Welcome to my studio! I thought it might be fun to give you all a peek into my studio and into the creative process of some of my work. I’ve been busy having fun creating and experimenting. It’s always fun to try new things and see where they take you. Everything begins with a blank canvas that is just full of possibilities!
These new pieces are full of layers. Layers fascinate me. I find such beauty in them.
Each layer has a purpose. Each layer adds a bit of color, pattern and dimension. They add beauty and interest.
Using one layer would never have the same outcome. I need the many layers to come together to create beauty in one painting.
The beauty is built up. Some layers are less visible, yet they make a difference.
Each layer matters. They are important to the whole. Without those layers, you wouldn’t have the beauty and complexity of the complete piece.
Very much like God’s work in us.
Our experiences are layers of colors. Our journeys are layers of patterns.
We are God’s beautiful masterpiece. And we have so many more layers to come. More wonderful, complex, life changing, beautiful layers to come!
I hope you enjoyed a peek into my process and into my studio. In honor of this wonderful community full of beautiful layers, I want to share a special with all of you! Please use the code LAYERS in my shop for 15% off your order during the month of September!
If you would like to join in a conversation in the comments, it would be wonderful to see a list of some of the layers that makes us who we are!
By Jennifer, StudioJRU
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Southern Gal says
I loved the peek inside your studio, Jennifer. Artists always inspire me to be more, do more, and stretch past what I see as my limitations. Peeling off the “I could never” layers to reveal “possibilities” is where I am most of the time. Possibility is always peeking through the layers of inadequacy I pile on myself. Hugs.
Jennifer Studio JRU says
Thank you so much, Renee! Possibility peeking through the layers… what a beautiful image that is! I sure hope those layers overcome the inadequacy layers. No need for those! (Although totally understandable, I think we all have some of those!)
NinaRuth says
One word: BEAUTIFUL!!
Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer Studio JRU says
Thank you so much, NinaRuth!
Lisa D says
inspired by your words…
Layer upon Layer
Layer upon layer
the canvas fills
colors blending
textures building
patterns evolving
each layer adding to the one before
until the final stroke reveals
the finished work
a completion of
the master plan
birthed in the artist’s heart
delivered through patient
purposeful strokes
layer upon layer
beautiful in its complexity
a masterpiece
as we are His
“For we are God’s masterpiece.
He has created us anew in Christ Jesus,
so we can do the good things
he planned for us long ago.”
Ephesians 2:10 NLT
©Lisa DeVinney, September 2014
inspired by JENNIFER STUDIO JRU, at (in)courage, https://aws.incourage.me/2014/09/layers.html
Jennifer Studio JRU says
Oh that is beautiful, Lisa! Beautiful! So happy you were inspired and shared with us!
Anna Rendell says
Oh my word, that is so cool!! A poem just for your art. I love this.
Kristy Byers says
Lisa…that is beautiful…thank you for sharing….
Susan Gruener says
I loved this! And the beautiful artwork too! I even loved the piece before you started the layers…all beautiful and shades of blue, blue, and blue. 🙂 We are never too old (62!) and it’s never too late for God to ‘change’ us…after seeing this, it makes me want to pick up a brush…I’ve always wanted the artist ‘gift’.
Thanks so much for this!
Bless you as you bless others!
Jennifer Studio JRU says
Oh yes, Susan… pick up a brush! I do hope it inspires you to create!
Sarita says
Wonderful,post. I like that the layers are different colors and those colors meld together to make the end result…
Thank you the pics…
Jennifer Studio JRU says
Thank you so much, Sarita! It is so fun to see how the layers come together!
Cindy Fort says
From a counseling point of view, the layers speak such volumes! I think this is one of the very reasons that art is so healing…the words you speak are always so simply beautiful! And of course, you know I love this blue palette you are using!
Jennifer Studio JRU says
Thank you so much, Cindy!
Kristy Byers says
This was so neat. I studied birth through five years of age when I was in college and when I taught preschoolers I was always amazed at a process they go through. They all go through a stage where they will draw something with lots and lots of color and cover it up with all black. It is a developmental stage. Most do this as it is a process of learning to learn and to create. I would love it when they would use crayons with all of these beautiful colors and then cover it with a black crayon. I would always find a smooth edge and show them how to “look beneath the darkness” and create a design in the black crayon. I think they call is scratch art. This is the beginning of layering. The beginning of knowing that life is beautiful and full and colorful. The beginning of knowing that in that life darkness will come and we must learn to “look beneath” it to remember that God has a plan for us. A beautiful, colorful, layered plan that helps us become who He wants us to be.
Jennifer Studio JRU says
Thank you so much for sharing that, Kristy! Love that ‘look beneath’ thought. What a wonderful perspective to hear. I remember that scratch art… great memories!
Beth Williams says
Loved the peek into your studio! I am fascinated with colors and how they blend together to make a beautiful picture–layer upon layer! God has to remove all the outer layers of ourselves to get to the heart of the person and gently put His loving touch there!
Beautiful writing! Great Story!!
Blessings 🙂
Jennifer Studio JRU says
Yes! So beautifully said, Beth. Thank you!