Here's my artist statement for "Apostatic Redundancy", the series I've been working on for the past year or so now and uploading images from. (A thread)
#art #artist #artwork #artiststatement #apostaticredundancy #indiedev #visdev #gamedev #conceptart #conceptartist #gradschool #digitalart
To end my batch of artist interviews about the ONE Event to benefit Norman Arts, Matt Barrett talks about his piece you can bid on now at www.NormanArts.org
#NormanArts #VisitNorman #Artist #ArtistStatement #NormanOK
In this artist statement for the Norman Arts ONE Event, Kileigh Carson talks about their artwork that you can bid on right now. To bid on these and get tickets go to www.NormanArts.com
#NormanArts #NormanOK #VisitNorman #Artist #ArtistStatement
In this artist statement minute for the ONE fundraiser for Norman Arts, we hear from Allison Stacey. Bid now on these works of art and get tickets for the ONE Event at www.NormanArts.org
#NormanArts #NormanOK #VisitNorman #Artist #ArtistStatement
![Wednesday Worship & Wisdom ~
Today's featured artwork is, "Feeling the Darkness Tremble" a 20x24" Acrylic on Canvas from November 2025. Yesterday we delivered this piece to Carlisle Arts Learning Center to be part of their Sales Gallery [which will have a new place inside their location]. This piece was shared as a WIP late last year; however, the 'official photographed image' of the artwork had yet to be shared in its finished state! Here is it and below you can find the song that inspired the title for this artwork; it's 'Did You Feel The Mountains Tremble?' with lyrics by Delirious? and Hillsong Worship:
"Open up the doors
And let the music pay
Let the streets resound with singing
Songs that bring Your hope
Songs that bring Your joy
Dancers who dance upon injustice
Do you feel the darkness tremble
When all the saints join in one song
And all the streams flow as one river
To wash away our brokenness"
Artist's Statement / Backstory: The original background color was to be a little more lavender/periwinkle than what you see here; however, when mixing the color it continued to be more mauve. I've learned to stop and let it be what it is in those moments. Through meditation and conversation, I've come to realize that sometimes it's exactly what it's supposed to be and I need to stop making it what I want it to be... I couldn't get a clear image from the Spirit that morning of what I was to paint; it just seemed like everything was distant and foggy. I could tell there were things there in that hazy fog; but, I could not make them out. Once again, I leaned into that notion of perhaps that is what I'm supposed to see and painted the fog that I saw instead of forcing something out that I wanted to see. I am quite pleased with how this piece turned out and hope you do as well!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreicbz3htf7fqhqonewqttdfkmtc4jbhmfyowssbkvjfvw4ex77vxdi)
Wednesday Worship & Wisdom ~ Today's featured artwork is, "Feeling the Darkness Tremble" a 20x24" Acrylic on Canvas from November 2025. Yesterday we delivered this piece to Carlisle Arts Learning Center to be part of their Sales Gallery [which will have a new place inside their location]. This piece was shared as a WIP late last year; however, the 'official photographed image' of the artwork had yet to be shared in its finished state! Here is it and below you can find the song that inspired the title for this artwork; it's 'Did You Feel The Mountains Tremble?' with lyrics by Delirious? and Hillsong Worship: "Open up the doors And let the music pay Let the streets resound with singing Songs that bring Your hope Songs that bring Your joy Dancers who dance upon injustice Do you feel the darkness tremble When all the saints join in one song And all the streams flow as one river To wash away our brokenness" Artist's Statement / Backstory: The original background color was to be a little more lavender/periwinkle than what you see here; however, when mixing the color it continued to be more mauve. I've learned to stop and let it be what it is in those moments. Through meditation and conversation, I've come to realize that sometimes it's exactly what it's supposed to be and I need to stop making it what I want it to be... I couldn't get a clear image from the Spirit that morning of what I was to paint; it just seemed like everything was distant and foggy. I could tell there were things there in that hazy fog; but, I could not make them out. Once again, I leaned into that notion of perhaps that is what I'm supposed to see and painted the fog that I saw instead of forcing something out that I wanted to see. I am quite pleased with how this piece turned out and hope you do as well!
