Why Scripture Cards?

I often think about how we are called to encourage one another daily. A fun and easy way to encourage someone is by sending a card. Who doesn’t love opening the mailbox and finding a surprise inside!

Mixed Media ArtMerri LewisAugust 19, 2022scripture cards, scripture, bible, verse, cards, encouragementComment

I'm Gonna Let It Shine

Nathaniel is holding his mushroom lamp out like a sword -- its light cutting through the darkness, sharper than any other weapon, revealing the truth of what lies in its path.

Mixed Media ArtMerri LewisAugust 1, 2022boy, mushrooms, whimsical, let your light shine, Light Shine, mixed mediaComment

Let Your Light Shine On

"This little light of mine,

I'm gonna let it shine.

Let it shine,

Let it shine!"

Mixed Media ArtMerri LewisAugust 1, 2022Light Shine, mushrooms, whimsical, field of mushroomsComment

This Little Light Of Mine

This little girl is on a walk in the darkness (could be night, could be symbolic) and her little light is shining, lighting the way. Shining for others to see.

Mixed Media ArtMerri LewisJuly 11, 2022light shine, whimsical, mushroom, girl, field, lamp, shineComment

Behind the Scenes: What are the Geodes made of?

A routine question I am asked is about how I make my geodes. Here I will explain what goes in to one of these beauties.

EncouragementMerri LewisJune 29, 2022geode, how to, handmade, crystal, molding paste, build up, stickels, embossing, glazeComment

Boomer's Escape On A VW Bug

What better to do on a bad day than to paint a fun escape day? That is what this painting stemmed from.

Art & AutismMerri LewisJune 27, 2022Boomer, dog, acrylic, arttherapy, escapeComment

Floating Hearts

Pour out our hearts for others in acts of love, is what this alcohol ink painting is all about.

EncouragementMerri LewisJune 23, 2022hearts, alcohol ink, pink, valentines dayComment

The Blessing Girl

Meet The Blessing Girl.

Gratitude fills her

as the very face of God

shines down on her.

EncouragementMerri LewisJune 17, 2022merri lewis, blessing, blessing girl, alcohol ink, card, gift, printComment

Daybreak Alcohol Ink Painting

One of my earlier alcohol ink paintings was this scene in the woods with a pond behind the trees, and that sun... the sun breaking through the trees for the start of a new day.

EncouragementMerri LewisJune 17, 2022alcohol ink, trees, daybreak, cards, prints, new day, merri lewisComment

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