Brave Girls Art School

I am most excited about Brave Girl Art School because it is being taught by my soul sister, Melody Ross! Melody you haven’t met me yet, but I’m dreaming of the day when we do meet. I love your heart. You and Kathy are so blessed to be sisters,  you are both some of my soul sisters. I too come from a large (catholic) close-knit family and that is the biggest blessing in life! God loves you both, and so do I!

Do yourself a favor and check them out - they are AWESOME!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVw-H9hIOmg&list=UUp_8gklBUCGmq7_E_rnoGog&index=1&feature=plcp
xoxo,
jude

Blue Sky, Blue Eyes and Healing by the Grace of God

Sweet home Alabama

We are approaching the 2nd year anniversary of Lindsay's accident. Lindsay sustained a traumatic brain injury in October 2010, at the age of 22. The doctors did not expect her to survive.  I love this girl, she's the cutest, the funniest, and kindest girl. May God continue to bless her and all of her loved ones.

Lindsay being cute Lindsay

Commissioned painting :)

One of my original paintings for a precious 3 yr. old

Just finished this commissioned painting for a friend's little girl. Her name is Lilli, and she just turned 3 yr. old. This is acrylic on canvas with a poly resin finish for protection. Lilly is a beautiful child, just like her Mom. I am thrilled that they love it!

 I hope you all are having a great summer!
xoxo, jules

We love our pets

My bottle fed baby, Luka, also know as "Little"

When you have pets they are part of your family, you love them, care for them and you're sad when they are sick. My little cat friend, Leedle, has been sickly ever since he was involved in a spat with another neighborhood cat. This little cat was found in the road by my son when he was 3 or 4 weeks old. My son brought him to me and I bottle fed him and ever since he has been the most precious lap cat I've ever had. I am praying for a speedy recovery (he's been to the vet 3 times since he got hurt) but he continues to be "under the weather." I love this little feline, and I'm sending out prayer requests for my little friend.
Thanks everybody.
Love,
julesmarie :)

Authentic Girls :)

I have just read the most inspiring story about a wonderful woman and her family's triumph over hard, hard times, similar to my own. Her blog is here http://www.melodyross.typepad.com/

What a beautiful soul, what an inspiring story, what faith in God. It is people like her who really make a difference in the world, who strive to make people's lives better, and in the process, make their own lives better!

God bless all the soulful artists across the land, reaching out and touching other's lives in beautiful ways.

Spring in Alabama is so beautifully green, it is awe inspiring.

May God bless and keep you!
~Julesmarie :)

To blog or not to blog - that is the question...

Ada loves riding in the car

It has been a really long time since I've posted on my blog. This year I want to post more, paint more, play more, and fully believe that all that lies ahead of me is good! Love this picture of my sweet Ada, just wanted to share it with my blog friends. Till next time :)