Realityarts - Inspiration, Art and Creativity

Wednesday 19 November 2014

Quote Wednesday - Pearl S Buck

Growth itself has the germ of happiness...Pearl S Buck

You can't go from day to day, week to week without there being some growth in your life, though it is not something that will just happen without your input, you have to decide what areas of your life where growth needs to be, and then you have to make that step.

Each Quote Wednesday I share a quote with a photograph that I have taken. Quotes can be so inspiring and uplifting it is a good idea to meditate on the words and make a point of saying something encouraging about your life! Do something great!

Join me next week for the next inspiring quote and image. Blessings

Saturday 15 November 2014

Word for the Week - Ephesians 5:19

I will speak to others in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. I will sing and make music in my heart to the Lord, and always give thanks to God the father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ...Ephesians 5:19

As you meditate on the scripture and enjoy the image ask and think about the many gifts you have been given, the many challenges you face, and the fruit that will come from the work of your hands.

Words and images for the week, to bless, encourage and inspire you to be all that you have been called to be.

What will you do with what you have been given today?

Stay blessed and be a blessing

Thursday 13 November 2014

Gratititude's and Celebration Journal - Week 64 - Stars

Gratitude and Celebration Journal - Stars

When we look up at the sky we can see the beauty of what seems like hundreds of stars twinkling, each with their own light shining for a purpose. But in fact there are actually millions of stars each a planet in its own right and shining its’ light sometimes bright enough for the naked eye to see.

How are the lives that we lead impacting on others from afar? Are we showing our best qualities, making the most of what we have and making sure that what is inside us can be of as equal value and not just for show? Don’t let those negative voices stop you from being who you are truly meant to be. In letting our lives be a true reflection of the love that God has for us we release others to shine like the stars that they too were meant to be.

I am grateful and celebrate the beauty that we have within us, and in the night sky - the great expanse before us holds many mysteries and insights.

Gratitude's and Celebration Journal

I look forward to the journey and hope you come along and join me. Why not start your own journal, keep it as simple or complex as you wish, but do something!

Gratitude and Celebration Journal

Wednesday 12 November 2014

Humour - Reflection - A reminder

Thought for the week

You are beautiful, and not defined by your past mistakes Face your fear, name it, and then move on and laugh out loud! We have to see our lives from many different perspectives, and when we can laugh in the face of adversity, we will find many doors and solutions making themselves available - Realityarts

Quote

Patience is power. With time and patience the mulberry leaf becomes silk. ... Chinese Proverb

Scripture

Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed; Neither be disgraced, for you will not be put to shame; For you will forget the shame of your youth, And will not remember the reproach of your widowhood anymore. Isaiah 54:4

Quote Wednesday - John O'Donohue

There's no inner landscape in the invisible world of our souls and hearts but is full of the most melodious and nourishing and wild freedom. And everyone should go there, to the wild place, where there are no cages, where there are not tight rooms without windows and without doors. Everyone should go to the free clearance places in their own hearts...

John O'Donohue

Join me next week for the next inspiring quote and image. Blessings

Tuesday 11 November 2014

My Color is Beautiful Art - Giveaway Winner Announced

Registration is now open for the course and you can sign up for $49, for an experience like no other! Be prepared to be immersed in color, creativity, and lots of juicy techniques!

I was running a giveaway for a free spot to the course and there were many entries, and it gives me great pleasure to announce the give away winner!

Whoop Whoop! ....Drum roll please!.......

***** Vicki Louise Neil Ross*****

Come on down and claim your spot,

I will be sending you an email to confirm

It was great to receive all those lovely comments and I have decided to do a bonus giveaway, and I will be giving away 5 packs of embellishments that you will be able to use as part of my lesson, and will include paper, beads, jewelry, thread. to the next five names selected at random from those who had entered the original giveaway....

Over the next few weeks I will be sharing with you exactly what is in the embellishment pack, and where you can purchase them from.

The winners of the extra giveaway these are:

Rasheeda Nelson-Howard

AJ (The Quilting Pot)

Linda Doherty

Cathy Potosky

Kris Nadeara Duval

With registration now open I recommend that you give yourself time to select the supplies that you need in advance, Christmas is nearly on us. Come and check out the course HERE

Monday 10 November 2014

My Color is Beautiful Art 2015 - Registration now open!

