Haiti, you are on my heart....

I am currently in the process of applying to a Missions trip to Haiti. The trip is scheduled for this summer in August and I must say since I applied it has been on my mind. I stumbled across this song when the great tragedy happened there. Now, once again, this song is significant to my heart.

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I rebuke you. for you have no hold over me

I know that it may be considered, "cautious" to some to speak of the devil. But here is the very real truth. he, is a very real truth. And a truth that exists to solely seek, kill and destroy each one of us, relentlessly.

It is quite strange, that as we draw closer to God, the devil seeks us more rapidly than before. I truly believe he delights in watching Christians fall above all others, because we carry the mark of Christ within us. How joyful for him to delight in our weaknesses, when we drag Christ's cross through the mud.                                 

he possess an ability to enter into those lonely corners of our human self.. in which he can grab a hold of the desires that we try our best to abstain from... or run from ... or push from our minds... yet still exist. There is where he finds his foothold. There, in those places of doubt that exist in our hearts, he clings to and pours lies into us, with great fervor. For our defeat is his one and only conquest. 24 hours a day 7 days a week, for a life time. he is not sleeping friends. he is constantly waiting. constantly seeking. constantly attempting to destroy. destroy. destroy. 

oh he knows too well where I fall. what causes a bitter heart and a contrite spirit in me. he knows that I compare myself to girls who God designed differently than me. not better or worse. but differently. he twists my arm. and nearly breaks it off in hope for me to convince myself that they are better. that I am undesired. that I am not good enough. that I am defined by a number on a scale. by a pant size. he knows my great fatigue from long hours exhausted in academia. he tells me this is pointless, worthless, that time is wasting, that i no longer have strength to push onward even when the end is but days a way. he creates a feeling that it is never ending. he lies and eggs on my frustrations. he knows that my flesh is weak. and that the desires of my heart are not always the purest. and that I long for intimacy. he tells me that its ok to cave. that its acceptable. he whispers that its not that big of a deal. that i'll never be married, so what's the point trying to wait. there will never be a person for me in my future. he tells me to just do what i want whenever i want when i want. he knows the most bitter part of my heart: a broken relationship with an individual whom should serve as one of my greatest advocates. but instead is a constant example of what I never want to be. he breathes bitterness and a hard heart for this person. he tells me i don't have to forgive them. that i can't. that i've been too hurt to forgive the wrongs that they have done to me. that they aren't worth my forgiveness. he encourages hatred. and delights in when i crack and break and lose control. he delights in provocation. he delights. he delights.

Jesus himself, experienced the devil attempting to break his strength and focus... and used one of his greatest allies to do so. When Jesus explained to his disciples that he would be condemned to death and then raise on the third day,

"Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!”

Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.”

Get behind me Satan. 

Get behind me Satan.

Get behind me Satan.

GET BEHIND ME SATAN. for you have NO hold over me.

Friends, stand with me tonight. Do not lose heart. I come before you as your complete equal. I tell you this truth. the devil is a very real truth. But there is not greater truth than Jesus Christ. He has defeated Satan. and HIS SPIRIT LIVES IN US! Take back your strength. Take up your cross. And know that Jesus Christ holds it with you! He will come up under you and give you strength beyond your wildest dreams. Believe! Lord Jesus I pray for whoever is reading this, that they will know that they have YOUR heart inside of them. & that through You, they can conqueror every lie that the devil relentlessly tells them. Oh Lord Jesus, You delivered me in my darkest hour, when the devil laughed at my demise. There in that glorious hour, You cried out GET BEHIND ME SATAN. & so he did. And chains were broken. And I was set free. And old ways disappeared. And a steadfast heart was placed in me. And Lord, nights like tonight, when he tries again.... I praise You for what You have already done. So that every night like tonight Lord, I can rise again. and again. and again. Under Your great wings.... Under Your Great Wings....

Friend. Tonight know, that our flesh is weak... but God will never, ever, fail. & satan will never, ever win... for he is behind us.... and we are free...

“Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.” Matt 16:28

& I may be weak. But Your Spirit's strong in me... 

