Hi Reader! Last month, I decided to enter every email subscriber into a random drawing for a free open-edition print of "El Rai". You all had until the end of the month to join the list and enter the drawing. Well... now it's time to announce the winner! And the winner is... ... ... ... Myown! Congratulations!!! Okay, so maybe you didn't win and you want another chance at a free open-edition print? I feel that! Good news. I’m doing it all over again this month with a different open-edition...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! Do you ever struggle with imposter syndrome? You know — that illogical feeling that you're a fraud or incompetent, despite all the evidence clearly proving otherwise? That's what I've been dealing with lately. Maybe you can relate. After my solo exhibit in February (i.e., a very big accomplishment), I felt burnt out. The ease and joy I once felt when painting had somehow been replaced with tension and stress. I knew it was time for a shift. So, after lingering around for a while, I...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader. As you know, I am a painter... who also wears a lot of other hats. Wife. Mom. Sister. Daughter. Friend. Oh... and of course, full-time employee (for the time being at least).. Between entertaining a toddler, attending Teams meetings, picking up and dropping off said toddler, spending time with hubby, doing house chores, time with God in my studio has felt... hard. Can you relate? (Even if you aren't an artist of many hats, I feel like you can). And just like I haven't, given up on...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! I just got done going on a walk outside. I've always known that I feel good after a walk outside, but since learning more about how our environment affects us, it's something I've been trying to prioritize more. Something about the sunlight filtering through the trees just does it for me. …but now onto other very important business. Emailing you! This week I want to share this video I recently recorded that shares a little about the big picture of my journey and the vision I have...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, You know that feeling you get when you walk into a room, maybe it's your living room, your bedroom, or your office, and something feels off? That's "cognitive load". In my last email, I introduced the idea of neuroaesthetics, which is basically the study of how our brains and bodies interact with our external environment. I want to pick up where I left off. I won't get too detailed, but essentially the science of it says that your brain actually works harder just to exist in a...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, The world is crazy sometimes. Between the non-stop news cycle and the general feeling that everything is moving at 100mph, it’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed. But overall, I still believe there are always things to be inspired by. I hope you do, too. For example, lately I've been really interested this field called Neuroaesthetics, and it's motivating me to look at my own walls a little differently. I’m discovering something that I've always kinda "knew" — that our brains aren’t...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! This week, I’ve been reviewing some sketches related to my next body of work and meditating on how lush God's love is towards us. Anyway…I assume you're busy checking email right now so I’ll get straight to the point. Most people I interact with in my email community occasionally need a reminder to just pause and worship. So I figured I'd share this link to one of my favorite songs to play on repeat when I need a reminder of God's goodness. It's only about 11-minutes long and you...
4 months ago • 1 min read
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...
4 months 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...
4 months ago • 2 min read