to be worthy, He
accepts us just the way we are.
That MY friends is the good news of Gods
GRACE.

Grace is unmerited favor that is God-given,
made possible only by Jesus Christ and none other.
It is God's gift of salvation granted to sinners for their salvation.

Many Blessings, Deborah

Signs on the journey and Inspiration to keep your eyes open & Our Crazy Busy Life!!!

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:51:00 +0000

Hey beautiful peeps,
Long time no blogging.....is anyone still out there? (Following)

I decided to take a sabbatical from technology.
It can consume and monopolize your time before
you know it hit you.
SO..

I spent the summer with my beautiful

family. PRICELESS.

Although lets be honest I did facebook.
I mean really I have to keep up with family and friends.

Summer is my favorite time of the year and it was crazy busy
in a good way.
In bring my summer to a close I made a faith step (not with out prayerful consideration)
and took a
journey to The Creative Connection Event in St. Paul, Mn.
This is about that journey and how the holy spirit was watching my
back the whole time
TCC is an event created by Where Women Create.
It is all about successful creative women in business and lots of fun classes to
make art & crafts.
Right up my alley! Right!
Well friends it ain't cheep to attend these conferences.

Although the information they share and the spark of

creativity they ignite IS
priceless.

With the two boys in college I didn't think it was in the cards

for me to go this year. I had wanted to go to this event

last year sooo badly.

So Like, I am always praying for God to show me

when, where and how to take my art to a new level.

Always asking for direction?

Should I go? God do you want me to go?

I want to honor him always in all ways. In the back of my mind

and at the bottom of my heart...

God IS First

Honoring my Husband 2nd

and being there for my family in 3rd on

my priority list.

Asking God...A SIGN

So I set up my art at a sidewalk show in Gilbert.

My friend Sarah is also set up. I begin to tell her all about it, TCC.

Well guess what,
She went to it last year for one day. (me..thinking really, cool!)

So She says, " did you know if you volunteer for the

event you get to help in the classes and panels?"

I said, "NO."

I rush home to research this with there being only two weeks left before the event.

Thinking they probable have enough volunteers. But, its worth a shot just to check

it out. I email the contact Lacy and wait for a reply...Wait, wait, wait.

To my surprise they still needed volunteers. Count me in! At this time I am only thinking

I will go and just see what its about and meet lots of other creative women. I hadn't even read

the fine print in the e-mail Lacy sent me. I was just excited to road trip!

Lacy calls and I tell her the hours and day I am willing to help and then I get another email.

Make sure you register for your free classes or panels. Re-read the 1st email.

If you volunteer for 5 hours you get 1 class or 2 free panels. And 1 meal.

WHAT? Oh my gracious loving God, No Way!

If you work 10 hours you get another free class or panel and a meal and thats not

all, you will get a TCC bag filled with free creative stuff. I am having heart palpatations

at this point. God is this you? I send an email to Lacy right away and tell her to work me as

much as see needs me all day Friday, because all the panels I want are on Saturday.

YES I AM GOING TO THE CREATIVE CONNECTION EVENT.

With of course my husband and families blessing.

Well friends this is just the first sign on the journey. So much more to share...

But, I can't put it all in one post.

Next post Stop, Shop & Spend!

Oh my!

Got to meet a wonderful bloggin Friend,

Prudence @ http://avintagemom.blogspot.com/

And so Much More.

Another shot....She Speaks Conference

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:55:00 +0000

My six word story.

Six little words One big chance........

SCHOLARSHIP.

God speaks.

Faith hears.

She leaps.

The newest opportunity to

win a scholarship to the

She Speaks Conference.

Gotta Go For It!!!

http://www.shereads.org/

Hop over to She Reads

and join in on the fun.

Lost in the Land of the Flu....

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:03:00 +0000

Just a quick post to say,

Hey!

Sickness has attacked

my oldest daughter and I.

We have been on the sofa

all this past week.

YIKES!!!

We are going to the Dr. today

at 2pm.

THANK YOU for

all the prayers for my mother in-law, Joann.

She has been diagnosed with a cancerous tumor

in one breast. They will be doing

a lumpectomy this week.

She will do radiation and and

some type of chemo/hormone pills.

We are praying for a full recovery.

Nooo...

stroke of the brush happening

in my studio.

Hoping to be well and back soon.

Have a Blessed Week.

“Women are like teabags.

We don't know our true strength until

we are in hot water!” Eleanor Roosevelt

Many Blessings, Deborah

A prayer for my Mother Inlaw- Joann, It is an Honor to be a Guest at INcourage...

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:38:00 +0000

Hi Friends, I hope spring

is bringing new life and

new hope to you

where ever you are.

We just got home from an 11 hour trip

one way to South East Missouri.

Where the Cowboy's mother

has been diagnosed with

breast cancer.

Unanswered question?

More test!!!

We are hoping to hear something

Monday or Tuesday.

So please pray for her and our family.

Lord, I lift her up to you,

surround her with your angels.

Lift her spirits when she is feeling

down.

Lift her up when her hope is

falling.

Lift from Joann the spirit of fear

that covers her soul.

Let her see the light of

her faith in you.

In the

name of Jesus Christ.

"I love the Lord, because He hears.

My voice and my supplications.

Because He has inclined His ear to me,

Therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live."

Psalm 116:1-2

ANOTHER STROKE OF

THE BRUSH...

ON A MUCH HAPPIER

NOTE...

I am over at...

http://www.incourage.me/2011/03/called-a-christian-artist.html

I am so honored to be a guest writer at Incourage.

