Saturday, May 2, 2009

Lanterns seem to be showing up in a lot of my paintings lately. I took several pictures in Charleston, and this painting below was from one of them. Maybe it's because the Bible talks about lanterns and shinning a light into the world. Something just draws me to them when I see one. (this background was inspired by Pam Carriker)

Even my journal page has a lantern...above the door to the chapel. There's just something about them...
Speaking of a light...this little guy makes my day brighter each time I see him. I just love this adorable picture. He was so curious about my camera his head just kept getting closer and closer until...

and that's his finger trying to grab the camera. I guess he wanted to take a self picture. Here's my other favorite from the same day. I was trying to get a shot of him playing in his new bouncing chair, but...

he stopped and looked right at me! He's such a blessing...and I can't wait for grandson #2 coming soon!!

5 comments:

lori vliegen said...

hi debbie! your artwork is wonderful...i can see why you like using lanterns in your work, i think that they're fascinating too (especially the ones in charleston...how nice that you were able to spend anniversary time there!!). and that sweet little guy and those photos are absolutely precious! thanks for stopping by my blog! :)

paperbird said...

He is a beautiful baby boy.
We just spent the weekend with our little sweeties. Very much a blessing in our lives as well.
Debbie your painting is lovely.

Tori said...

I love the lantern pic! That's my favorite face that you've done so far! very good. And little Granterooo is adorable as ever!

Martha Lever said...

hi debbie! thanks so much for your comment on my blog! I love the painting with the lantern and love that baby! I am up in Greenville, SC, right now with our daughter and her husband and their first baby boy. Oh, how I am smitten with this little guy!

pchickki said...

Thanks for finding me. Come back often
I will follow your blog.
Your painting is very good and your baby is adorable!

Thanks so much for you kind comments. It always feels good to hear that someone likes your work.
Hugs
Patti