#artwork #newartwork #acrylic #acrylicpainting #didyoufeelthemountainstremble #worshipwednesday #wednesdayworship #wisdomquotes #wisdomoftheday #wednesdaywisdom #artiststatement #propheticarts #creativearts #worship #praiseandworship #harrisburg #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
![Weekly Wednesday Wisdom -
"If I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any further than my own backyard. Because if it isn't there, I never really lost it to begin with." - Dorothy Gale [Judy Garland] in The Wizard of Oz
A portion of the quote above was utilized for the title of today's featured artwork, "Further Than My Own Backyard" is a 12x16" Mixed Media on Paper completed in February 2026. The original artwork is available for sale at https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/further-than-my-own-backyard
Please Note: This image may look familiar as we shared in about a month and a half ago with a post relating to it being in its work-in-progress state. At that time it was just pen-and-ink with watercolor washes defining the areas; but, has since been completed.
Artist's Statement / Backstory: In the January posting I noted, 'You'll be able to see this finished artwork with more watercolor, oil pastel, colored pencil, and/or marker!' Thankfully it is completed and on a day sooner, rather than later! The overall composition is the same; although, areas have been more well defined, values added, and the artwork completed with more watercolor, colored pencil, and marker. As I sat working on this piece, I was originally drawn to do something more yoga-based with 'heart center.' As I spent more time with it, I continued to feel pulled toward the Wizard of Oz which ultimately won out for the title instead! Quick Preview: We're not neglecting paying homage to yogas as yoga's going to be featured in a big way very soon; so, stay tuned!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreib4h5s7eweys5gbjixkkuo6la2bn2y5be2aveclhy7jcxui2q2kjy)
Weekly Wednesday Wisdom - "If I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any further than my own backyard. Because if it isn't there, I never really lost it to begin with." - Dorothy Gale [Judy Garland] in The Wizard of Oz A portion of the quote above was utilized for the title of today's featured artwork, "Further Than My Own Backyard" is a 12x16" Mixed Media on Paper completed in February 2026. The original artwork is available for sale at https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/further-than-my-own-backyard Please Note: This image may look familiar as we shared in about a month and a half ago with a post relating to it being in its work-in-progress state. At that time it was just pen-and-ink with watercolor washes defining the areas; but, has since been completed. Artist's Statement / Backstory: In the January posting I noted, 'You'll be able to see this finished artwork with more watercolor, oil pastel, colored pencil, and/or marker!' Thankfully it is completed and on a day sooner, rather than later! The overall composition is the same; although, areas have been more well defined, values added, and the artwork completed with more watercolor, colored pencil, and marker. As I sat working on this piece, I was originally drawn to do something more yoga-based with 'heart center.' As I spent more time with it, I continued to feel pulled toward the Wizard of Oz which ultimately won out for the title instead! Quick Preview: We're not neglecting paying homage to yogas as yoga's going to be featured in a big way very soon; so, stay tuned!
Weekly Wednesday Wisdom -
#artwork #newartwork #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #mixedmediaartwork #mixedmediaartist #wizardofoz #quotes #quotesoftheday #wisdomquotes #wisdomoftheday #wednesdaywisdom #artiststatement #harrisburg #harrisburgpa #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
She’s also the person who invented the “artist statement.”
#art #artsky #womensky #artiststatement #ARTpublika
![“Life is a garden, not a road. We enter and exit through the same gate. Wandering, where we go matters less than what we notice.” ― Kurt Vonnegut, Cat’s Cradle
The title for today's featured artwork is pulled directly from the first sentence of the quote above, "Life Is A Garden, Not A Road!" is a 12x12" Colored Pencil on Paper from February 2026. [The original artwork is available @ https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/life-is-a-garden-not-a-road] This artwork has been in a sketchbook, with about half a dozen partially completed works, that we've recently began working to get completed! Most of them were started in the latter portion of 2025 and were left to sit as other things for the holiday season took precedence. In cleaning things up to get ready for some changes in the studio, we rediscovered the book and have recently set about getting all the artworks completed.
