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"Learning to Trust the Creative Process: A Self-Taught Artist's Perspective"
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Author: Samantha Spencer
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Growing up as a military kid meant my musical foundation developed in patches across different bases and countries. Not every school had a dedicated choir program, but music found me anyway—through radio waves and the carefully curated cassette tapes we carried from station to station. I still smile remembering the agony of choosing songs for…
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There’s something deeply humbling about standing in front of an unfinished canvas. As I work on my latest mixed media piece, I find myself in that familiar space between vision and completion – that “ugly stage” where nothing quite looks like the picture in my head. You know that moment? When the layers aren’t quite…
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There’s a beautiful paradox in servant leadership that I’ve come to know intimately. When we’re called to pour into others’ lives through service and leadership, we sometimes forget that we too are vessels meant to be filled, not just emptied. Recently, my journey through leadership and creative ministry led to a profound realization, sparked by…
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SEO Meta-Description:Dive into the colorful and creative realm of mixed media artwork! Discover unique techniques, essential tools, artistic inspiration, and answers to your top questions about this captivating art form. Introduction Mixed media artwork is like a playground for creativity, where different materials, textures, and techniques come together to create something truly magical. It’s not…
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Aldersgate Ladies Retreat April 10 – 12 Good morning, Creative Friends! It’s Tuesday, April 15th – and we are currently in Holy Week. As we reflect on Jesus’ journey to the cross, it’s apt to take time to slow down and be present this week. I think of Jesus with his disciples – he wasn’t…
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Have you ever noticed how childhood memories shape our creative journey? For me, it started in garden centers, watching my parents select new additions for our landscape. While young-me dreaded the inevitable weeding sessions, those early experiences planted seeds of creativity that would bloom in unexpected ways years later. The Sensory Symphony of Gardens There’s…
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Hidden treasures aren’t always buried in the ground. Sometimes they’re stashed in studio corners, waiting patiently on half-finished canvases. This weekend’s spring cleaning revealed not just forgotten art pieces, but precious memories and valuable lessons about growth, patience, and God’s perfect timing. As I sorted through my studio this weekend, each unfinished canvas told a…
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God has quite a sense of humor, but I think he had good intentions when he created me with OCD. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is like its own superpower, especially on the good days when the hyper-focus, attention to detail has me flying through tasks, checking off all the list item boxes (love my lists!), and…
