I’m An Artist Because God Is.
My Drawing Story
My story is far from perfect, but through it all God was there with through every step of the way. I pray that the Lord may use my testimony to minister to every single one of your hearts.
My Childhood Years
I grew up in a Christian/Pastoral household where I was demonstrated to love God above all and raised in the discipline of the Lord. I went to public school for a couple of years where I struggled with comparison, fitting in, and trying to be perfect. Once I was switched to homeschool I still struggled with these things and since I grew up in a Pastoral family I felt pressured even through Sunday School to be perfect and it was a daily struggle. At the age 7 years old I gave my life to Christ. He changed my life forever!
From a very young age I always enjoyed drawing, coloring, coloring books, and painting. I had notebooks, papers, and even homeschool material filled with doodles of basically anything. One day I was watching my favorite cartoon about Joseph from Veggie Tales. I looked through bonus features section and saw a How To Draw Little Joe. So I ran to my closet and picked up a pencil and a spiral bound composition book where I began following along with the tutorial where I must say I was hooked. Over time I started getting serious about drawing and began watching YouTube tutorials on how to draw my favorite cartoon characters. Eventually I started getting an allowance from my Parents and every time we went to a craft store or my favorite book store (Barnes and Nobles) ,I would go to the art section and pick up an educational book on how to draw and artist grade art supply's. Then at the age of 9, me and my family moved right before having major back surgery. Once my back surgery was done and I was out of the hospital recuperating at home, I hadn't realized how much God used this situation in my life to grow closer to Him. I struggled physically, spiritually, and mentally during the recovery process. Through it all the Lord showed me His love, strength, goodness, and His faithfulness. As I was recovering I started drawing again and found it to be a great stress reliever and an amazing hobby. After a year and being fully recovered, I started purchasing more professional art supply's and began taking art more seriously.
The Struggle Buss
In January of 2020 I found myself struggling. I was not happy with where I was with my art & found no enjoyment creating it. I felt like I could not improve nor progress in my drawing. Part of that was due to my perfectionist side. So my parents sat me down and told me how much they loved my artwork. They told me how much they desired to see me grow and flourish as an artist by creating realistic drawing instead of drawing cartoons. I thought they were crazy. I told them that “I would never change my style of artwork”. Until one day I gave in and I just decided to take a leap of faith and try it…and boy did I love it! I’ve never stopped loving it since then!! I thank God for that conversation I had with my parents because if it wasn’t for that conversation I wouldn’t be here where I am today as a realistic artist. I also thank God for this talent that He has given me…because it truly is a way that I can minister to all through my artwork. The moment I gave my talent to the Lord I saw my artwork flourish. I found joy, peace, and enjoyment in it AND STILL DO!
The truth is we are the art not the artists; we are the canvas. In an instant, God made art. He shaped us uniquely into a beautiful individual from the start. He touched the canvas of flesh and said, “This one is better than the rest. I’ll give him/her so much of my image, you can still see the steam of My Breath”.
You were created because Jesus is creative and will always be the Creator. We see His creativity through the lilies, trees, mountains, flowers, animals, and so much more! Jesus is the ultimate Artist!
