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A bit about Heidi…

 

You’ll often find Heidi in her Studio creating art or learning & experimenting with new arts and crafts techniques while trying to avoid dipping her paintbrush into her coffee. Heidi enjoys connecting with friends at coffee shops, art making get-togethers, and games nights. Heidi enjoys bringing her iPhone to capture beautiful moments on her nature walks (something that helps motivate her to walk the family dog), and spending time with her three boys and husband. Heidi teaches a variety of art and Bible art journaling workshops from home and in shops mostly in the Saskatoon area.

Heidi’s primary medium of choice is acrylic paint and she loves Mixed Media. You’ll find her dabbling in Watercolour, painting rocks and leaves, creating Bible Art journaling pages, experimenting in her journals, creating cards, carving rubber stamps, wood-burning, creating colouring pages, doodling, lettering, calligraphy, making bookmarks, jewelry and more!! Follow Heidi on her instagram account: @aglimpseofjoy to keep up with her #dailycreative endeavors.

 
 
 
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Contact, Connection & Comments

If you want to connect with me (Heidi) or to leave any comments - please fill in the form to send an email.  I'll try my best to get back to you in a timely manner. I find that I am more productive (with time management) if I schedule an hour or so to respond to email on certain days, and then set aside similar chunks of time to fill orders or paint - so please don't worry if it takes me a few days to respond. Thanks! Just put <**Attention> at the top of your message if you want a really quick response. I look forward to chatting with you.  

