Colorado is beautiful when it rains. The cactus bloom. Fields that were brown turn green and the wildflowers explode in a riot of colors.It’s all rather amazing, beautiful, and inspiring. A couple months ago, I bought 4 cherry tomato plants from a… Read More
This is my BIG, pink, kiddie pool garden. I don’t think most garden centers still have potting soil available this time of year. It could use about five more bags but I can make do with this amount (12-15 bags?). I lost… Read More
I found this poem on the site of a botanical artist whom I admire. One of the reasons I am working to improve my art skills is to ‘save myself’. Many women in the past… and present, have been able to support… Read More
I have been at my sister’s house lately taking care of the nephew’s giant puppy. My sister had to step out for a while which is why I was watching the dog. The dog was spayed on Friday last. You couldn’t tell… Read More
From her clothes, to her home, the cats in sleeping in mixing bowls, her homespun and hand sewn clothes, etc. Tasha Tudor is my mentor (and Jessica Soward from Roots and Refuge helps me too!) of course, neither of these women know… Read More
I find it odd that so many people believe that you are either a scientist, an artist, or a Christian. It is easier, however, or people to believe a person would be an artist and a Christian before believing they are a… Read More
After, Donald Trump won the presidency, I gave up on Facebook due to the nastiness being posted constantly. Who needs that? While on Facebook, I belonged to a great Botanical Illustration group. The work was amazing! These hardworking artists could draw anything… Read More
As I watched a program the other day on which two men were dressed as women in garish, bright yellow dresses, I lamented the state of our nation. Not just for this, but for so many things we are getting wrong in… Read More
My first attempt at egg plants in watercolor. It’s hard… watercolor is haarrrd! Perhaps one day I’ll look forget how hard it was but for today… it’s HARD!
Looking for free art tutorial videos? The Northern Kentucky University has a great selection of free tutorial videos. I am still taking the watercolor tutorial I signed up for through, Mindy Lighthipe. I am also awaiting the start of her drawing class… Read More
Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of Melissa Bishop CCCH, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Melissa Bishop. Mrs. Bishop encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional before embarking on any weight loss or health improvement plan. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your health care professional before using products based on this or any other content within this website, email, or phone consultations. Consult your physician to see if you are healthy enough to workout before beginning any workout program.
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Posted on August 7, 2019 by MelissaBishop
Summer garden report
Colorado is beautiful when it rains. The cactus bloom. Fields that were brown turn green and the wildflowers explode in a riot of colors.It’s all rather amazing, beautiful, and inspiring. A couple months ago, I bought 4 cherry tomato plants from a… Read More
Category: Gardening, healthy living Tags: creativity, faith, food, freedom, garden, Gardening, Prayer
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Posted on July 22, 2019 by MelissaBishop
Kiddie pool garden
This is my BIG, pink, kiddie pool garden. I don’t think most garden centers still have potting soil available this time of year. It could use about five more bags but I can make do with this amount (12-15 bags?). I lost… Read More
Category: Gardening, healthy living Tags: creativity, cucumbers, dirt, faith, food, garden, Gardening, gratitude, growing tomatoes, growing your own food, health, kiddie pool gardens, peas, Roots and REfuge Farm, tomatoes
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Posted on July 7, 2019 by MelissaBishop
Save your life first
I found this poem on the site of a botanical artist whom I admire. One of the reasons I am working to improve my art skills is to ‘save myself’. Many women in the past… and present, have been able to support… Read More
Category: Art, botanical illustration, Calligraphy, healthy living, Illuminated Letters/Manuscripts, Learning to Draw, Nature Journal Tags: Art, botanical art, creativity, illustration, Katie Lee, live your life, Mary Oliver, poem, zoological art
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Posted on May 29, 2019 by MelissaBishop
Wild flowers and giant puppies
I have been at my sister’s house lately taking care of the nephew’s giant puppy. My sister had to step out for a while which is why I was watching the dog. The dog was spayed on Friday last. You couldn’t tell… Read More
Category: Art, botanical illustration, Learning to Draw, Nature Journal Tags: Art, Colorado wild flowers, creativity, dog kisses, health, illustration, wild flowers, Zora
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Posted on May 27, 2019 by MelissaBishop
WWTTD:What Would Tasha Tudor Do?
From her clothes, to her home, the cats in sleeping in mixing bowls, her homespun and hand sewn clothes, etc. Tasha Tudor is my mentor (and Jessica Soward from Roots and Refuge helps me too!) of course, neither of these women know… Read More
Category: Art, botanical illustration, Calligraphy, Carnivore Diet, Gardening, Healing Through Nutrition, healthy living, Orthodox Christianity Tags: Art, creativity, culture, drawing, food, Gardening, gratitude, health, herbs, peace, simple life, slow living, Tasha Tudor
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Posted on May 20, 2019 by MelissaBishop
Art, science & religion
I find it odd that so many people believe that you are either a scientist, an artist, or a Christian. It is easier, however, or people to believe a person would be an artist and a Christian before believing they are a… Read More
Category: Art, botanical illustration, Calligraphy, Illuminated Letters/Manuscripts, Learning to Draw, Nature Journal, Orthodox Christianity, Poetry, Prayer, Reading Tags: Art, art & science, Calligraphy, creativity, culture, drawing, health, illustration, literature, Poetry, politics, Prayer, Reading, video
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Posted on April 16, 2019 by MelissaBishop
My drawing wish list
After, Donald Trump won the presidency, I gave up on Facebook due to the nastiness being posted constantly. Who needs that? While on Facebook, I belonged to a great Botanical Illustration group. The work was amazing! These hardworking artists could draw anything… Read More
Category: Art, botanical illustration, Learning to Draw Tags: Art, creativity, drawing, illustration
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Posted on April 15, 2019 by MelissaBishop
Struggling with Christian female identity
As I watched a program the other day on which two men were dressed as women in garish, bright yellow dresses, I lamented the state of our nation. Not just for this, but for so many things we are getting wrong in… Read More
Category: healthy living, icons, Orthodox Christianity Tags: bible study, Christian femininity, Christian women, cooking, creativity, culture, feminine identity following the Theotokos, healthy living, icons, Orthodox Christianity, peace, Prayer, Reading, the role of women in families and the world
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Posted on March 5, 2019 by MelissaBishop
Egg plants in watercolor
My first attempt at egg plants in watercolor. It’s hard… watercolor is haarrrd! Perhaps one day I’ll look forget how hard it was but for today… it’s HARD!
Category: Art, botanical illustration Tags: Art, botanical art, creativity, egg plants, healthy living, illustration, imagination, watercolor
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Posted on March 2, 2019 by MelissaBishop
Drawing tutorial videos
Looking for free art tutorial videos? The Northern Kentucky University has a great selection of free tutorial videos. I am still taking the watercolor tutorial I signed up for through, Mindy Lighthipe. I am also awaiting the start of her drawing class… Read More
Category: Art, Learning to Draw Tags: Art, creativity, drawing, illustration, imagination
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