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Toxic Free Painting
Being responsible artist is being a good steward. A few years before I committed myself to dive deep in to oil painting, I have painted here and there with this medium. The very first time I painted with oil, I used turpentine. But it last only for a single painting session because I couldn’t stand…
2025 Reading Overview & List
The year of 2024 is filled with books! So thankful to have found likeminded ladies who love to read books. We have started a book club, from just my dear friend and myself, to the three of us, and then four of us. Lord willing we will be able to encourage other ladies to read…
Exhibition & Journal Line-up
Happy new year! I am very thankful for the year of 2024 we just ended. The Lord’s nearness, faithfulness, and grace continued to be the source of my hope and strength throughout the year. The same hope I have for 2025! First Oil Painting Collection As I decided to pursue fine art (which in itself…
Bible Reading and Study Plans
Continuing how I read and studied the Bible last year, I won’t use any dated reading plans but to focus on my set goal for 2025. My goal this year is to study the Bible chronologically on my own pace and to get better understanding of biblical timeline. I will map the promises, blessings, and…
Reconsidering Art
Reconsidering Art Nearly a year since I moved to West Midland. The journey of collecting memories and gleaning lessons from life seasons continues. When it comes to my little creative venture, I am very thankful for what the Lord has done in 2024. At the beginning of this year, I found myself paralysed in self-doubt…
Reason Christians Hurt and Disappoint Me
It’s the weekend again. How was your week?I had a busy week. I had a day out with friends to Lord’s Hill, and visited friends at their homes. Oh, my husband and I also attended a history lecture at Christian Heritage. An interesting lecture tracing the history of Christianity in England back to Joseph of…
Late Summer Thoughts
September is here. When I was little, my teacher in Indonesia once said, “Any month that ends with —ber is a rainy month”. Then she hugged herself and said “Brrr” acting like it was so cold. That’s what we Indonesian say when it’s cold. Although inaccurate, there is little truth in what she said….
Life Lately
I haven’t wrote diary for so long now since I decided to go analogue this year. It’s been a good run but I’m missing the daily journal with pictures! Life has been very different, in a good way. I started a Biblical counselling course and certification and spent most mornings studying. Book club meetings had…
Adopting a Cat
It is finally happening. We adopted a cat! We have been thinking of adopting a cat for more than a year. I did contact many shelters. Unfortunately, they were not happy with our house location and the fact that we will be first-time cat owners. After being let down a few times, I moved…
