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

Fresh Paint from the studio...Fresh Water from my Soul...

New Art

Fresh Painting

This piece is another Acrylic and Plaster..

Mixed media

Title "Moon Light on the Water"

It is an 8"x10" canvas Gallery Wrapped

Sides are painted Black.

I just love how the plaster gives the

art & water

another

Dimension,

Texture,

Depth

and

Movement.

I am really having fun with this plaster technique...

It is a medium by Golden products.

This time I intentionally manipulated the plaster.

I had a vision in my mind.

I will be listing this later today on

ETSY

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

Fresh Water... For the Soul

I painted the ocean because..

I love the ocean, it calls to me..

Come and rest by the shores,

come and listen to the waves.

Come and you will find peace

on the edge of  God's vastness.

The waves come forth and

touch my toes and my soul.

The waves can be calm and

cleansing,

washing away the weariness

within my soul.

So cool and refreshing,

so alive and invigorating.

Reminding me how small

I truly am.

Reminding me how

BiG

 God IS.

For just as I can not perceive the depths

of the ocean.

It can be equally hard

to perceive the depths of Gods

LOVE.

From the shore the waters of the

ocean appear never ending.

From the foot of the

cross I can see God's Love

IS never ending.

The rhythm of the waves

remind me of the

rhythm of life.

The rhythm of

give and take,

the rhythm of

the storms in life and

the times when life is

peaceful and calm.

Water...

Water Gives Life

Water washes away the sins

of the world.

Water restores

the dying seed.

Jesus is the Water Of Life.

The ocean reminds me

of the peace

I have found in

Jesus.

And that my friends is why I love the ocean.

I hear it calling me.

I hear God calling me into

 his vastness of LOVE.

And God Loves YOU Too!

John 4:14 (New International Version)

14 but whoever drinks the water I give him

 will never thirst.

 Indeed, the water I give him will become in him

a spring of water welling up to eternal life."

Have a creative and blessed

weekend.

Remember God Loves You and He will

meet you where ever your at.

All you have to do is reach out,

His arms arms are open and waiting

Just for YOU!

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.

Posting Sunshine, Everything ETSY

It has been raining for days

So I am posting some sunshine,

This is a print which will be available on ETSY

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

Titled, " Follow the Sun"

It has PSALM 97:11-12

But if you have a favorite verse I can

change it just for You.

This is an 8x10 inch Professional

Print Reproduction of an

Original Watercolor.

It is matted in white and comes with back board and is enclosed in a

clear plastic envelope.

Ready to frame and hang in your favorite spot.

I ask God daily to help me and my family grow

closer to Him.

I will follow the Son aways and in all ways!

 Another Stroke of the Brush...

Hey, all you ETSY fans I found a Great Blog...

Everything ETSY

http://www.everythingetsy.com/

This blog is all about creative people

 and the wonderful things they do!

Kim is into everything creative and she shares

information on running a

ETSY business.

Advertising your shop

Getting more traffic

and

Lots more.

If you love ETSY as much as I do,

take a moment and stop by her blog.

You will be glad you did.

 Let her know you stopped by

Via Art n Soul by Deborah.

I hope where every you are, you know

Jesus is right there with you,

He will meet you where your at.

He will lead you on the path of the

Righteous.

Sowing, Growing and Sharing & A new watercolor...

It is planting time in Central Iowa and

the farmers are busy sowing seeds

in the fields surrounding my home.

The tulips are just beginning to bloom

bright vibrant colors, red, violet and yellow.

Thanks to the lady who lived here

before we bought our place.

You see, the truth is, I can paint flowers

but, I really really can not have grow them,

not a green thumb

on either hand.

That is unless I am painting with green....Smile!

If I leave the flowers be, they seem to grow.

If I tend  them, they go....never to grow again.

So I just let nature do its thing!!!

And I do mine...

This is the newest addition to my

Seeds & Petals Series

Titled

Seeds, Petals and Spring Tulips

This is a 5" x 7" matted original watercolor.

I will be selling it on ETSY

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

Another Stroke of the Brush...

 As I watch the farmers sowing their seeds,

It reminds me of my need to

sow Gods words into my

heart and soul daily.

We must make the time

to sow Gods words or

we can not grow

as Christians.

"The Lord your God, will bless you in all your harvest

and in all the work of your hands, and

your joy will be complete.

Deuteronomy 16:15

See as Christians we have work to do...

Sowing,

Growing

&

Sharing the Harvest.

Sow encouragement into a friend soul.

Help someone else grow in Gods Love.

Harvest and share the Love you

have found

in

Jesus Christ.

May your Blessing be many and your

harvest be bountiful.

Thanks for droping by!!! Have a great day!

Dreams, Seeds Planted in our SOUL...

Dreams are Seeds planted in our souls,

 BY GOD

with faith and love they are bound to flourish.

For I believe our creator,

 God planted special seeds in each and everyone of us.

For he has great plans for all his children.

  Something to consider....

 If we are indeed made in the image of God,

 are we not all CREATIVE!

 Made to love, serve and share our creativity.

How are you using the gifts of creativity you have been blessed with?

SHARE IT IN THE COMMENTS.....

Where your time is SPENT...

That is where you'll find you heart!

Spend Time in the

Word of God..

Spend time with

your Family...

Spend time with

your Dreams!!!

At the heart of prosperity is the seed planted by God,

 deep within your soul, Your own unique seed,

A Dream,

 A Vision,

 Your Calling...

which we are called to nourish,

 cultivate and use to prosper the Kingdom or God.

