Limitless

Usually When we're asking for something on any special occasion, we've an idea of how it might look and the way  in which we think it should best come to us, think about a list you've written or being asked what you'd really like?

And then if you were anything as a little kid, you're write the list and stick it on your fridge for everyone to see as well as placing extra copies in front of your parents. Come on, you've gotta cover all bases right?

But then, when it came time to receiving, how many times were you absolutely, totally and utterly away at how much more you received than you had even asked for?
A few weeks ago, I was praying and asking for wisdom in a certain area of my life and waiting for direction on how best to move forward. After a few days, I  realized  I was actually trying to work it out myself. You know those times when you sort of think you  might  know how God will respond and its almost like you begin to predict what He might do?

Anyway, I surrendered it to Him and awaited patiently.

Two days ago our faithful God answered me, as just HE always does. However in addition to answering my question, he proceeded to bless me super abundantly more than I even asked for. That's our God though. He is the God of MORE than enough. He is the God  of  super abundantly far over and above all we dare ask or think.

You open Your Hand and satisfy the desire of everything living thing.

So as we walk into this new season, let us not limit God with our  small  thinking...because even our best idea is still only a tiny fraction of what He has in store for us...!

Have a awesome weekend..!!

Weired Age

The "Weird age"
Oh yes, it's true!
Age of 30 is consider as difficult for Boys & Girls. Your friends are getting married, few of them already got married, Your career has just started,Elders treat you as unproven theorems, teenagers feel that you are too old to have in their group... You seem to enjoy both cartoon and news..

You can no longer eat whatever you wish without putting on weight..You are not invited for weekend hangouts, movies. Every Aunt you meet asks 'When are you getting married' while uncle asks 'What have you thought of your marriage/career' When the reality is that you are just riding the wave and going with the flow. You have all the confidence in the world but little achievements to show, You already have the first hand experience of the life, You can be denied for a job even after passing the test and you could be given a job if you know someone placed high enough.. Politics till now was not important but now you feel it everywhere..You know now love is not that blind and that friendship has its terms and conditions. You know there is nothing for granted and free lunches are not free. Your over confidence is now making way for a humble conscience. You now know it is not exactly what we thought it would be. The "weird age". 

#sketch #WeiredAge #shailla'zDiary <3

Oranges On The Branch

Botanical Illustration-1

For some time now I've been working on technical illustration skills and have been using my love of nature as the subjects for my own artistic evolution. Though, it requires a solid understanding of the processes, components, techniques, knowledge of the subject,history, and many many hours of practice. 

I am applying much of my spare time to learning a little of this art form, and I am LOVING IT!! I have discovered some wonderful books on the subject, along with some excellent web sites, and online resources  

I've discovered that capturing the color variations, the texture, and the rich dimension of fruit and flowers takes very keen observation skills along with a deep knowledge of color mixing and brush strokes, most of which I am lacking.

I painted it from a photo reference, and even so, I found it very challenging to create consistent color tones on all of the leaves, and realistic texture effects on the skin of the oranges. It's much harder than it looks and attempting it has given me a whole new level of respect for botanical illustrators and artists.