Hey Reader. When I create art like Into the Light and El Rai... There's two core things I aim to do. There guide everything in my art brand. Edify the body, and Bring God glory. All my effort, time, and skills go into these simple, yet profound goals. These aren't just taglines, "Christian-ese", or something holy-sounding to say. It's how I make decisions, serve others through art, and am building a brand that lasts. Why does this matter? 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says, "Therefore comfort each...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Welcome back to Behind the Canvas with Porschia Danielle. I want to begin today's letter to you by sharing a recent personal moment that I think you can relate to. Don't Worry About Anything... Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT) says, "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then, you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in...
18 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Let me lead with a big THANK YOU. Whether you are new to me and my work, or have been following my art for a while, I'm honored that you are here for a peek "behind the canvas". For those who are new - welcome! Here's a quick summary about who I am. (If you're not new here, feel free to skip ahead). A Little About Me As you probably figured out by by now, I am a painter and visual artist. My primary medium is acrylic paints, but I got my start with a regular ol' pencil and paper. I...
25 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! It’s been over a week since the Artist Talk and closing reception of Elevated Perspectives, a Skyward Journey for the Weary Soul. If you were among the many who invested your time, energy, and attention to come view the show, experience the art, and witness the Talk – THANK YOU, from the most sincere place in my heart. I’ve been making art all my life, and I started painting nine years ago in 2017. Back then, I could have never imagined I’d be doing what I’m doing now: Having work...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! I want to personally THANK YOU for joining me this past Saturday for the opening reception of my solo exhibition, "Elevated Perspectives: A Skyward Journey for the Weary Soul." An incredible amount of work and effort went in to coordinating this event and I cannot overstate my gratitude for all the support and feedback I have received about the exhibition. Some of the highlights: The incredibly powerful poems shared by Alayna Hilliard, entitled "You're Mine" and "More Than Words",...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of creativity and preparation in the studio. As I put the finishing touches on my latest pieces, I am filled with a sense of anticipation for what is just around the corner. I am thrilled to officially invite you to my upcoming solo exhibition, "Elevated Perspectives: A Skyward Journey for the Weary Soul." We are just over two weeks away, and I cannot wait to share these works with you in person. The Opening Reception This afternoon is...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello my friend, Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed your holidays. I took a little break to allow myself time to recharge, but now I'm back! Let's catch up. As you (hopefully) know, my solo exhibition is now just over a month away—31 days to be exact. So that is my focus from now until then. I am hard at work in the studio. In my last email, I talked about worship. I want to expound on this topic. Specifically how, not only is this exhibition about exalting and worshipping God, but so is my...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friend! I don't usually send this many emails, but I just had to let you know this. I think I'm beginning to realize that the Elevated Perspectives exhibition is about more than just art and our perspective on life and it's issues: It's about worship. Worshipping the King of kings and Lord of lords. Honoring Him through the hours of time, devotion, patience, and intention that go into putting together something of this magnitude. Not to mention the obedience required. I've been constantly...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Dear SkyGazer... [can I call you that?], I'm so excited about Elevated Perspectives. I really hope you'll get to see it. Allow me to let you in on some inside thoughts: Lately, I've been having some really great conversations about life, living, and learning. Here's one thought that's stuck with me: You probably had to zoom in and squint to read that. It says, "Start replacing the question marks in your mind with exclamation points. What if? What if!" "How many times has fear made what should...
4 months ago • 1 min read