Sharing my faith on with a new audience of christian women.

Women who are seeking the Heart of Jesus,

Everyday.

Scary...Yes!

Proud...Oh, Yes!!!

Called...

I am a Christian Artist

Can you hear the whispering voice of God calling you?

It takes courage,

It takes faith...

It takes patience's

and complete trust in God my Father.

Believing in the promise that the Holy Spirit is living in me,

speaking to me.

“Art is a collaboration

between God and the artist,

and the less the artist does the better.

” Quote by Andre Gide

"My Favorite Quote"

I have a dream...

It is to minister to women through art workshops,

retreats

and bible studies.

God has placed the seed of this dream in my heart and his plan shall prevail.

I hope you will stop in

For the rest of the story.
http://www.incourage.me/2011/03/called-a-christian-artist.html

Where do you feel you are being called?

A calling is not so much an

action or job...

it is a process

of listening and discerning

God's Voice for you life.

"Art is the voice God

has given me to use

and share his love, grace,

peace and forgiveness."

Titled, "Angels Watching Over Us"

Completed in 2006

Be encouraged to use your gifts

to build a stronger relationship with Jesus.

Many Blessings, Deborah

She Speaks Scholarship, The Contest for a Life Changing Conference...

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:28:00 +0000

She Speaks is having a Scholarship

contest.

AWESOME...

This conference is an opportunity for

Christian women to take their

speaking, writing and ministries to the next level.

Equipping them with the tools they need to

be successful in sharing their vision and passion to

lead women to the heart of Christ.

You can participate too...

http://lysaterkeurst.com/2011/03/she-speaks-scholarship-contest-2011/

You have to get your entry in by March 11, 2011

Oh MY.....

My palms are sweating and my heart is

racing with excitement.

For me this would be the opportunity of a life

time.

It is my heart felt

belief that this is the next step

I have been praying to God for.

(No Really!)

As you all know I believe we all

have a purpose and calling to serve

God our Father with our gifts and talents.

When my passion and talent intersect I believe

God is right there with me,

leading me,

speaking to me

and calling me to the

heart of my purpose.

Which is to

Honor,

Please

and Serve Him

by serving others and sharing His eternal Love.

This conference is right on target

with my desire to touch the

lives of women through my writing, speaking and

artwork.

I have been looking and seeking an opportunity

to educate myself and take the next step in my journey.

This step would include using my gifts and talents to

inspire women through art workshops, writing and speaking

engagements. Encouraging them to develop

a life changing relationship with

Jesus Christ.

I want to share the

joy and purpose that I have found only when

I am seeking the

HEART

of God.

It is my deepest desire to help other women find their,

"sweet spot".

I want to inspire them to come closer than they have every been

to the Heart of a God who can meet them right where they are.

The "Sweet Spot",

Described best my my favorite author,

Max Lucado

To find your "sweet spot" ---

that place where your passions and talents intersect.

"For a person to really live in their sweet spot,

they have got to discover the

joy of pleasing and honoring God.

It's less about themselves and more about honoring Him."

"Your sweet spot is that unique combination

of abilities and strengths God has given you.

It's the zone out of which He intended for us to operate,

and in which we're most fruitful.

It's different for every person, and the closer

we can come to understanding our own unique

sweet spot, the more fruitful

and satisfied we'll be in our work and life..." Max Lucado

I know that I have the ability and talent that God has

equipped me with. I am confident

this is the calling God has placed on my heart.

But all this talent and confidence is nothing if you do not

have the knowledge and tools required to

succeed in fulfilling your purpose

and getting your message out there.

God is calling me to step outside

my comfort zone.

Nudging me to step outside of my studio.

I hear God's whisper,

"Step out, Reach out to women and trust me to

qualify you for your purpose."

I have the Passion to

pursue this calling.

I just need the tools to take it to

the next level.

I want and need to be educated on

how I can effectively reach women

with the message God has placed on

my heart.

I am honored to be among the many others who

are seeking to serve God.

I want to Thank, Lysa and the She Speaks

community for this awesome opportunity

for a scholarship to attend this

conference.

For me it would be the next step in my journey to

live my purpose.

For the Glory of God Alone.

ANOTHER STROKE OF THE BRUSH...

The Blessing,

Realizing the Joy it brings our Father God

when we use the talent he has given us.

And the gift of knowing this His truth and the joy

this truth will bring you.

God Loves you and me

Unconditionally!

Many Blessing, Deborah

If you quite your mind,

you will hear God

speaking to your heart.

Praise His Holy Name, Called to Worship

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:09:00 +0000

What is our highest calling?

We are called to Worship and Praise

God.

Worship and praise is one of

the most important components in

a Christian's calling.

When we are praising

God our focus is on

our blessings instead of

our fears...
our iniquities...
or our brokenness.
It is in God presence where
we find the true fullness of JOY!
Praising in faith brings
us into the presence and power of God's promises.

The psalmist writes this,
For giving grateful praise.
"1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
2 Worship the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the LORD is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his[a];
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations."

How do you Worship and Praise?
I sing along with contemporary Christian
music. (Very Loud when no one is home.)
Shout to the Lord with all your heart
and make a joyful noise!!!

ANOTHER STROKE OF THE BRUSH...

I have been very busy making joyful
art.
Hence, not much time for the blog.
I truly don't know how people manage to blog
everyday.
They are amazing!

Here are three new wooden tiles.
Just soothing color and encouragement.

