Lesson for October 28 - Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28

This is a scripture that is sometimes very difficult to understand or even to read.  But what God is telling us is that everything that we experience in this life is not unnoticed by Him.  And through God's  love and grace we are strengthened and gifted with unspeakable peace in all circumstances.  Will we be spared pain, heartache, disappointment, illness because we love the Lord?  Probably not, but anything that life brings our way will be cushioned with  God's love for us and the knowledge that He is in control and is with us as we pass through our darkest hours.   This life is temporary. God is preparing us for eternal life with Him, a perfect existence without the pain and worry of this life.

For the artwork this week, I designed something very easy to reproduce with mostly lettering that can easily be traced and colored. This Wednesday is "Trunk or Treat," and I am supposed to face paint so I may be a few minutes late to class. So if you show up before me, it will be simple to grab one of the patterns and get started.  I also encouraged everyone to use this week to complete any unfinished pages from previous weeks.

If you are interested in designing your own visuals, here are some ideas I had:
puzzle pieces
Celtic knots
braids
gears

You creative people in the class always inspire me.  Can't wait to see what you come up with. Remember if you are reading this blog, please leave a comment.

Here is the image for this week.  I outlined with a Micron Pigma pen 01 and then colored with Prismacolor Premier pencils. Easy Peasy!

Here is the black and white pattern:

Next week we are going to paint.  If you have watercolors or watercolor pencils, please bring them. If not I have paint you can use.  You will need a paintbrush. The Aqua Brushes are nice.  Here is a link to a set of 3 on Amazon.  But they are available at Michaels and Hobby Lobby.  You do not need a set of three. One is enough.

http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Aquash-Water-Assorted-FRHBFMBP3/dp/B00AX31TZO