Artist's Statement / Backstory: This artwork was started next to a sketch for an artwork that has already been turned into a painting. We started with the bright lime green to define some areas and then began adding in a few other colors. As we worked we realized there was an area that took the form of a bird, another had a sort of mountain outline, and one other space that looked like some wings. It's always amazing the way the free-form lines of our subconscious create familiar objects and shapes. This was a fun piece to start and stop as the colors we used last fall seemed even brighter and more vibrant during the dull winter days. The next problem to address would be a title; but, when we stopped for lunch one day last week a dear friend posted the quote you see above and that's how it all came to be!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreief7m5y6kxpbikwhscffj2rivzla3wf75qidn4pfzgzb77b2iwp3u)
“Life is a garden, not a road. We enter and exit through the same gate. Wandering, where we go matters less than what we notice.” ― Kurt Vonnegut, Cat’s Cradle The title for today's featured artwork is pulled directly from the first sentence of the quote above, "Life Is A Garden, Not A Road!" is a 12x12" Colored Pencil on Paper from February 2026. [The original artwork is available @ https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/life-is-a-garden-not-a-road] This artwork has been in a sketchbook, with about half a dozen partially completed works, that we've recently began working to get completed! Most of them were started in the latter portion of 2025 and were left to sit as other things for the holiday season took precedence. In cleaning things up to get ready for some changes in the studio, we rediscovered the book and have recently set about getting all the artworks completed. Artist's Statement / Backstory: This artwork was started next to a sketch for an artwork that has already been turned into a painting. We started with the bright lime green to define some areas and then began adding in a few other colors. As we worked we realized there was an area that took the form of a bird, another had a sort of mountain outline, and one other space that looked like some wings. It's always amazing the way the free-form lines of our subconscious create familiar objects and shapes. This was a fun piece to start and stop as the colors we used last fall seemed even brighter and more vibrant during the dull winter days. The next problem to address would be a title; but, when we stopped for lunch one day last week a dear friend posted the quote you see above and that's how it all came to be!
Weekly Wednesday Wisdom
#artwork #newartwork #coloredpencil #coloredpencilart #coloredpencilartwork #kurtvonnegut #kurtvonnegutquote #catscradle #lifeisagarden #wisdomquotes #wisdomoftheday #wednesdaywisdom #artiststatement #harrisburg #harrisburgpa #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
Working on my #artiststatement
The Wounded Home.
A small work born from the quiet violence of moving house, something I’ve done too many times to count. Each move leaves a mark. A wound. And from that wound, a scar forms, a memory.
#artandmemory
#textileandpaper
#mixedmediaart
#slowart
#handmadepaper
#artiststatement
![We're starting off our 2026 Wednesday series with the quote, "I touch the future, I teach;" from Christa McAuliffe. This year will mark the fortieth anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster [which occurred in 1986]; but, her notion that educators shape tomorrow by guiding students today continues on as part of her legacy. This sentiment is also being carried through the "I Touch the Future" Exhibition occurring at Carlisle Arts Learning Center [38 W Pomfret Street, Carlisle, PA 17013] which opens this Friday, January 09, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. This show features one of our original artworks ["Sun's In My Eye," a 20x16" Mixed Media on Canvas from August 2024], and eight of our hand-painted scarves!
Artist's Statement / Backstory: When I first heard the show was being called "I Touch the Future" my gut reaction was cringy and gross. In taking a moment to pause and reflect on the sentiment of the quote, I realized it was beautiful and not as I'd initially thought it to be! My submissions for this show are the one mixed media composition and eight completely new scarf designs. As I've worked more and more with my acrylics on the silks over the past few years I've been watching how the colors bleed, move, mingle or separate, and can be layered with drying time. This grouping contains a few of my favorite designs to date; which hopefully means there are even more amazing things on the horizon in 2026!
Hope to see you Friday at the Opening or be sure to check out this exhibition at CALC before the end of the month!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreididqdfzbgmayqxowxwykffaxovtw4kffyo6jmm2h4biatbpsfqmm)
We're starting off our 2026 Wednesday series with the quote, "I touch the future, I teach;" from Christa McAuliffe. This year will mark the fortieth anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster [which occurred in 1986]; but, her notion that educators shape tomorrow by guiding students today continues on as part of her legacy. This sentiment is also being carried through the "I Touch the Future" Exhibition occurring at Carlisle Arts Learning Center [38 W Pomfret Street, Carlisle, PA 17013] which opens this Friday, January 09, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. This show features one of our original artworks ["Sun's In My Eye," a 20x16" Mixed Media on Canvas from August 2024], and eight of our hand-painted scarves! Artist's Statement / Backstory: When I first heard the show was being called "I Touch the Future" my gut reaction was cringy and gross. In taking a moment to pause and reflect on the sentiment of the quote, I realized it was beautiful and not as I'd initially thought it to be! My submissions for this show are the one mixed media composition and eight completely new scarf designs. As I've worked more and more with my acrylics on the silks over the past few years I've been watching how the colors bleed, move, mingle or separate, and can be layered with drying time. This grouping contains a few of my favorite designs to date; which hopefully means there are even more amazing things on the horizon in 2026! Hope to see you Friday at the Opening or be sure to check out this exhibition at CALC before the end of the month!
