Broken, but Alive

Broken, but Alive

(by Evelyn Ashby)

It was dark,

it was cold,

and I was crying.

Scratch that - I was sobbing.

My broken heart lay in pieces around me, shattered, splintered, and bruised. The raw emotions that had been caged up inside were now let loose. They surged from the ruins flooding, choking, drowning my very being.

My future looked bleak. The road of life was covered in a thick, black, and foreboding shadow. And the smooth road became twisted and mangled before it disappeared into the gloom.

What was left of my heart cowered and cringed at the vision. I wanted to scream - to escape from this wretched view.

Suddenly, a light appeared in the shadow. It shone strong despite the darkness’ effort to overtake it, and slowly but confidently it came through the frightening barrier. It brought with it a feeling of comfort, and I stared at it, not wanting to look away.

Then memories from long (oh so long) ago came surging to the front of my mind, unbidden, uncalled for, as if in response to the light.

They were covered in dust and yellowed with age, but I was able to read them nonetheless:

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path...Yea though I walk through the valley of shadows of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me...In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?”   

I lifted my head from the surrendered position it hung, I felt unspeakable joy as I had never felt before. Where had these words from from? I remembered suddenly and clambered across my room to grab the Bible that had lain, untouched, for years.

I felt drawn to a verse, and collapsing to the ground I read,

“For You have delivered my soul from death, Indeed my feet from stumbling, So that I may walk before God In the light of the living.” -Psalms 56:13

It was light,

it was warm,

and I was smiling.

Scratch that - I was grinning.

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This is a piece of fiction work, but I can say that experience has had a small hand in helping write it, even if I didn't realize it. 

<3 Eva

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Writing off of Character Inspiration

I have been really slacking on writing The Snow Daughter (temporary name), and I'm scolding myself for not working on it. I love having it there though, waiting to be written; knowing what's going to happen and what the characters are like. I have never had a story that's come so far, and I'm really excited.

So while I've been procrastinating on writing my book, I had a wonderful idea for a short story. And it actually involves you. Yep you. On my Pinterest Account, I have a board entitled Character Profiles.

I want you to go on there, browse as long or as little time as you want, and pick a character that strikes your fancy. Or rather, one that you would like to read about.

Once I find the time, I will then pick one from the list you, the readers, create and will write a page-long story about her/him/them. It may not be a story, but simply a glimpse into who they are. Or it may be a story, but just a short snippet of their life. Either way, I thought it would be a fun little project and it would mean something to you, the readers, if you saw the picture and knew I based the writing off of it.

And while I'm waiting for replies, I will try to work a lot on my book so that I don't feel guilty for writing something else. :)

Take your time and chose wisely. ;) Maybe someday I'll be able to write one on everyone's character choice..

Have a lovely weekend, 

<3 Eva

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My Art {Drawings, Graphics, + Photos}

From lack of post ideas, I have decided to post my most recent art. Some of them are drawings, others are graphics, and still others are edited photographs. The one that I love the most, and worked on the longest, is a drawing of Anna from Frozen. It was a blast and a challenge to draw animation like this and most certainly worth it. I'm hoping to draw Elsa sometime in the near future, but I was taking a break from drawing animation for awhile. :)

Anna of Arendelle  

I'm still not sure what my favorite part was to draw, but her braid, her eyes, and her hair were really neat to do. (Note to self: Do not upload pictures of your drawing and then stare at them blown up. Errors will appear, even if they aren't real.)

Far Across the Field 

A picture of our awesome field taken with my nifty iPod touch.

Defeating the Darkness Inside

This is my most recent graphic, and while I really like how it turned out, there's a part me that's not sure what to think. I was trying to experiment with different techniques, so I suppose I should expect that. :)

The Loveliest of Beauties

Belle from Beauty and the Beast. I love this story so much, and I have to admit that drawing 2-D cartoon is so much easier than 3-D animation. :)

Containing a Storm

My always epic cat posing in a leftover box from Christmas. I do believe he loves that time of year. :) (also taken with my iPod)

The Need of the Heart

I love it when people take songs that have no relation to a movie, and find part of the lyrics that somehow fit so perfect with said movie. I kept a look out for one to hopefully fit with Frozen, and this is what I came up with. The lyrics are from the song 'Everybody'. :)

The Girl who Flew 

 I also love the story of Peter Pan, and Wendy is such a darling girl to draw! I drew this within a couple hours (as was the time for Belle's) so yea.. fairly easy!

Tea and Biology

Once again taken by my iPod, so not the highest quality. But it seemed cool when I was supposed to be studying biology. :)

Misty Eye of the Mountain. 

This one of absolute favorite graphics I have ever made... I'm still amazed at how it turned out!! 

The Heavens Declare His Majesty

Ok, so I know that planets aren't really this close together but.. I don't care. :) 

Hugo Cabret

This is such agGorgeous movie visual-wise. I love it so much. And the story line is awesome too. (even if it doesn't follow the book amazingly well)

That is all for now! Though that ended up being quite a few. :) I hope my brain will return from vacation soon, so that I can figure out a worth while post idea.

<3 Eva

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