Behind the artwork
All for Love
Do you have a ride or die type of friend? Someone who would take a bullet for you?
You do actually. Whether you know it or not. You see, Jesus took a bullet for me and for you. But it’s so much more than that!
Humans sinned which caused us to be separated from our creator FOR-EV-ER.
The punishment of sin is the death sentence. But God… He chose to save us from having to die spiritually because of our sin, volunteered as tribute, and died instead so that we could live. That freedom was paid for by His blood.
All for love… ❤️
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him."
John 3:16-17 NLT
More than the Grains of Sand
“How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand!” Psalm 139:17-18 NLT
You are loved more than you know!
Imagine counting each grain of sand in every desert, beach, and ocean floor.
Inconceivable! It simply cannot be done. And yet, God thinks wonderful thoughts
about you MORE than the grains of sand throughout the Earth.
Pause for a moment. Let that sink in.
When you aren’t feeling your best, having low self-esteem, or feeling
unloved or unseen, look at these sand dunes and know how valuable you are to God. With each passing second, God is enamored by you and thinking precious thoughts about you. ☺️
How Beautiful
I HAVE GOOD NEWS! 🤩
Come closer….
Someone amazing thinks you’re the bees knees! Yes YOU! He’s my best friend actually and He’s been dying to meet you. Let me take a moment to introduce you to the coolest person I know! He’s fun, genuine, kind, generous, easy going, trustworthy, confident, encouraging. I could go on and on. He’s my favorite person to be around and get this… He wants to meet you and become your best friend too!
I would like you to meet my best friend Jesus. He loves you already unconditionally and cannot wait for you and Him to walk life out together so you can live your best life. He’s the best thing you could ever ask for and everything you need. 😀
If you already know him, great! Now spread the love by sharing Jesus with people in your world!
Romans 10:13-15 says "For Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”
Everyone likes to hear good news! And this Good News is too good not to share. Share the wonder of Jesus so everyone can live their best life too!
#sharethewonder
Without a Word
God are you out there? Has this thought ever crossed your mind? Pheww…thought it was just me.
In the silence it can seem like no one is home. Like God doesn’t exist or if he does, He’s nowhere to be found.
This one time I was multi tasking, running around the house, and then suddenly had to race out the door to get to an appointment. There was one problem… I couldn’t find my keys. I looked between couch cushions, on the counter, in the junk drawer, behind plants… and they were no where to be found! And then I yelled out to my husband, “Have you seen my keys??” To which he responded, “They are in your hands.” 🤦🏻♀️ I cannot believe they were right in front of my face the whole time. It happens to the best of us. We can get this way with God too.
We are so preoccupied and distracted that we often look in the wrong places for Him when He was there all along.
God beautifully makes himself known in the things around us. This piece of the northern lights is painted in acrylic to represent the heavens shouting, “CHECK THIS OUT! GOD IS REAL! HE IS HERE” and has his signature painted in the sky. God was here. And still is.
“The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.”
Psalms 19:1-4 NLT
Lilies
Worry seems to get me bogged down more than I’d like to admit. I have a feeling I’m not the only one. We worry about all kinds of things and yet, does worrying add a single moment to our lives? Sadly, all that spiraling into chaos gets me nowhere. I don’t know what I’m expecting after my worry sesh. Maybe I’m hoping I will feel better? Or just want to throw a pity party about my situation? Or that worrying will magically make my problems go away? I’m not sure.
Our minds can become a dark place sometimes. But it doesn’t have to be!
We have the power to shift our focus from thinking worst case scenario to CHOOSING to remember that God will take care of us. When my thoughts are spiraling, I literally have to tell myself to “STOP!” Which gives me some control back and remind myself what God says. If God takes care of lilies, He will surely take care of me and the things I need. Lilies require sunlight, shelter, water, nutrients… and are stunning! God knows what they need and He provides those things for them to grow. They require dependance on God for their survival. And so do we! Thankfully, we are FAR more valuable to God than those lovely flowers. He takes care of them and He will also take care of us. So don’t worry. He’s got you!
“Consider the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?”
Luke 12:27-28 NLT
Israel
God’s heart has always been near and dear to Israel. Within its borders lies Mount Zion, an area where the Lord rests His feet.
“Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for behold, I come and I will dwell in your midst, declares the Lord.” Zechariah 2:10 ESV
It astounds me that God is so relational. Of all things He can be doing with His time, He chooses to spend it with His people and dwell in our midst. The Israelites were special, God’s chosen people that had VIP access to God. And yet He didn’t stop there. Through the gift of salvation God gave EVERYONE that same access to be His people and spend their lives WITH God. 🤯 That’s why this piece is so special to me. It may have started with Israel, but through adoption, God extended this gift to know Him to everyone else as well.
