"Courage" - ‪#‎audreagustafson‬ @ ‪#‎audiegart‬ inspired by ‪#‎lifebook2015‬ @‪#‎andreagomoll‬ this prompt was so inspiring to me that I felt I needed to spend some alone time with God and find out what he wanted to show me about Courage. 6 days later this painting represents what I was shown and learned during that time spent with him. Thank you Lord for being a personal God and loving me enough to show me new lessons. Thank you that I am a work in progress and how you made me...continue to teach me your divine ways always and how I am to apply them daily in my walk! Thank you Andrea Gomoll for the beginning inspiration to start. Xoxo Love Audie 

#LoveSummerArt - Mixed Media Art Mermaid

#Lovesummerart - Clothes Pin Art Doll Tutorial

Here is my first contribution to the ‪#‎LoveSummerArt‬ festival! I feel blessed to be involved in this project with so many talented creatives across the world!! Hope you Enjoy the video and Thanks for Watching!! xo xo Audie

#lovesummerart: A Virtual Art Show Invitation

Progression of a Charcoal and Pastel Painting

"A Guided Path"

“A Guided Path”- created with soft pastels and charcoal. Inspired by Isaiah 58:11  “The Lord will guide you always”…The inspiration behind this painting is my relationship with God and allowing him to direct my paths. He loves me enough to give me free will but it is by my choice that I seek him, allow him to be the Lord of my life and trust Him to direct my path in life.  There are plenty of scriptures I love on this subject and listed here a few.   xoxo Audie

Proverbs 3:5Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not rely on your own understanding; 6 think about Him in all your ways,and He will guide you on the right paths.

Psalm 37:23 A man’s steps are established by the Lord, and He takes pleasure in his way.

Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps.

Hello everyone ...I have had the privilege of being involved in several artist swaps from some amazing groups the last several weeks.  I highly recommend swaps as it gives you an opportunity to get to know some wonderful souls out there in the art community.    Receiving wonderful things in the mail from other artists helps to inspire my own creativity.   Here are a few things from my art table and it was a joy to share them with others.    One was an ATC swap, the next a Ribbon Doll Swap and the other a Pocket Letter swap.

“Ribbon Art Doll” for an artist swap...Acrylic, watercolor, pastel, chipboard & embellishments.
Inspired by “The imaginary wonderland that lives in my heart, soul, spirit and mind since childhood and seeds cultivated by my great grandmother, Effy Nolan……...  xoxo Audie