Recently my mind has been thinking about the heart a lot. I have currently been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks after a recent surgery. I do not like living in this state of constant fear and worry about everything. I have been able to find things that have helped my body a lot in…
Symbols of Christ 1-4
Here are the first four symbols I have drawn of Christ along with some scriptures related to the particular symbol. Some of the scripture references may be found in other books of scripture like the Book of Mormon. They can be found here.
100 symbols of Christ
I have decided to join the 100 day project this year by drawing 100 symbols of Christ. One image a day that represents him in some way as to his roles, mission, nature and life. I am doing this for 3 main reasons. 1) To practice drawing everyday. I have decided that the basis of…
Strawberry Lemonade Bunting
I just finished sewing up my Strawberry Lemonade bunting I designed. It has been a lot of fun to see the whole thing come together. With all the cold weather I was in need of a little bit of sunshine and hope for some summer days. I had been working on a similar design that…
Meet My Grandfather
There are a few things that bring me pure happiness, and one of them is when I can use my creative talents and artistic ability to share my love of family history. It makes me so happy. A seriously deep joy that brings me so much satisfaction. I wish I could do it all day…
All’s right with the world.
“God’s in his heaven, All’s right with the world.” – Robert Browning The headlines would tell us otherwise. That the world is falling apart. That there is corruption everywhere, that our nation is showing its moral decay in the choices for our two presidential candidates. That sin is running rampant in all of its many…
He Touched Her Hand and the Fever Left Her.
Recently I was introduced to an old book called Christ in the Fine Arts. An Anthology of Pictures, Poetry, Music, and Stories Centering in the Life of Christ. What a feast for the soul. I have been introduced to artwork I never knew about, beautiful poetry, thoughts and music lyrics that have warmed my heart…
Beach combing
Our family vacation at the Oregon Coast. It doesn’t get much better than this.
Thursday Thriller
Let me introduce you to Richard Ballantyne, my 5th great grandfather. He was a Scotsman who joined the church and came to America to join with the Saints. Little did he know what kinds of trials and adventures awaited him. During the time of great persecutions of the Mormons, he was kidnapped by the mob…
Workday Wednesday
This is my grandfather Elmo Carling Astle. He died when I was just a few years old and so I never really knew him growing up. My father took over his garbage hauling business when he passed away and so I grew up riding in this same truck, and helping my dad haul garbage. I…
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