Thankful Thursday Before you scroll any further — pause. Take a breath. Name THREE things you're grateful for today. They don't have to be big. The morning light. A cup of tea. The smell of fresh paint. "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Gratitude is a creative act. It shifts our eyes from what's missing to what's already here. What are your three today?

Watercolor Wednesday tip! Wet-on-wet is one of watercolor's most beautiful (and unpredictable) techniques. Here's how to try it: 1. Wet your paper first with clean water using a large brush. 2. While the paper is still shiny-wet, drop in your paint. 3. Watch it bloom and spread on its own. The secret? Let go of control. The paint does what it wants — and often, what it does is stunning. Sound like anything else we know about faith? Check out your Watercolor Basics Course in the classroom. I’ll put the link in the comments. Now, 2 things for you to do: 1. Share your wet-on-wet experiments below! 2. Have questions or want me to demonstrate other techniques? Put them in the comments too! I’m building the Watercolor Basics course based on what you want to learn.

Testimony Tuesday! Let's kick this off with a little vulnerability. When did you first realize that art and faith could go together for you? Was there a moment — a painting, a worship service, a quiet morning — where something clicked? Drop your story in the comments. No story is too small. Your "small" testimony might be the exact thing someone else needs to hear today. 💬 I'll go first: When I started watercoloring, I started noticing things in nature everywhere I went. How the sunlight hit things, where the shadows were, etc. A few summers ago, I was on a silent retreat by myself at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in Asheville, NC. It was so beautiful, I was taking all kinds of pictures that I wanted to use as inspiration for future watercolors. This particular one I've not yet put brush to paint to paper yet, but it immediately brought this scripture to mind, and I created it as a graphic with text right there on my phone usin Canva. Also, I had brought a small watercolor pallette with me and a couple of brushes, so I also painted these florals in my quiet time.

🎨 The replay is here! Hey everyone! If you weren't able to join us live on Friday for "Get to Know Watercolor & Worship" — the replay is now available right here in the community! Here's where to find it: 👉 Click on the Classroom tab up top 👉 Open the Start Here course 👉 It'll be the first lesson waiting for you! I walk through everything in this video — what Watercolor & Worship is, how to navigate the community (including this very platform you're on right now!), the different membership options, and what our monthly creative devotional journey looks like. If you WERE on with us live on Friday — thank you so much for being there. You made it so fun, and I loved every minute of it. Special shout out to Jacqueline for asking such great questions! 💜 For anyone who's new here and still finding your way around — welcome, welcome, welcome. You are in exactly the right place. Drop a 🌸 below so I know you made it in, and if you have any questions at all, just tag me right here in the comments. So glad you're here. Let's build something beautiful together. 🙏

Good morning☀️, sunshine! I’m finishing my first cup of coffee, then I plan to add replays to the classroom. Once I’ve done that, I’ll let y’all know.