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Six little words One big chance........

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God speaks.

Faith hears.

She leaps.

The newest opportunity to

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Praise His Holy Name, Called to Worship

What is our highest calling?

We are called to Worship and Praise

God.

Worship and praise is one of

the most important components in

a Christian's calling.

When we are praising

God our focus is on

our blessings instead of

our fears...
our iniquities...
or our brokenness.
It is in God presence where
we find the true fullness of JOY!
  Praising in faith brings
us into the presence and power of God's promises.

  The psalmist writes this,
 For giving grateful praise.
"1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
2 Worship the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
 Know that the LORD is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his[a]; 
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations."

 How do you Worship and Praise?
I sing along with contemporary Christian
music. (Very Loud when no one is home.)
Shout to the Lord with all your heart
and make a joyful noise!!!

ANOTHER STROKE OF THE BRUSH...

I have been very busy making joyful
art.
Hence, not much time for the blog.
I truly don't know how people manage to blog
everyday.
They are amazing!

Here are three new wooden tiles.
Just soothing color and encouragement.

Titled, "Dare to Dream"

Titled, " Believe"

Titled, "Cherish"

I just love these colors!
They remind me of refreshing water washing away
my worries and fears or a clear blue sky on a warm
summer day.

Dearest friends have a blessed Week!
Count your blessings and sing a song of praise.

I am counting the days till my story will
be featured at Incourage.
March 20th a couple days after my birthday.
This is the best present ever!
http://www.incourage.me/
 Just hop on over there and be inspired
by amazing women who share their journey's
in faith.


Many Blessings, Deborah

A collaboration between God and I. Art and A New Link.

Answered Prayer

&

Divinely Inspired.

I am so, so excited to share

my newest inspirational

art.

Titled,

"A Splash of Color

  A Dose of FAITH"

Here's the story

behind the ART.

Hope you like it!

Sooooo...

The Internet is abundant with

 beautiful works of art

and artist.

I love to look at all the

creative artwork out there in

blog land and ETSY it can

be so inspiring.

But, sometimes I feel overwhelmed

by all the talented people out

there.

I had begun to think its all been

done like...(art)

What is original?

What hasn't been done?

Flowers...done!

Animals....done!

Collage...done!

An artist teaches a class

and you come out with a

piece of art that is more a

reflection of their

style then your own.

I want my own style.

As an artist you want to be

unique and stand out in the crowd.

It is kinda hard to explain, I'll Try! 

What do I want from my art?

I want my work to show the connection

I have with God when I am creating it.

I don't want to be just another artist.

I want to be a Christian Artist.

 Is that a limiting label? Maybe but, I don't care!

I want the world to know I love Jesus and

without him I would not have these gifts.

I want my art to be less about

me and more about the

work God is doing

through me & in me.

"Art is a collaboration between

 God and the artist, and the less

 the artist does the better."

 ~André Gide

 This is one of my all time favorite

quotes.

So I have been praying,

God Give me something

NEW!

Give me something small 4 1/2"x4 1/2"and

affordable to all.

Give me something

that shows my LOVE  for YOU.

Let me first start by telling you

that I really didn't spend much time

in the studio last month.

Just not feeling IT!

So a couple days ago I walk

into my studio and as if in a daze

I spy a old piece of art

which I had cut up into strips and

woven it together with a verse on it.

I never finished it!

It was big 18"x20" or so.

The only explanation I have is

the Holy Spirit took over and I

just started cutting up old artwork,

Which I wasn't happy with.

Reclycled ART.

I don't think I could have stopped

creating these if I wanted to.

With in 3 hours or so I had these made.

Then I thought to myself,  Had

God

planted this seed in me 4 years

ago when I made the big one?

It was a Holy Spirit moment.

When I finished these pieces and I took a

step back, I felt tingles

and goose bumps from my

head to my toes.

Ya'all are thinking eek, she could

be crazy.

But, these I call  Holy Spirit moments

and they are

real to me!

I know... I know, CRAZY,

But, I know I am not alone it these

moments...which I can feel the presence

of the Holy Spirit.

(Cause I am blessed to know others

like me.) LOL!

I have some good... good friends,

and when we get together in prayer

we all get these same feelings.

Not all the time, just sometimes.

