This time I went a more geometric route and added more colors to create a bright and vibrant Bible journaling page. It was SO MUCH fun and an ahhhhmazing time with the Lord.
Of course, I am including the triangle pattern that I created and used for you to have for free.
Of course, leaves are (usually) necessary in floral paintings. They make flowers look finished and natural. But leaves can also make up gorgeous paintings, or Bible journaling pages all on their own!
If you have been Bible journaling for a little while, you have probably heard of tip-ins or tip-outs, as they are very beloved in the Bible journaling community.
Way back in November 2017, just a couple of months after I started this blog, I did a post on how to paint super simple watercolor roses. It is still one of my most popular videos on YT and a post I’m really proud of.
But, that was almost three years ago! I have learned so much since then. So I thought I should do a little updated rose tutorial.
I was reading in the gospel of John and came upon verses 7: 37-38 which say: “On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’ ”. I knew I wanted to paint a waterfall and river to illustrate this verse and the “living water”, but I had never painted a waterfall before!
So over two years ago I did a tutorial on a watercolor forest and included a three-page free printable with it. I always loved that tutorial, though it didn’t get a ton of traction, and I totally forgot about it until recently!
I love painting with q-tips. They are easy to use, cheap, and they bring this element of child-like fun to painting.
Today’s tutorial shows how to paint lilacs simply with q-tips!
I used watercolor, but you could do the same thing with acrylics or even stamps!
Today I am painting some loose wildflowers using acrylic paints. I’m working on Hebrews 10:19-25. This paragraph just hit me right in the gut when I stumbled upon it. These current times we are in, with the Coronavirus, have been so tough, and I felt these verses to be so encouraging. Let us hold fast knowing the truth that we have eternal life because of Jesus. And even though with social distancing and staying home it is hard to meet together, let’s not neglect to connect in other ways and encourage each other! God is so faithful and we will continue to get through this together.
…Remember, because we are Bible journaling, there should be no pressure! Bible journaling is not about creating the greatest piece of art! It is all about spending time in the word and worshiping him. Using art to glorify him! So no matter what you create, it will be beautiful in the eyes of the Lord!
This year Easter sure looks different. It will be hard not to be able to celebrate this great holiday at church or with family and friends. But going through times like these really makes you grateful for the things we do have, doesn’t it? I know I’m so thankful for technology and being able to watch church online and connect with family and friends through FaceTime/skype!…This abstract sun is simple. It is great for beginners. Though it is a little more time consuming, it provides a wonderful time of meditation and prayer.