Titled, "Dare to Dream"

Titled, " Believe"

Titled, "Cherish"

I just love these colors!
They remind me of refreshing water washing away
my worries and fears or a clear blue sky on a warm
summer day.

Dearest friends have a blessed Week!
Count your blessings and sing a song of praise.

I am counting the days till my story will
be featured at Incourage.
March 20th a couple days after my birthday.
This is the best present ever!
http://www.incourage.me/
Just hop on over there and be inspired
by amazing women who share their journey's
in faith.

Many Blessings, Deborah

Inviting God to be in on it!

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:27:00 +0000

My newest mantra
Lord God if your not in it,
Don't let me begin it.
(I hung it in front of my work
table.....)
Lord God, I ask that you
would lead me in all things,
Amen.

Do you ever feel like your
spinning your wheels and
getting no where fast?
As an artist sometimes I feel like
I lose direction.
I begin creating for all the wrong reasons.
For example,
Creating what people tell me too.
Creating to make a fast dollar.
Creating for approval.

So I have made a promise to myself
to stay connect in God's word.
A promise to create for one reason only to
honor my Father God.

Hence... My new mantra,
Before I start a new project or a
peice of art, I will
meditate on this.
God if your not in it,
don't let me begin it.

Reminding myself I am not alone
in this creative process and
asking God to lead me and direct my path.

For God has made a promise to you and me.
He will never leave us.

Psalm 23:1-6

A Psalm of David

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the

paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the

shadow of death; I will fear no evil: for thou

art with me; thy rod and thy staff they

comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the

presence of mine enemies: thou anointest

my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all

the days of my life; and I will dwell in the

house of the Lord for ever.

I desire GOD to
Dwell,
IN my Heart
IN my Soul &
IN my Art.
IN all that I do...
Parenting, house work and in
the foundation of my marriage.
Lord God dwell in my home this day & everyday, Amen.

ANOTHER STROKE OF THE BRUSH
I have been busy making my
"Splash of Color and Dose of Faith"
Woven art tiles.
Since I can't cut up all my artwork.
I started making watercolor backgrounds
for the purpose of cutting up and weaving.
Color for me is so therapeutic.
I am so excited that spring is just around the
corner. My eyes are longing to see the
fresh colors of spring.

What is your favorite part of spring?

Here is the newest art tiles...With
beautiful, bright and bold colors.
A fresh breath of spring colors just for you!

Titled "Treasured"
You are forever treasured by God.

Titled, " Believe at the Cross"
Lay your burdens down at the foot of the Cross and believe
in the rest and peace Jesus alone offers.

Titled, "Son in the Valley"
Reminding me even in the valley of life's difficult
circumstances you are never alone.
Jesus walks beside YOU.
Yes, YOU!!!

Bring on Spring!
Have a beautiful and joy filled day.
Many Blessings, Deborah
P.S.
I am counting the days until I will be a guest
at Incourage...
Published date March 20th, 2011
http://www.incourage.me/
This an awesome site for
Christian women.
A must follow!
There are so many inspiring stories and
heart felt testimonies of Faith.
Rush over now and receive a fresh breath of inspiration!

We Are Called, Repost , Reshare and Re--commit!!!

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:47:00 +0000

Quite your mind.

Listen to your heart.

Be Still.
YES,

We are ALL Called.

CALLED TO.....

BELIEVE...

FOLLOW...
&

SERVE...

First we are called to Believe.

John 5:24

“Very truly I tell you,

whoever hears my word and believes

him who sent me has eternal life and will not

be judged but has crossed over from death to life."

Second we are called to follow.

Luke 9:23-26

"23 Then he said to them all:

“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves

and take up their cross daily and follow me.

24 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it

, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.

25 What good is it for someone to gain the whole world,

and yet lose or forfeit their very self?

26 Whoever is ashamed of me and my words,

the Son of Man will be ashamed of them

when he comes in his glory and

in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels."

Third we are called to serve.

Romans 12:11

"Never be lacking in zeal,

but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord."

How are you serving the Lord today?

How do you choose to serve each other?

Today, I will serve with a Joyful Heart.

So that others will see CHRIST in me.

So that others might be drawn to

the heart of Christ.

ANOTHER STROKE OF THE BRUSH

Another Collaboration

Between God and I.

Please know when I suggest God is in on my art, I am

speaking from my heart and soul.

I am not claiming to be anything more than a servant.

I can honestly say that sometimes my art comes

from a place I am unaware existed in that moment and can only be the
Holy Spirit working in me.

I am assured that these visions and

creations are

coming to me via,
God the Father, His Only Son Jesus and
The HOLY Spirit which is received through Faith.

This connection I have doesn't always happen,

not in every piece of art I make.

It doesn't happen everyday.

I can't make it happen.

So when it happens I claim it!

And I Praise God who

planted the seed of creativity in the

fertile soil of my soul.

Quite your mind.

Listen to your heart.

Be Still.
And you will hear the whispers of
the Holy Spirit calling
You Too!
After all, it is the Promise of God.
And in Faith, We Believe these promises.

Dear Friends, Have a Beautiful.

Joy filled day.

Many Blessings, Deborah

Some of the words have changed in this post
but the message is the same.
YOU TOO, are Called.

The Sweet Spot, Why Blog???

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:51:00 +0000

Yesterday I was reading

Ecclesiastes

The teacher is giving a speech on

how useless things of the world are.

What in the world truly brings joy?

Wisdom?

Wealth?

Hard work.?

He exclaims it is all useless and

in the end anything apart

from God is Useless.