Like when we are praying for

others or our husbands...LOL!

In the end friends, MY truly

 honest intention

is and will always be

to honor God and to

use my gifts and talents to

Give my Father in Heaven all

the Glory!

My intention is to share this gift with others

so they to will be blessed and inspired to use their gifts.

I want to be transparent even if it means

I have to be vulnerable.

I refuse to white wash my faith or

 My truth...

God is my Father,

Jesus is His son,

and My Savior

and the Holy Spirit

Lives In Me.

I am a

CHRISTIAN ARTIST.

Welcome to my journey!

I am so glad you stopped

by.

Many Blessings, Deborah

Also, I linked up with It's Grace

yesterday and wanted to share

her wonderful blog with you.

http://www.itsgrace.com/

So hop on over, you will

be blessed by her

words and her heart.

 Here is another Great

Christian Blog;  Rachel @

http://www.a-steady-rain.com/

Stop by for inspiration and to

share the amazing Blessing

God has for each of us.

Renewal, Painting and In life...

Renewal...

This is the original painting I

began in 2008...

I say began because I realized

the other day it wasn't

finished...

Titled,

"Scout and Cheyenne, Splash"

Another Stroke of the brush...

Renewed ....
I added some warm colors on the
backs of the horses and lightened the
fronts of the horses.  I also cropped the
original size to Matt it. I added more blue wash
over the hoofs in the background to
create a better feeling of distance.
Can you tell a difference?
Before I kinda felt the painting was a little
flat. I (think) I am happy with the renewed piece.

 Speaking of....
Renewal

This time of year reminds

me of new life.

We are reminded & many celebrate the birth of

Jesus and all that His birth meant

for us as Christians.

Hope

Renewal

Forgiveness

A precious Gift from

GOD.

What gift could top this???

All this hustle and bustle

shopping for the perfect gift.

Sometimes I am overwhelmed by

the materialism in my life.

I get caught up in the idea of

something new...

New Furniture

New Car

New jewelry...

I have more so much more than

I need, Really!

My Family,

My Friends,

 A Savior...

This morning I told my children

we weren't having Christmas...

Whooooa!

That did not go over so well, try this at you own

risk...

Here is what I heard...

"You can't do that,

That is not fair...

You can't just not buy us stuff."

That is what Christmas is all about!!!

Whoooa! (Me)

Mind you my children have been privileged

to attend  a christian school

until the 8th grade.

Sure, we have made many sacrifices to pay that bill!

But It was important to the cowboy and I.

My thinking at this moment...They know better than this...Right?

The answer is a resounding no!!!

They are normal children living in a material world.

They may not have as much as some,

but they have more than many.

So where did this feeling of entitlement come from?

Really, Can youTell Me!!!

I can only hope and pray that one day they

will realize how blessed they are.

With age and maturity comes wisdom, Right?

I am counting on this scripture,

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go:

and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

I really wouldn't take Christmas

from my children...

But it did open up the opportunity

to have a great conversation with them.

Lets call it a little training session!

One Point for the Parents....

Many Blessings, Deborah

Sometime a piece of art isn't finished

even when you think it is....

New Art Dancing Sunflowers, Recycled Whimsy Blooms & Inspiration

New Art

From the Art & Soul Studio

Watercolor painting
on watercolor canvas...

Titled "Dancing Sunflowers"
Sunflowers are one of my favorite subjects
to paint. Not sure if it is quite done?
Have any of you used watercolor canvas?
What did you think of the experience?
Any Tips and Tricks out there?
Please!

New ... Painted on fabric

A light cotton scrape fabric painted with

acrylic with a textile medium added.

I use the stretcher bars

from a piece of  old shabby art I found

at good will for $1.19

I removed the old canvas

and then attach the fabric to the wood frame.

No fear the old art was a mass produce

piece from Target of somewhere.

Titled "Whimsy Blooms"

Size 8"x8"

I finished the 1" sides of this piece with old jeans I

cut a strip from.

I am liking the idea of recycling old mass produce

art into something new and original.

Another Stroke of the Brush...

MAKE TIME TO NURISH YOUR SPIRIT...

YOUR SPIRIT NOURISHES YOUR ART.

If you ever experience a creative block...

Try something new,

Believe in yourself...

