Meet the very first mixed media piece 

that unlatched the door 

into a whole new world. 

Seventeen years ago,

I came across a photo of a woman taken by Carol Beckwith.

She is from an African tribe –

The Wodaabe of Niger

and is captured walking across the hot desert

while carrying her precious child.

Many who would attempt to walk in her shoes

would become destitute and hopeless.

I was captivated by her intense focus

which led me down a rabbit hole in creating

my very first mixed media piece…

leftover cans of house paint were unsealed…

peacock feathers from vases quickly plucked…

and a huge tug on my heart

was waiting to be unleashed… 

All coming together

with a bit of glue to create this vision.

She became my wave breaker 

who helped me realize…

who I am created

to be

as an artist…

Mixing

medias with visions

and bringing them together  

in one place

for all to experience

what was once unseen.

Each piece of artwork has become time spent

in His presence …
a safe place and true escape

from the messiness of this world .

I am so thankful for the visions

that breathe life into everyday moments.

Taking moments that seem

hopeless and dark

and painting a picture

of hope and light.

Hope you enjoy the words

as well as the vision called…

FAITHWALKER

…

For we walk by faith,

not by sight.

– 2 Corinthians 5:7

WHO IS SHE?

She is His.

Her children are His

and their children are His.

She has an impenetrable focus

on the One she adores.

She trust in Him so.

that she “balances” her life around Him.

She knows that He will take her

and her child to the other side… 

One step 

at at time. 

She does not ponder her surroundings 

but pushes through

from Glory to Glory. 

He has provided her

with ALL she needs

and will not stop. 

She wears a bowl

on her head

to receive His continual blessings

which will be passed on to others

who come to receive.

Her deadly desert

has been turned

into her sea of Life,

Her Oasis.

Her naked trees

have veen filled with His Glory

and cover her

in the heat of the day. 

She endures. 

She prays. 

She loves. 

She is His!

The African woman and the photographer are inspirations to me.

Just had to put it into the world in which I see her in and strive to be in myself.

Prayer:

May we keep our eyes on the One

who will keep us from sinking in the seen world

and May our faith grow to know His promises

will raise us above our circumstances.

Praying for all the lost to return home

to the love of our Almighty Father.

In Jesus name,

Amen

–

Kim Bullen:  author & artist