"The best that people can do is eat,

drink, and enjoy their work. I saw

that even this comes from God,

Because no one can enjoy life

without Him. If people please

God, god will give them wisdom,

knowledge, and joy."

Ecclesiastes 2: 24-26

"The Key" 2006 Watercolor canvas

Ah Ha Moment!!!

Why do I blog?

I blog because I want to be used by God.

I blog because I want to make a difference in someones day.

I blog to self promote and promote my art.

What is wrong with those three sentences?

( I )

What I just realized is, it is not about what I want.

My selfish nature wants to know I am making a difference.

My selfish nature want instant gratification...

Acceptance, Recognition

Thank you mainstream society and technology.

I haven't been getting many comments lately.

COMMENTS....(sigh)

I was using that as a measure of my success.

Bad,Bad Idea.....

I just realized this it is NOT the plan God had

for me....This is not the Spot!

I just realized that joy comes when I bridge the gap between God and I.

This gap is bridged when you are in a place with just you and God.

Just you and God.

God working in you and through you in his perfect will.

True joy is meant to come from God and the time

we are spending on our relationship with Him.

The gap is closed when I am still, quite and listening to

God.

When I am writing what he has placed

on my heart and honoring him with

my talent and devotion.

Nothing else matters. Time stands still or slips by.

It's also referred to as the, " sweet spot".

A moment in time where there is no fear and no worries.

JUST YOU AND GOD.

Max Lucado writes about this in,

A Cure for The Common Life

To find your "sweet spot" ---

that place where your passions and talents intersect.

"For a person to really live in their sweet spot,

they have got to discover the

joy of pleasing and honoring God.

It's less about themselves and more about honoring Him."

"Your sweet spot is that unique combination

of abilities and strengths God has given you.

It's the zone out of which He intended for us to operate,

and in which we're most fruitful.

It's different for every person, and the closer

we can come to understanding our own unique

sweet spot, the more fruitful

and satisfied we'll be in our work and life..." Max Lucado

This book is a GREAT read...Check it out!

Leave it to me to miss the point of writing this blog.

Well not completely... Or get caught up in the hype!

Working hard for comments...Not important! Useless

Working hard for Recognition... Not important!Useless

Working hard for approval...Not important! Useless

Living in my creative "sweet spot" and honoring God is where I want to be.

I really do want this to be less about me and my selfish needs.

But, I also want this to be a vehicle where I can share my faith

and promote my artwork.

I really feel like it is a fine line.

God is my passion

and my writing and artwork

is the place where I feel they intersect.

Welcome to My,

"SWEET SPOT"
This is where I
live Life to the fullest!
In the spot God has prepared just for me.

What does that mean for my blog?

I am taking the follow me... off.

I am not gonna check 5 or 6 times a

day to see is If I got a comment.

I am gonna put it out there

and trust God to use it

however he wants too.

If he wants to?

I will share what is on my heart.

I will share my art, my dreams

and my journey.

Hopefully sell some art too!!!

I will try to inspire others to

create a meaningful relationship with

God through His

son Jesus Christ.

With His help!!!

In God Alone I trust.

Many Blessings Deborah

Aah Love Love Love....

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:44:00 +0000

February the month
Of...

Love.
What do you Love?

Here is a few of the things

I love to Love.

The foot of the cross

and the open arms of Jesus.

The Cowboy, My husband and

part-neer.

I LOVE, My wonderful family!

All my children

My mother,father and

brothers.

The blessings of Friends

I Love

Watching my girls bloom into

beautiful women right before my eyes.

I Love...
Making art that reflects the relationship

I have with Jesus Christ.

Messy Art and Soul Studio.

My collection of boots! Luv um!

I confessed to a boot addiction
in a prevouis post.
The truth will set you free! (Right?)

P.S. The Cowboy got me a new pair for

Valentines Day with some flowers.

Crayons!!!

The colors of the ocean.

The color Aqua. (I heart)

Painting Roses in watercolor.

The color Pink.

Looking out my window to see

our Horses.

I Love.....

AMERICA and all she stands for.

Hope, Promise & Freedom!

Just a fun and quick pictorial of

what I heart!

Picture by Rebekah J. Ruby

John 3:16 (New International Version,

16 "For God so loved the world that he

gave his one and only Son,

that whoever believes in him

shall not perish but have eternal life."

I Love...
GODS LOVE

“It’s difficult for our limited minds

to comprehend an unlimited God.

Don’t allow the limits of your mind

to limit what you will

allow God to do in your life.”

– Elmer Laydon

Love one another!

Happy Valentines Day!
Many Blessings, Deborah

Saturday Link up at
It's Grace
Come join the Fun!
http://www.itsgrace.com/

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:28:00 +0000

Come be Inspired & Link up.....

I am having so much fun

and finding so much inspiration

linking up with

other christian women who

blog.

Word Filled Wensday

Internet Cafe Devotions

My word for Wedsday

LOVE

" Herein is Love, not that we have loved God,

but that he loved us and sent his only son,

propitiation for our sins." 1John4:10

http://internetcafedevotions.com/

Stop by the Cafe for A steamy hot

cup of inspiration:

Daily Devotions on FB.

Many Blessings, Deborah

A collaboration between God and I. Art and A New Link.

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:06:00 +0000

Answered Prayer

Divinely Inspired.

I am so, so excited to share

my newest inspirational

art.

Titled,

"A Splash of Color

A Dose of FAITH"

Here's the story

behind the ART.

Hope you like it!