& my flesh may fail... but my God, You Never Will

It's not enough.... & I, I wish it was...

this morning I just have so many thoughts. Not quite sure which direction I am heading in. Not sure what decision is the right one. All I know is that this song has been on repeat in my car, and in my head. Hopefully, something will result from it's significance. I pray this morning for my heavy heart. & for direction, not only for myself, but for those closest to me...

I'm sorry if this hurts you,
but I tried to keep what we had once, I was wrong
it wasn't keeping me awake,
you didn't listen, you didn't hear me,
when I said I want more I got no more,
you weren't stealing me away.....
All the memories that we're losing
all the time that I spent with you everyday
I think it's running down the drain
I'm feeling, that we're fading
don't make this as hard as you think it would be
it's a lot easier than it seems yeah

It's not enough
it's not enough to get me what it is I want
it's not enough
it's not enough to get me everything I need...

And I can feel were falling down
slowly,slowly
I can see us starting to drown
Can't stop it now
I can see we're burning out
so show me, show me
how your gonna turn it around?
because...

It's not enough
it's not enough to give me what it is I want
it's not enough its not enough to get me everything I need
and I, I wish it was
I think its time, to give this up...
It's not enough
it's not enough
it's not enough
it's not enough
It's not enough
It's not enough, for me...

I can never thank You enough....

He was pierced for our transgressions, 


He was crushed for our iniquities; 


the punishment that brought us peace was 


on Him, 


and by His wounds we are healed.

I can never thank You enough for Your great out pour of selfless love. You were perfect. I'll never quite understand the mystery of Yourself. & I will never understand why I was good enough for You... 

But what I do know, is that You were the definition of courageous. Your strength was beyond anything that I will ever endure. Your obedience to Your Heavenly Father was sealed with Your self sacrifice. Your suffering left the greatest mark on human creation. You are God. You are my God. You are my best friend, my dearest Advocate. The only fit counselor. The only refuge in whom my soul longs for. You are deserving. You are the beginning. the end. 

You are the reason that I sing.

You are the one who saved my life.

You are the one who loves me most.

Who walks beside me when all others leave me.

You are the only one who can satisfy the deepest needs of my heart.

I will never be able to thank you enough...

<3

A Year Ago, Today

Walking bents around the park, feeling the amazing warm breeze on my face, I was confronted with the thought of what happened a year ago, today.

The weather, quite opposite than today, was raining and chilly. A misty downpour if I remember correctly. A year ago today I was in a car accident. Although no one was hurt, I did have a momentary loss of coherence and I did have to go the hospital. I won't lie, being put on the stretcher was pretty traumatizing. I think the worst part was that no one would talk to me in the hospital. I remember that all to well. It was like I was an inanimate object. I remember being so scared. 

Believe it or not, the accident was completely symbolic of my life at the time. I was a total car crash. I think that day was the breaking point. I was in a potentially life compromising situation & I'm not even sure if I prayed that day.... goodness. 

My car was totaled. I was totaled. 

Thinking back to that horrible day, that haunted me for months to follow & still affects me when I'm in a car, it seems both incredibly distant and recent at the same time. I can recall almost every detail prior to the cars colliding and every thing at the hospital, yet it feels like it was in another life... 

I think what overwhelms me the most is how much has changed since April 21st, '10. The people I was friends with that day are different. My look on life is different. My attitude is different. Even the weather, is drastically different. I am drastically different. And all for the better, I believe :)

I think sometimes when our lives have become overridden by havoc, and when we have strayed too far off the path that God set out for us, sometimes the only way He can catch our attention, is through something as drastic, devastating and impressionable as a car crash. At least it had to be that way for me.

Today, however April 21st '11, is off to a good start. It is glorious out, despite my allergies. This afternoon, I am heading to Salisbury, MD to spend Easter weekend with my best friend Cristina. A weekend of homework-mastering, clarity, and celebrating the holiest day of the year with one of my dearest friends seems like a great idea.

I also find it amusing that one month from this day, May 21st, I will be graduating college. One month til graduation?..... It just doesn't seem real.

Today I am celebrating April 21st. A day that marks great change, great joy, and great anticipation for things to come ... <3

JOB 33:26  He prays to God and finds favor with him, he sees God's face and 

shouts for joy; he is restored by God to his righteous state.

