Here’s a pic of a painting I’m working on for our new house. For those that don’t know anything about my background, I was a professional fine artist for many years. I painted commissioned fine art, portraits, and murals. I painted mostly realistically but did some more stylistic work as well.
I started painting professionally after I had a series of very profound spiritual experiences while in grad school after which I discovered I could paint just about anything. I left grad school and started making art full time. I had a little talent before these experiences and some interest in art but nothing like what I could do afterward. I have never had any formal art instruction.
When I first started painting I really wanted to paint in oil. I knew absolutely nothing about oil painting and felt very intimidated by the medium. I also had zero money at the time to buy materials. I found a book about oil painting in a used book store and according to this book, made a list of materials I needed to start. One of the paint colors I thought was very important to have was something called Flake White. It’s not a common color white and for whatever reason, my heart was set on it along with a list of other colors.
Soon after, I went along with a friend who was invited to go through some things left behind by a woman who had passed away. There were only a few things scattered around the large basement where her things were stored by the time we arrived. As I was sifted through a box I heard my friend call me excitedly from across the room. There were many panels in the walls for storage and every single one was open and cleaned out…but one. This one, untouched storage panel, was packed full with painting supplies! Among the supplies was a wooden box of paints with every color on my list including a large tube of Flake White.
This is how I started. xo
fabulous, as always you’re an inspiration.
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Love it!!! Thank you for sharing your story.
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Here I can see…you are painting what your heart has in side of it Sweetie ❤ 🙂
You GO Girl!
You are so VERY talented!
Glad we are all able to see what you have done!
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Awww ~happy tears~ xo
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In spite of ourselves God continues to work his miracles daily in our lives!
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Thank you for sharing this painting and your story ❤ It's always inspiring to hear how others found their path 🙂
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And your story is wonderful. God is awesome when we allow it💖💕💗🌹
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I Love it !!!
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A beautiful story! God is good and supplies our needs as he feels we need them.
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You are amazing. Love your art. Love this piece
Please keep painting, drawing. We love your work
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You were guided by God!
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God is still in the Miracle business!
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This is truly gorgeous! I would love to see more of this style of your work, although I can understand if it is too personal.
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GOD IS JUST LIKE THAT!!! He knows what we need, when we need it and gives to us extravagantly…as in the large tube of Flat White. Thanks for posting very encouraging story🙏✨😁
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Thanks for sharing your story. Memories like this confirm you guided gifts, even from beyond.
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God is so good!! I think it’s so beautiful as you share your story my heart just swells with the wonder of God. He touches every heart if we just realize it.
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I love this! It’s gorgeous ❤
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It’s beautiful! Both your story and your painting!
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Isn’t amazing how it all works out? 😁
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❤️❤️❤️
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