Sooooo...

The Internet is abundant with

beautiful works of art

and artist.

I love to look at all the

creative artwork out there in

blog land and ETSY it can

be so inspiring.

But, sometimes I feel overwhelmed

by all the talented people out

there.

I had begun to think its all been

done like...(art)

What is original?

What hasn't been done?

Flowers...done!

Animals....done!

Collage...done!

An artist teaches a class

and you come out with a

piece of art that is more a

reflection of their

style then your own.

I want my own style.

As an artist you want to be

unique and stand out in the crowd.

It is kinda hard to explain, I'll Try!

What do I want from my art?

I want my work to show the connection

I have with God when I am creating it.

I don't want to be just another artist.

I want to be a Christian Artist.

Is that a limiting label? Maybe but, I don't care!

I want the world to know I love Jesus and

without him I would not have these gifts.

I want my art to be less about

me and more about the

work God is doing

through me & in me.

"Art is a collaboration between

God and the artist, and the less

the artist does the better."

~André Gide

This is one of my all time favorite

quotes.

So I have been praying,

God Give me something

NEW!

Give me something small 4 1/2"x4 1/2"and

affordable to all.

Give me something

that shows my LOVE for YOU.

Let me first start by telling you

that I really didn't spend much time

in the studio last month.

Just not feeling IT!

So a couple days ago I walk

into my studio and as if in a daze

I spy a old piece of art

which I had cut up into strips and

woven it together with a verse on it.

I never finished it!

It was big 18"x20" or so.

The only explanation I have is

the Holy Spirit took over and I

just started cutting up old artwork,

Which I wasn't happy with.

Reclycled ART.

I don't think I could have stopped

creating these if I wanted to.

With in 3 hours or so I had these made.

Then I thought to myself, Had

God

planted this seed in me 4 years

ago when I made the big one?

It was a Holy Spirit moment.

When I finished these pieces and I took a

step back, I felt tingles

and goose bumps from my

head to my toes.

Ya'all are thinking eek, she could

be crazy.

But, these I call Holy Spirit moments

and they are

real to me!

I know... I know, CRAZY,

But, I know I am not alone it these

moments...which I can feel the presence

of the Holy Spirit.

(Cause I am blessed to know others

like me.) LOL!

I have some good... good friends,

and when we get together in prayer

we all get these same feelings.

Not all the time, just sometimes.

Like when we are praying for

others or our husbands...LOL!

In the end friends, MY truly

honest intention

is and will always be

to honor God and to

use my gifts and talents to

Give my Father in Heaven all

the Glory!

My intention is to share this gift with others

so they to will be blessed and inspired to use their gifts.

I want to be transparent even if it means

I have to be vulnerable.

I refuse to white wash my faith or

My truth...

God is my Father,

Jesus is His son,

and My Savior

and the Holy Spirit

Lives In Me.

I am a

CHRISTIAN ARTIST.

Welcome to my journey!

I am so glad you stopped

by.

Many Blessings, Deborah

Also, I linked up with It's Grace

yesterday and wanted to share

her wonderful blog with you.

http://www.itsgrace.com/

So hop on over, you will

be blessed by her

words and her heart.

Here is another Great

Christian Blog; Rachel @

http://www.a-steady-rain.com/

Stop by for inspiration and to

share the amazing Blessing

God has for each of us.

Beauty In Ashes, A Reposting of Arts Healing Power

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:59:00 +0000

Fire in the Valley
Healing with Gods Words and
the gift of my art.

I painted this in 2006 with acrylic and glazing medium.

During a time I was living in depth of one of life's valleys.

5 years ago we had a house fire

As I look back at this piece of artwork. I see

now there must have been light in my spirit even in

the darkness life sometimes dishes out.

The light color palette in the midst of

the dark greens at the top center appears

to me (now)

to be a reflection of

the light of God which resides

within us...

even in the valley.

I believe God allows these valleys to accomplish

his purpose within us.

"Waves of Color and Light" 2006

As I clung to this scripture,

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

~ Philippians 4:13

My paintings would begin to reflect the colors I

needed to heal.

Which leads me to this question?

Does

God who has given His

only Son to show us His love,

grace and mercy consider it defiance,

that I would question or

consider even for a moment that what

God created (Me) is unworthy and undeserving?
I have always told my kids
God doesn't make mistakes or
garbage...

That is why GRACE is

my word this year.

Because, I have been allowing this unworthy

undeserving perception hold me

back from all the blessings
God has in store

for me and my family.

I can not tell you how hard it is to rebuild

after a trauma like that.

It affected each of my family members differently and

A Giveaway at Only a Breath, Bliss Watercolor Fiber Art Pendant

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:24:00 +0000

My new friend Melanie

at Only A Breath

http://www.onlyabreath.com/

She is a Women of faith and here is

how she

describes her self

"as a simple,

ordinary girl who loves to laugh

and is in love with an awesome God.

Psalm 39 is one of my favorite Psalms

and has become my ‘motto’

for living each day to the fullest to

appreciate each step of my journey.

I am only a breath… and so are you, sweet friend."

And that my friends is one of things I

LOVE about blogging.

Meeting wonderful,

Creative...

Faithful...

Inspirational...

Simple ordinary people

who are quick to share

and promote others.

Melanie has blessed me

with a request to do a giveaway

on her blog with

one of my pendants.

"Rays of Bliss"

http://www.dlrubyspalette.etsy.com/

How could I say no???

She is not ordinary, she is

extraordinarily sweet and adorable.

