Photo to Canvas

      

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I truly love the way this photograph came out. The program I use is simply amazing. 

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Jesus

MT 16:24-28   " Then Jesus told His disciples, 'If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever losses his life for My sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?  For the Son of Man is going to come with His angels in the glory of His Father,  and then He will repay each person according to what he has done. Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.' " I had a conversation with my neighbor today and this topic came up. He talked about a preacher who left the pulpit because a woman had enticed him to sin. Sure, it takes two to tangle, but he should of had the conviction to say "No". I have the same decision in my life. I am alone and want companionship. there are some women who are single and yet, I find myself stepping back and saying "No". No to myself, because I don't just want a companion, I need someone I can share the Love of Christ with. I'm not a prude, sure I would love to have sex, but that's all it is, sex. What happened to searching for a relationship? A communion of like minds. 'Just sex' will not lead me down the path God has set before me. I know I've done wrong in the past and I will have to suffer for that, but you see, I asked for forgiveness and as long as I don't venture down that road again, I do have His promise of everlasting life with the Lord. I can't afford to lose His love and His blessings, so I fight the good fight and I do my best not to give up. It's  daily battle, but I'm still here. thank You Lord for calling me. I'm here for You, let's do this.        Jay

Jesus on the Cross

This is a collage of the framed art I have to offer.www.wix.com/crosseffect/cross-effect

Guitar Art

I love the way this one came out. This is a photograph of a guitar my cousin has on his wish list. I ran it through that art program I have and I turned it into an oil painting. I would love to have this hanging on my wall. 

The Rose

This was done with an ink pen.
I then added color using pencils.
This is one of my favorites.

A New Day

    Welcome to the first word's to appear here on this blog. This will become my journal site. A place where I will share what I will be drawing next as it comes to me. You see, the art is inspired and if I don't acknowledge the vision right away, I lose it. I have to draw within a day of what was given to me. the same hold's to my music. I have songs now that I've written and now don't remember how they go. I had chords, but it always changes if I don't practice them. Sometimes  believe that is God's way of maturing the song, as He did me through time. There is so much to do, but so little money right now. I broke my leg Dec 29th of last year and I just had another surgery and the doctor's believe I will be out another four months. I go back for a follow up the 27th of April and I hope I get the all clear to put weight on the ankle. i may be in crutches , but I still believe I can find work. With God's blessings, I hope to continue to create music and art for His glory. Oh how wonderful it would be to work for God. The power of having a boss as Him would be truly remarkable. Therefore I do hope that you will be inspired by the art and that it may touch your heart, then share the experience with others. you see, that's what it is all about to me. I'm sharing the love He has bestowed upon me with the world. I want the world to feel the love and passion I feel. This gift isn't just for me, it's for the chosen. Those who are wanting to open their eyes to a new way of life. those whom this art will open their hearts, if only for that moment. For in that moment, the seed is planted. then, as they go through life, that picture will, from time to time, appear in their heads and they will remember the moment and the feeling they received. If you feel this, you will want to pay it forward, for this feeling is too much to handle all alone. be safe and may His blessing rain upon your life.  Your fellow traveller,
                                                          Jay