(initial sketch)

(Illustrator version)

(client asked for watercolor effect for website)

Just a quick post to share a submission I just entered into Minted’s Most Beautiful Quotes Art Challenge. This one really stuck out to me.

It’s not necessarily about beauty for me but it is most definitely about contentment in general. Recently our small group at church has been covering the sermon on the mount. One thing REALLY stuck out to me. Jesus said “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” I’ve read this a million times but I haven’t really ever READ it. Meek sounds like such a weak word. Sometimes, being the “strong-willed” woman that I am, I hate to associate myself with words like meek or submissive. Society has done a great job of making us reject the true meaning of words such as these by putting a negative spin on them. The fellow leading our class pointed out that meek can also be associated with the word content. THAT really spoke to me. Blessed are the content for they will inherit the earth.

Just as this quote highlights the truth of imperfection, that verse highlights the truth of contentment. How are we supposed to ever inherit the earth or be completely satisfied if we always want more. We always want something different. If you are content and satisfied you will have everything you ever dreamed of.

Just a little late night rant. I usually don’t include things like this on the blog but felt the insight shared with me was invaluable.

I can’t wait to see the professional pictures from Ashley’s wedding. For now the quick iPhone snapshots will have to do! Ashley supplied most of the boards by simply taking the backing from frames she planned to use at her wedding and painting them with chalkboard paint. I used white charcoal pencils to do most of the work and covered everything with a fixative to avoid smudging. For the sign “Uncle Derek, here comes your bride,” I first used chalk then went over it with a light wash of white to keep the chalk look but make it more permanent. The groom’s nieces and nephews carried this sign down the isle so I didn’t want it ruined before the wedding.

Excuse the picture quality. It’s BAD!

Not only is Mary a fantastic wedding planner, she is also an extraordinary person. Isn’t that the best when you have a client you end up being great friends with?

Working with Mommies to create the perfect birth announcement is so fun. Many times I refer to their pinterest boards to get a feel for the style and colors they like before I begin the process.

Kim, thanks for allowing me to join in the celebration of your little blessing!

I’m sure you’ve all noticed but there is some real talent when it comes to baby photography! After chatting with my photography bestie recently about what she would like out of her birth announcements she of course said “it’s all about the picture.”

I’m happy to announce the new announcements are now available in the shop. Each one is guaranteed to be unique and precious just like your new baby!

Both pictures were taken by Suzanne Williams at www.suzannewilliamsphotography.com