Welcome to day two of the Pay It Forward winners!
I am having so much fun sharing these women and their amazing art!!
Today I would like you to meet Catina Jane.
Hey there!
I'm Catina jane Gray .. i am a self taught mixed media artist,jewelry designer, & photographer living in sunny florida .. I am a Jesus freak,color junk,and in love with sending hope to the hopeless..
i am married to my best friend/hubby of 13 years and my children are comprised of the following: 2 stubborn crazy wiener dogs, a lab rescue who is a faithful friend, and a orange kitty who loves to snuggle!
I'm inspired by children's books, mary blair, & mid century illustrations .. I want to illustrate a children's book some day!
My creative journey started as a kid . Bright colors and creation always excited me! Creating something new was equal to opening a christmas gift ..
In my teens I discovered painting and working with charcoals along with writing poetry and there began my love for mixing words and visual art.
I really feel art has the power to heal us , to help us find parts of ourselves we've been seeking out , & to speak right to the heart of the matters we are most considered with.
God has recently opened to a new path for me where I felt called to pursue my art full-time ! So exciting and scary in one breath! So finding time to create is now not as much of a struggle but with that comes keeping the faith that you are on the right path, that what your doing is worth the hard work & love your putting into it.
It is so easy as a artist of any kind to devalue what you are doing and it's importance. to think that Art isn't a "REAL" job & it is only making money that defines our success .. NOT TRUE!!
Don't Doubt that you are making an amazing impact on the world around you!! No one can deliver your message just the way YOU can!!
(I'm preaching to myself too !)
For me my art is a outlet for working out my struggles in life. I tend to paint myself reminders to never give up, always hope! , & to keep shining love.. I have had a long struggle with an anxiety disorder and it can be a very discouraging battle but I find the more I paint messages of hope for the world to see the more I find myself hoping ,trusting, & believing !!!
I believe hope is contagious & love is fearless… and we are more amazing then we may ever know!! God bless you all!!!
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Go checkout Catina Jane's blog and shop!
Catina Jane has also generously offered one of my readers two of her prints.
She is offering an 8×10 print of Be Present…
and a 5×7 print of Light The Way.
All you have to do is leave a comment on this post to be entered.
I will reveal the winner tomorrow morning.
Now, go and visit Catina Jane's shop and blog!!!
I also want to let you know that everything in Catina Jane's shop is currently 20% off until December 24!
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The winner of yesterday's giveaway is Jane T. You were #13!
Congratulations on winning the cute elephant coasters.
Thank you Jacqueline for your wonderful interview and giveaway.
Oh my sweet catina, you are truly such an inspiration to me! It’s so wonderful to know more of you and your work is absolutely gorgeous! I feel so encouraged and inspired by your words! Thank you so much for your lovely giveaway!! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
Yipeee and hoooray to sweet Jane T on winning the lovely coasters! I will drop you an email with the details soon! Love to you!
Jeanne, thank YOU…truly for such a wonderful opporutnity to be featured on your lovely and very inspiring space here! You are my inspiration too! Love to you and yours!
I am typing this morning with tears falling on my keyboard. I too have had a long and hard fight with anxiety and reading your words have already struck a cord with me! Thank you so much!
beautiful artwork.. love love love! Such a great post, I too struggle with my art and wonder often if it’s even ‘good enough’.
I love her art! It’s so beautiful…a great balance of mediums…love it!!
Love the bright colors, her art is so beautiful!
Oh my goodness, I love how roganic these feel. And the colors are delicious!
oops – roganic=organic 🙂
Beautiful art…so colorful & cheerful:)
Love the feling of love and joy in your art… I have a sister who is struggling with faith and hope right now and one of your pieces would be a great gift for her… I will be heading over to your shop,
Oh my goodness. This is lovely!
Just beautiful!!!
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Jeanne! I’m so grateful you are my friend!!
Hugs ~
🙂 T
thank you guys so much!!!! sending you buckets of love!!! it is amazing when someone likes what you do 🙂
Her work is beautiful!!! I really love the birdie one! Here’s hoping!!
This is so much fun!
Happy, happy colors here!!
Catin your works are beautiful and speak from your soul. You have wonderful inspiring thoughts too. What a huge amount of bravery it took to go on your current path, best wishes and I look forward to following you.
Catina, Ummm, yeah did I mention I sometimes type too fast? Sorry about leaving your “a” off 😉
Beautifully said! Your art work is amazing, bright and inspiring. Being present is one of the best things you can do in your life.
Thank you –
Beautifully said! Your art work is amazing, bright and inspiring. Being present is one of the best things you can do in your life.
Thank you –
Beautiful artwork and inspiring post! Thank you!!
Wow, I love all the color! Makes me want to go create something. Beautiful!
thanks all you guys!! you are wonderful!!!!
Catina! You are a person I’d like to have at my kitchen island for some coffee and chatting…love you colorful life and all your creations. You obviously are a joy-bringer.
I love joy bringers!
BEST-
Lara