God Is Using Me in Ways I Never Imagined… (Creative Lettering)
Image created using acrylic paint and water color pencils. For the black lines and lettering, I used a Micron 01 and 05 pen. For a complete list of my supplies and to view a video on my painting technique, visit this post: Bible Journaling 101
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You know what’s really cool? When God uses your weakness to illustrate His strength. It seems like He’s always using me in ways that I never imagined He would.
I wish you could have seen me drawing this image. There were a few moments there when I had to stop, breathe deep, and wait for my hands to stop shaking. They never really stop shaking, but somehow I know when to put pen to paper.
It took me a few days to make because I kept thinking to myself, “I can’t do this. My hand-lettering days are over before they even begin. This chapter of my life is closed. Finished.”
I put it off again and again thinking it would only be a mess in the end. My essential tremor was bad this week, but He took my worship and made beauty from ashes. He anoints my head with oil. He sets my feet on paths I’d never venture to take on my own. He is good.
Bible journaling is a new form of worship to me. It allows me to praise God through the work of my hands. It reminds me to dig into my Bible daily. It reminds me that He is bigger than any problem I have.
With a particular interest in hand-lettering, I’ve been checking out books–a whole bunch of them. For some reason I couldn’t find any that I really loved until this week when I found two of them!
Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from Top Artists
More Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from Top Artists
These books are full of font ideas. You can find beautiful lettering as well as chunky, funky fonts. Of course there are a many more pages and ideas, but in respect to the authors, I’ll only show you a few.
Aren’t these pages absolutely stunning?!
This page below is from artist Lori Vliegen.
She’s one of my favorite lettering artists, so I was excited
to find her work in this book!
These books are available at Amazon. And who knows–you might also find them in your local book store!
Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from Top Artists
More Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from Top Artists
P.S. I’m using my affiliate links in this post. But please note that I only share links to stuff that I love and that I think you’ll love too!
Let God use your weakness for His glory!!
You are loved by an almighty God,
Darlene Schacht
The Time-Warp Wife
12 Comments
Clire
Lovely! Have you ever considered making greeting cards? I would buy them!
Darlene Schacht
You’re sweet. Thanks! I haven’t.
Brenda
Thanks for sharing. I’m feeling little twinges of inspiration with these posts.
I’m not a good drawer (understatement alert). But, I do love handwriting. These techniques are so, so lovely. Thanks for passing along what you’re learning. ~ best to you ~
Jessica W
Looking for books that teach lettering. I love to look at different styles, but I’m clueless how to actually do it. Do these books teach or just show of the pretty letters?
Thanks!
Darlene Schacht
Good question… they basically show off pretty letters to give you ideas. But here’s a GREAT tutorial on youtube you might like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=239&v=TrYf0g98mo8
Lauren English
I might have to check these out! I would love to be good at cute lettering but have been pretty insecure about my abilities to do so. I love that there are books that can help you learn how to do it even if you’re not a natural! Thanks for sharing!
Jana
Oh my Darlene, I just love this artwork!! It is beautiful! And thanks for the reference to the books – I am ordering those!
You continue to be an inspiration and a blessing!
Hugs to you friend,
Darlene Schacht
Thanks so much Jana!
Lisa Appelo @TrueandFaithful.net
I love this post. I love the glory that God gets b/c He’s doing something through you despite a weakness. What a beautiful picture of Who God is and how He works. Your artwork is gorgeous! I’m a wee bit jealous of the way God is using your weakness. 😉 Many blessings.
Darlene Schacht
Thanks so much!
AJ
I just wanted you to know that I love your journaling style. GOD has blessed you with the ability to colorfully journal his word. I am new to “Bible Journaling”. Being part of this community has led me back to my Bible in a mor artful and colorful way. Thank you for sharing your process.
Darlene Schacht
Thanks so much!