Weekly Wednesday Wisdom!
#artwork #mixedmedia #silkscarves #silkscarfdesign #exhibition #exhibitionart #gallery #galleryart #galleryopening #openingreception #carlisleartslearningcenter #carlislepa #wednesdaywisdom #christamcauliffe #artiststatement #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
"Fire and wind, come and do it again Open up the gates, let Heaven on in Come rest on us Come rest on us" - From 'Rest On Us' by Maverick City Music and UPPERROOM The artwork we're sharing today is titled from the snippet above, "Fire & Wind, Come And Do It Again," a 24x18" Mixed Media on Paper from October 2025. To purchase the original artwork; please go to: https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/fire-wind-come-and-do-it-again This artwork was created at the 11:00 AM Worship Service at The Journey Church when we served as part of our Creative Arts Ministry. We're scheduled again for the last weekend in January 2026 if you'd like to join us! Artist's Statement / Backstory: In going through things, to wrap-up the end of the year, I realized that this artwork didn't get shared with everyone! The notions of 'fire and wind' seem like the perfect way to encapsulate the closing of one year and the opening of a new one! With this piece the linear quality of the watercolor in the background was intentionally in juxtaposition to the swirling/spiraling colors of oil pastels placed over them. Attempting to encapsulate the ways in which God can calm the storms in our lives sometimes more easily and other times only through the intervention of divine fire and/or wind.
Worship & Wisdom Wednesday -
#art #newartwork #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #mixedmediaartwork #restonus #maverickcitymusic #upperroom #artiststatement #propheticarts #creativearts #worship #praiseandworship #thejourneychurch #harrisburg #harrisburgpa #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
A new year is a good time to get that bio, project or artist statement written! @wwyr.bsky.social and I are offering a five week online workshop through the Griffin Museum of Photography. Details in link below. #photogrpahy #artiststatement www.whatwillyouremember.com/writing-abou...
![“When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things, not the great occasions, give off the greatest glow of happiness.” -Bob Hope
Our featured artwork today recalls the tradition of stringing together cranberries and popcorn to adorn an evergreen tree. Entitled: "Christmas Classic: Corn & Cranberries" this 9x12" Acrylic on Canvas Pad from November 2024 is currently exhibited at the Carlisle Art Learning Center. Stop in now through Christmas Eve [Wednesday, December 24, 2025] to check out "Art for the Holidays" an artisan marketplace full of amazing items for all your gift-giving needs!
Artist's Statement / Backstory: I've worked hard to collect, display, and enjoy the memories of Christmases past to decorate our home. I love scouring thrift store and antique markets to find the unusual and unique items displayed throughout the year; but, Christmas is always the most special. When thinking about my artwork, I realized that it wasn't reflecting my love for things of the past at the holiday time and I began painting to solve that problem! This is one of several artworks I've created showcasing a Christmas past that hopefully brings a smile to your face and a fond memory to the forefront of your mind. Blessings, Peace, and Abundant Love this Holiday Season to you and yours ~](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreidxtijsxixb5uwl6dx3cysapuvwqdhlyz7g5rycflbpzlnwsnzhhq)
“When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things, not the great occasions, give off the greatest glow of happiness.” -Bob Hope Our featured artwork today recalls the tradition of stringing together cranberries and popcorn to adorn an evergreen tree. Entitled: "Christmas Classic: Corn & Cranberries" this 9x12" Acrylic on Canvas Pad from November 2024 is currently exhibited at the Carlisle Art Learning Center. Stop in now through Christmas Eve [Wednesday, December 24, 2025] to check out "Art for the Holidays" an artisan marketplace full of amazing items for all your gift-giving needs! Artist's Statement / Backstory: I've worked hard to collect, display, and enjoy the memories of Christmases past to decorate our home. I love scouring thrift store and antique markets to find the unusual and unique items displayed throughout the year; but, Christmas is always the most special. When thinking about my artwork, I realized that it wasn't reflecting my love for things of the past at the holiday time and I began painting to solve that problem! This is one of several artworks I've created showcasing a Christmas past that hopefully brings a smile to your face and a fond memory to the forefront of your mind. Blessings, Peace, and Abundant Love this Holiday Season to you and yours ~
Wednesday Wisdom -
#artwork #newartwork #acrylic #BobHope #bobhopequotes #quotes #wisdomquotes #wisdomoftheday #wednesdaywisdom #artiststatement #artfortheholidays #holidayseason #carlisleartslearningcenter #carlisle #carlislepa #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
![Weekly Wednesday Wisdom -
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle."
