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Her Joyful Heart£10.00
“Joyfully illustrated cards and gifts”
Hello! I'm Ruth and I've been enjoying drawing since childhood. Often poorly growing up, it was like therapy for me and a good distraction from pain. However it wasn't until later in adulthood when my chronic ill health meant I was forced to give up my career, that I started giving more time and attention to it and on the advice of friends, I first chanced selling my art at local markets. This went really well and so my little art business was born.
The idea for my business name, "Her Joyful Heart" came to me partly because of the joy I experience when creating my art and also the pleasure I get from seeing other people enjoy it. It was also at the time I first came to faith as a Christian. Realising that I was truly valued, loved beyond measure (so much so that Jesus died for my sins), and properly seen, was a wonderful feeling and I was overflowing with joy and gratitude. The words "Her Joyful Heart" seemed to sum it all up pretty well.
I seem to have ended up mostly creating nature-inspired art which I print on a range of cards and gifts. I see it as a celebration of God's creation, and the love and care he clearly puts into making all living things, however small they happen to be. I'm always surprised whenever someone openly appreciates my work but I won't pretend it doesn't give me a boost!. It encourages me to keep going, and helps to chase those "I'm not good enough" thoughts away.
When I'm not drawing, I enjoy drinking hot chocolate or tea, cuddling two beautiful tabby cats, walks/outings amongst nature with my husband, and snuggling under blankets reading or watching movies.
I hope you enjoy browsing what I have to offer. Please do get in touch if you have any questions.
Every blessing, Ruth/Her Joyful Heart x
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