Registration is now open!

To sign up for the class

You will be redirected to Tiare Smith's site - (the course organiser) where you can choose a couple of different packages, and the price starts at $49!

I would love you to join us on this exciting adventure

Here are the teachers for the course, including me:)

I look forward to meeting you on the course, we are going to have lots of fun!

Sunday 9 November 2014

Book Reviews Return

Book Reviews

I have been doing quite a bit of reading since I brought my Kindle. The idea that you can carry around hundreds of books at a time and have your pick of what you decide to read is great. I haven't shared my reviews for a while and will be picking this back up in a few weeks time. I thought I would share with you some of the books that I have read so far, and the review is available on Amazon or my Creative Writing Blog.

Every few weeks I will be reviewing a book that I have either brought or have been asked to review. I will share what I found interesting about it, and a bit about the author. Where possible we may also do a video review which will also be available on Amazon for you to see.

Books so far...

(click on the text to take you to the review, click on the Book to take you to amazon)

Unlocking the Heart of the Artist

DIY Gift Guide

Ask, Listen & Repeat

Altar Ego

Art Saves - Jenny Doh

Briliant Employability Skills - Frances Trought

The Chocolate Diaries - Karen Scalf Linamen

Ekidz in Cyberspace - Alan Springer

George Washington Carver - John Perry

Image Transfer - McElroy & Wilson

Just Like Jesus - Max Lucado

Where has Oprah Taken Us - Stephen Mansfield

Word for the Week - Ephesians 5:15

I will be very careful how I live, not as the unwise but as wise making the most of every opportunity because these days are evil. I will not be foolish but understand what the Lords will is... Ephesians 5:15

As you meditate on the scripture and enjoy the image ask and think about the many gifts you have been given, the many challenges you face, and the fruit that will come from the work of your hands.

Words and images for the week, to bless, encourage and inspire you to be all that you have been called to be.

What will you do with what you have been given today?

Stay blessed and be a blessing

Friday 7 November 2014

What's in the Bag? New painting

I do like bags and if you look through my Pinterest board I have a wide variety of bags that I like the look of each with its own look to fit the particular occasion.

I have gone from carrying small ones to quite large ones and I think I have always been one of those people who needs those 'just in case' items. I usually end up with a back or shoulder ache and so have to cull the contents of my bag, there has to be a balance..

I don't think the trolley route is going to work for me at the moment, though I've brought one for my mum and it comes in handy when I do her shopping and don't want to take the car, there are some nice designs that I have seen around. My son calls them Granny Trollies, though I have seen a wide range of ages use them, perhaps they are coming back in fashion and I could start a trend, Have a look at some of the ones I have collected on my Shopping Trolly board.

As a creative, you could even get a plain looking trolley and decorate it with stencils and art work. I am going to have a look into that, they could look quite funky.

This painting that I recently completed was inspired by the bag and that feeling of joy as you break in a new bag or find one that suits all your needs (if there is one)! Stay blessed!

Whats in the Bag - Mixed media painting, Amanda Trought

Thursday 6 November 2014

Gratitudes and Celebration - Prayerfulness - Week 63

Gratitude’s and Celebration

I think it is important to be thankful in all things, most importantly that we have breath for another day, but also for the things that we can’t see that bring blessings, change, new opportunities and grace into our lives.

Prayer is important to me, I pray to God who I have confidence exists, and who as far as I am concerned created me in his image to be all that I can be. Prayer is a continual thing, not just for one day a week but for every day, each and every moment, and in every circumstance.

I pray for my family, friends and I pray for people I don’t know. When I see an ambulance I pray for whoever they have been called out for that God touches their lives and they are healed, prayer is key.

Gratitude's and Celebration Journal

Today I am grateful and celebrate that I can pray, that I have the freedom to be able to pray openly and talk about my faith without fear.

I look forward to the journey and hope you come along and join me. Why not start your own journal, keep it as simple or complex as you wish, but do something!

Gratitude and Celebration Journal