My name is April Benson.  I have a BFA from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. I really enjoy the control, rich look and silky feel of oils.  Oils allow me to paint and still be a mommy.  I don’t have to worry about my paint drying if I need to pause to pick up my son from school or if to eat a delicious play-dough meal my daughter has prepared just for me.  My faith strengthened from my husband’s influence and a strong church family inspired me to paint for God.  To honor Him with my work ethic and artwork I produce. 

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3:17

“The Christian shoemaker does his duty not by putting little crosses on the shoes, but by making good shoes, because God is interested in good craftsmanship.”

Martin Luther