Monet Cafe' with Artist Susan Jenkins

Learn how I’ve been creating my own reference images using AI! In this newly released lesson, I will share with you my techniques along with my recommendations for how to use this in an ethical way. It’s fascinating and fun!
https://youtu.be/FgYCzBrHYww

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Monet Cafe' with Artist Susan Jenkins

🎨✨ Encouragement for Artists ✨🎨

Sometimes creating art can feel like an uphill climb—whether it’s struggling with technique, finding inspiration, or just battling self-doubt. But I want to remind you of this powerful truth today:

“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” — Nehemiah 8:10

As artists, we often pour our hearts into our work. And in that process, we can forget that joy isn’t something we have to “manufacture.” True joy comes from the Lord, and it becomes our strength when we need it most.

So as you paint, sketch, or create today, let His joy steady your hand and brighten your spirit. May your artwork not only be an expression of creativity, but also a reflection of His peace and love. 💛

Keep painting, keep creating, and remember—you are never creating alone.

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Monet Cafe' with Artist Susan Jenkins

Hello Artists!! I'm excited to bring you this pastel painting tutorial where I’ll show you 3 simple tips to fix the “too much green” problem and bring your landscapes to life with color and vibrance!!
https://youtu.be/OfNfjc49Juc

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Monet Cafe' with Artist Susan Jenkins

🌿✨ Sometimes the smallest of God’s creatures can remind us of the greatest truths. These two little mice, tenderly leaning toward one another, speak a gentle word to our hearts: kindness matters. 💛

Romans 12:9 says, “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.”

True love isn’t loud or showy—it’s quiet, genuine, and expressed in the simple ways we care for one another. A smile, a kind word, or an act of compassion can light up a life just as surely as the sun lights the forest. 🌅

May we be like these little ones—softening the world with simple kindness, reminding each other of the beauty God has sown into our days. 🎨🐭

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I'm so excited about this month's NEW THEME: Mountain Majesty! If you haven't already subscribed at hit , please do so! And hit that "bell icon"....That way you will be alerted when the my new tutorials are posted. Looking forward to a wonderful month of painting learning and fun!!! youtube.com/@monetcafe

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As artists, we often find that the process of creating brings a stillness to the soul. With every mark of color, we are reminded of the beauty and order of God’s creation, and in those quiet moments we draw nearer to the heart of our Creator. Art becomes more than color on paper—it becomes a prayer of peace, a reflection of His presence, and a gentle reminder that we are held in His perfect love.
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Monet Cafe' with Artist Susan Jenkins

This painting holds a special place in my heart—. 💛 I think it’s because I had a special moment by myself when I discovered a beautiful sunflower field. I walked beneath the towering sunflowers … just me and my camera, snapping some amazing shots. I often find myself coming back to it with fresh inspiration. Do you have a favorite subject or painting that you return to again and again? I’d love to hear about yours!

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✨ Sometimes the best way to find peace is to pause, step into creativity, and let colors, shapes, or ideas flow. Art has a way of refreshing the soul and reminding us to slow down and breathe. 🎨💛 Whether it’s drawing, painting, or simply doodling, creativity is a gift waiting to be enjoyed.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

👉 Take a little break from the rush of life today… become an artist!

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Art has such a beautiful way of bringing peace to our hearts, both in the creating and in the viewing. As I painted this piece, I was reminded of the words of Jesus: 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.' My hope is that this painting, along with this verse, brings you a moment of calm and encouragement today. May we all be instruments of peace in the world around us.
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🌟 “Every artist was first an amateur.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

This quote always makes me smile, because it reminds us that every great artist began right where you are now—at the start of the journey. 🎨✨ Whether your first strokes feel shaky or your colors don’t turn out just right, remember: each painting is a step forward.

Every masterpiece is built on a thousand little beginnings, and every beginning is worth celebrating. Keep showing up, keep creating, and trust that your voice as an artist is unfolding with each mark you make. 💛

You’ve got this—and the world needs your art. 🌿

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