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Happy Halloween from Sophia
October 31, 2012 By 4 Comments
This Sophia "Dive". She says Happy Hallween. Or HolyWeen. Or JesusWeen. The frivolity of her freedom is a delight to see. Isn't it? You can purchase the original or prints of "Dive" HERE. Did you know that members of davidhayward.ca get 50% OFF all my stuff, including Sophia originals, prints, cartoons, books, and more? That's a deal, btw. Treat yourself. It ain't no trick! … [Read more...]
new Sophia drawing “Angel”
October 28, 2012 By 19 Comments
I didn't even know how I felt, I was so numb. My environment had become so toxic to me that I could no longer feel my emotions or see myself clearly. So I left the church and the ministry and took a job teaching at a university. I met people who thought I was amazing, young, cool, talented, fun and beautiful. Some even said, "You're perfect!" You see... I was a little embarrassed writing that first paragraph. And my first reaction to my new friends' opinion of me was embarrassment. I felt a … [Read more...]
are you a black sheep?
October 26, 2012 By 8 Comments
I love Sophia. She is me, and she has helped me to love myself. I'm a black sheep in many ways. I know what it is to be the peculiar, different one, the one that doesn't quite fit in, the one who decides that he must go his own way. Fortunately for Sophia, she's found a companion, a dark one like her. She's not a coward. She marches. She walks defiantly. She actually looks like she's stomping her way into her future. There's no stopping her. Like you! Women who have fought or are fighting for … [Read more...]
new Sophia drawing “blacksheep”
October 22, 2012 By 5 Comments
Purchase the original or a print of this Sophia drawing. Our Sophia continues her journey. She's found a companion like her, a black sheep. I like the way she seems to be marching. She's so confident. Bold! Defiant! Even if she is a black sheep, she takes that as a compliment. So she's marching right out of darkness and into the light. As usual by the light of the moon with the wind at her back. … [Read more...]
freebie friday pick a Sophia
September 28, 2012 By 67 Comments
(Since I'm giving something away, I know you won't mind me promoting my other site, davidhayward. It's an amazing space that's developing. It's safe. It's fun. It's full of resources for mostly post-church, post-evangelical and even post-Christian people looking for intelligent ways to live their own spiritual lives beyond the walls. In the meantime they are finding other people they are comfortable to do it together with. I'm personally inviting you to join us.) So... now for the contest. I'm … [Read more...]
new Sophia drawing “Rooted”
September 25, 2012 By 3 Comments
Purchase the original drawing or buy a print of this drawing. (Don't forget to use your coupon code for a great discount!) There are times in our lives when we may feel ungrounded. There are times when we may rely on the strength of others to sustain us. Like this forest of trees. They really do need each other to withstand the weathering winds. However, although there are many gathered together, each one of them is separate, distinct and unique. Independent! One of the things that Sophia has … [Read more...]
Sophia continues her journey
September 15, 2012 By 2 Comments
I'm continuing to work on Sophia. My goal is to have 52 drawn so that I can create a book with a drawing per week along with meditations, poetry, stories, and testimonials from fans of Sophia... what she means to you. I'm looking forward to initiating that project once the drawings are completed. I'm almost there! These are three original drawings... miniatures technically called ACEOs (Art Cards Editions and Originals) in the art world. They measure 2.5"x3.5" (the size of collectible sports … [Read more...]
new Sophia drawing Nightmare
September 10, 2012 By 3 Comments
This is one of those times when I was drawing what I didn't understand. Only as I was drawing it did it begin to dawn on me what my subconscious was communicating. Remember: Sophia is me. Sophia is you. Sophia is having a nightmare in which she is confronted with her worst fear: dismemberment, dis-integration, dis-jointedness. As many of you know from Sophia's story, her earlier years were not pleasant. She grew up under a severity, an abuse fueled by religious belief. I tried to portray this … [Read more...]
freebie friday sophia notecards
August 31, 2012 By 47 Comments
Yay for another FREEBIE FRIDAY! I'm giving away a 6 Sophia notecards with envelopes (4.25"x5.5"). I've posted a picture above of the three themes: "Might", "Home" and "Cave". You can go to my online gallery to purchase my other artwork available if you want. (If you receive my newsletter or are a member of my other site, don't forget your discount coupon code.) For a chance to win all you have to do is: 1. leave a comment on this post. Even just "hi". You can be anonymous if you want. 2. you … [Read more...]
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