Birthing Vessel - Beginning with a "Birthing Vessel" this series is spiritually themed, incorporating sources of light, illuminating both inside and out. It is a journey of the beginnings, the growth of an artist and the realization that her spirit of creativity is in everything she touches. It defines and grows her. It is a breaking forth! Isaiah 64:8 “Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” The original work was created using many layers, starting with acrylic paint as the foundation and building upon it with hand inked papers, vintage glass pieces, many layers of India ink and great passion! One of my favorite things about creating in this collage technique is the steps it takes to complete it. I love running my fingers over it upon the completion of each layer to the feel the textures and continue with the vision of the piece. I am truly connected to every work in my heart and soul!

Prayer Bowl - Psalm 141:1-2 "I call to you, Lord, come quickly to me; hear me when I call to you. May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice." Revelation 8:4 "The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of God’s people, went up before God from the angel’s hand." Revelation 5:8 "..the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of God’s people." The original work was created using many layers, starting with acrylic paint as the foundation and building upon it with hand inked papers, vintage hymnal pages, many layers of India ink and great passion! One of my favorite things about creating in this collage technique is the steps it takes to complete it. I love running my fingers over it upon the completion of each layer to the feel the textures and continue with the vision of the piece. I am truly connected to every work in my heart and soul!

Provision - Psalm 107:4-9 "Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to a city to dwell in; hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress; he led them by a straight way, till they reached a city to dwell in. Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to the sons of men! For he satisfies him who is thirsty, and the hungry he fills with good things." The original work was created using many layers, starting with acrylic paint as the foundation and building upon it with hand inked papers, vintage hymnal pages, many layers of India ink and great passion! One of my favorite things about creating in this collage technique is the steps it takes to complete it. I love running my fingers over it upon the completion of each layer to the feel the textures and continue with the vision of the piece. I am truly connected to every work in my heart and soul!

Living Water - John 7:38 “Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” Revelation 7:17 “For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’ ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’” Revelation 21:6 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. The original work is created using many layers, starting with acrylic paint as the foundation and building upon it with hand inked papers, vintage hymnal pages, many layers of India ink and great passion! One of my favorite things about creating in this collage technique is the steps it takes to complete it. I love running my fingers over it upon the completion of each layer to the feel the textures and continue with the vision of the piece. I am truly connected to every work in my heart and soul!

Fragrance - Ephesians 5:19-20 “Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 “But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing." The original work was created using many layers, starting with acrylic paint as the foundation and building upon it with hand inked papers, vintage hymnal pages (flowers), many layers of India ink and great passion! One of my favorite things about creating in this collage technique is the steps it takes to complete it. I love running my fingers over it upon the completion of each layer to the feel the textures and continue with the vision of the piece. I am truly connected to every work in my heart and soul!

Fix our Eyes - As we look to the end of our earthen vessel, a day when we will no longer be rooted in the ways of man. Our earthly bodies will be transformed and we will cast our eyes toward the new life eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” Proverbs 4:25-26 “Let your eyes look straight ahead: fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.” Psalm 141:8 “But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign Lord; in you I take refuge.” This work is created using many layers, starting with acrylic paint as the foundation and building upon it with hand inked papers, vintage hymnal pages, many layers of India ink and great passion! One of my favorite things about creating in this collage technique is the steps it takes to complete it. I love running my fingers over it upon the completion of each layer to the feel the textures and continue with the vision of the piece. I am truly connected to every work in my heart and soul!

Jars of Clay - Though we may be hard pressed on every side, we have unseen strength and light within. Each is different yet the same, for the light can never be extinguished and those unique gifts shall yet remain. "But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us." 2 Cor. 4:7 The Original piece was designed using vintage glass settings, gold leaf and a vintage gold crown pin placed inside of the largest vessel. The implication is that this treasure is often hidden but is inside each of us! The additional two vessels in the painting have that same light within, the treasure is unseen and is our strength both in times of trouble and in plenty. This Original is a detailed collage, created using many layers, starting with acrylic paint as the foundation and building upon it with hand inked papers, vintage hymnal pages, many layers of India ink and great passion! One of my favorite things about creating in this collage technique is the steps it takes to complete it. I love running my fingers over it upon the completion of each layer to the feel the textures and continue with the vision of the piece. I am truly connected to every work in my heart and soul!

Declaration - "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech, night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. Psalm 19:1-4" This Original was designed using India Ink exclusively on canvas, this is not a mixed media or collage piece. The color is very vibrant and beautiful! It stands alone, declaring our maker!

Time & Space - This heavily collaged metallic work represents the God of all time and space. The creator of all that is, has been and will forever be. There is so much detail to be found in the foundations of this work, as it is seeks to truly capture the infinite possibilities of time and space. The vision in the midst is a slowed down present representation of the here and now. It is a marvel that every minute of every day is held and treasured by such a big immeasurable God! Gen 2:1 “Thus the Heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.” Genesis 1:14 “And God said, Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years.”

The City - I believe that Heaven will be a place where we see all color and light unrestrained, not limited by our human senses, it will be overwhelming and wondrous! Revelation 21:10 “And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God.” The Original was designed using India Ink exclusively on canvas, this is not a mixed media or collage piece. The color is very vibrant and beautiful!