― St. Francis Of Assisi, The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi
Today's quote was used in the naming of our featured artwork, "Darkness Cannot Extinguish The Light" a 5x3" Mixed Media on Wood Panel from November 2025. This artwork was created to be part of "The Vigil" Exhibition being held by the Lancaster ART Network at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse. Over forty artists received the same 3x5" Panel to create an artwork of a candle in their own style and media. Our piece features hand-painted tissue papers and paper towels some of which were embellished with glitter and is available for sale at https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/darkness-cannot-extinguish-the-light
Artist's Statement / Backstory: I knew I wanted to create a mixed media / collage type of artwork on my panel so that my candle wax appeared to be dripping / running. When I picked up my panel at Zoetropolis I realized the area the exhibition would be held in would be lower lighting than a traditional gallery setting; so, I immediately began to ponder ways to make my piece flicker like a candle in that setting. Driving home it occurred to me that if I used glitter on some of the papers it may give my piece that spark [or sparkle if you will] of a burning candle. Moving the piece from brighter light to a lower light situation definitely changes this piece and we can't wait to see it installed!
To see our artwork and what everyone's created for the exhibition: Check out "The Vigil" during December 2025 [official opening as part of First Friday] at 112 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreibdrvkdzn6s7eg5434f2keybvwlbtahymz2berfnarxk2viqfdce4)
Weekly Wednesday Wisdom - “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." ― St. Francis Of Assisi, The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi Today's quote was used in the naming of our featured artwork, "Darkness Cannot Extinguish The Light" a 5x3" Mixed Media on Wood Panel from November 2025. This artwork was created to be part of "The Vigil" Exhibition being held by the Lancaster ART Network at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse. Over forty artists received the same 3x5" Panel to create an artwork of a candle in their own style and media. Our piece features hand-painted tissue papers and paper towels some of which were embellished with glitter and is available for sale at https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/darkness-cannot-extinguish-the-light Artist's Statement / Backstory: I knew I wanted to create a mixed media / collage type of artwork on my panel so that my candle wax appeared to be dripping / running. When I picked up my panel at Zoetropolis I realized the area the exhibition would be held in would be lower lighting than a traditional gallery setting; so, I immediately began to ponder ways to make my piece flicker like a candle in that setting. Driving home it occurred to me that if I used glitter on some of the papers it may give my piece that spark [or sparkle if you will] of a burning candle. Moving the piece from brighter light to a lower light situation definitely changes this piece and we can't wait to see it installed! To see our artwork and what everyone's created for the exhibition: Check out "The Vigil" during December 2025 [official opening as part of First Friday] at 112 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603!
Weekly Wednesday Wisdom -
#newartwork #mixedmedia #stfrancisofassisi #wisdomquotes #wisdomoftheday #wednesdaywisdom #artiststatement #thevigil #firstfriday #firstfridays #zoetropoliscinemastillhouse #lancaster #lancasterpa #lancasterartnetwork #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
I put together a little lecture on how to write an artist statement for the Unaccredited College of Klaire. The full video is called “Artist Statement Guidance.”
#unaccreditedcollegeofklaire #artiststatement #artschool #artists
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![his past Sunday at The Journey Church the worship team opened with, 'Rest On Us' by Maverick City Music and UPPERROOM. The opening to that song is:
"As the Spirit was moving over the waters
Spirit, come move over us
Come rest on us
Come rest on us..."
