Being a Doer.

Lately (meaning for a few months now) I have been thinking about the concept of going to things or seeing things rather than doing things. This has really challenged me. You see it all started when I was cuddled up on the couch in a quilt my Great Aunt made for me with a delicious mug of hot chocolate as I watched some old hockey games. At this point in time the NHL still had the season on hold. I was checking twitter on an almost daily basis just hoping to hear the update that hockey would be back! As I was sitting there watching an old Oiler’s game from the glory days of Gretzky and Messier I started to have a challenging introspective moment. I could not help but feel challenged that I have never played hockey; more than that I was challenged about watching life versus being a part of life.

            What am I supposed to do about this? Well I’ll be honest I am probably not going to stop watching hockey or going to start playing hockey. I can only imagine the ways I would be crushed. On top of this I think hockey is my sport to enjoy from the sidelines. BUT this thinking still challenged me. I want to be doing. So I have made some challenges to myself. I will finish the novel I’m writing. I will attempt to get it published. I will finish the art series that I’m working on. I will complete another art series after I finish this one. I will attempt to get my art series into a gallery where other people can see my art and hopefully become inspired to go out and do something. This also challenged me in terms of Hans and my trip to Europe. I loved our trip but my constant concern was will we be going out and doing something or just walking around looking at everything. Our trip was amazing but I have to say I feel challenged. I want to leave earth better than I find it. If I am just watching all the time I will miss out on so many of the awesome things that God has planned for me to take part in. I believe we are supposed to rest in Christ but I think in that new strength and peace we are to go out and truly change the world for God’s glory. Honestly I’m still figuring things out but I am so glad that I have God, Hans, and my family to help me along the way. 

Art for Inspiration: Liam Stevens

Liam Stevens

I am so inspired in my artwork by the amazingly gifted artist Liam Stevens. Here are just a few of his drawings. He also has done some incredible wedding invitations. Here are a few of his drawings that inspire me and a music video that he did ALL the drawing for. The song is "Waiting" by My Robot Friend and it is a beautiful acoustic version of the song. I am a sucker for acoustic music. I think you should def watch all the wonderful artwork in the video but I think looking at his other drawings while listening to the song is nice to. I really don't know much about Liam Stevens but his art fascinates me. 

This is one of my all time favorites. Potentially because of the bikes and the fact that I love biking/bikes.

Still from music video waiting.

You can by prints on Liam Stevens Website. They are not terribly expensive and worthy pieces of artwork to hanging on the wall.