Seeds and Petals Series, "Poppy Fields" by Deborah

PRAISE GOD!!!

For the seeds of your gifts, talents and dreams...

Have a Great and Blessed day...

Created by God!

For each and every one of his children.

Too Much Fun Making Art Pendants

Drop by for a visit,

I am having too much

fun!

New and Creative

Ideas

are swirling in

my Head!!!

 All those watercolors I thought where

Useless....

Not Worthy to share...

Guess what?

I am creating art pendants with them.

I just place the glass tile

over different spots on the piece of

artwork until I Love what is behind the

glass.

Then I use Diamond Glaze a water-based

adhesive and glue the tile, Let it dry!

The Glaze makes the colors ever more vibrant.

Cut around the tile and glue it to canvas.

The canvas back allows me to sign

each pendant and date it.

Add a sterling silver plated bail...

WaaaaLaaa!

A tiny treasure...

Art you can wear...

They are sooooo cool!

My options are unlimited, with

all that artwork stacked up

in the studio.

I didn't know what to do with.

So glad one of my art teachers

told me never to throw away

art... even when you don't like it.

Without further ado!

Pictures...

Leave a comment and let me know

what you think...

The sun is shining in Iowa!

JOY!

Thank you Jesus!

Hope everyone has a great day!

These Pendants and others can be found at my ETSY

Link. Stop By Soon!

I am off to paint on Spider Man the never ending mural.

Due to the weather I have been limited on

when I could travel to work on it...

Prayers always help,

God, Thank you for all the Blessing in My Life...

Let me touch the lives of others

that they might see your light

guiding me...

That they would seek the light and joy

you offer in Christ Jesus

And be Guided

by

YOU!

All the glory be yours alone......

Love, Love, Love

 What if everyone chose Love???

Love the Lord with all your heart,

Love you neighbor,

Love and Honor your Parents,

Love Your Spouse,

Love your Children...

Love...

Love...

Love...

Would it mean Peace, Peace, Peace...

A Vintage Bouquet for Valentines Day!

Original Artwork by Deborah

Have a love filled, peace filled and joy  filled, Wonderful Day!

Getting Creative....

Newest Edition to my Art Pendants Collection

These Pendants are made from

100% cotton gauze layered between

to glass tiles

accented with faux 

silver solder tape.

I love to use this technique on my watercolors to

create texture.

Here's How...

You lay the gauze over the area

you want to have a woven

texture.

You paint directly over

the gauze on to your

painting.

You let it dry completely and

then you remove the gauze

and it leaves a wonderful

texture on the painting.

TAKE A LOOK....

 

Examples of using gauze

and

getting

the

sweet

texture

it

leaves

behind.

Thing is I can't throw away the

gauze. It retains all the
color from the paint.

So... I have a whole bowel filled

with all

of the colored gauze.

I love all the richness of color.

I had no idea what  I could use

this gauze for.

Then.....

I was making some pendants

from prints of original watercolors

and spotted the bowel of

color.

Wham,Bam and a new idea!

Fiber Art Pendants.

Each one is an original never

to be recreated.

Reuse, Recycle, Reduce.

Another stroke of the brush...This is the air I breathe

This is the end product!

Hope you like them...

You can find them at my Etsy Shop.

Love is in the air...

This is the air I breathe

Your holy presence living in me

This is my daily bread...

This is my daily bread...

Your VERY WORD spoken to me

And I I'm desperate for you...

And I I'm I'm lost without you...This is the air I breathe...

This is the air I breathe....

This is a Awesome Worship Song, by Micheal Smith...

Take time to breath in

the Love of

Christ.

Share it!!!

My Beating Heart

Listen to your heart,

each beat is an opportunity

to live, breath and believe..

The Best is Yet to come...

The battle is already won...

My Savior Lives

My Savior Loves...

My Savior died for you and me...

Each beat of my heart

is an opportunity for the

Holy Spirit 

to live inside of

ME.

Each day is another day

I choose to embrace the truth...

Share the Truth...

Seek the Truth...

And live in Truth.

 

"The Lord will guide you continually, and

satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen

your bones: you shall be like a watered

garden, and like a spring of water,

whose waters do not fall." Isaiah 58:11

The picture above is a card I created with

my watercolor of a single rose.

This is one of my favorite prayers.

for sale on ETSY!

2 more days till Valentines Day!

Dancing With God

Doesn't Everyone Love to Dance...

I found the wonderful little story and a friends

Notes on FB

Dancing With God (author unknown)

When I meditated on the word Guidance,

I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word.

I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.

When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.

The movement doesn't flow with the music,

and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.

When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,

both bodies begin to flow with the music..

One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back

or by pressing Lightly in one direction or another.

It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.

The dance takes surrender, willingness,

and attentiveness from one person

and gentle guidance and skill from the other.

My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.

When I saw "G": I thought of God, followed by "u" and "i".

"God, "u" and "i" dance."

God, you, and I dance.

As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust

that I would get guidance about my life.

Once again, I became willing to let God lead.

My prayer for you today is that God's blessings

and mercies are upon you on this day and everyday.

May you abide in God, as God abides in you.

Dance together with God, trusting God to lead

and to guide you through each season of your life.

Watercolor Titled, "Hearts,

 Seeds & Butterflies".

By Deborah

So Just Dance....

Dance like no one

is watching...

Dance with the one you

Love...

Dance for Joy...

Dance with your

Kids...

Dance With

GOD...

God, thanks for daily inspiration and guidance.

I Love to  Dance with you God!!!

And invite everyone to join in

the Dance.