I almost missed the twenty-dollar bill glistening in the rain gutter. It caught my eye at the last second as I exited my car and walked up to the front porch of my house. Andrew Jackson’s stoic face was slightly muddled by the downpour, but it was still Continue reading
Letting God, Be God, 2012, mixed media on canvas, 24×14”
A mirrored image reflects a girl bowing down, facing away from the viewer. The mirror is cracked, held in place with barbed wire and surrounded by journal pieces and splotches of paint. This artwork is a conceptual piece that explores the age-old questions of suffering and the sovereignty of God.
While I can’t provide satisfying answers, I want to lead you on my journey of discovery as I created this piece. Continue reading
In college, you can build relationships easily because of a common shared experience: you’re all students!
As soon as you walk across the stage and accept that diploma, you may find yourself suddenly untethered from your previous community. You might interact with your coworkers more than anyone else. You might move back in with your parents. You might be considering going back to school, peace corps, or traveling for a bit. Maybe you’re getting married or even starting a family.
Post-college friendships, on the other hand, Continue reading