Those opening lyrics quickly confirmed we were on the right track for the artwork we were being nudged to create [please see more about that below]. Today we're sharing the piece that was created during the 9:00 AM Worship Service, "Spirit Was Moving Over The Waters," an 18x24" Mixed Media on Paper from October 2025. To purchase the original artwork; please go to: https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/spirit-was-moving-over-the-waters
Artist's Statement / Backstory: I felt those Spirit nudges that I needed to create an artwork with water; but, I also kept feeling chaos. I decided to 'Sit In The Spirit;' attempting to focus and determine if it was chaos that was inside of me, was something external, like I was picking up the chaotic energy inside the room, or if I just wasn't focused on the right thing. Sitting in stillness, I quickly realized I could shut the chaos of my own life and what was seeping in around me, while in God's presence, and I knew that's what I needed to capture in an artwork. I was compelled to show the way in which God's Spirit takes chaos and calms everything down to calmness. As I've found to be the norm in creating art as part of worship, I was faced with a combination and juxtaposition simultaneously. I put all those thoughts out of my head and allowed myself to create in the Spirit; in doing so, I feel this piece embodies everything I set out to capture and portray in a simple yet powerful and straightforward way.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreigs6zkebnrvnnfzrdi55hf6kdysk7fgpyvh4debij3i7ro6uf6phe)
his past Sunday at The Journey Church the worship team opened with, 'Rest On Us' by Maverick City Music and UPPERROOM. The opening to that song is: "As the Spirit was moving over the waters Spirit, come move over us Come rest on us Come rest on us..." Those opening lyrics quickly confirmed we were on the right track for the artwork we were being nudged to create [please see more about that below]. Today we're sharing the piece that was created during the 9:00 AM Worship Service, "Spirit Was Moving Over The Waters," an 18x24" Mixed Media on Paper from October 2025. To purchase the original artwork; please go to: https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/spirit-was-moving-over-the-waters Artist's Statement / Backstory: I felt those Spirit nudges that I needed to create an artwork with water; but, I also kept feeling chaos. I decided to 'Sit In The Spirit;' attempting to focus and determine if it was chaos that was inside of me, was something external, like I was picking up the chaotic energy inside the room, or if I just wasn't focused on the right thing. Sitting in stillness, I quickly realized I could shut the chaos of my own life and what was seeping in around me, while in God's presence, and I knew that's what I needed to capture in an artwork. I was compelled to show the way in which God's Spirit takes chaos and calms everything down to calmness. As I've found to be the norm in creating art as part of worship, I was faced with a combination and juxtaposition simultaneously. I put all those thoughts out of my head and allowed myself to create in the Spirit; in doing so, I feel this piece embodies everything I set out to capture and portray in a simple yet powerful and straightforward way.
Worship & Wisdom Wednesday!
#mixedmediaart #worshipwednesday #wednesdayworship #restonus #maverickcitymusic #upperroom #wisdomquotes #wisdomoftheday #wednesdaywisdom #artiststatement #propheticarts #creativearts #thejourneychurch #harrisburgpa #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
![Two weeks ago we shared with you the mini-masterpieces based on our original artwork: "A Sea Of Glass Glowing With Fire," a 24x18" Acrylic on Canvas from September 2025. We'd not officially shared our actual artwork with all of you and are happy to be doing that today! [The original artwork is available for purchase at https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/a-sea-of-glass-glowing-with-fire].
