A chat with the Founder of "Faithful Still" ,
Brittany Berry, about Art and Wellness.
I was so blessed to have Brittany in my home and studio and sit down and have a chat about the role of art and creativity in healing.
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Below, meet Brittany and hear a bit of her story and learn about "Faithful Still"
Thank you for being here.
Blessings,
"and now, we wait..."
In the process of this recent piece, my thoughts were of waiting.
Waiting for something wonderful and the patience and nurturing it requires.
The Faithful tending to what we could call the time in between.
I find myself, once again, in between the moment of the conception and the birth.
( Not in the literal sense as I'm a woman in her late 50's) That season has been fulfilled for me.
Whether it's the process of a painting that represents this common human experience or in the midst of the waiting in a circumstance in my own life, I wonder if I do this well and what that means.
Whether this speaks to you about life in between birth and death, a seasonal change, the struggle through an illness, the development of a relationship, or even the beginning of a build or project, we consistently find ourselves waiting.
In the waiting or what I've heard called "the dash", Some observations come to mind...
*To wait well requires faith and trust that the end result will be worth it.
*Waiting is a growing time
*This is a precious time of refinement where, at the end, we won't be the same as when we entered this period
*These seasons are cyclical, they repeat, and with each one, we deal with it a bit better than the previous one.
*Most things are worth the process and the patience that is required of us.
Though, quite often, Trusting the Process and getting excited about what's to come can be the best part. Seasons of being in waiting are necessary and, if we steward them well, finding joy in the midst, it makes the goal even sweeter to experience for the journey to get there wasn't wished away.
There's something to be said for simply being present as we wait.
Whatever you are waiting for in this moment, may you be blessed in the midst of it.
Artfully Yours,
24" x 30"
Mixed Media Oil | Gallery Wrapped Canvas
Original Work by Artist, Tina Lawver
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Tina Lawver is an professional artist with over 30 years experience in creating original works for homes and public spaces. She works with clients (who become friends) to create archival and worthy pieces through her studio practice as well as commissioned art.
She lives and works in the Atwood Lake region in Ohio in her lake cottage studio along with her husband, Ted.
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Updated: Jul 5
A few years ago, a friend invited me to a concert. Amanda Lindsey Cook
She shared a song that changed the intimacy in my relationship with my Creator.
This Painting was created from that moment. Below, I share the lyrics. I'll just leave this with you.
It's quiet
In this house upon a hill
You won't mind it
Some things you can't know 'til you're still
In the silence
Where your spinning thoughts slow down
In the stillness
Things have a way of working out
Allow me to introduce myself again
I'm the One that knew you before time began
And I've been waiting for you to let me be your friend
Everything you ever need is everything I am
I am, I am, I am
Take your chances
There's nothing here to lose
Ask your questions
I promise you the truth
As you're ready
I wanna hear your heart
Is it heavy?
Where wounds have left a mark
Allow me to introduce myself again
And I was with you every place you've ever been
And I'm the One that held you when you couldn't stand
If you're wondering who can heal your brokenness
I can, I can, I can
I'll meet you
In the house upon the hill
How I want to
Show you I am real
Allow me to introduce myself again
I'm the love you used to think could not exist
I'm as sure as where you're standing
And as free as the wind
You don't have to reach for me
'Cause this is where
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Jason Ingram / Amanda Cook / Steffany Gretzinger
House on a Hill lyrics © So Essential Tunes, Bethel Music Publishing, Amanda Lindsey Publishing
Tina Lawver is an Ohio based artist creating archival works with an eternal message.
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