September
Morning!
This month I’m seeking quiet, slow rhythms, and community. I’ve been drawn to softness, intentional living, and expansive colorfield paintings.
Here in Kentucky, September is the month when summer fades into autumn. In my paintings, and in my everyday rhythms, I’m letting go of distractions and leaning into seasonal change, peace, and presence with those in my circle. It feels like the right soil for growth, rest, and whatever comes next.
Painting colorfields has been especially meaningful lately. Transparent layers of high-flow acrylic build one over the other, creating a quiet depth where emotion can exist without needing a subject to define it. Warm stains, subtle shifts, and tonal fields emerge, each carrying its own sense of movement. There’s freedom in letting the process unfold slowly, allowing space for imperfection and discovery. New paintings are on the way, but on no set timeline. Although I daydream in excitement for my next Collection Release announcement.
God’s Word & My Own Thoughts
Here are the two pieces of scripture that I will be meditating on and praying over myself every morning and night this month.
“If we say we have no sin [refusing to admit that we are sinners], we delude ourselves and the truth is not in us. [His word does not live in our hearts.] If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose].”
“Search me [thoroughly], O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts! And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way”
These verses feel encouraging, life-giving, and full of hope – though it has taken me years to see them that way. My journey of surrendering my life fully to Jesus has been slower than I intended. Confessing my wrongdoings, admitting my constant tendency toward sin, goes against how I naturally want to live. As someone who has loved chasing accomplishments, checking off lists, and moving quickly on to the next challenge, following Jesus can sometimes even feel unproductive.
What I’m learning is that the freedom and rest found in Him only come when I release the things I think give me fulfillment, but actually keep me in bondage.
So this month, as I read and meditate on these words day and night, my prayer is for a softened heart. I want these truths to take deeper root in me, shifting my hopes and identity away from the patterns of this world and closer toward faith, dependence, and the freedom found in Jesus.
Recent Work
A few glimpses of the studio—materials, works in progress, and of course my two loyal studio assistants.
Songs in My Head
A few new songs to add to my playlists!
Book(s) I’m Reading
This month my Bible study group is reading this book written by our pastor. It’s full of wisdom and insight, with plenty of space to take notes and thoughtful prompts to reflect on as you go. I would absolutely recommend this book to any and everyone, in every walk of life.
“We are destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ”
Pinterest Finds
You can find all of my most recent inspirations pinned to my Pinterest saves. From interior design, photography, art, and everything in between!
Hope you have a great weekend!
— Rosalyn