 
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A Selection of Work

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Day 18 - I’m doing the best I can with what I have. And this is ok. Sometimes I need that reminder! #canadianbibleartjournaling #documentedfaith #illustratedfaith #mixedmediaembellishments
Day 18 - I’m doing the best I can with what I have. And this is ok. Sometimes I need that reminder! #canadianbibleartjournaling #documentedfaith #illustratedfaith #mixedmediaembellishments
Our lives hold more miracles than we often realize. Sometimes it’s good to stop to pause and to deeply process the miracles that have taken place. After I had made this page, I realized that I would have preferred it to say, “Let’s not miss the amazing miracle that our lives are.” But regardless... I think you get the point. 😉 #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #illustratedfaith #miracle #faithbasedjournaling #bibleartcommunity #documentedfaith #canadianbibleartjournaling
Our lives hold more miracles than we often realize. Sometimes it’s good to stop to pause and to deeply process the miracles that have taken place. After I had made this page, I realized that I would have preferred it to say, “Let’s not miss the amazing miracle that our lives are.” But regardless... I think you get the point. 😉 #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #illustratedfaith #miracle #faithbasedjournaling #bibleartcommunity #documentedfaith #canadianbibleartjournaling
We had quite the thunderstorm today! It sure came down harder than usual, with some crazy gusts in our normally sheltered area. #thunderstorm
We had quite the thunderstorm today! It sure came down harder than usual, with some crazy gusts in our normally sheltered area. #thunderstorm
I had a really neat commission a little while back. A super talented lady created this quilt and asked me to write her words on it as it was a gift for someone special. We love how it turned out. 😊😀 #letteringonfabric #letteringartist #letteringcommission
I had a really neat commission a little while back. A super talented lady created this quilt and asked me to write her words on it as it was a gift for someone special. We love how it turned out. 😊😀 #letteringonfabric #letteringartist #letteringcommission
It doesn’t look like much yet, but Dez (my hubby) found a piece of plywood, cut the shape and created a removable table top out of it for the propane fire pit (underneath it)! This will be so great on hot summer days when we don’t want to have a fire - but can play board games or place drinks & plates on the table. Next I plan purchase primer and to figure out a design to paint on it!! Slowly but surely we’re taking steps to do what we can to beautify our backyard. #tabletop #diy #artproject
It doesn’t look like much yet, but Dez (my hubby) found a piece of plywood, cut the shape and created a removable table top out of it for the propane fire pit (underneath it)! This will be so great on hot summer days when we don’t want to have a fire - but can play board games or place drinks & plates on the table. Next I plan purchase primer and to figure out a design to paint on it!! Slowly but surely we’re taking steps to do what we can to beautify our backyard. #tabletop #diy #artproject
This is one of my favourite ex-large Truth Rocks from this last batch of work! It says, “I can trust that God can and will direct my steps”. I love the natural colours and lines in this one as well which stand out more because of the sealer that I used. #truthrocks #artrocks #paintedartrocks #aglimpseofjoy
This is one of my favourite ex-large Truth Rocks from this last batch of work! It says, “I can trust that God can and will direct my steps”. I love the natural colours and lines in this one as well which stand out more because of the sealer that I used. #truthrocks #artrocks #paintedartrocks #aglimpseofjoy
I’ve been working on more art rocks lately! A bunch were delivered to Kennedy’s Parable today (Friday) and are not on their shelves yet... maybe in a few days! And more are available by messaging me directly. Please email or private message me if you want to order a painted rock with a special theme. #truthrocks #artrocks #paintedrocks
I’ve been working on more art rocks lately! A bunch were delivered to Kennedy’s Parable today (Friday) and are not on their shelves yet... maybe in a few days! And more are available by messaging me directly. Please email or private message me if you want to order a painted rock with a special theme. #truthrocks #artrocks #paintedrocks
I love seeing the colours come out in the rocks when they’re being washed! #rocks #cleaningrocks
I love seeing the colours come out in the rocks when they’re being washed! #rocks #cleaningrocks
Peace! (Sold!) #artrocks #truthrocks #paintedrocks #aglimpseofjoy
Peace! (Sold!) #artrocks #truthrocks #paintedrocks #aglimpseofjoy
I’m a few days behind but I’ll just keep creating these and posting as I can. I loved this devo (I think that I say that every post?!) Such a great reminder that God delights in US. In Me. Sometimes I need to catch and stomp on any nasty thoughts that come up saying that he won’t do as he says he will (in the Bible). Do you ever feel that way? Help us Jesus to trust in your goodness and in what the Bible says! #canadianbibleartjournaling #documentedfaith #illustratedfaith #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #creativityandfaith
I’m a few days behind but I’ll just keep creating these and posting as I can. I loved this devo (I think that I say that every post?!) Such a great reminder that God delights in US. In Me. Sometimes I need to catch and stomp on any nasty thoughts that come up saying that he won’t do as he says he will (in the Bible). Do you ever feel that way? Help us Jesus to trust in your goodness and in what the Bible says! #canadianbibleartjournaling #documentedfaith #illustratedfaith #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #creativityandfaith
