Give Thanks!

There is so much to be thankful for, and art is one of those things I am so thankful for. Between everything that inspires my art and all the people who have helped me and continue to help me grow, I have been given so much, and now I want to give thanks for it all.

I am thankful for my family and friends who never get tired of seeing what I'm working on and giving feedback. I'm thankful for their critique that helps me learn and grow and for their encouraging comments that keep me going.

I am thankful for all my art teachers over the years who have taught me so much about many different kinds of art - crafts, drawing, painting, ceramics, digital art, and more. They have encouraged me and helped me to grow and experiment with new things. They have helped to guide me and advise me as I find my style and explore what I can do with art.

I am thankful for God's provision and the opportunity I have had to take classes and get art supplies. I'm thankful for the time He has given me to develop my skills and create artwork.

I am thankful for God's creation and the inspiration it has been. His beautiful works have inspired many of my own works that I hope reflect how beautiful God's creation is.

I am thankful for the ability God has given me to create art, and I can't wait to see how He uses me and my art for His glory.

There is so much we have been given. Let's not take it for granted. Let's all give thanks for all that we have!

Watercolor painting of the woods in the fall