Believe in your art...

Seek inspiration from,

God, Nature, Other Artist

and in the simple things in life....

"Be Faithful in the small things, because

it is in them you will find your strength."

Mother Teresa

Enjoy the spirit of creativity!

Many Blessings, Deborah

The Gift & New Glass Tile Watercolor Pendants

"The artist is nothing

without the gift, but

the gift is nothing

without the work."

Emile Zola

I can not describe the admiration I have for all the artist out there

working at their craft everyday and using

their artistic gifts.

I appreciate their willingness to

share this piece of their spirit

with this world.

They strive to stay true to themselves and

what they create.

I know God is smiling

down upon them and

saying, "well done child, well done."

Artist are Brave

Artist are Passionate

and they

share who they are in

each piece of art they create. 

I am an artist and the journey is never ending, it took me

along time to put myself out there and believe in myself

as a artistic contributor.

I have taken a leap of faith.

I have been blessed.

I am living the dream God placed upon my heart.

I believe all the roads on this journey have been guided by my creator, God.

He has put wonderful people in my path to encourage me.

He has blessed me with a family who inspires me to follow my

dreams.

He has blessed me with wonderful christian girlfriends

who help me to grow in faith daily.

I want to pass this on to all you artist out there, I believe you

were created to create.

I know this,

 all of the artist out in blog land that I

have had the pleasure of meeting

through blogging, have inspired

me daily.

I want to encourage you to never...never give

up on the dreams in your heart.

Keep the faith,

Lean on your girlfriends,

Lean on your family,

(you only have one)

But most of all lean on the one who

will never leave or forsake you.

LEAN ON GOD

ANOTHER STROKE OF THE BRUSH...

NEW PENDANTS ON ETSY...

WATERCOLOR BACKGROUNDS

& WORDS.

ALL PACKAGE PRETTY AND READY TO GO....

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DLRubyspalette

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Thanks for stopping bye,

be blessed and inspired on

this day our Lord has made.

I love your comments,

I appreciate each and everyone.

Many Blessing, Deborah

Embarking on a New Journey

LIFE

The Ultimate Journey

Unpacking the Lies of self-deception.

Deep...

Heavy...

Stuff!

I have been invited to

Join a small

Group

Bible Study

I will be  discovering

The Lies I tell Myself

which hold me back and trip

me up.

I will be seeking true freedom

in Christ.

 I will be seeking to love myself

Like Christ,

Loves me.

Letting go of all my vices.

Yikes!

Learning Better Coping Skills!

I want to grow,

I want to release my faith.

I hope to thrive and not just survive.

I'll keep you posted.

And share some inspiration.

Another Stroke of the Brush..

This is a painting I did in 2006 on Watercolor canvas.

Never Titled it?

I"m just wondering.....

Asking YOU For Suggestions?

How do you ?

(Other Artist or entrepreneur!)

Have a successful ETSY shop?

Would you take a moment and

share some tips

and ideas with

me and my friends?

I know I would truly

appreciate it.

Have a beautiful and creative journey today!

Reflect the Glory of God today!

Psalm 92: 1-2

"It is good to praise you, Lord,

to sing praises to God Most High.

It is good to tell of your LOVE

in the morning and of your loyalty at night."

Many Blessing, Deborah

PENDANT GIVE AWAY...Last chance to enter, Exending till tomorrow.

I decided since Blogger was down
for a bit today
To EXTEND THE
GIVE A WAY!!!!
TILL 12:00 TOMORROW.
hurry up and sign up!

When we use our gifts and talents we illuminate Christ.

When we use them for His Glory we

are being transformed into

the Likeness of Christ.

As, Paul wrote,

"16 But whenever anyone turns

 to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the

 Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

 18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect

 the Lord's glory, are being transformed into

 his likeness with ever-increasing glory,

 which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."

The more we seek Christ,

The more we reflect

who He Is.

Consider being a bright

reflection...

Consider being a Mirrored

 image...

Consider reflecting all Gods Glory...

"Let your light shine, before men

that they may see your

good deeds and Praise your

Father in Heaven."

Matthew 5:16 NIV

Another Stroke of the Brush

Give Away!!!

Beautiful Pendant!

Original Art

By me of course..

