An artaholic uses the 12 Steps to explain (and justify) her addiction to art. This whimsical post will incite delight and chuckles: “My name is Elya Filler and I am an artaholic.” ”Hello, Elya,” the group says back to me. It has been two days since my last art project READ MORE...
My Dabble in Jewelry Making
My daughter's creativity never ceases to amaze me. Here's her recent post that features one of her artistic loves, Jewelry making: For this past Christmas, I tried my hand at making necklaces for a few of my close friends and colleagues. My good friend, Liz, originally taught me everything she knew and took me to …
Creative Buzz
One of the reasons I decided to blog was to find other kindred spirits—like-minded people who loved what I loved. The concept of ongoing, online conversations about everything from writing and art to obstacles and overcoming intrigued me. Blogging added to my artistic tools and helped me to pursue creativity in a new way. READ …
The Daily Creative Challenge
“Behold I do something new.” What if we did, said, or shared something creative every day? Creativity gives life, and we have a creative God who never stops imagining and sharing, so why can’t we do the same? What if every morning we asked these questions, “Lord, what do you have for me to do …
Pocket-sized Plans
In an Internet age in which we admire people and products that go viral, the creative eclectic can feel like bigger is better. This quest for grand can tie your hands as you think the only worthy pursuit is a large pursuit. Instead of forward progress, you find yourself stymied and unable to make anything …
Marco Polo: God’s Uncanny Riddles or Mere Imagination
“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.”*Proverbs 25:2-3 Have you ever felt like finding God’s will was similar to a game of Marco Polo? Blinded by your human nature, you cry out “Marco” (what’s next Lord?). Silence. Then some unexpected message comes your way and you stumble towards the general direction of “Polo.” You wonder …
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The Bubbling Spring of Creativity
Creativity is like an underground spring; if it’s plugged in one place, the water will bubble up in another. Often this occurs when and where we least expect. Recently this happened to me. I felt stifled and sad due to some difficult circumstances, so I returned to one of the activities that brings me joy—a …
Recycling Creative Projects
Six years ago, my sister and I created a line of artwork and poetry that my best friend, Barbie, submitted to Cold Water Creek. Unfortunately, they did not select our samples, but they did decide to go with Barbie’s own submission. That was the mega deal she tithed from in order to buy eight laptops for …
Guess what came in the mail today…
My proof book arrived yesterday. I noticed the small package inside my front door after returning home from work. The housecleaning service set it inside. My heart did a jump up heel click while I opened the cardboard package. What a rush to finally hold an actual book. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
JoDee Luna Art 