Corbin ~ The Artist

(See photo below ~ that inspired this work)

Today I'm happy to feature these unique works of art created by my son, Corbin ~ the artist, who is currently studying media art in college.  One thing I love about Corbin is he has always chosen to march to the beat of his own drummer.  That combined with the fact that as long as I can remember, he's also had an interest in art ~ well let's just say the two combined makes for these most interesting works.

Photo ~ via

To describe a little bit about Corbin's style, it might help if you knew he was inspired in one of his figure drawing classes.  It was there that he was instructed in planar analysis ~ basically a technique used in learning to draw faces. 

Corbin took what he learned a step further and created these colorful and soulful works of art.  I love how the layers of color add depth to the pieces. 

On a side note, something you may not know about Corbin, he is challenged with a seizure disorder.  He is such an amazing young man and faces what life has handed him with an enormous amount of courage.  He takes on each day choosing to look for good in life and the best in people. 

Corbin

I'm excited to see Corbin pursue his passion and can't wait to see what other beautiful works he creates.  I know he has a bright future ahead of himself as he continues on his path as an artist.

If you are interested in commissioning a work by Corbin ~ please contact him here.

Thank you for indulging this momma a bit as I bragged about my son, Corbin ~ The Artist. 
XO ~ Dana

Peaceful

I love so many things about this stack of old Bibles.  I love the way the edges are worn and tattered.  I love the way the gold lettering is just peeking through on some of the spines.  I love the dogeared pages ~ that tell me they've been read, looked through and pondered over.  I love the markings and writings on the pages ~ the margins are filled with thoughts and numerous passages have underlinings.   This little tower of Bibles that I've inherited represent many loved ones and the faith they have had down through the years.  They bring comfort and peace to me.  

 

And yes ~ I even use these to help bring heart and soul to my home. 

They've rested on mantels and sat on shelves.  Here they sit next to an old Indian printer's block ~ the carved cross in the pattern is what caught my eye ~ notice how it's echoed at the top of the board below.

The Bibles are also accompanied by a wonderful old church attendance board that I found in an Arkansas junk store.  Not too many years ago, boards like these were used to display Sunday School attendance in churches.  Someday I hope to run across some old numbers and letters to slide in the slots. 

These Bibles especially bring peace to me this week ~ not the Bibles themselves but Who they represent and the hope His words bring.  Corbin, our middle son, who has experienced seizures since he was a young boy, will be having surgery on Friday.

He's an extraordinary and courageous young man and never complains.  Our hope is that the procedure will reduce the frequency and severity of the seizures.  If you think about it, would you please say a prayer for him?  Thank you. :)

P.S.  The top two photos were taken by a friend of mine and an amazing photographer ~  Amanda Kate Photography ~ be watching for a future post about Amanda and more of her great work.