They always said that little Appleseedwas just a dreamer...
It took me a while, but I finally figured out how I wanted to portray what was on my heart and in my head this week. (I hope) It's very easy for us to look at a person's outward appearance and see inadequacy, fault, and even foolishness. In fact, we even tend look at ourselves that way fairly often. But our God-given potential is beyond calculation. We each have dreams - wonderful things inside us that yearn to be expressed. We just have to plant and nuture those dreams and trust God to make them grow.
There's an old saying that goes something like this:
Don't ask how many apples are in a tree, but instead ask how many trees are in an apple.
"What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see."
Hebrews 11:1 (NLT)
This one is wonderful...Appleseed character is terrific.
ReplyDeleteWow, Becky! Way to take this weeks IF subject and make a well-rounded lesson out of it! Beautifully executed, btw. : D
ReplyDeleteGreat quote this week and very well illustrated !
ReplyDeletebeautiful and meaningful as always!
ReplyDeleteCute appleseed.
ReplyDeleteNice. I love the 3 small pictures in this one, they have great colors. Your style is very charming.
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I just love this! I love your happy art, Becky.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite style of yours. The cut out look. All this and something to think about too. You're doing great things...
ReplyDeleteVery unique take on this! Lovely illo
ReplyDeletei like this - smart and cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my blog!
I love the concept! And that appleseed character is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Cute appleseed guy....time for some apple cobbler!
ReplyDeleteA very positive "dreams" message, and I notice they're complementary, not in contradiction. A simple concept, well-executed and really effective!
ReplyDeleteBecky, love your illustration and quote.
ReplyDeleteMy niece just finished a summer internship at the Johnny Appleseed Outdoor theater in Mansfield Ohio. They put on a play about Johnny Appleseed all summer six days a week.
So how wonderful this is to see your drawing just after seeing the play.
Becky, I always enjoy the messages that go along with your wonderfully created illustrations. This one is especially inspiring!
ReplyDeleteClever- very clever concept for "dreams" and the lesson and illustration to go with it is just perfect!
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