Day 15 - is about seeing our true beauty and selves and loving ourselves as Jesus does. No this is not a portrait of me (ha ha... 😉) but I love how this girlie turned out and matched the page! While she’s quite the opposite of how I see myself, she is a reminder to me to be myself... unapologetically. #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #illustratedfaith #illustratedfaithcommunity #canadianbibleartjournaling #documentedfaith #bibleart #whimsicalgirlies
Day 15 - is about seeing our true beauty and selves and loving ourselves as Jesus does. No this is not a portrait of me (ha ha... 😉) but I love how this girlie turned out and matched the page! While she’s quite the opposite of how I see myself, she is a reminder to me to be myself... unapologetically. #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #illustratedfaith #illustratedfaithcommunity #canadianbibleartjournaling #documentedfaith #bibleart #whimsicalgirlies
Home made stamp awesomeness. Some of these flowers will end up becoming gift tags and some will be used in varying projects! #foamstamp #monoprint #tags #acrylicpaint #dailycreative #papercrafting
Home made stamp awesomeness. Some of these flowers will end up becoming gift tags and some will be used in varying projects! #foamstamp #monoprint #tags #acrylicpaint #dailycreative #papercrafting
Just finished another batch of tags. Not sure what’s next tho - use them myself? Sell them? I plan to add words in the middle areas. 🤔 #tags #gifttags #chalkboardtags #posca #poscapaintpens #colour #creative #crafty #dailycreative
Just finished another batch of tags. Not sure what’s next tho - use them myself? Sell them? I plan to add words in the middle areas. 🤔 #tags #gifttags #chalkboardtags #posca #poscapaintpens #colour #creative #crafty #dailycreative
The ink bled a bit bit I decided to keep working on her anyway! #mixedmediagirlswithcoridantini #mixedmedia #whimsicalladies #watercolour
The ink bled a bit bit I decided to keep working on her anyway! #mixedmediagirlswithcoridantini #mixedmedia #whimsicalladies #watercolour
Maybe someone needs to hear this today? All is well. Things are better than you think. Don’t worry or fret. Just stay calm. 💗 #faithbasedlettering #calmness #handlettering #writing #drawingletters #lesshustlemorejesus #illustratedfaith #canadianbibleartjournaling #documentedfaith #aglimpseofjoy #communityofchristiancreatives
Maybe someone needs to hear this today? All is well. Things are better than you think. Don’t worry or fret. Just stay calm. 💗 #faithbasedlettering #calmness #handlettering #writing #drawingletters #lesshustlemorejesus #illustratedfaith #canadianbibleartjournaling #documentedfaith #aglimpseofjoy #communityofchristiancreatives
Day 14 of 100 - 100 Days of Less Hustle More Jesus. I think this is the longest I’ve ever managed to work in one book so far!! 😂 I loved making this page. 😍 I used @wilnafurstenberg ‘s butterflies (from one of her classes, a digital purchase item) are just SOOO perfect for this page. I was happy to find a stash of them already printed out. I only added some glossy accents to the one paper butterfly. The other three had been printed on transparency and it gives this page a dreamier feel. The white gel pen (in the words and dots) is actually a Sakura Glaze gellyroll pen, not my usual white Sakura white. I’m really liking it. It’s closer to the Sakura Souffle but subtly different. It has a slightly raised feel to it which I very much love. This line at the bottom of the page resonated with me, “I turn to you with all my heart, Lord Jesus. I want to discover You in new ways, every day.” #canadianbibleartjournaling #illustratedfaith #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #100daysoflesshustle #bibleartjournalingcommunity #documentedfaith #faithandcreativity
Day 14 of 100 - 100 Days of Less Hustle More Jesus. I think this is the longest I’ve ever managed to work in one book so far!! 😂 I loved making this page. 😍 I used @wilnafurstenberg ‘s butterflies (from one of her classes, a digital purchase item) are just SOOO perfect for this page. I was happy to find a stash of them already printed out. I only added some glossy accents to the one paper butterfly. The other three had been printed on transparency and it gives this page a dreamier feel. The white gel pen (in the words and dots) is actually a Sakura Glaze gellyroll pen, not my usual white Sakura white. I’m really liking it. It’s closer to the Sakura Souffle but subtly different. It has a slightly raised feel to it which I very much love. This line at the bottom of the page resonated with me, “I turn to you with all my heart, Lord Jesus. I want to discover You in new ways, every day.” #canadianbibleartjournaling #illustratedfaith #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #100daysoflesshustle #bibleartjournalingcommunity #documentedfaith #faithandcreativity
Day 13 of “100 days of “Less Hustle More Jesus”. For some reason, this devotional reminded me of the day when I first heard a bird sing. I can’t recall if it was after receiving my first hearing aid (age 4) or later on after receiving a more powerful aid a few years later. But I remember hearing this beautiful song and wondering what could be singing. I felt a small voice inside, telling me it was a bird. So I decided to find my Father and ask him, and he verified that yes, it was a bird. It’s a gift to hear the birds. It’s a gift to see light and to feel it. Let’s pause to remember that that we take for granted so often - are really gifts. Somewhere in the world, someone doesn’t know what birds sound like or look like. I’m so glad that I was raised to wear hearing aids so that I could be apart of and know the hearing world. #gratitude #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #birds #deafness #giftsfromgod #illustratedfaith #canadianbibleartjournaling #illustratedfaithcommunity #documentedfaith #coffeeandjesus
