Sturgis Area Arts Council Artist of the Month

About 2 years ago,

I had some art ideas in my mind that involved

some unique ways to share my photographs

with a message.

I had taken my kids to the library

and noticed a local photographer's work displayed.

I mentioned to my son

on the way home

that perhaps someday

my art would be in the library.

He was so excited and encouraging

and said many kind and believing words.

So I "tucked" the idea

"in my hip pocket"

for the future.

A little over a year ago,

I started experimenting with collage

incorporating my photography

as a focal point.

It was a bit like scrapbooking,

only on a piece of wood to hang on the wall or set on a shelf.

I knew that I liked it.

And that is truly what matters.

But what surprised me

was how quickly others responded.

So here we are celebrating as a family.

As I tried to think of a way to display a large number of photographs,

my rancher husband's creative wheels started turning . . .

He made me two cedar fenceposts

and

I almost cried.

Because of the love of my husband,

and how perfectly it fit my heart and vision

of sharing my love for this life.

I carried the idea of "story on a string"

that I used for my photos

to also share some of my writing and blogs

about my family as well as the story behind some of my art pieces.

My art is all about

honoring God

 and what He has done in me and for me

. . . especially setting me free

from thoughts that robbed me of joy,

and honoring this life that He has given me

right here, right now

with this man

and this family.

It is so rich and fulfilling

to see it expressed

in a way that is true to me and what I love.

If you get a chance to stop in,

my art & photography will be on display

at the

Sturgis Public Library

until January 30, 2012.

What a great experience . . .

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