SCS Designs Co. – Handcrafted Art & Creative Journey
"Learning to Trust the Creative Process: A Self-Taught Artist's Perspective"
Category: Artist’s Journey
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This year feels like a “beginning” season for me — art, writing, faith, and even the slow work of building a little retreat space at home through gardening and sustainability. I don’t have a perfect plan, and I’m not trying to force one. I’m simply choosing to begin again, take small steps, and trust God…
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When overloaded, switching out complex activities for a simpler, modified version can be a great act of self-care. Find ways to do what brings you joy during these busier seasons, without adding extra stress.
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“Can you take on one more thing?” seems to be the unofficial motto of busy seasons. The post reflects on the many times we commit to things when saying no may be the better practice. You’re invited to evaluate your own experiences and reflect on being strategic with when to say yes.
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Reflections on letting go of backup plans and walking the path God sets rather than trying to take control – burn the ships and remove the escape routes from your calling
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“So if you got one of those friend requests or page invites today, know that it came with a side of ‘please don’t think this is weird’ and a whole lot of hope. Hope that we can reconnect. Hope that we can talk about art and life and faith and whatever else comes up. Hope…
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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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