a sprinkle of faith

An eclectic mix of life, art & fiction

  • FLY

    FLY

    Act as if it were impossible to fail. Dorothea Brande A phrase that is often heard in recovery is “fake it till you make it.” It’s also said another way, which is to “act as if.” In other words, if… Read More

  • Shine

    Shine

    “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, when one only remembers to turn on the light.” Harry Potter Now that I’m getting excited about illustrations again, I thought it would be interesting to incorporate my thoughts, ideas,… Read More

  • A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

    A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

    Ok, so it’s not Brooklyn. But it’s symbolic. Thriving, in the midst of hardship, there it is. New Life. I wanted to do something to express my feelings tonight, and I do believe I’ve captured it. At the risk of… Read More

  • Stacking the Deck

    Stacking the Deck

    Cards in her favor, Aces and Kings, up her sleeve, The Queen wins the game. I wanted to try something unusual tonight… and I went with the flow rather than focusing on the aesthetics of my illustration. I tried to… Read More

  • Cone of Silence

    Cone of Silence

    I live in that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious in the years of maturity. Albert Einstein No, that is not a lampshade on her head, but it sure looks like one doesn’t it?! Oh… the days of… Read More

  • Storytelling

    Storytelling

    The irony of life is that the protagonist doesn’t realize they were in the spotlight until the curtain has come down. Quote by Me My quote was written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Spotlight (21 Words). And I’m sorry I… Read More