Your Great Name: Oh Jesus....

In light of holy week, I have been doing some reflecting on life, where I am in my spiritual walk, & what growth or insight has occurred over the past almost 40 days.

I have so many thoughts/desires/things to potentially write about, and am hoping to do over the next few days. But tonight, I simply wanted to share a song, that I am sure you have heard, although I hadn't heard until last Friday.

This song, has been on repeat. Over and over, in my thoughts, on my mind, its been kinda crazy. I find myself singing it and not even realizing it. There is so much truth in this song.

With Easter quickly approaching, we will be recalling Christ's great sacrifice & defeat over death. This song, for certain, is my anthem. Give it a listen, I hope we can all share in this together<3

& all the world will praise, Your Great Name

Beloved. dearly Beloved.

The dearest word to my heart.

As many know, I finally got my first tattoo. The scariest yet most invigorating day of my life ha.
In all seriousness, getting a tattoo, I feel, is not something that should be taken lightly. At least for me. This was something that would essentially become a part of me. Something that couldn't be washed away or would eventually disappear. This was permenant. I knew that I wanted to have one, but I wanted its meaning to be something far beyond just a cultural trend....

It was last summer that I heard the song "Beloved"by Tenth Avenue North. I was in the back seat of my moms car, and it was playing amidst the conversation. It seemed to just be like any other song... until I heard,

"You're My Beloved. Lover I'm yours.
& death shall not part us, it's you I died for.
for better or worse, forever we'll be.
My love, it unites us & It binds you to me.
It's a mystery."

Beloved..... You're My Beloved.... Beloved....

This rang a tune, deep in my heart. Despite the fact that I had heard this word many times before, this time it was different. There was a deeper meaning... a more significant meaning...

Months had passed. And I came across the term once or twice more... again, the same resounding notion of peace... and an erie accord struck with my heart.... I had the opportunity of hearing a song at Aletheia Church, in which the lyrics were,

"I am the Lord your God & you're My Beloved child." - again, the feeling!

What on earth was it with me and this word? I could not help but feel as though it was the name in which God would address me, when I first see Him, face to face.

Wanting to know more about this precious word, I looked "Beloved" up in the bible... get ready!

"Let the Beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rest between His shoulders" Deuteronomy 33:12

"How is your Beloved better than others? most beautiful of women?
How is your Beloved better than others, that you charge us so?....

......My lover is radiant and ruddy, 

outstanding among ten thousand" Song of Songs 5:9-10

"What is My Beloved doing in my temple as she works out her evil schemes with many? Can consecrated meat avert your punishment? When you engage in your wickedness, then you rejoice?" Jeremiah 11:15 {boy did that one pull a heart string}


"Dearly Beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord." Romans 12:19 


I know that this has great meaning. I know that God calls not only me, but you as His Beloved. You need to know tonight that God longs to reveal to you His eternal love for you. That He has set you apart. And that He has called You to His purpose. 

I knew as soon as I heard it. I knew that it was it. It was my statement not only to the world, but to myself, that I was finally found. That I finally heard Him calling my name, He was calling me, Beloved. For so long, I just didn't want to hear Him.... <3

"Place Me as a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like a blazing fire, like a mighty flame." Song of Songs 8:6

I believe wedding bells are in my future....

& by believe I mean photographing.

Essentially this week alone, I have received 7 requests/inquires about photographing upcoming weddings.
Needless to say, I am thrilled.

I was a little uncertain as to where the Lord was going to lead me after graduation, but I can not help but feel that He is calling me to this world of weddings. After this past weekend, where I had an awesome opportunity to co-shoot a gorgeous wedding with one of my dear friends, I knew that this was something that needed to continue pursuing. And after the extensive interest and requests for me to be a part of so many special days for newly engaged couples, I believe that I have heard God's message for my immediate future.

Over the next few months I am going to start seriously looking into the business side of things. A lot of work needs to go into this before I can be runnin the show. Not to mention how much more I still need to learn!

