WEBSITE LAUNCHED! Leaving for France tomorrow (Sept 9th-21st), and ART SCHOOL in Oct - Nov.
Please forgive me, but I've been meaning to post about my trip to France ( and more), and here it is already - I leave tomorrow! For the sake of time I'm going to post a letter that I recently sent to my family, since we're so scattered all over the globe (I have seven sisters & brothers)and don't often get to talk for long periods at a time. So here it is just as I sent it to them .
I will fill you in (pics included) when I get back. We'll be in a little village called Quimiac, on the Atlantic coast, so I hope to bring back lots of nice plein air sketches and paintings.
"I thought I'd take a little time to send you an update of some new things the Lord is doing in my life at this stage. Hope and pray that all is well with you and your families. You are in my prayers so very often, and I love you, each and every one of you so much.
I believe you all already know that I now have a blog (a web log,- sort of a journal, with pictures etc. so my family and friends far away can keep up with our lives if they'd like. There are also links you can click on to get into Christian's and Sean's blogs as well - and boy are THEY interesting! =) My website is allisonsangree.com (the blog is in the middle).
WELL, GUESS WHAT! I don't know if you already know because it has been on my website for a few months now, that I'm going to France to paint with other artists for a workshop, leaving this Sunday 9th Sept. (for 12 days).
I'll be plein air painting- meaning all done in the open air, or countryside, seaside etc., and alla prima, ( at one sitting, from life). I'm excited!!
Then the REAL MIRACLE is that we finally found a school after all these years that is the BEST we believe. It's called the New Renaissance Academy and is out in Washington State on an Island called Whidbey Island. I will be taking a six week course from Oct 7th to Nov 16th. My family is all for it, and Al is coming along with me to get me settled in, and we'll spend a few days together, before he flies back and the classes begin.
We both really feel it's what the Lord is calling me to now, and it's so very exciting. I'm really going to miss Al and the family. I'm sure the time will go faster for me than for him, but I know God will be with him and bless him. It's great when you know you're doing God's will, because He'll watch over us all.
Two days ago I won first place for both oil painting as well as watercolor, as well as an honorary mention, for all three paintings I submitted in an exhibition for the Hershey Area Art Assoc.. I don't enter juried competitions usually, but a good friend encouraged me to put my paintings in, and we feel the Lord wanted me to know we're on the right path, as unusual as it may seem. It was all the Lord, we believe, encouraging me that I'm going in the right direction.
The special thing is that all my family is so very encouraging, and believe I'm doing the right thing, by going to this art school (as well as to France for the plein air painting experience). What an incredible blessing to have such a supportive family. They are sending me with their blessing, and no pressure. However I believe that my paintings will only improve, and I want to do excellent work for God's honor and glory.
I know it's not for everyone, but this is what we believe God's calling me to at this point, and His grace is there, and He has provided all that we need.
I praise God for my precious husband and children, and for this wonderful opportunity!
TO GOD BE THE GLORY, GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE!!!
Love you all so very much,
Allison"
I will fill you in (pics included) when I get back. We'll be in a little village called Quimiac, on the Atlantic coast, so I hope to bring back lots of nice plein air sketches and paintings.
"I thought I'd take a little time to send you an update of some new things the Lord is doing in my life at this stage. Hope and pray that all is well with you and your families. You are in my prayers so very often, and I love you, each and every one of you so much.
I believe you all already know that I now have a blog (a web log,- sort of a journal, with pictures etc. so my family and friends far away can keep up with our lives if they'd like. There are also links you can click on to get into Christian's and Sean's blogs as well - and boy are THEY interesting! =) My website is allisonsangree.com (the blog is in the middle).
WELL, GUESS WHAT! I don't know if you already know because it has been on my website for a few months now, that I'm going to France to paint with other artists for a workshop, leaving this Sunday 9th Sept. (for 12 days).
I'll be plein air painting- meaning all done in the open air, or countryside, seaside etc., and alla prima, ( at one sitting, from life). I'm excited!!
Then the REAL MIRACLE is that we finally found a school after all these years that is the BEST we believe. It's called the New Renaissance Academy and is out in Washington State on an Island called Whidbey Island. I will be taking a six week course from Oct 7th to Nov 16th. My family is all for it, and Al is coming along with me to get me settled in, and we'll spend a few days together, before he flies back and the classes begin.
We both really feel it's what the Lord is calling me to now, and it's so very exciting. I'm really going to miss Al and the family. I'm sure the time will go faster for me than for him, but I know God will be with him and bless him. It's great when you know you're doing God's will, because He'll watch over us all.
Two days ago I won first place for both oil painting as well as watercolor, as well as an honorary mention, for all three paintings I submitted in an exhibition for the Hershey Area Art Assoc.. I don't enter juried competitions usually, but a good friend encouraged me to put my paintings in, and we feel the Lord wanted me to know we're on the right path, as unusual as it may seem. It was all the Lord, we believe, encouraging me that I'm going in the right direction.
The special thing is that all my family is so very encouraging, and believe I'm doing the right thing, by going to this art school (as well as to France for the plein air painting experience). What an incredible blessing to have such a supportive family. They are sending me with their blessing, and no pressure. However I believe that my paintings will only improve, and I want to do excellent work for God's honor and glory.
I know it's not for everyone, but this is what we believe God's calling me to at this point, and His grace is there, and He has provided all that we need.
I praise God for my precious husband and children, and for this wonderful opportunity!
TO GOD BE THE GLORY, GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE!!!
Love you all so very much,
Allison"
3 Comments:
Have a great time in France! We can't wait to hear all about it and see pictures when you get back!
Hope you have a wonderful time - sounds like you will!! :)
France! Do they have internet, so you can check your blog? We'll see that Allen gets at least one hot meal while you're gone!
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