Day #8 Journal Prompt

Details: Paint a longhorn highland cow.

Message: Without a doubt, the shaggy, just-out-of-bed-hair, teddy bear look of a highland cow makes them incredibly adorable. These features, however, enable them to survive harsh winters in really tough environments. Their thick woolly undercoats keep them warm, while the longer guard hairs shed snow and rain. Long eyelashes and a thick fringe protects their eyes from stinging hail, lashing rain, insects, and biting winds. They even use their big horns to rake away snow in order to get to food.

It always amazes me that huge animals like highland cows and small little birds are taken care of, even in unpredictable weather and climates. “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.” - Matthew 6:26. Seeing how well protected and fed these animals are AND year round reminds me how safe I truly am, even in hard times. It gives me permission to rest and relax knowing the Lord cares, provides, and protects me in every season, just like the animals of the earth.

Traceable Outline: Click HERE to download.

Paint Colors: White, Yellow Ochre, Phthalocyanine Blue, Cadmium Yellow, Raw Sienna, Violet. Any other colors of your choice.

Other Supplies: Small flat brush, medium flat brush, large flat brush, liner brush or rigger brush. All materials and brands are listed HERE.

Instructions: After you complete this creative prompt, use the left side to write down the questions shown below this tutorial. I encourage you to write inside your art journal using your favorite pens, pencils, or markers. Once you’ve completed both sections, post/send just your drawing/painting for a chance to win. NOTE: If you’re left handed, switch the side you plan to paint and write on.