Saturday, February 14, 2015

My Journey into Bible Art

Good evening y'all!!!!!     I hope and pray that where ever y'all are tonight that you are warm and settled in for the evening.     We are expecting an arctic blast in my neck of the woods that could bring some precip in the form of snow and lots of frigid temps.    At 9:30 pm it is 19* here.    So, check on your elderly neighbors and bundle up and stay inside if at all possible.     The upper North Eastern US is being battered hard by all the snow.     I have a friend up there and she has said roofs have started to collapse.     So, while we can be thankful we won't get 7 feet of snow, we sure need to being praying for those that are being pounded over and over.    Take care my friends, and know prayers of safety are heaven bound.

One of the things that a precious sister in Christ and I have started this year is Bible Art Journaling.     We are each others cheer leader, cheering each other on to do more and more.     As I have progressed and put my pieces in my Bible, I decided I wanted to share mine with all of y'all.     Just bare in mind that mine is not all that good.     Just want to share with y'all and maybe give you ideas of how you can do your own art.      As a general rule, the art is actually done on the page.      I'm not comfortable enough yet to do mine directly on the Bible page so.....I modified it to suit my own needs.   

Here's what I do.     I got a tablet of tracing paper.     The size is 9x12 inches.      I cut the sheets down to 4.5x6 inches, giving me four small sheets from one large sheet.      It is just about as thin as a page in my bible and I use washi tape to put it on the page that the passage is from.      With it being tracing paper, if I need to get a basic shape of something, it's no problem to do that.     I have only used a prompt on one of my bible art pages.     It is the one with the lion on it.     I just got the basic shape of the face and then went from there and finished the drawing.     I may go back and re-do that one when I feel I can draw it on my own.     The lion will be in the next upload of my Bible Art.   But, anyway, I have a few I want to share with you and I hope you enjoy them.    They are a true labor of love and a piece of my heart.
On this one, I just wrote out the scripture on the full page in red and then stamped this really frilly heart and key over the writing in london fog memento ink.    I really like the way it turned out.
This is what it looks like in my Bible.    You can see the zebra striped washi tape.  Zebra stripes=By His stripes I am healed.     I tape my little pieces of tracing paper over a sheet of lined notebook paper, that makes writing in a straight line easier to do.
This is the one I done today.    A little emotional about this one.    This was the hardest one for me so far.    I was really proud of this when I got finished with it.
This is what it looks like in my Bible.
My friend had done this one and I so loved it.   This is my version of what she had done.     I love hers more than mine, but I do love mine too.    The pen is beside the page to show the size.     I really love this passage of scripture from the Message translation.       Just beautiful!!!!
What it looks like in my Bible.
I really love this one.    Are you a "whosoever"?    I sure hope so.      If not, it's not to late.
This is what it looks like in my Bible.

Well, there you have it.    This is some of the first ones I have finished.     I have about 5 more and will get them up soon.    And hope to do many more in the days, weeks, and months to come.     I hope if you haven't yet tried this, that you will give it a try.    You don't have to show it on your blog.   You don't have to show it to anyone.     It's just a way of helping soak in the Word of God.    It's not about being the best artist out there.     It's just giving what you have to God and spending time with Him while you are being creative.    Your creativity came from Him after all.     So do it, and enjoy it and let Him direct you in it.    You won't regret it.

Since today is Valentines Day, I have a special Valentine to share with all my favorite people; all of Y'all.      This is a special Valentine from God to us.     Thank you God that You "so loved" us enough to give us the best that You had to give!
There you have it.     The most special Valentine you'll ever receive from the One who loves you more than you could possibly know.      Enjoy!

That's it for the night.     I hope y'all enjoyed what you seen here.     I do love it when you leave me a note.     Take care, be safe and stay warm.

Ladybug, sweetpea loves you bunches!   Stay warm!

Good night y'all, God love's y'all and so do I!!!    hugs, Patty

16 comments:

  1. What an interesting idea. I could not write or draw on the actual pages of my Bible either. I like that you are using tracing paper. Very nice as a page overlay.

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    1. Thank you so much Bonnie for visiting and leaving me a comment. I do write on my Bible pages. Notes that I want to make sure I remember. But, I'm not up to drawing on mine, simply because I'm not that good and I don't want to mess it up. I really do love the page overlay though. Even if I could really draw well, I love what I'm doing on the tracing paper, so I will probably stick with that. They also are making Journaling Art Bibles that have 2 or 3 inch margins for journaling and art drawing. Some of the ladies have done some spectacular art in theirs. Thanks again Bonnie! hugs, patty

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  2. Well Ms. Patty, first what a lovely idea and I love it that you and a friend are doing this together. Second, let's not hear anymore about how your art is not very good. It is in the glory of God that you do this art, it is straight from your heart....so how could it not be beautiful. Your heart is full and bountiful and you are so gracious to share it with us. So rejoice in your beautiful work. Hugs dear.

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    1. Oh Dawn, I'm so thankful to you for your wonderful words of encouragement!!!! Just know that it means more than you'll ever know. I'm blown away by your words. Thank you so much. love and hugs to you, patty

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  3. I love your idea of using tracing paper this way, Patty! One day I'm sure you will have the confidence to write and draw directly in your Bible, but this is a great solution for now!

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    1. Thank you so much Zsuzsa. This is really fun and it goes pretty quickly. I am just happy that I could come up with something that works for me. hugs, patty

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  4. OMG!!! Patty I LOVE this!!!!! What a GREAT idea for ART........I've never seen this done before but think I may just have to give a go myself......I have an old bible that I could use for this and it would make a keepsake for my kids!!! Very clever you and your friend are!!!! And I think your ART is just as beautiful too!!!!

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    1. Thank you soooo much Penny! And you are so right about it being a great keepsake for your kids. Just google Bible Art and you'll see all the beautiful art that pops up. It is so amazing. You can use stamps or what every you have. It is fun and I'm so glad you liked this. hugs, patty

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  5. That is a very cute idea. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Thank you so much Chris!!!! I really appreciate you coming by and leaving me a comment. This was the solution for me, since I'm not a very good artist. This helps a lot. Thanks again Chris! hugs, patty

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  6. Your Bible art is absolutely wonderful, Patty..What a great idea!!! I love that you are doing it with a friend and I love that you are sharing it with all of us..You have touched my soul with this..Thank you, my friend..

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    1. Thank you so much Kathy!!!! It really is a fun and great way to express yourself in Scripture. I love having my friend to encourage me every day and I her. We are both excited. Thanks again Kathy. Much love and many hugs, patty

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  7. Wow, I love what your doing with your journal.

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    1. Thank you so much Vic!!! It really has been fun and rewarding. Thanks for your comment! hugs, patty

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  8. Hi Patty,

    I finally made it over here. How utterly inspiring! I have done a painting or two in the past and it really does something special inside your soul - there's a definite connection when you use your talents for HIS purposes. After all, the bible is crammed with artists and artisans.

    May HE bless your hands and heart as you journal your spiritual journey. What a wonderful legacy to leave your family someday.

    Blessings, Barb

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    1. Thanks so much Barb!!! You are so right at the bible being full of artists and artisians. After all, look at the artistry of God and all He created. I receive the blessing in the name of Jesus over my hands and heart as I continue this spiritual journaling journey. Thank you for the encouragement. hugs and love to you, patty

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