Holy Night - Glorious Morning This piece tells the entire story of Jesus the Messiah. Beginning with the evening birth in a stable on the hillside of Bethlehem, attended by the heavenly hosts. To the sign of the cross and pure sacrifice culminating with the rejoicing at the morning resurrection from the tomb. This is the prophesied Messiah, who is to come again and so as with the star, we look to the sky expectantly for his triumphant reappearing. Luke 2: 13-14 “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Luke 24:22-24 “They went to the tomb early this morning but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive.” The original was created using many layers, starting with India Ink as the foundation and building upon it with hand inked papers, many layers of India ink and great passion! One of my favorite things about creating in this collage technique is the steps it takes to complete it. I love running my fingers over it upon the completion of each layer to the feel the textures and continue with the vision of the piece. I am truly connected to every work in my heart and soul!

Fix Our Eyes - As we look to the end of our earthen vessel, a day when we will no longer be rooted in the ways of man. Our earthly bodies will be transformed and we will cast our eyes toward the new life eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” Proverbs 4:25-26 “Let your eyes look straight ahead: fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways.” Psalm 141:8 “But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign Lord; in you I take refuge.” The original work is created using many layers, starting with acrylic paint as the foundation and building upon it with hand inked papers, vintage hymnal pages, many layers of India ink and great passion! One of my favorite things about creating in this collage technique is the steps it takes to complete it. I love running my fingers over it upon the completion of each layer to the feel the textures and continue with the vision of the piece. I am truly connected to every work in my heart and soul!

Shy One- Ink Treasures- In this ongoing collection hidden "treasures" are revealed on inked papers. To explain further: Part of this artists process is to create inked papers for use in her detailed collage work. When a batch of inked papers is complete, the artist examines them to see if any hidden objects may be discovered. She is occasionally delighted to find an animal, tree or other fun subject in the ink designs. They are then defined further in ink, usually black for contrast, to really give them life! These are pure, simple delights, they are her little treasures! This "treasure"is a Great Blue Heron. However majestic she is in stature and flight, she is still a bit shy and very aware of her surroundings. She is lovely!

Humming- Ink Treasures- In this ongoing collection hidden "treasures" are revealed on inked papers. Part of this artist’s process is to create inked papers for use in her detailed collage work. When a batch of inked papers is complete, the artist examines them to see if any hidden objects may be discovered. She is occasionally delighted to find an animal, tree or other fun subject in the ink designs. They are then defined further in ink, usually black for contrast, to really give them life! These are pure, simple delights, they are her little treasures! This "treasure"is a pleasant little humming bird, she is very busy, her form is sharp, her eye determined. She is a "worker bee" with style!

Proud Mama Ink Treasures- In this ongoing collection hidden "treasures" are revealed on inked papers. To explain further: Part of this artists process is to create inked papers for use in her detailed collage work. When a batch of inked papers is complete, the artist examines them to see if any hidden objects may be discovered. She is occasionally delighted to find an animal, tree or other fun subject in the ink designs. They are then defined further in ink, usually black for contrast, to really give them life! These are pure, simple delights, they are her little treasures! This "treasure"is a very proud pachyderm! She is super proud of her baby, who is growing fast and becoming stronger and braver every day! Mama's watchful eye and gentle spirit shine through, it's not easy letting the little ones be brave, but she knows she won't always be there!

Brave and Strong- Ink Treasures- In this ongoing collection hidden "treasures" are revealed on inked papers. To explain further: Part of this artists process is to create inked papers for use in her detailed collage work. When a batch of inked papers is complete, the artist examines them to see if any hidden objects may be discovered. She is occasionally delighted to find an animal, tree or other fun subject in the ink designs. They are then defined further in ink, usually black for contrast, to really give them life! These are pure, simple delights, they are her little treasures! This "treasure"is an adorable image of a baby elephant. The wee one may yet be tiny but daily she grows and learns, slowly gaining the confidence to venture out into the big wide world! Today she is finally able to reach the tree for herself, a milestone indeed! Feeling ever so accomplished, strong and brave, she whispers, this is going to be a great day!

Onward- Ink Treasures- In this ongoing collection hidden "treasures" are revealed on inked papers. To explain further: Part of this artists process is to create inked papers for use in her detailed collage work. When a batch of inked papers is complete, the artist examines them to see if any hidden objects may be discovered. She is occasionally delighted to find an animal, tree or other fun subject in the ink designs. They are then defined further in ink, usually black for contrast, to really give them life! These are pure, simple delights, they are her little treasures! This "treasure"is a warrior! She fiercely carries her "sword", in her world the obvious weapon of choice is a paintbrush! She has wings to take her to high unknown places and dreams of what is to come, if she just presses onward!

Young Prince- Ink Treasures- In this ongoing collection hidden "treasures" are revealed on inked papers. To explain further: Part of this artists process is to create inked papers for use in her detailed collage work. When a batch of inked papers is complete, the artist examines them to see if any hidden objects may be discovered. She is occasionally delighted to find an animal, tree or other fun subject in the ink designs. They are then defined further in ink, usually black for contrast, to really give them life! These are pure, simple delights, they are her little treasures! This "treasure"is a young prince. When I found him in the ink, the color just fit his royalty, so cool when that happens! He is young but still his pride and authority shine through, ever looking to the days he will step up to be ruler!

Leaning- Ink Treasures- In this ongoing collection hidden "treasures" are revealed on inked papers. To explain further: Part of this artists process is to create inked papers for use in her detailed collage work. When a batch of inked papers is complete, the artist examines them to see if any hidden objects may be discovered. She is occasionally delighted to find an animal, tree or other fun subject in the ink designs. They are then defined further in ink, usually black for contrast, to really give them life! These are pure, simple delights, they are her little treasures! This "treasure"is a growing little tree, leaning hard to seek the sun, the warmth and light draw her in! It seems that if she could take up her roots and fly to get closer, she would!