This is an original not a print, It is titled,

"Moon on the Hill"

Sliver Bead Chain or Choker... your choice!

You know what to do...

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My intention is to inspire others and touch their

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Geting My Art Out...It IS all About LOVE

I have been a very busy creative worker

bee in the studio and out and about.

I am so excited,

First, I was asked to put my art pendants

in a Cafe'.
(because I was wearing a pendant)
How's that for Marketing...Something I am not to
good at. 

It is called, Whooptidoos & La Te DA's

It is a very creative environment.

Bright...
Cheerful

&

the owner Joy is a beautiful

Christian women.

Second, I was asked to put my artwork, note cards and

bookmarks in a another shop called

Romancing the Home, the owner Kris

is so excited to have my art and she is fast becoming a

wonderful friend.

Kris is also a beautiful Christian Women.

Thank you Jesus for surrounding me

with Christian women of faith.

That we might give you Praise

and Glory in our new friendship.

Sharing the seeds of your words and

supporting each other in our journey to 

 become more like

Christ.

ANOTHER STROKE OF THE BRUSH...

Here is the newest piece just out of

the Studio.

This is a mixed media piece titled,

"SOAR"

I used watercolor paint and Shiva Oil Paint

Sticks to stencil the inspirational

words & vine. It is done on watercolor paper.

This original piece is

available at

http://www.dlrubyspalette.etsy.com/

Jesus is the seed,

the words of God are the water

which give life to

the Holy Spirit within you.

1Peter 8-11

"Most importantly,

love each other deeply,

 because love will cause many sins to be forgiven.

Open your homes to each other ,

without complaining.

Each of you has received a gift

to use to serve others,

Be good servants of God's

various gifts of grace.

Anyone who speaks

should speak words from God.

Anyone who serves should

serve with the strength God

gives so that in

EVERYTHING

GOD

will be praised through

Jesus Christ, Power and glory

belong to him forever and

ever. Amen."

 Seek Joy in serving others and in using

your gifts.

 May the Lord God reveal your gifts, that you

would choose to use them to serve others.

I WILL NOT BE MOVED, NEW ARTWORK FRESH FROM THE STUDIO

If you find yourself creatively blocked...

Try something new!

I have been so inspired by other creative

artist in the blog community...

But sometimes the devil attacks me and

I get side tracked... Thinking if I could

only do something different, better or a little more

marketable.

I would have a better chance of sales!!!!

 So... I venture out into the blog world and

all the beautiful ETSY shops and

see what is selling...

Not always A good IDEA!!!

That is when the negative voices (the devil) attacks!

"your not good enough"

"your wasting the day"

All Lies I am sure!

But just the same , Sometimes

They bring ya down.

SO I TURN UP THE MUSIC

AND DROWN OUT THE VOICE...

So Here is what playing in my studio today...

"I Will Not Be Moved"

By Natalie Grant

Lyrics

"Will Not Be Moved"

 I have been the wayward child

I have acted out

I have questioned Sovereignty

And had my share of doubt

And though sometimes my prayers feel like

They're bouncing off the sky

The hand I hold won't let me go

And is the reason why...

[Chorus:]

I will stumble

I will fall down

But I will not be moved

I will make mistakes

I will face heartache

But I will not be moved

On Christ the Solid Rock I stand

All other ground is sinking sand

I will not be moved

Bitterness has plagued my heart

Many times before

My life has been like broken glass

And I have kept the score

Of all my shattered dreams and though it seemed

That I was far too gone

My brokenness helped me to see

It's grace I'm standing on

[Chorus]

And the chaos in my life

Has been a badge I've worn

Though I have been torn

I will not be moved

I'VE GOT MY ARMOR ON NOW!!!

Another stroke of the brush...

New Art Fresh from

Art n Soul Studio...

Titled "Peaceful Dove"

I used plaster first on canvas 8"x10" and then with out a plan...

I just

started painting

and found

 this peaceful dove.

I used the same technique on this one...

It does not have a title yet...

Any suggestions?

All suggestions welcome!!!

"Let no one ever come to you

without leaving better and happier.

Be the living expression of God's kindness:

Kindness in your face,

kindness in you eyes,

kindness in you smile."

MOTHER TERESA

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL, CREATIVE AND

BLESSED DAY!