May 21, 2012
 Marge sharing from her current series of artwork.
My training under Marge has come to a close. The week was rich as we enjoyed relationship, artmaking, sharing ideas, gaining truth, mulling over direction and "calling" and much more. Marge gives fellow artists the gift of her time, her encouragement, her studio, her art supplies and her humor. She read books I brought and gleaned the essence of each one. She went out of her way to make certain I could stay on my vegan diet to continue to fight stage four cancer.
I think she was impressed when I started jogging around her on the evening walk last night, but maybe not. She is more impressed with our amazing God who graces me with the ability to jog, make art, share story, sing Italian opera, pour over a scripture passage and laugh during stage four cancer.
As I return home, I sit next to a woman who is swearing at a colleague for some mess-up at work; stocks were not traded when they should have been, and the clients are unhappy, putting it mildly without the F word which seems to be her default word. Her stress calms a bit as the person she is speaking with seems to reassure her that a fix is in the works. Yep, I'm out of the studio and back into real life with real stories to be shared.
I get out my sketchbook, and I notice everyone is a little happier. Art tends to do that.
Marge's website is here: margemalwitz.com
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5
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May 20, 2012
 Collaged Pages, Marcia Carole
I am recounting an important story through collaged papers. After some time with a very special teacher/prayer warrior, I came away with a deeper understanding of the woman Jesus spoke with, at Jacob's well in Samaria. A number of things occurred during that long conversation, perhaps the longest recorded conversation Jesus had with anyone.
Jesus had no leather cup, no jar or urn with which to draw or drink water. Most likely, he was suggesting he drink from the w... Continue reading...
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May 19, 2012
 In a Dark Hole, Painted Papers Collage, Marcia Carole And When He Has Tried Me, Painted Papers Collage, Marcia Carole Come Forth As Gold, Painted Papers Collage, Marcia Carole
It was an inspiring and edifying evening with Marge last night. One on one mentoring. I always learn more about art, calling, story, what other artists are doing world-wide, and about God when I'm with her. I constantly take notes. She enlarges my life as I re-think hopes and plans.
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May 17, 2012
 Rejoicing, Painted Papers Accordian Book, Marcia Carole
Today, I continued to work on a variety of design concepts for new collaged art/story books. I've been wanting to collage the idea of God rejoicing over us with singing, and the aspect of birds who sing, even in the rain. Similarly, I wanted to portray, in the art, the idea of God singing over us, even in the rain or in a dark hole - during the dark parts of our stories.
I made quite a mess in the studio, but I did learn to ink a stamp wit... Continue reading...
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May 16, 2012
 New Ideas In Process, Marcia Carole with Marge Malwitz
This is a very special week. I am spending the whole week with a very dear art friend, Marge Malwitz*, who has impacted my life significantly. She has been and continues to be an enormous catalyst in my creative growth, and she nourishes my soul. Marge is an outstanding artist and friend. So far, we have been talking about a number of new design ideas for sharing one's story or part of one's story.
So, today, I haven't a work of art to sho... Continue reading...
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May 11, 2012
 Autumn Harvest, Original Watercolor, Marcia Carole
I am reading Galatians 5 this morning - in a modern version. I am thinking of my one bowl with many fruit.
"It is obvious what kind of life develops out of trying to get your
own way all the time: repetitive, loveless, cheap sex; a stinking
accumulation of mental and emotional garbage; frenzied and joyless grabs
for happiness; trinket gods; magic-show religion; paranoid loneliness;
cutthroat competition; all-consuming-yet-never-satisfied wa... Continue reading...
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May 10, 2012
 Well Watered Hope, Painted Papers Collage, Marcia Carole
Today, I have received very hard news from a friend who is loosing a daughter, save a divine intervention. Her daughter was in a devastating car accident. Words fail me. I am choked with compassion and have nowhere to go with it. So, I make art.
I am thinking she is in a "sun-scorched" place in her life right now. What can be worse than loosing a child? What can be more sun-scorched? The overwhelming sorrow is something no parent ever wan... Continue reading...
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May 9, 2012
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD. Standing Hopefully, Painted Papers Collage, Marcia CaroleThe cashier at the second art store I drove to yesterday understood me, at least my right brainness. I mentioned to her my frustrations with myself at how slowly I mail off prints people purchase from me. "What is wrong with me?" I ask her. "Mailing things off is a left brain activity," she quickly replies. "It's like slogging through honey." "That's it!" I exclaim. "You know me!"
Un... Continue reading...
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May 8, 2012
 Stand III, Painted Papers Collage, Marcia Carole
I've enjoyed putting together this series of little houses standing in various colorful, textured settings. This one seems to be standing firm during the scorching heat of a very hot day, difficult situation or life emergency. It reminds me, a little, of refining fire. The house is almost taking on the "heat" of the background, but yet, it is standing firm.
It's interesting how I am preaching to my soul as I make art in response to a Biblical pa... Continue reading...
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May 7, 2012
 Stand II, Painted Papers Collage, Marcia Carole
It is sunny in Seattle today, and just maybe, ALL WEEK! I am working on framing several pieces in my "Stand" series, however, I plan on being outside as much as possible this week. The sun is so inviting; I'm heading out!
When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever. Proverbs 10:25
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