Author: Distinctivemode
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Eleanor
Here’s my most recent work, “Eleanor.” By researching Nahem Shoa, I’ve produced a large scale (I can just about reach the top on the canvas when it’s on the easel!) self portrait, that focuses on vibrant colour. I’ve approached it with a “patch work style” and layered many different tones, and hues over the top…
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Auburn Fairytale
Acrylic super realism with mixed media surrounding This painting was created, from a photograph found on Pinterest, but unfortunately no artist was stated. Please contact if you know the source!
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Dig-In | Rooting Ourselves in Word
I’ve been at college for 2 months now and my life is definitely busier! Most recently, future decisions have been flying around like they’re having a field day. My heart lost, my head confused, and my whole soul exhausted… Architecture… This had been my voiced decision for the past 2 months but this week, I’ve…
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Safari Adventure
Last week, I visited the Safari Zoo in the Lake District – I had such a great day! The enclosures gave great access to the animals, and I was able to get right up close to tigers, jaguars, giraffes, lemurs, kangaroos… My creativity jumped at the chance to shoot! Even if I did end up…
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Simply Tuesday | Emily Freeman
Over the past month, I’ve been reading (little by little) Simply Tuesday, by Emily Freeman. In short, Emily is a Christian writer who has gracefully poured her heart out, into her fourth book… Not only are the words gracious, but they are also life-changing! Looking back over my life, before the book and after, I…
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How Can God Be Good?
Last weekend, I took a road trip and in the car on the way home, I read my readings for the day. As I rode down country lanes in the dark, God opened my heart to something often found to be challenging. Why is it that people don’t always get the ‘good stuff’ that they…