A Little Look....

I usually get through the week having given everybody and everything more time than I give to my art. I made an effort this week after work to take some time to CREATE. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with what came out, and it felt so GOOD to paint!
This week's post is more pictures than words, but hey, I am an artist, not a writer so maybe this is for the better!

"Sprouted Dream" 7" x 9" acrylic on canvas. AVAILABLE for $35

"Solo Rojo" - Currently the center piece to my living room.

Behind the Scenes - Water color drying....feel the excitement! ;-)

Behind the Scenes - Drawing in the clouds and cityscape.

Behind the Scenes - Laying out and positioning the cityscape.

Completed "Wind of Hope" card! Remember, $5 of every card sold is donated to storm victims in the south! (Think floods, tornados, etc)  Each hand painted card is only $15 (FREE shipping) and can be purchased at HERE

Pursuit

Welcome back to Lisscat Creations Blog....as you can see, we got a make-over. Hope you like! :-D

Hope you all had a great Easter weekend!

The holiday this weekend really got me thinking....how amazing that Jesus did what he did for us out of love. It truly is a miracle and one that is so hard to conceive the idea of. 

But my hope for you is that this Easter filled you with hope and inspiration, too. If Jesus loved us so much that he was willing to be beaten and killed for our sins, its nice to think that he really does care about all the little details of our daily lives too.

It is nice to know that the creator of the universe really cares about our dreams and desires. We just have to have 'faith the size of a mustard seed (which is really small, by the way!). 

So lift up your dreams and goals right now. Thank God for putting them in your heart, and lift them up with faith, thanking Him for helping you to achieve them!

I was going through old artwork today. The first picture posted is a piece from my college days. Its an Indian miniature painting titled "Pursuit". 

The second picture is a signed poster from Monsieur Matisse. You are all familiar with the famous french painter, Henri Matisse. Well this is from his grandson of the same name, who is also a great painter. A friend of mine in college knew him, showed him my artwork, and in return he sent me the signed poster and a very personally encouraging note. The note complimented my work and reminded me to keep doing my stuff. 

I received this note about 7 years ago, and who knew all this time later it would be just the encouragement I would need. 

I know I preach this alot, but always try to encourage others and don't take uplifting words for granted. You never know when even your own smile may turn someone else's day around.

Blessings to you in this last week of April! Hope its a great one!

GOOD Life; GOOD-bye Garbage

Well after a short (or long) intermission, I am back in the blog-sphere. 

Had to go back to my home state of RI to help Dad recover from him surgery, but I am back home in my cozy little apartment in TN. Please excuse the delay in my posts! :-)

I, like most creative types, am a PACK RAT. I have this compulsive desire to save everything, as it might come in handy someday on a future on project. 

But I had a break through last weekend. I was actually able to go through my apartment and bundle up several garbage bags of clothes, papers and random items either to be donated or thrown out. 

I must say, it was very freeing! So yes, I'd like to say "My name is Melissa, and I am a recovering Pack Rat".

After saying good-bye to alot of garbage, I was granted some free time to paint. Thus, you have the painting above, "Good Good Life". This title of this painting was inspired by one of my new favorite bands, One Republic and their song "Good Life". Its just one of those inspirational songs that makes feel good, light hearted, have fun singing, and of course is great painting music.

It serves as a little reminder to get rid of all the 'trash' in lives, and just enjoy the simple things. No matter how terribly, horribly, painfully difficult life can get, we always have something to be thankful for. And that something reminds us that we all have a potential to enjoy a good, good, life!

Cat on a tree...

Well, now that Pink month is over we are back to your basic black font. October was a somewhat slow month for cards, but we still managed to raise $10 that will be donated to fight Breast Cancer. I am very thankful for the donations that were were able to raise! Thanks for all who helped.
So do you ever feel like it's too quiet? Ya keep hanging on trying to do your thing, whatever that is, hoping for a change. Then BAM, suddenly opportunities fly at ya!
I came across a very appropriate scripture this week, right after I got through complaining to God that I felt like I wasnt seeing results in my life...
"Remember Jesus' example. Wicked people were doing evil things to him, but he held on. Never get tired and give up".
For me, that was confirmation that no matter how hard the world tries to block you out, or push you down, you gotta keep believing in what you are doing, and refuse to let it go.
I have some great opportunities coming up for my artwork. Not sure which them will work out, or which ones wont, but I am going to step out and give them a shot, because I truly do believe that what I am doing will someday make a positive difference!
So if you've ever felt like that cat hanging on the tree branch that says "hang in there"....remember it's going to be worth it!
This weeks pic is a painting I did last weekend and was blessed enough to sell it to a good home only days later! :-)