Art by Debbie Saenz

Cloud Study

 

Cloud Study

 Acrylic on Canvas

9 x 12 inches

Debbie Saenz © 2013

I don't know about you, but I love to gaze at the sky. It's easy to get lost in the amazing beauty of days when the sky is clear blue or when filled with fluffy white clouds. I especially get excited when I'm privileged to get a glimpse of a beautiful glowing sunset. I can only think of our amazing Creator! 

Next time you're outside, don't take the sky or granted, notice its breathtaking beauty, and let it carry your thoughts to the One who created it!  

The heavens declare the glory of God;

the skys proclaim the work of His hands. Psalm 19:1

As for our home, we are still waiting for it to sell...we're beginning to wonder if His plan is for us to stay put; at least for now. I love our home and I would be delighted if we stayed...one thing is for sure, keeping our home "show ready" is really quite stessful! This too shall drift away like a floating cloud :)

 

Happy Easter! He Is Risen! Mixed-Media Painting

I started this painting last Easter and finally finished it the other day. 

The Lord is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Forever and ever!

* * *  1 Corinthians 15:20-26  * * *

The most undeserved death imaginable brought the greatest return calculable! Hallelujah! Everything happened just as He said it would and is so much more glorious than anyone could have ever hoped or imagined. 

My hope and prayer is to live more fully, to the praise of His glory and grace alone!!

We enjoyed a beautiful celebration of the resurrection of our Saviour today with our church family and now, my hubby and I are simply enjoying God's creation on this magnificent day while soaking up the perfect temperatures of this afternoon. Delightful!

 

A little nap on the hammock...I caught him just before he closed his eyes :)

I love love our wrap-around porch. It's so relaxing! This is my view from where I'm sitting as I write this post. This side of the porch overlooks the creek which is surrounded by lucious woods. There's a cool breeze blowing, my wind chimes are singing, and beautiful birds floating through the air. Wow! God is the ultimate artist! One day I'm going to attempt to capture this georgeous landscape in a painting.

Here's a better glimpse of the scene as I stand near the railing on our side porch. It's rather high, probably around 25 to 35 feet up making it hard to see the creek in this shot, but I can certainly hear the water flowing over the rocks. A few years ago our son Nick situated some rocks to create a small waterfall in the creek. Ahh! so calming!

I think I'll go join my hubby in the hammock now:)

 Wishing you all a blessed Easter Celebration!

Finally Learning Photoshop!

I'm so excited! While perusing the internet the other week, I discovered Kim Klassen's Photoshop Skinny Mini eCourse (and registration is still open!) I signed up right away! It's sad, but I've had my Photoshop Elements program practically sitting dormant for almost a year now! Yes, I am more than excited to learn this program. Finally!

Well, here it is, my first homework assignment! I learned how to  crop and add text. I like it, I like it! The photo is one I took several years ago when we lived in Mexico. 

On to the next lesson...

Blessings,

Debbie xo