My Portfolio.....kinda?

A friend once explained to me that we all have different ways of expressing emotion. I think one reason God gives us gifts is to use them as an outlet to let feelings go or to express emotion. I have never been much for fancy words so I can't write poetry. I am generally selfish so I'm not very sympathetic to be able to give others advice. I can't really sing and when I do it just makes me feel worse because I can't do it well. In just about every aspect of life I am inadequate. But, I don't believe (as much as I want to) that God has left me outlet-less. I am an extremely visual person, and I have recently found that putting my emotions on paper in pictures and not words is my 'escape,' if you will. I wanted to share these with you because it helps me a lot when said friends shares their feelings with me. So, if you would truly know my deep emotions then take these for what they are worth. Keep in mind I'm not a professional, and I usually don't like to show my stuff to other people. I'm kind of putting myself out there, so be kind. :)


"Indivisible"

There's a lot of turmoil and intolerance in our country. And not just to other countries, but to those within our own. What happened to "One nation, under God, indivisible"?


"Quiet Comfort"

"In the world of today there is at times a tendency to feel detached-even isolated-from the Giver of every good gift. We worry that we walk alone and ask, 'How can we cope?' What brings ultimate comfort to us is the gospel.
From the bed of pain, from the pillow wet with tears, we are lifted heavenward by that divine assurance and precious promise: 'I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee' (Joshua 1:5).
Such comfort is priceless as we journey along the pathway of mortality, with its many forks and turnings. Rarely is the assurance communicated by a flashing sign or a loud voice. Rather, the language of the Spirit is gentle, quiet, uplifting to the heart, and soothing to the soul."
-President Monson


"Cry Unto God"

The inspiration for this drawing (which is potentially my favorite) came from one of my best friends, to whom I owe a lot, although I know I can never pay him back. He has blessed my life in countless ways. One of which is to always intensify, by his example, my desire to have a closer relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. So by means of a 'subtitle' for this drawing, I'm choosing Alma 37:36 (modified) to give it a little more meaning.
"Yea, and cry unto God for all thy support; let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord forever."


This is just a drawing I did for RaNette, my awesome sister. I took the picture at their wedding and then drew it for their anniversary. As if couples don't have enough pictures of themselves in their houses. :)



This is just a self portrait of sorts.