Hannah's Happenings

  2 0 2 1 My word for the year was Unashamed. Every year I find that my word doesn’t “fit” what’s going on. Unashamed was chosen in hopes that I would proclaim Jesus with no fear or shame of what others thought. While that was my focal point, I also learned how to be unashamed of who I am, and who God created me to be. At the beginning of the year I struggled with mental health and my physical appearance. With that said, I focused on Jesus, my family, education, and work more than ever before; All while seeking to be unashamed in ALL areas of my life. This brought me closer to others and allowed me to find strength in the Lord, rather than the empty burdens I was carrying. 2021 was a year of growth. There were a lot of burnout moments, but with those moments came joy! God has blessed me with a year I can look back on and find contentment rather than shame, as I have experienced in years past. With that, I am forever grateful. I still have a lot of work ahead of me, an...

Over the years, I have called myself an artist. However, I think the term  creative  fits me best. With that said, I have been creating for my entire life, and it was not until 2016 where I pursued a passion for art. This month, December 2021, marks  five  years of creating what is now HJPdesignsco, my art business. Five years ago, I decided to share my art journey on social media platforms. It opened the doors for my newfound love for seascape paintings and digital illustrations. In December of 2016, I created my first “real” painting. The artwork that kickstarted what I paint today: My rough version of Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh.  My first painting: December 2016 I have always viewed myself as a creative individual or a jack of all trades but a master of none. Yet, as the years go by, I believe I can develop into an artist that reflects my personality and what inspires me; God’s creation. Without a doubt, I have seen growth through my ...