So I hope you will stop by

and enter to win.

(details on her blog)

I am sure you will be delighted,

inspired and encouraged

by her and her blog.

http://www.onlyabreath.com/

May YOUR day be filled

with a renewed Faith, Grace and

the Everlasting Love

from a God who will

cherish you no matter

where your at....

In Him alone you will find your Bliss!

"I know that whatever God does,

IT SHALL BE FOREVER.

Nothing can be added to it,

and nothing taken from it."

Ecclesiastes 4:14

Updated Painting Renewed, Chyenne & More on GRACE

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:44:00 +0000

"CHYENNE"

Watercolor and Watercolor Pencil

2007

This is Cheyenne, she was born right

here in our barn...I love babies!

All Babies...

New life is such a miracle...

I did this painting in 2007 from a

photo I took in our pasture.

Cheyenne is a very curious horse and

acts more like a big dog.

So... I staged this photo shoot, I first set the

hat down by her and she proceeded to

studied it for a minute.

I picked the cowboys hat up and held it out to her and she

proceeded to eat it. That my friends

is how this painting was inspired, using

the inspiration that surrounds my daily life.

ANOTHER STROKE OF THE BRUSH....

So....I was looking through my older artwork

and I decided this painting needed

another stroke of the brush.

More Color...

More Energy...

More Attention...

So..How do you know when

a painting is finished?

Or is a painting ever finished?

What are your thoughts?

Here she is....

Cheyenne Refreshed...2011

I think I am finished....???

I am hoping to get some prints made

to sell in my ETSY shop and for the

stores I have my art in.

I really haven't found my balance and

rhythm for this year.

But I am working on it....

"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith,

we have peace with

God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Through him we have also obtained

access by faith into this grace in

which we stand, and we

rejoice in hope of the glory of God."

—Romans 5:1-2

I am standing in God's GRACE

Until I find the...

RHYTHM...

BALANCE...

DIRECTION

I seek to make

the dreams God has

placed on my heart

come to fruition...

The seeds have been planted.

I Am Believing his word.

I will rejoice in the hope

the Lord has placed on my Heart.

Sharing...

This photo is the view

in the pasture this winter at sunset.

Embrace the Grace God offers

through his Son Jesus Christ.

He Loves YOU...

“My grace is sufficient for you,

for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

2 Corinthians 12:9

Always learning & growing as an artist and christian

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:56:00 +0000

Happy New Year All!

I love learning new things.

So......

I have taken up

journaling and doodling...

And I am starting with

Birdies and Words...

I am doing a Journal workshop over at

http://www.strathmoreartiststudio.com/

Workshop 1 by Pam Carriker

Recycled Journal Page

http://pamcarriker.com/

The best thing about this is

it is FREE!

It is a video class

Short and Sweet...

Just right for my attention span! LOL

So take a minute to stop

by and check it out!

I really enjoy doing watercolor

and ink. I used a new Pigma Micron

.05 Archival ink in the color Sepia.

LOV IT!

This is one of my first attempts in my journal.

I titled it,

"Winters Shadow"

Two of my favorite colors

are periwinkle blue & lavender purple.

The Journal Sketchbook I purchased is

from Hobby Lobby

http://www.hobbylobby.com/

Great Price!

Natures Sketch

it is 25% cotton and 130lb paper weight

It takes watercolor paint great &

acyrlic too!

Next...

Titled, "Whisper of Love"

I am considering printing some cards

with these.

What do you think?

Hear is a picture of my first doodle in

the journal.

My word of the year is

Grace

Titled, "Grace"

Hearts and Love

in the anticipation of Valentines Day.

Grace:

“unmerited favor” or “the free gift only from God"

Blessings bestowed as a gift, freely

and never as a merit for work

we have performed. Grace = Peace...

Grace = Forgiving even when it is unmerited.

GRACE IS THE PERFECTION

OF GODS LOVE. GRACE AND PEACE for

YOU ALL

This Year!

My Daughter Rebekah's Blog

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:51:00 +0000

I have to be a brag-in mom...

to know me is to know...

I LOVE my children with

all my heart and soul.

NO one loves them more then

their mama, except for JESUS.

I believe God has called me to be

a wife to their daddy

and

To be THEIR mother.

I will thank God all the days

of my life for

Blessing me times 4...

Plus one good man.

Rebekah is a Creative Spirit...

Besides drawing and decorating

our Christmas Tree for the past

3 years

(pictutes in previous post)

She Loves...

Drawing

Music

and taking pictures.

Her teachers tell me

she a good writer too!

Rebekah is starting a blog...

2 posts so far...

Photography by Rebekah

This is one of my favorites...

She took it in 2008.

She is my flower child...

A free spirit...

Creative, And

a beautiful blessing.

This one is a collage

she made of her and Rae.

Everyday her Sister

and on (most) days one of

her best friends.

This one she took for Thanksgiving.

Rebekah and Rachel

my favorite girls in the

whole wide world.

http://rjruby.blogspot.com/

Stop bye and welcome her to

the world of blogging.

Good Luck Rebekah!

Take a picture, write, dream and

be true to yourself.

Another Stroke of the Brush...

A mothers advice...

Dearest Girls

Follow your dreams and see where

they take you.

Have Faith,

Love

and

Jesus in your heart...

Share,

Care and take a leap

of faith once in a while.

Steer clear of fear,

False

Evidence

Appearing

Real...

Be a blessing to others.

Believe in yourself.

Try to live your life with

no regrets.

