First Design – Mercy Triumphs
I uploaded my first fabric design to make a 16” pillow and
immediately ordered a fat quarter in a flurry of excitement, hoping the design
graphics and colors would be correct so I could make an envelope pillow cover.
But I am getting ahead of myself.
I prayed for my art's new focus to be functional. Art, hung
on a wall, functions as an interior design element. However, I wanted to
consider other areas of use, such as pillows, drapes, placemats, table runners,
napkins, aprons, and tea towels. Also, I have some antique furniture in which I
would like to incorporate wallpaper on the inside wood.
Having an encompassing theme was essential. I considered the
bombarded by advertisements, violence, anger, hostility, and indifference in
people's lives. Having our homes filled with positive words and images gives an
uplifting, healthy perspective. I want my art to have words that are positive,
uplifting, full of encouragement, faith, hope, love, and kindness. Another
positive focus that came to mind was happy memories of family and friends:
family recipes on tea towels or places for family gatherings.
So, my theme is to use the temporal, physical things in this
life, to maintain an eternal perspective and to encourage others. My scripture
theme is this quote from Hebrews 3:13. “But encourage one another daily, as
long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s
deceitfulness.”
My first design includes an encouragement to forgive. Easter
was only a few weeks ago. It is the remembrance and celebration of the
resurrection of Jesus Christ, of the day mercy triumphed over judgment.
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