Regardless, This is what I feel God is calling me to do after graduation. It is amazing feeling to have some sort of peace in knowing that there is a plan, even for the time being. Although, I am open to His amazing ability to change that plan at any moment...

I simply wanted to share my excitement with you. I feel beyond blessed to capture the beautiful moments of these most sacred days, and preserve a memory that will be a lasting one.

I look forward to the journey, and will sure to keep everyone posted <3

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. 
Colossians 3:17

All Honor, All Glory, All Praise, to You.

Rebekah Kay: A Birthday Wish for You...

I've decided that I am going to just start blogging birthday messages to those who are close to me. An extension of a card if you will... :)

I first met Beks back this fall... our encounters were brief and simple. To be honest, I couldn't read this lady all too well... slight hesitation. It wasn't until our first (of many and more to come!) road trip to NYC that I really got to have some conversation with this girl. She seemed totally sweet and relished in my Starbucks obsession with me, as we ventured into, hmm idk, maybe 4 that day? Over the simple conversation and small talk.... I was totally unaware that I was talking to a person who would be in my life for years to come...

that night in NYC, a group of us had ventured up to visit Hillsong Church. During this time, I still was struggling finding my way re-establishing my faith. I can easily recall that night I was literally unable to connect with Jesus. In a room with hundreds of people worshiping with their whole hearts... there I was stone cold and straight faced. I was like, "Seriously?" I was the heart of Manhattan, the city of pulse and life and was in a place where God was totally present to the fullest... and there I was incapable of feeling Him. Thats when Bekah reached over and put her hand on my shoulder... praying over me... and thats when I felt the walls around my heart melt into a sea of tears... and had total peace. On the ride home, I processed life with this girl. I could talk to her. I could trust her. I also could fall asleep in her lap, for 3 hours straight...

Although far away in Bridgewater, (no mans land), I somehow felt that she was sort of walking with me, daily. Days when I just wanted to quit or felt completely broken.... I would receive that unexpected-yet-perfectly-timed text/message/call/care package from this lovely lady, encouraging me, building me, believing in me. I knew this girl was different. She had been a better friend to me in short months, than some friends had been to me for countless years...

I have come to know her well. And I must say, the most amazing part of getting to know Bekah, is feeling as though I've known her for years. I've often told her that I feel like our friendship is like picking up where you left off with an old best friend from childhood. And now we're playing catch up.

I have never met a more genuine person. A person who is beyond creative, motivated, inspired, hopeful and courageous. Despite a lot of adversary in her young life, she doesn't lose hope. She has helped me learn a lot about self growth and inner strength. She has also taught me about love, hard work in relationships and most importantly, forgiveness. I have never met a person who cares for such a large amount of people, more than herself. I am beyond blessed to know this amazing young lady. If you do not know her, I suggest you make an effort to do so. For you would be missing out on knowing a beautiful life.

I look so forward to sharing many nights together this summer. Thank you for being you. Your life is a gift. Celebrate you today my friend. You are beautiful. Happy Birthday <3

Rebekah Martindale

Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their work:
If one falls down,
his friend can help him up. 

Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Eccl 4:9-12 

Re-Inspiration. ah :)

absolute awesomesauce.

The past couple weeks, I've been faced with a lot of criticism... more than anyone's fair share I feel. To be honest, It's worn me down and kinda left me unsure as to how to carry on....

UNTIL TODAY.

I swung down to the Baltimore Museum of Art where they are currently hosting an exhibit called, "Seeing Now," a show that is featuring some outstanding photography from the 1960's until modern day. And from well known photographers too; Cindy Sherman, Andy Warhol, etc.

The thing I found most exciting about this exhibition was the large amount of photo's that incorporated text in their photographs... essentially what I have been doing this entire semester...

This work by Vernon Fisher is titled, "Lecture on Photography." The first line of the text reads: "“of all the arts, photography seems to be the best suited for penetrating the nature of reality and existence.” I couldn't agree more Mr. Fisher...
 

I had to include this. Everything Duchamp says is some how applicable to my life right now....

This piece was incredibly moving. It was photographed by Carrie Mae Weems about the hardships black women faced during this time in history... essentially this woman is looking out onto the struggles of her people... and at the end, crying.

