Identity: The Bride of Christ

And that is what this Bride of Christ painting is all about. The culmination of all He made us to be, so we will be ready as His bride.

Mixed Media Art, Gifts and EncouragementMerri LewisMarch 15, 2023bride, bride of christ, mixed media, dried flowers, prints, poetry, poem, collageComment

The Victorious Woodpecker and Be Thou My Vision

When I was little I thought the phrase in the song “High King of heaven” was “Hiking up heaven”. And I thought you would have to hike up to get there by foot—haha!

Mixed Media Art, Gifts and EncouragementMerri LewisSeptember 19, 2022woodpecker, bird, cradledboard, be thou my vision, glad, hymn, music, victory, kingComment

Behind the Scenes: What are the Geodes made of?

A routine question I am asked is about how I make my geodes. Here I will explain what goes in to one of these beauties.

Tutorials, Gifts and EncouragementMerri LewisJune 29, 2022geode, how to, handmade, crystal, molding paste, build up, stickels, embossing, glazeComment

Floating Hearts

Pour out our hearts for others in acts of love, is what this alcohol ink painting is all about.

alcohol ink, Gifts and EncouragementMerri LewisJune 23, 2022hearts, alcohol ink, pink, valentines dayComment

The Blessing Girl

Meet The Blessing Girl.

Gratitude fills her

as the very face of God

shines down on her.

Gifts and Encouragement, alcohol inkMerri LewisJune 17, 2022merri lewis, blessing, blessing girl, alcohol ink, card, gift, printComment

Daybreak Alcohol Ink Painting

One of my earlier alcohol ink paintings was this scene in the woods with a pond behind the trees, and that sun... the sun breaking through the trees for the start of a new day.

alcohol ink, Gifts and EncouragementMerri LewisJune 17, 2022alcohol ink, trees, daybreak, cards, prints, new day, merri lewisComment

Great is Thy Faithfulness Hummingbird Hymn

Meet my really awesome Hummingbird. I think I will name him Faith. He is painted from a reference photo and my dad (Paul W. Simmons) took the picture! He likes to do photography--especially of birds.

Mixed Media Art, Gifts and EncouragementMerri LewisJune 17, 2022hummingbird, hymn, acrylic, music, birds, great is thy faithfulnessComment

His Eye Is On The Sparrow Hummingbird Hymn

Freedom is happy and free (you probably never guessed that), just like the refrain goes, getting ready to take flight. She is confident because she knows God sees her and she trusts Him to keep His promises concerning her.

Gifts and Encouragement, Mixed Media ArtMerri LewisJune 17, 2022hymn, hummingbird, acrylic, christianComment