The title comes from snippet from the 'Seven Angels with Seven Plagues' Story in Revelation 15:2, "And I saw what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and its image and over the number of its name." [as translated in the NIV of The Bible]
Artist's Statement / Backstory: Although the worship songs, message, and worship service in its entirety was moving that week; it didn't capture what I was receiving from the Spirit. I continued to be nudged toward the notion of a glassy [which I interpreted as icy] sea being smooth and then beginning to morph as it burst forth into flames. Although the entire canvas is heavily textured, the lower areas and right side of the canvas were layered with pigments to make them appear as smoothly frozen ice with depth and almost a chill to contrast what's breaking forth above it. Fun Fact: Adding the gloss varnish to this piece really concretes the notion of a glassy sea; so, be on the lookout for a video of this at some point in the future!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreih57atcwhkdhuxnhcd3de4vfjao3ea6hiepb2ryww45wusbpzge2q)
Two weeks ago we shared with you the mini-masterpieces based on our original artwork: "A Sea Of Glass Glowing With Fire," a 24x18" Acrylic on Canvas from September 2025. We'd not officially shared our actual artwork with all of you and are happy to be doing that today! [The original artwork is available for purchase at https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/a-sea-of-glass-glowing-with-fire]. The title comes from snippet from the 'Seven Angels with Seven Plagues' Story in Revelation 15:2, "And I saw what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and its image and over the number of its name." [as translated in the NIV of The Bible] Artist's Statement / Backstory: Although the worship songs, message, and worship service in its entirety was moving that week; it didn't capture what I was receiving from the Spirit. I continued to be nudged toward the notion of a glassy [which I interpreted as icy] sea being smooth and then beginning to morph as it burst forth into flames. Although the entire canvas is heavily textured, the lower areas and right side of the canvas were layered with pigments to make them appear as smoothly frozen ice with depth and almost a chill to contrast what's breaking forth above it. Fun Fact: Adding the gloss varnish to this piece really concretes the notion of a glassy sea; so, be on the lookout for a video of this at some point in the future!
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Perhaps you have felt overwhelmed by everything; like the world's closing in around you and you're under water... This artwork was created in an attempt to capture that exact moment / feeling when you're under water and you're looking toward the sky as the light from the sun shines down through the water. As we thought about the feeling of being underwater from this artwork we began to sing/hum the pre-chorus to 'All Of Me' by John Legend: "My head's under water, but I'm breathing fineYou're crazy and I'm out of my mind" Today we're sharing our artwork that's title comes directly from those lyrics, "Under Water But I'm Breathing Fine" an 18x24" Watercolor on Paper from August 2025. The original artwork is available for purchase at www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/under-water-but-im-breathing-fine Artist's Statement / Backstory: Prior to last month it had been a while since I'd done any completely watercolor artworks and definitely none at the size / scale of this piece. Home renovation projects were in full swing and creating artwork wasn't a top priority; but, when I had a little time I tried to use it to make art. This piece was really trying to capture the way in which I was trying to stay calm in the midst of basically every room of the house being torn up. I did indeed feel under water; but, kept looking for the sun to shine in those moments much like when you're looking at the bright orb that's piercing through the water.
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Sabrina Carpenter on Album Cover Backlash: ‘Y’all Need to Get Out More’: "It was just, like, it’s perfect for what the album is, and what it represents," she said of the Man's Best Friend artwork #SabrinaCarpenter #MusicNews #AlbumCover #MansBestFriend #ArtistStatement
Write, improve, or polish your artist statement, artist bio, and CV at our virtual workshop ON THURSDAY (August 21) via Zoom at 5:30pm!
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“Courtney Lee Designs: Digital Artist & Rainbow Specialist” (2025) Courtney Lee Hill is a professional artist from Rochester, New York. She is a self-taught digital artist that works almost-exclusively with Procreate on her iPad Pro. Her mission is to authentically hold space and appreciation for the human behind the art. She shatters aesthetic stereotypes as a late-millennial artist who creates bold compositions with saturated color palettes. Her art can easily be described as extraordinary, eccentric, and spontaneous. She loves creating mesmerizing portraiture, abstract works, and more. Some of her biggest influences include great artistic and lyrical legends such as Michael Jackson, and Janis Joplin. Largely inspired by her nostalgia for millennial pop culture and her passion for vibrant colors, she allows space for reminiscing and for dreaming through every conceptual, expressive brush stroke. courtneyleedesigns.com patreon.com/courtneyleedesigns
Creating artwork for the reminiscers and the dreamers. 🌈✨🪐 #CourtneyLeeDesigns #artistbio #artiststatement #artvsartist #artshare #digitalartist #artsky #ROC #rochesterny
"Elly’s workshop was transformative." - Marta, new media artist
My next online artist statement writing workshop takes place 10-12.30 BST on Friday, 5th September. More info below:
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... cultural norms, and other shibboleths. Neurodivergence, too, shapes his output—he is always working to understand other humans, those unknowable others. His goal is to connect with others in empathy for what we often share: our fears.
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