by Charity Lee Jennings | Oct 4, 2017
I sat outside this historic home, the scurry of the city surrounding me, and sketched. The door opened and a young man approached. “Do you live here?” I said. “I take care of the place – it’s over a century old.” He watched me for a while then returned to the door....
by Charity Lee Jennings | Aug 30, 2017
I loved drawing the roots of this aloe plant twisting and winding their way into the water, lazily offering support. Drawing this healing plant brought me a healing moment. Peace, quiet, reflection. This week, have you offered yourself a healing moment? If not...
by Charity Lee Jennings | Aug 3, 2017
I just finished drawing Church In The Mountains when grandma passed. The beacon of faith beckoned me and I wondered if I had drawn it for her but it didn’t quite fit. Church, yes, mountains, no. As I thought about it, I wanted to create something that would represent...
by Charity Lee Jennings | Jul 21, 2017
I long for peace – that longing is what keeps me picking up my sketch book. Stepping away from demands and drawing brings that serenity that so often seems out of reach. I hope you can enjoy a bit of peace too as you watch the slideshow below. You can also view...
by Charity Lee Jennings | Jul 14, 2017
Scrolling through pictures of our last trip to Canada for my Canada Day post, I was drawn to a little church in the mountains. Here’s my drawing that celebrates this beacon of faith.
by Charity Lee Jennings | May 12, 2017
“I’m alone, in a place I don’t belong. I want to explore but my uncertainty intimidates me.” Route 101 – Penang, Malaysia I did it. I stepped onto that bus, alone, not knowing where it was going. And it led to a peaceful afternoon sitting on planks that join the...
