11/22/2025
I never really gave much thought to art in the past. I’ve always dappled here and there, but only when I had extra time. It was never a priority or something that I thought was important.
I’ve never been a big TV watcher, so I often drew with charcoals or colored pencils In the evenings to wind down.Things changed for me when I was injured in a zip line accident. My back was severely injured and I was unable to do much for 3 years. During that difficult time, I began painting. I never considered myself an “artist” before this time even though I had drawn portraits and other pictures. However, when I started painting, I began to realize that I had a God-given talent for art. Even then, I didn’t call myself an artist or intend to sell my art Full time. It was for me and my family. It wasn’t until after we moved to Greenville,NC two and a half years ago that I heard God tell me in my heart that I was to paint. My husband has been in full support of it and is my biggest fan. Although, I can’t say it’s been easy; people like to belittle you when you‘re breaking out of the mold. I’m not sure if it’s because they see something in it that they would like, or if they just think it’s stupid. It doesn’t matter, I know what I’m supposed to be doing and I’m doing it.
I’m still growing and improving all the time in my art skills. I intend to continue to do that always. I’m not the best at promoting my work. I really stink on social media and I cant seem to hone in on my video and camera skills even though I have really nice equipment. These are areas where I struggle. Trying to figure out why very few people can see my posts and the ever changing algorithms. It’s all a bit overwhelming, but I know I’ll get there.
I’m not sure who needs to hear this, but you’ll get there too. (Wherever getting“There” is) If you learn new things and grow in your life, you will fail. I certainly have and do all the time. It’s the only way to grow..The ONLY way to grow. If we want to get there we need to be prepared to fall, fail, and even look like a fool sometimes. It’s OK. It’s called the trial of faith. If you believe what Your doing is from God, then keep doing it until he tells you to stop. That’s it. There’s nothing in this world that is worth not staying with God. In the place he wants you. Who cares what people say, think, or project. It’s not their life, it’s yours. It’s OK.