Ah yes... The works below belong to Jim Goldberg. Essentially Jim's work is what pushed me to include  the written text of the subjects in my pieces. Below are photographs of the subjects and their handwriting on the image itself. It was so cool to see these and the others in this series in person today...

I must say, this gallery visit definitely breathed some life back into my creative slump. Seeing the work of visionaries that I admire so greatly firsthand all the more motivated me to continue building upon what I have already started... And how could you not be inspired by standing next to the lovely lady in the photograph below??

Ms. Allison Beth

I spent the afternoon being photographed by one of the best photographer's I know, Ms. Kimberly Brooke Green. I knew I wanted to have some nice photographs taken of me prior to graduation, and she is the only one I trusted enough to take them. Kim has an outstanding eye and an ability to connect to the person she is photographing, allowing them to feel completely comfortable and willing to open up to the lens. I admire her work and her charisma and grace demonstrate, an example for me to follow in my journey as a rising photographer. I'm super stoked for these pics!!

Yesterday I had a discussion with Sue Bloom, the Art Department Chair and a highly respected and successful Fine Art Photographer in the industry. After showing her my messages series, and asking for an honest critique, she simply left me with this: 

"Lindsey, I have told you from day one, you have an eye. That's something that can't be taught. I feel that "Messages" is a strong body of work. I see such potential for this project. This must be continued past graduation. I believe, that it is indeed, bigger than you yourself."

After being defeated, for weeks now, I finally feel I have been given the wind for my sails to press onward until the close of this semester. This verse is all to familiar to me, but I can not think of a more appropriate time to use it, once more:

"God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day." Psalm 46:5


thank you to everyone who has believed in me.... but most of all.. thank you to everyone, to those who I know dearly & those who I will never meet, that have inspired me.



James 1:2-4
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.


This isn't the last of me. In fact... I believe I'm just getting started .... <3

To you, my Brother...

I decided that instead of buying my bro a card this year, that I would post something that may be more lasting, and not in a card that he'll throw away in 2 weeks lol.

For those who don't know us all too well, there is a 6 1/2 age gap between Jono and I. I remember all to well when I was little, all I wanted was a sibling. I didn't care if it was a boy or girl or what hair or color eyes they had... just anything so I wasn't alone!... Then that day came when my mom told I was going to have a baby brother... and I remember bursting into tears saying, "But I really wanted a sister!"...... ah sad day...

A total joke. I am so blessed to have a brother and be spared by that sister who always is trying to be just like me and take my clothes... Instead I take my brothers clothes...ha jeeze.

In all seriousness... being able to say that Jonathan is my brother is one of the greatest joys of my life. Over the past few years, I have seen Jon meander through life trying to find his niche in this world. I have witnessed talent beyond any person of his age... and the dedication and motivation to make his dreams reality.

Jono.. I remember when I turned 15. and to be honest, it doesn't feel like it was that long ago... Time goes fast dude... really fast... Looking back to 15 in my own life, and seeing where I am now... I made some seriously stupid mistakes... and fell short all too often. I have a lot of regrets bro. And regardless of the fact that you are just a person, and of course you'll stumble through these next few years a few times... you don't have to have regrets at 21 years old. YOU have the power to make decisions to better yourself, to protect yourself, to elevate yourself. The next 5 years of your life will be some of the hardest years you'll endure... and you need to be ready to stand firm and confident in knowing that no matter what anyone may say is cool or think is cool or make you think if you change yourself that you'll be good enough, know that you ARE already all of those things. And we all see it.

My birthday wish for you Jon, and I mean every word, is that you, above anything, seek Jesus. Dude, we can't do it without Him. I tried for a long time to figure it out on my own... I wasted time. Don't waste time. Seek Him. He loves you. Beyond your wildest dreams. And desires nothing else than to have a personal relationship with you. To walk with you daily to meet with you as you are. And above all things, to help you on your path to discovering His amazing mind blowing plan for you. Trust me. but first, Trust Him. <3

Keep believing in your dreams. Keep believing that you'll make it. When the day comes that I'm standing in the crowd looking up at you, totally rocking out on guitar, writing music that changes peoples lives, just like mine, know that your sister is out there, watching, with the rest of the world & is so proud of the man you've become. I love you. Always. Happy Birthday.