This watercolor piece is adorned in various shades of blue to represent the flag of Israel and is shaped like a heart to represent God’s love for His people.
YOU are on God’s heart
“And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.”
Romans 8:38 NLT
God’s love for you is permanent. More permanent than a tattoo, but for this analogy a tattoo will do the trick. His love for YOU is so raw, real, and evident that it cannot be missed. When I think about the love of God, I see peoples names written on His heart. To keep them close on something so precious. YOU mean more to Him than life itself. And He doesn’t just say “I love you.” He proved it. And continues to make it known everyday.
This watercolor piece has black marker for the names tattooed across His heart. My hope is every time you look at this and see the variety of names across different cultures, you’d know that even amongst the crowd, He singles you out. You are on God’s heart now and forever. And nothing will ever separate you from the love of God.
Breath
“Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:22 NLT
Man oh man. What a gift we have in the Holy Spirit. The Bible says the Holy Spirit is THE comforter and advocate. He will teach followers of Jesus everything and will remind us of what God has told us. No one comes close to comparing with Him. He is the spirit of the living God. The GOAT. The greatest of all time. But to get a glimpse of how amazing He is, think of Him as a Jedi Master. In the Star Wars universe, Jedi Masters instruct Padawans and train them to become Jedi Knights. Jesus breathed on the disciples and they received the Holy Spirit. The Jedi Master that would guide them into all truth, train and equip them to fight any battle, lead and direct them in their daily lives, and remind them of what God has said in His word. How cool!
I drew this piece “Breath” using black marker to represent the growth and beauty that comes from being lead by the Holy Spirit. Just like the air we breathe provides life giving oxygen to travel from our lungs to every part of our body, our need for the Holy Spirit is vital. Thankfully, He’s not hard to find. Or hard to receive. That’s why John 20:22 hits my heart so much because it shows that Jesus simply breathed to give His people this gift. If you too want this gift, all you have to do is ask God. 😄
Death to Life
Life can be tough. We mess up, doors close, money runs low, relationships get rocky, dreams fall apart, and sometimes, it just feels like everything is crumbling. It’s easy to look around and see nothing but loss, disappointment, and dead ends.
But here’s the good news—our God is in the business of resurrection! 2 Corinthians 1:9 says, “Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead.” When everything seems lost, that’s our cue to stop relying on ourselves and start trusting the One who brings dead things back to life. Nothing is impossible for Him.
This piece captures that truth. The skeleton hand, drawn in white colored pencil, represents things that seem lifeless—dreams, hope, purpose. But in its grasp is a hyssop seedling, painted in watercolor, symbolizing new life. Seeds have to be buried before they can grow, and sometimes, God allows things to be laid down so He can raise them up in a way only He can.
So, if you’re staring at what feels like a dead situation, take heart. Surrender it to God. He is faithful, and He is able. May this artwork remind you that what seems dead isn’t always the end—it’s often just the beginning. Dead things, come alive in the name of Jesus!
Dry Bones
Sometimes, what looks impossible… really isn’t. God sees so much more than what’s in front of us. In Ezekiel 37, God tells Ezekiel to prophesy over a valley full of dry bones—to speak life into what’s completely dead. And as he does, the bones start coming together, and breath enters them. Wild, right?
But here’s the part I love—before all that, God asks Ezekiel, “Can these bones live?” And Ezekiel’s response is classic: “O Lord God, only You know.” (Translation: Uh… I don’t know, Lord, but I’m not trying to say no to Your face! LOL.) Maybe he was afraid to believe too much, because what if it didn’t happen? Haven’t we all been there? What if we dream too big? What if we trust God for something huge… and it doesn’t work out?
But here’s the thing—our job isn’t to figure it all out. Our job is to believe—not in our own strength, but in His power working through us. And let’s be honest, sometimes what He asks us to do feels scary. But that’s a good thing! It means it’s bigger than us, and we need Him for it to succeed. And that’s exactly where Ezekiel was—God asked him to speak, and when he did, impossible things happened.
So what about you? What is God asking you to step into? A tough conversation? A bold move? A new job? A simple act of kindness? This charcoal drawing of the valley of dry bones coming together and worshipping God is a reminder that when we trust God and follow His lead, amazing things happen.