When I was a seminary student in Austin, Texas, I discovered "art-making" to be quite therapeutic and also a way to process what I was learning. I especially took delight with watercolor paints. Here are a few creations from that time. 
"She is a Tree of Life" created while reading Dr. Schipani's book The Way of Wisdom in Pastoral Counseling and also reflecting on Proverbs 3
"Pools of Thought"
"Los Pollitos Dicen"
"She is a Tree of Life" created while reading Dr. Schipani's book The Way of Wisdom in Pastoral Counseling and also reflecting on Proverbs 3
"Pools of Thought"
"Los Pollitos Dicen" Okay, this one is not from seminary. In out tiny apartment in Austin I used to hang a piece of watercolor paper above the kitchen sink. I would add things to it gradually. This image became playful, almost sing-song. So I added the lyrics to a nursery rhyme one of the teachers at the Wesley School used to sing to the infants.
"Mary Visits Elizabeth"
"Mary Visits Elizabeth"When I started seminary and studied theology, I fell in love with the gospel stories leading up to Jesus' birth. I love the encounter between Mary and Elizabeth when Elizabeth calls Mary "Blessed among Women" and says that the child in her womb leapt for joy when Mary arrived.
"What if Man Evolved from Husk?"
"What if Man Evolved from Husk?"
I love love love "She is a Tree of Life" - but you probably knew I would :). Again, I'm inspired by you.
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