Be forgiving,

Be a good listener and

a good friend.

I Love...Loving you!

May the true meaning of Christmas

Reveal to you

the Love of God...

With the perfect gift of

His Son. Jesus

Many Blessings, Deborah

Renewal, Painting and In life...

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:17:00 +0000

Renewal...

This is the original painting I

began in 2008...

I say began because I realized

the other day it wasn't

finished...

Titled,

"Scout and Cheyenne, Splash"

Another Stroke of the brush...

Renewed ....
I added some warm colors on the
backs of the horses and lightened the
fronts of the horses. I also cropped the
original size to Matt it. I added more blue wash
over the hoofs in the background to
create a better feeling of distance.
Can you tell a difference?
Before I kinda felt the painting was a little
flat. I (think) I am happy with the renewed piece.

Speaking of....
Renewal

This time of year reminds

me of new life.

We are reminded & many celebrate the birth of

Jesus and all that His birth meant

for us as Christians.

Hope

Renewal

Forgiveness

A precious Gift from

GOD.

What gift could top this???

All this hustle and bustle

shopping for the perfect gift.

Sometimes I am overwhelmed by

the materialism in my life.

I get caught up in the idea of

something new...

New Furniture

New Car

New jewelry...

I have more so much more than

I need, Really!

My Family,

My Friends,

A Savior...

This morning I told my children

we weren't having Christmas...

Whooooa!

That did not go over so well, try this at you own

risk...

Here is what I heard...

"You can't do that,

That is not fair...

You can't just not buy us stuff."

That is what Christmas is all about!!!

Whoooa! (Me)

Mind you my children have been privileged

to attend a christian school

until the 8th grade.

Sure, we have made many sacrifices to pay that bill!

But It was important to the cowboy and I.

My thinking at this moment...They know better than this...Right?

The answer is a resounding no!!!

They are normal children living in a material world.

They may not have as much as some,

but they have more than many.

So where did this feeling of entitlement come from?

Really, Can youTell Me!!!

I can only hope and pray that one day they

will realize how blessed they are.

With age and maturity comes wisdom, Right?

I am counting on this scripture,

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go:

and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

I really wouldn't take Christmas

from my children...

But it did open up the opportunity

to have a great conversation with them.

Lets call it a little training session!

One Point for the Parents....

Many Blessings, Deborah

Sometime a piece of art isn't finished

even when you think it is....

OUR TREE BY REBEKAH J. RUBY This years theme is Santa himself

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:41:00 +0000

Each year for the past few,

My daughter Rebekah has designed our

Christmas tree...

She begins by sketching it out with

colored pencils.

Then it is may job to find new

ornaments to fit the theme...

We go to Goodwill and the Salvation

Army and use some ornament from

the previous year.

This Year Theme
Santa

Our tree at mornings first light...

Santa's workshop with lots of red bulbs...

and his reindeer.

HOHOHO

So many Santa's to choose from....

Presents...

Red & Green his signature colors...

Dear Santa ....

Glitter and lots of lights...

So this year Santa is hanging

around our tree and it looks

lovely...

I am always so proud and

amazed at her talent, she takes

time to place each ornament in the

perfect spot...

Perfectionism from the Cowboy (her daddy)!!!

(not from the mama)

but, I am happy to say she is a creative spirit just

like me.

And my personal favorite is...

Yep, that is Santa with a

palette.

Proving there is a artist

in each and everyone of

us....RIGHT.

And Santa is a perfect example

of using our gifts and talents to

be a blessing to others.

And giving all the glory to

Jesus....

I hope everyone is enjoying

this holiday season.

And may all your prayers and

wishes come true

this Christmas Season....

Many Blessings, Deborah

A Tutorial for Inexpensive Holiday Ornaments

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:59:00 +0000

Hey everyone are you getting into the Holiday Spirit?

We had a great time visiting all the

cowboys family in South East Missouri.

Of course

All I did was eat!!!

Yikes!!!

ANOTHER STROKE OF

THE BRUSH...

Tutorial

Holiday Ornaments....

So simple and fun to make.

Joy to the World Bird Ornament

All you need...

You probably have on hand in

your studio.

Lets get started...

Holiday craft paper or wrapping paper

Diamond Glaze

Scissors

Exacto Knife

Brush

Ribbon

Foam Core

Embellishments

Lets get started....

First trace the shape you want to make

onto the foam core, I used scrapes.

I used a wooden ornament from our tree

to make my shape.

Cut the shape out with your exacto knife.

Trace the cut out

shape onto the decorative paper or

wrapping paper.

Glue the foam core to the paper

of your choice.

Cut the paper to match shape and

Leaving about a 1" edge around the shape.

Use your scissors to cut

about a 1/4" slits

all the way around the foam core shape.

Start gluing the slits to the back of the ornament.

Slitting the paper makes it lots easier to

do the round shape.

You may have to trim the paper a little

here and there to cover all the foam core.

It is all glue up and dry.

I like using the diamond glaze

because it drys so fast.

To finish the back I traced and cut the shape

with some construction paper and

hot glued it to get a finished look.

I added ribbon with the glue gun

and

I added some BLING

& embellished letters.

BaMm OOO!

Then I came up with another idea.

I used scrap piece of denim and painted

a cute little snowman on it. I finished off the back

with a round piece of denim sized to fit

and added a bright red bow.

I used acrylic paint with fabric medium

to paint my snowman.

I used all the same steps noted above

after my paint dried.

Easy...

Fast...

Fun...

Once I got these going...

ideas started reeling in my head.