"20 bucks says you'll remember me, when you see me on your tv screen. It may be the first time. But It won't be the last time."-adtr

Jonathan Plevyak

Provoke me. I dare you.

Warning. The follow blog entry contains raw emotion from one angry, frustrated, and ultimately apathetic woman. Brace yourself.

Tonights entry is ultimate ventage. I never imagined that another human being would be able to essentially quench my creative process and inspiration. But over the past few weeks. One has managed to do so....

It was only a few short months ago that I came up with the idea of "Messages." For those who have not seen, my "Messages," is about the personal messages of the subject(s) within the picture. Prior to photographing them, I asked them to think of a message that they could say to someone who had impacted their lives significantly, whether good, or bad. Ultimately, this has been a window to some very intense stories, all powerful in their own way.

I must say that I felt completely compelled by God to do Messages. I felt that God wanted me to highlight those around me and help those who were photographed make a statement, not only to the world, but to themselves.

The one who holds the key to my grade... aka they-who-must-not-be-named (laughable) however... thinks otherwise. I'm not sure if I was completely insulted..or... no I was completely insulted today. In all of my years as an art student, never have I ever been snickered at when presenting my work to someone for comment. Welp. Today was the day. When handing back my work, the response was simply, "I don't really have anything to say about it..."........well. good for you. Because I do.

Psalm 143: 3-4 "The enemy pursues me, he crushes me to the ground; So my spirit grows faint within me, my heart within me is dismayed"

I am not bitter because of criticism. As an artist, when you put your work out, obviously you allow yourself to be set up for failure, and critique. I respond to critique. I respond to criticism. I don't respond to only criticism. If I am doing something that needs significant improvement, In your opinion, then please by all means, point it out to me. However, along with that, would it be possible to provide some positive insight... would a "hey, this looks good, but work on this, in order to strengthen this..." be like... too much to ask for?

I suppose.

I must be honest here. It was a blow to my inspiration, one that had finally reached it's pinnacle after weeks of culmination. So, with 6 weeks left in the semester... and literally no enthusiasm or creativity... what is one, me... an art major...to do?

Nehemiah 4:4-6 "Hear us, O our God, for we are despised...for they have thrown insults in the face of the builders. So we rebuilt the wall till all of it reached half it's height, for the people worked with all their heart."

2nd Tim 1:7 "For God did not give you a spirit of timidity, or fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind."

Through out this process, I've discovered that while I am the closest with the Lord, as I have ever been... my life, it seems, has never been more oppressed by satan's constant attempts to set me backwards in my footing. he wants a broken spirit. he wants me to quit.

To him, and to all... I will not submit or be turned around from this, or any great hardship of my life. I know that God called me to do Messages. God wanted me to be the one to tell those stories, to share people's hearts... and ultimately through the works, draw people closer to Himself. And reader... I have witnessed it. I have had overwhelming feedback on these works, which has been above all, a humbling experience. In fact, recently I received a response to my work, sent to me by a friend that was photographed for the series:

"Much credit should go to your photographer friend for her skill and eye. You seem really open and raw in the pictures. {Name} told me you were nervous about them going on facebook, but I'm really proud of your vulnerability on these. They wouldn't be as hauntingly beautiful as they are without your willingness. Like seriously, they moved me. A couple of them felt like a swift punch they were so moving (like the air just got sucked out of my lungs and I kinda wanted to cry . I'm really thankful you for your contribution to this young lady's photographs. Your collaboration has made for some amazing artwork. I can say that; I work at an art studio now."

I will press on through this adversary. I will obey the Lord, and serve His purpose for me... despite what any person may have to say. Niave? Perhaps. Ignorant? Possibly. Or maybe just maybe... no other opinion or blessing or word of congratulation or award or degree or honor... is greater than that of My Lord Jesus. After all, He has instilled within me my gifts. For He is the greatest visionary and creator of all. I think I'll just make sure that I have His critique.... yeah.

"No longer will the critics or academies decide what is art. The artist himself will decide if the work is art"
- my man Duchamp.

Messages