As spring approaches in the Northern Hemisphere and Autumn here in the Southern I am reminded of the gift of love bestowed upon humanity 2,000 years ago when our Heavenly Father gave His Son so that we may live. I am gently reminded by the changing seasons that He is faithful and that my Lord … Read more
Art, a subject that in many schools is considered an extra, a class that’s mostly fluff that is easily disposed of in favour of class where the learning is more tangible. But art is more than fluff, art teaches many things. 1 Art promotes creativity. One of the things I love most in teaching art … Read more
The holidays are a wonderful time filled with holiday spirit, family, and moments that turn into life long memories. The holiday season has always been such a special time of the year for me, and I hold so many wonderful memories during this time from my childhood. Having a child with autism, I worried he … Read more
One of my favorite hymns to sing is Count Your Blessings. It was written by a man named Johnson Oatman Jr. Mr. Oatman grew up in New Jersey singing hymns with his father. His father had a big, beautiful singing voice. However, Mr. Oatman was not quite a blessed with the same gift. He did … Read more
Our 18-year-old daughter Marissa Renée is a professional portrait artist who never took a “real” art class in her life. Part of her success is sheer determination, part is remarkable talent, and part is the art experiences of her youth. To spark some ideas if your own artist is budding and your budget isn’t, I’ll … Read more