Day 13 of “100 days of “Less Hustle More Jesus”. For some reason, this devotional reminded me of the day when I first heard a bird sing. I can’t recall if it was after receiving my first hearing aid (age 4) or later on after receiving a more powerful aid a few years later. But I remember hearing this beautiful song and wondering what could be singing. I felt a small voice inside, telling me it was a bird. So I decided to find my Father and ask him, and he verified that yes, it was a bird. It’s a gift to hear the birds. It’s a gift to see light and to feel it. Let’s pause to remember that that we take for granted so often - are really gifts. Somewhere in the world, someone doesn’t know what birds sound like or look like. I’m so glad that I was raised to wear hearing aids so that I could be apart of and know the hearing world. #gratitude #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #birds #deafness #giftsfromgod #illustratedfaith #canadianbibleartjournaling #illustratedfaithcommunity #documentedfaith #coffeeandjesus
Here are some cute whimsical girls that I created as an assignment for Cori Dantini’s online class (thru Carla Sonheim’s website). I just loved using The Stoneground Paint company watercolours for the backgrounds. Their metallic colours are so great! #mixedmediagirlswithcoridantini #mixedmediagirls #carlasonheimclasses #watercolour #ink #mystoneground #dailycreative #painting #whimsicalgirls
Here are some cute whimsical girls that I created as an assignment for Cori Dantini’s online class (thru Carla Sonheim’s website). I just loved using The Stoneground Paint company watercolours for the backgrounds. Their metallic colours are so great! #mixedmediagirlswithcoridantini #mixedmediagirls #carlasonheimclasses #watercolour #ink #mystoneground #dailycreative #painting #whimsicalgirls
Days 11 & 12 - I’m pulling out some older journaling & art supplies that I haven’t used in awhile and have been instantly inspired. I’m loving how God meets me creatively while reading this devotional and while reading the Bible! The phrases are inspired from or copied from the devotional. #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #illustratedfaith #illustratedfaithcommunity #documentedfaith #adornit #bellablvd #artjournaling #faithjournaling #faithitsociety
Days 11 & 12 - I’m pulling out some older journaling & art supplies that I haven’t used in awhile and have been instantly inspired. I’m loving how God meets me creatively while reading this devotional and while reading the Bible! The phrases are inspired from or copied from the devotional. #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #illustratedfaith #illustratedfaithcommunity #documentedfaith #adornit #bellablvd #artjournaling #faithjournaling #faithitsociety
Day 10. It is such an indescribable gift to be known and loved just as I am. Sometimes I need to remember this and let it “sink in” a little deeper!! Feeling grateful. #illustratedfaith #illustratedfaithcommunity #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #canadianbibleartjournaling #documentedfaith
Day 10. It is such an indescribable gift to be known and loved just as I am. Sometimes I need to remember this and let it “sink in” a little deeper!! Feeling grateful. #illustratedfaith #illustratedfaithcommunity #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #canadianbibleartjournaling #documentedfaith
Day 18 - I’m doing the best I can with what I have. And this is ok. Sometimes I need that reminder! #canadianbibleartjournaling #documentedfaith #illustratedfaith #mixedmediaembellishments Our lives hold more miracles than we often realize. Sometimes it’s good to stop to pause and to deeply process the miracles that have taken place. After I had made this page, I realized that I would have preferred it to say, “Let’s not miss the amazing miracle that our lives are.” But regardless... I think you get the point. 😉 #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #illustratedfaith #miracle #faithbasedjournaling #bibleartcommunity #documentedfaith #canadianbibleartjournaling We had quite the thunderstorm today! It sure came down harder than usual, with some crazy gusts in our normally sheltered area. #thunderstorm I had a really neat commission a little while back. A super talented lady created this quilt and asked me to write her words on it as it was a gift for someone special. We love how it turned out. 😊😀 #letteringonfabric #letteringartist #letteringcommission It doesn’t look like much yet, but Dez (my hubby) found a piece of plywood, cut the shape and created a removable table top out of it for the propane fire pit (underneath it)! This will be so great on hot summer days when we don’t want to have a fire - but can play board games or place drinks & plates on the table. Next I plan purchase primer and to figure out a design to paint on it!! Slowly but surely we’re taking steps to do what we can to beautify our backyard. #tabletop #diy #artproject This is one of my favourite ex-large Truth Rocks from this last batch of work! It says, “I can trust that God can and will direct my steps”. I love the natural colours and lines in this one as well which stand out more because of the sealer that I used. #truthrocks #artrocks #paintedartrocks #aglimpseofjoy I’ve been working on more art rocks lately! A bunch were delivered to Kennedy’s Parable today (Friday) and are not on their shelves yet... maybe in a few days! And more are available by messaging me directly. Please email or private message me if you want to order a painted rock with a special theme. #truthrocks #artrocks #paintedrocks I love seeing the colours come out in the rocks when they’re being washed! #rocks #cleaningrocks Peace! (Sold!) #artrocks #truthrocks #paintedrocks #aglimpseofjoy I’m a few days behind but I’ll just keep creating these and posting as I can. I loved this devo (I think that I say that every post?!) Such a great reminder that God delights in US. In Me. Sometimes I need to catch and stomp on any nasty thoughts that come up saying that he won’t do as he says he will (in the Bible). Do you ever feel that way? Help us Jesus to trust in your goodness and in what the Bible says! #canadianbibleartjournaling #documentedfaith #illustratedfaith #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #creativityandfaith Day 15 - is about seeing our true beauty and selves and loving ourselves as Jesus does. No this is not a portrait of me (ha ha... 