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Inktober iPainting Coral
He placed beauty in every corner of creation, even in the Coral under the oceans, for us to discover. The Lord cared so much about you and I that He didn’t leave out one detail. What an amazing God, and He cares just as much about our needs today. If you have a problem, The Maker Of The Oceans is just a prayer away.
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Inktober The Dizzy Gillespie
This Inktober they did a repeat prompt, Dizzy. So here’s a new iPainting of who I think of when I hear Dizzy. Mr Dizzy Gillespie did amazing things musically, but I first knew of him from the Muppet Show, yet I learned more about him as I grew older. If you teach children, whether in school, ministry, or in something such as art lessons, never assume they’re not listening. It may seem that way, but little escapes them. One day something they learned from a tv show, may develop into a lifelong pursuit.
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Inktober Trap Door
Today’s Inktober word was trap, so I drew a trap door. Unlike a trap, a trap door is a friend, if you’re a magician that is. It’s built into the act. It’s a way of getting out of some sticky situations. God said with every tribulation, or trial, He would make a way of escape. If you’re in a battle, don’t ask if there’s a way out, ask God to show you the way out. He is The Door to any locked room, whether it’s a problem, addiction, or circumstance, He will always bring us out, if we ask. He will wait until the right moment, but at the appropriate…
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Inktober iPainting Storm
The Inktober prompt for today is Storm. Automatically, my mind went to a snow storm. Everyone faces storms of different kind. It’s less about the storm, and more about how you weather it. That speaks to preparation. While you can’t prepare for every contingency, you can prepare to face the unexpected, Knowing you’re going to face unforeseen challenges, helps prepare you, both to be flexible, and seek help from those you trust. Storms have a way of eliminating things that separate us, because they are far less important. What is important is, we all face something, and we’re stronger together, than we are apart.
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My Current Palette
So my favorite traveling watercolor tin had worn so that it wouldn’t stay closed. When it’s the one you keep in your backpack, that’s a problem. I had got tired of adding tape each time. So I took a similar tin, not so worn, and moved my colors to it. In the process, I was able to add two more pans, bringing my travel palette to 14 colors. The colors already in my palette were great, but these definitely add something. How long has it been since you’ve added something to your mental palette? The danger of getting older isn’t the aches and pains to me. It’s the settling in…
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Inktober Sketch Rocket
I grew up in the 80s, and I remember space shuttle launches. What was fascinating was this. Such powerful machines, capable of reaching space, had to be launched under specific conditions. No matter how talented you are, you cannot succeed on your own. Behind every astronaut on the moon, is a team firmly planted. Our greatest successes are never our own, but a combination of mercy, love, and the contribution of those who care about us.
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Inktober Midnight Ride To The Outpost
Outpost was the prompt for today’s inktober, and I thought of the midnight rider. He and his horse silhouetted against the night sky. Only parts of him were visible, but you could see movement. In 2020, some things are still in shadow, but rest assured there is movement. You may not see everything yet, but God has a plan. An answer is on the way for those who are looking, even if you can’t quite make sense of it all just yet.
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Inktober iPainting Armor
The inktober prompt for today is armor. From the lowly armadillo to the mighty rhinoceros, God gave many of His creatures a natural armor. Armor is more than a shiny knight in a fairy tale. It’s a means of everyday life. We all must have something to protect us when the unexpected hits us, well like a knight on horseback. There isn’t time to suit up when you’re in a crisis, that’s why He equips us ahead of time. If we’re daily communicating with God, He will direct our steps, both to, and from the battle with our armor intact!
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Inktober iPainting Sand Dune
Today’s inktober prompt was dune. A sand dune is a large mass of wind blown sand. It’s big enough to stand on, but the wind that blew it there, can also blow it away again. It reminded me of the parable of Jesus. The one concerning the house built on the sand, and the one built on the rock. In 2020, it’s important to have a firm foundation. That way you’ll be secure when the wind starts blowing.
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Watercolor Chimpanzee In A Tree
God’s Creation is so amazing. Whether you’re talking about the constellations, or the amazing animals all around us, the precision and uniqueness of each is so stunning.
