I’ve Never Done This Before
I was dealing with some discouragement and envy a week or so ago. Thanks to this post by blogger Mandy Steward which Shawn turned me onto. Which lead me to other bloggers she mentioned in the post. Which lead me to saying this to him, “Geeze I suck.” Which lead Shawn to ask why I would say that. My reply? “Because I’m not creative and I’m surrounded by creative people.”
I really don’t think that I’m creative. I think that I get random bursts of creativity. I create a funky piece of jewelery or create a really cool looking card. These bursts are rare. I sit around in the background watching others create masterpieces not to mention my amazingly creative, hot husband create things out of nothing.
So in the midst of my discouragement and envy I decided to take a giant step. Do something I’d never done before. At lunch I found myself deliberately in the canvas and paint aisles at Michael’s. I had a small budget since we’re waiting on Shawn’s payday but I came home with a few things.
I actually really enjoyed painting. I’m no Monet, Picasso, or even Mandy Steward but I tried. I found something new I liked doing. Here is the final product. I even Modge Podged a photo of us to the canvas.
I think your painting is WONDERFUL! And how can you seriously say that you aren’t creative?! Have you not seen those mad photography skills up there?????
Girl – you’re creative. You were made by the ultimate Creator!
In all seriousness though – these are incredible pictures and a beautiful canvas. Consider yourself artsy.
Thank you for the comments and compliments ladies. They mean a great deal.
i love it! annnd i was thinking… in a “burst” God created the whole universe… God can do a lot with your creative bursts girl
and i love how encouraging your hubby is… we likes him we do we do! *hugs*
oh wow. This is beautiful! who took those pictures? those are amazing as well. And can i confess that i feel the same way sometimes? like… not creative. It’s not a good place to be.
I took the pictures in the blog. The one on the painting itself my husband took.