How about using...

decorative fabric...

cookie cutters for the shape...

news paper and paint a design

on it.

You could embellish these to your hearts desire.

Foam core is inexpensive and if your

anything like me you have scraps

of everything lying around the studio,

decorative paper, fabric, newsprint, wrapping

paper or felt.

Make sure your exacto knife is sharp!

I hope you"ll give it a try...

If you do give it a go?

Use your imagination!

I hope you'll share what you come up with...

Have a creative day!

Many Blessings,

Deborah

Jesus is the reason

for this season!

Art, Seeds and Petals Series and The Brave Girls Club, Go Now and Check them out!!!

noreply@blogger.com (deborahspalette) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:31:00 +0000

Seeds and Red Petals

Art and Soul

Loves...

Creative souls...

Women Inspiring each other...

Growing in my Creativity

and

Sharing...

My Creativity

My Faith...

My Experiences

and

New Blog Finds....

I found a great blog a couple months ago and I wanted to

share it.

These Sisters are creative and inspiring...

They offer

mountain retreats and are getting ready to

launch their first online

workshop, which will be 6 weeks long.

http://www.bravegirlsclub.com/

I myself would looooove to go to one

of their retreats in the Idaho Rocky Mountains...
the perfect setting for 5 days of life-changing fun!
It is officially on my bucket list!

Click on the link to check it out...

I know you will love them too!!!

Another Stroke of the Brush...

I have been busy getting my art into some

local shops for the holidays!

My family and I are getting ready to go and

visit family in Kansas City and Sikeston, MO

For the Holidays.

Praying for CLEAR weather!!!

Amen!
(not leaving the house if there is even a hint of band weather)
Here is Why?

2 years ago we attempted to go visit my cowboys/husbands

family in Sikeston, Mo. 2 hrs south of St. Louis.

We were about an hour and a half out of town

when we came upon some sleet on an overpass.

All at once the car in front of us hit their brakes

and in turn we had to hit ours. We had our Ford Excursion

filled to the brim with luggage and all 6 of us...Plus our little

white dog, a Westie. We proceeded to roll down an embankment

3 times, Yes 3 times. Our little dog was air born in our truck like Toto in the

Wizard of Oz. We were all shaken and a little banged up

but, NO one was seriously hurt...It Was A Miracle!
It all happened in slow motion....
No.....

Really, A real Miracle!!!
Not only was our dog flying around

but there was also a ball hitch airborne. For those of you who don't know

what that is...It goes in the back of the truck under the bumper to

attach a trailer. Don't ask why my cowboy needed

to bring an extra one for this trip? But it was now located

on the dash board in the front of our truck.

These ball hitches must weigh at least 5 to 10lbs. I can not

believe it did not hit someone in the head.

MIRACLE!!!

Needless to say our truck was totaled and we had to call our friends to come and pick us

up and take us back home. All this happen the day before Thanksgiving, I did not

have any groceries to cook a Thanksgiving meal, we weren't supose to be home.

Another Miracle... Neighbors brought us all their left overs after their main meal....

We sure had a lot to be THANKFUL for that year...

Hence the prayer for good weather!!!

We have not been to see the cowboy's family

since the accident and it is a 9 1/2 hour trip.

Thankfully going south is a good thing because

the weather gets better the further south from Iowa we go.

The crisp colors of fall...

Here are some pictures I took

in one of the shops my art is currently in....

I though it would get me in the spirit of

of Giving Thanks!!!

I also thought I might do a still life???

What are you thankful for?

May you be thankful for family and

friends and share your many blessings
with others.

Deborah

Give Away on FB Art & Soul Gallery

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Pretty in Pink Roses

Give Away!!!!

I am so happy to

reach 100 fans on

my face book fan

page...

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Art-Soul-Gallery/135683238189

I am having a Rosie give away!!!

3 Ways to win....

1st Become a fan, Leave a comment, or share Art & Souls link on

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These Boots Were Made for Walking, My First Tutorial

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And when I start too

walking, these boots will be like NeeeeeW!

First a pair of my boots...

And a some inspiration.
I'll let ya all in on a little
secret........

I have a western boot fetish...

I have, Black, Brown, Red, Aqua, Dark Purple,

Just to name a few!

Some people collect trinkets, I

collect Western Boots.
No worries, I only buy boots when they are on sale!!!!
shshshshshshs!

This Pair is a "little" worn out!

So I figured it is time for a make over.

Supplies:

Paint, Brushes, textile medium, a pair of boots and

the rest is an open door for creativity.

First a base coat... With Folk Art Paint and a Textile medium..

How about some Southwest style....

A Lizard, I made a pattern and traced it on

the boot

with a Watercolor Pencil.

It is easy to erase the outlines from

a watercolor pencil.

I use them when I do Mural on Walls.

Draw a Cactus, I cut out, traced around edge with

a watercolor pencil.

It took about three coats of paint to cover the base coat

of pink.

The textile medium thins out the paint.

Make sure the paint and textile medim is well mixed.

3 Coats done, now time to dry and when it is dry,

it is time to add

some detail...

A little Cactus Detail...

Some bright colors for the lizard detail...

Wah LA! a "like" New pair of boots.

I will need to do some rearch and figure out

what I can use

for a top coat and a protectant

Any suggestion are welcome!

I think I will wear them to the annual

Pony Express Dance!!!

I might even need a new outfit...

I Love your comments, let me know

what YOU think?

BE BLESSED WHERE EVER YOU ARE!!!

DEBORAH