😉) but I love how this girlie turned out and matched the page! While she’s quite the opposite of how I see myself, she is a reminder to me to be myself... unapologetically. #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #illustratedfaith #illustratedfaithcommunity #canadianbibleartjournaling #documentedfaith #bibleart #whimsicalgirlies Home made stamp awesomeness. Some of these flowers will end up becoming gift tags and some will be used in varying projects! #foamstamp #monoprint #tags #acrylicpaint #dailycreative #papercrafting Just finished another batch of tags. Not sure what’s next tho - use them myself? Sell them? I plan to add words in the middle areas. 🤔 #tags #gifttags #chalkboardtags #posca #poscapaintpens #colour #creative #crafty #dailycreative The ink bled a bit bit I decided to keep working on her anyway! #mixedmediagirlswithcoridantini #mixedmedia #whimsicalladies #watercolour Maybe someone needs to hear this today? All is well. Things are better than you think. Don’t worry or fret. Just stay calm. 💗 #faithbasedlettering #calmness #handlettering #writing #drawingletters #lesshustlemorejesus #illustratedfaith #canadianbibleartjournaling #documentedfaith #aglimpseofjoy #communityofchristiancreatives Day 14 of 100 - 100 Days of Less Hustle More Jesus. I think this is the longest I’ve ever managed to work in one book so far!! 😂 I loved making this page. 😍 I used @wilnafurstenberg ‘s butterflies (from one of her classes, a digital purchase item) are just SOOO perfect for this page. I was happy to find a stash of them already printed out. I only added some glossy accents to the one paper butterfly. The other three had been printed on transparency and it gives this page a dreamier feel. The white gel pen (in the words and dots) is actually a Sakura Glaze gellyroll pen, not my usual white Sakura white. I’m really liking it. It’s closer to the Sakura Souffle but subtly different. It has a slightly raised feel to it which I very much love. This line at the bottom of the page resonated with me, “I turn to you with all my heart, Lord Jesus. I want to discover You in new ways, every day.” #canadianbibleartjournaling #illustratedfaith #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #100daysoflesshustle #bibleartjournalingcommunity #documentedfaith #faithandcreativity Day 13 of “100 days of “Less Hustle More Jesus”. For some reason, this devotional reminded me of the day when I first heard a bird sing. I can’t recall if it was after receiving my first hearing aid (age 4) or later on after receiving a more powerful aid a few years later. But I remember hearing this beautiful song and wondering what could be singing. I felt a small voice inside, telling me it was a bird. So I decided to find my Father and ask him, and he verified that yes, it was a bird. It’s a gift to hear the birds. It’s a gift to see light and to feel it. Let’s pause to remember that that we take for granted so often - are really gifts. Somewhere in the world, someone doesn’t know what birds sound like or look like. I’m so glad that I was raised to wear hearing aids so that I could be apart of and know the hearing world. #gratitude #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #birds #deafness #giftsfromgod #illustratedfaith #canadianbibleartjournaling #illustratedfaithcommunity #documentedfaith #coffeeandjesus Here are some cute whimsical girls that I created as an assignment for Cori Dantini’s online class (thru Carla Sonheim’s website). I just loved using The Stoneground Paint company watercolours for the backgrounds. Their metallic colours are so great! #mixedmediagirlswithcoridantini #mixedmediagirls #carlasonheimclasses #watercolour #ink #mystoneground #dailycreative #painting #whimsicalgirls Days 11 & 12 - I’m pulling out some older journaling & art supplies that I haven’t used in awhile and have been instantly inspired. I’m loving how God meets me creatively while reading this devotional and while reading the Bible! The phrases are inspired from or copied from the devotional. #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #illustratedfaith #illustratedfaithcommunity #documentedfaith #adornit #bellablvd #artjournaling #faithjournaling #faithitsociety Day 10. It is such an indescribable gift to be known and loved just as I am. Sometimes I need to remember this and let it “sink in” a little deeper!! Feeling grateful. #illustratedfaith #illustratedfaithcommunity #100daysoflesshustlemorejesus #canadianbibleartjournaling #documentedfaith

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Heidi Guenther

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,

Canada.

email: aglimpseofjoy@gmail.com

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Painted Rocks to Inspire and Encourage You

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COPYwRITE 2019. painted by Heidi Joy Guenther.

Heidi sells painted Art rocks at Kennedy’s Parable, Saskatoon, Canada. From time to time, her painted art rocks will be made available in the online shop on this website as well. Commissions are welcomed! inquire for pricing. Just contact Heidi at aglimpseofjoy@gmail.com with your request. Thank you for your interest!