✨ Theme: Praise, delight, thanksgiving. Week 1: Use bright colors to create an artwork that makes you feel happy. 1⃣ Nehemiah 8:10 —The joy of the Lord is your strength. Week 2: Draw or paint a celebration scene that brings you joy. 2⃣ Psalm 118:24 —This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice… Week 3: Create a piece inspired by your favorite joyful memory. 3⃣ Psalm 30:11 —You turned my mourning into dancing. Week 4: Illustrate something you love to do that brings you happiness. 4⃣ John 16:24 —Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be full.

Good Morning everyone, I have been slacking lately due to my mom's funeral and closing of her estate etc...I have not been able to keep up and I just wanted to apologize. For future reference-- in the classroom there is an entire list of monthly prompts for the year. Welcome to all new members..please feel free to post your art, questions and breakthroughs!

Week 1: Sculpt or draw an image of a mountain and depict yourself overcoming it. Philippians 4:13 —“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” I recently finished this-- a 20x24in Mixed Media Oil Painting, titled, "Anxious for Nothing" The next level of therapy... "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 I don't know if anyone else struggles with anxiety and anxiousness..but this piece came at the right time for me to finish and be inspired by God once again...as He continues to remind be Be Anxious for Nothing!

✨ Theme: Strength, perseverance, victory in Christ. Week 1: Sculpt or draw an image of a mountain and depict yourself overcoming it. Philippians 4:13 —“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Week 2: Create art using materials that represent resilience (e.g., stone, metal). Isaiah 41:10 —“Fear not… I will uphold you." Week 3: Paint a storm and then a rainbow to symbolize overcoming adversity. Psalm 18:2 —“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer.” Week 4: Make a piece inspired by a woman you admire who has overcome great challenges. Romans 8:37 —“In all these things we are more than conquerors."

Good morning, I am curious if this group has been beneficial. Let me know why you joined this particular group and why you are here..what would you like to see more of?