The Meaning Behind the Fish Symbol on My Blog
For those who may not be aware, the fish image at the top of my blog sidebar symbolises that I am a Christian. This inevitably affects my business principles and the rest of my life, so I thought I’d share with you how it makes a difference.
How My Christian Faith Influences My Creativity
As a Christian, I believe that my creativity is a gift, given and inspired by God and that using and expressing it delights him as much as I enjoy doing it. I delight in seeing others discover and develop their creative gifts, so I teach and host workshops in my studio.
Unlocking Creativity in Everyone
I also believe that, as people created in the image of God, our Creator, we all have creativity within us. Those who think they are not ‘artistic’ or ‘can’t draw’ have often been put off art in early life – I’d love to work with you to find a way of expressing that hidden or suppressed creativity.
Ethical Business Practices and Fair Pricing
I aim to offer a quality experience for a fair price: I need to earn an income and cover my costs, but I’m not after making huge profits at your expense. Building my studio to work and teach in was part of this principle as it keeps my overheads down and allows me to foster a creative environment better.
I also keep my group sizes small so that I can get to know you better, as well as being more available to give as much guidance and support as you need during a session than if you were in a larger group.
Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Crafting
As a Christian, I believe that we have a responsibility to look after the earth’s resources. As far as is practical, I aim to minimise damage to the environment caused by my business. Recycling bins are available in the studio, and some workshops are even based on upcycling and reusing things that would otherwise be thrown away. I also want to be as ethical as I can be in my business dealings, so I will give honest reviews and feedback, state any conflicts of interest, and I’ve turned off any adverts from unethical sources such as gambling or get-slim/rich-fast sites.
Creativity in Worship and Faith Expression
I hope that my spirituality and beliefs are expressed through my own artwork and I run workshops to facilitate others to do the same. I am also involved in using art in worship settings at my church and would be happy to share my experience in this.
Respecting Beliefs While Sharing My Faith
I’m bound to talk about my faith and beliefs in the context of our conversations with one another during a class, just as I would include any other important part of my life. As you’re not coming to be preached at, I promise I won’t do that! Of course, if you have any questions about God, being a Christian, or becoming a Christian, I’d be more than happy to answer them as best as I can.
It’s good to find people who have their lives depends on Christ. I am also a member of an evangelical Christian church in my town. I became when I was a young 18 and from entoces God has me gripped in his hands .What I’m sorry I do not speak English and use google translator
Hello Estrella,
I want you to know that you never have to be sorry for the language that you speak or that you need to have words Translated. God knows all language, after all, He created them. I am so glad you have a personal relationship with God and that is all that matters.
As a follower of Jesus myself it is the most wonderful experience that any human can have. Though we still make mistakes our Heavenly Father loves us still. Jesus’ sacrifice and shedding of His blood for me, is so amazingly amazing. The love of a Father for His Son that He would take my sins unto Himself is the most beautiful experience that one can have. Jesus totally transformed my life and though humans never want to let the past be in the past, to God our Heavenly Father when we give our life over to His Son remembers our past no more.
Thank Estrella for you too are wonderfully made in our Father’s sight and again, never be sorry that you do not speak English because God’s word is known to all languages.
Bless you, your sister in Christ,
Ellen
Hello Neil,
As a fellow Christian and believer in the Cross, I want to thank you for sharing. I have to admit, that I feel just as you do, that God created us and His creation was good. I believe that within all of us is the ability to create, whether, through art, writing, music, etc. Since we are wonderfully made all that we do in God’s name is pleasing to Him. I too, give all glory to God my Father for the creativity that He has given me. I sometimes want to create everything and anything just for His glory.
I see, that you create and design many different items, so I am guessing that your mind also never stops thinking and creating.
May the Lord continue to bless you and your creations to His glory.
A fellow artist,
Ellen
As a fellow Christian, thank you for your words. I also enjoy the same type of creative persuits and they give me joy and, hopefully Him glory. Take care