There is an old church out in the country that I have driven by for years. Every time I pass it I say to myself I WILL PAINT THAT CHURCH....someday. So when my friend Michelle said she wanted to sit out in the country and paint, my mind went straight to that spot.
So amongst the crow calls and old tombstones we sat and painted, and I have to tell you it rates high on my days to remember. I have a special place in my heart for old cemeteries. When I was pregnant with Big Chick we lived near one and I would take daily walks through it.
It was so peaceful. I would think about the lives of those that once lived and I prayed over my unborn child...completely caught up in how life is one big giant circle. I know that may sound creepy to some of you, but it's not to me. As much as I love my life and don't want to die anytime soon...death doesn't really scare me. I know that someday when I die Heaven is my home. It's got to be better than anything on this earth anyway...so nothing to fear but the unknown I suppose.
Michelle had a really pretty spot. She wanted to paint the trees and field. It was her first time painting since junior high...yay:) I'm so proud of her for trying. I guess painting can be a little intimidating, the fear of messing it up etc... But I really believe that we are all artists on the inside if we just try.
I had no idea that I loved painting until I was in college. I studied Occupational Therapy and our teacher used various art projects to teach us how to break things down into steps for our patients. It was so exciting to create something...to try and capture beauty. I just fell in love with it. I started painting anything I could. Eventually I took a few community ed classes, but oh how I wish I would have went to art school. My community ed teacher did tell me that if I had went to art school I probably wouldn't be able to tap into my whimsical childlike art style. She said that is something that trained artists can't really do, so in that instance I'm glad I missed it because I like my simple style...it suits me;)
So here's Michelle's masterpiece. I think she could have sat there all day:) We would have too if there were bathrooms, food and...
SOCKS!
Seriously what was I thinking...burrrrr!!! Oh and don't look at my toe nails that is one area I'm super lazy in;)
So now I can finally say I've painted my church. I know it's the first of many. I absolutely love them. Feels good to cross that off my to-do list. Is there something you've been putting off for a someday??
Have a blessed day.
