Linger Magazine

ART DEPT CONTRIBUTORS

Haley Barnes: Haley is a writer and creator, following God’s footsteps for her life. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with her husband, daughter, and their puppy, Powell, Haley’s mission is to fulfill God’s calling by guiding young women to discover their Godly, heavenly sunshine and bringing joy and creativity to others. You can find her on Instagram @createdivinesunshine.

Haley Hendrickson: When not dabbling in something creative, Haley can usually be found on an adventure with her husband and two awesome kiddos. As a follower of Jesus, Haley seeks to bring light into dark places with her writings for children and adults, adding a dash of humor whenever she can. Find her on Instagram @h.h.photo.foco or @booksbyhaley

Maryna Jones: Maryna is a South African digital artist and stay-at-home mom, creating from a place of deep faith. Through her business, MJ Art, she explores and expresses who God is in her life, using creativity as a form of worship and connection. When not designing, she is soaking up the sweet moments of motherhood.

Courtney Kendall: Courtney loves gathering women together to help them be still with Jesus, have fun together, and learn to follow their creative curiosity. She founded Every Little Seed to do just that. You can find her on Instagram @every.little.seed or at www.everylittleseed.com and @courtneykendallart.

Hillary Salviggione: Hillary is wife to her dream come true and mother to four children. She enjoys a slow morning, a heavily frothed cup of coffee, warm chocolate chip cookies, art in many forms, and people and places that feel like home. You can find her on Instagram @mrshillarysal

Suzy Tripp: Suzy is a graphic designer and photographer, proud to be part of Every Little Seed Art Dept. She’s inspired by travel adventures, discovering delicious food, and finding beauty in unexpected places. Suzy and her family love exploring the world together and have never met a scoop of gelato they didn’t like. Well, except maybe the spicy dragon fruit!

Mandy West: Mandy’s main creative outlet and delight the last 20 years has been her three sons. As they are growing up and moving on to new adventures, she finds herself with more time to create on canvas and paper in her backyard art shed. You can find her on Instagram @mandywestfoco or on Etsy under MandyWestArt.

Heather Winchell :Heather is a wife and mom of four (all boys!). She serves as host and Chief Enthusiast of the “THANKS for doing that” podcast. You can find her @thanks.for.doing.that.podcast and @hdwinchell.

Peg Arnold: Author and speaker, Peg Arnold brings stories to life, encouraging women to embrace their God-given value. As a mom, wife, Nana, and counselor, she knows the importance of discovering your purpose, while juggling the joys and challenges of life’s distractions. Follow along @arnoldpeg or her website www.PegArnold.org

Mary Bedosky: Mary lives in Northern Colorado with her husband and their three children. She’s a stay-at-home mom and part-time physician assistant with a heart for Jesus. She finds creative inspiration in the beauty of everyday life.

Kirsten Black: Kirsten lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. She has been married to Vince for 25 years and together they have raised 5 boys. Her eldest son awaits her in heaven. In her free time, Kirsten enjoys writing, reading and trying to learn the banjo.

Ruth Shawntae Criscuolo: Shawntae loves teaching women and children the truths of God’s Word and music. You can find her at her desk drawing and writing or at the local coffee shop encouraging others. Grab a coffee and join her on Instagram @bringyourjoy. 

Beth Edfeldt: Beth has painted with watercolors and oils for over 20 years. She recently entered the world of surface pattern design and has loved designing wallpapers and fabrics. She lives in Alabama, with her husband and three kids. Follow along on IG @BethEdfeldtArt and www.bethedfeldtart.com.

Kendra Elliott: Kendra is a wife and mom of two living in the Pacific Northwest, where she serves in her local MomCo group. A writer and watercolor artist, she shares reflections on God’s glory found within the middle minutes of motherhood on her blog, Ordinary Days at kendraelliott.substack.com.

Megan Fedore: Megan is a photographer, Jesus lover, and mother of two special girls. You can find her on Instagram @megan.fedore

Allison Ford: Allison is a South Carolina based artist who primarily creates abstracts in mixed media and collage. You can find her on Instagram @helloallisonart or on her website at helloallisonart.com.

Laura Heckman: Laura is an artist known for her charcoal drawings and temporary tattoos, using her work to point people to Jesus and bring Scripture to life. She lives in Loveland, CO, with her husband and two kids. Follow on IG @heckmandesignstudio and on Etsy as TinyTattooCompany.

Megan Gushee: Megan loves encouraging others to walk out God’s purpose and calling in their life. You can find her on Instagram at @megs.gushee.

Andrew Hendrickson: Andrew is a husband and father of two awesome dudes, working as a business integrator and consultant in Colorado. He enjoys all types of music, especially early 2000s alt-rock, and uses his musical gifts to help lead worship in his local church. 

Melissa Holmlund: Melissa is a wife, mom of seven, and the director of Lighthouse Dance, a Christ-centered studio where she shares her passion for worship, discipleship, and evangelism through the art of dance. Follow on Instagram @melissastips

Tylar Kidwell: Tylar loves capturing moments that tell a bigger story, blending creativity and a heart for people. Find her on Instagram @tylarjay.

Lori Manry: Lori is the founder and director of a non-profit called Dwell that rebuilds deteriorating homes for vulnerable families in Uganda, East Africa. You can read more on Instagram @lorimanry where she writes about family, motherhood and her ministry in Uganda or at dwelluganda.com.

Audrey McCollough: Audrey is a homeschooled senior who loves reading, birdwatching, and playing the piano and the pipe organ. She is currently not engaged in social media, but you can inquire about more bird drawings and paintings at audrey.mccollough@gmail.com. 

Sarah Nadvornik: Sarah lives in Lawrence, Kansas, with her husband, Charlie, and their five children. A Master Gardener, she enjoys gardening, volunteering at the Monarch Watch Waystation, and reflecting on God’s creativity and kindness, which continually leads her to wonder and worship. You can find her on Instagram @joybytheyardministries

Douglas McKelvey: Author of Every Moment Holy, a beloved series of liturgies from Rabbit Room Press. Order your copies at www.RabbitRoom.com.

Sandra Elise Rodriguez: Sandra Elise is a Christian author and speaker who loves God, her family, and all things pink or sparkly! For encouragement to help you SHINE with the Light of Christ, check out her website at SandraElise.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @SandraEliseShine.

Cindy Romberg: Cindy ministers to pastors and ministry leaders through Standing Stone Ministry and has served in ministry alongside her husband for over 30 years. She loves connecting through hospitality and bringing creativity and beauty into everyday life. Most of all, she loves being a Grammie.

Ashton Schmeeckle: Ashton is a daughter, a sister, a wife, and a mother. She’s a loud talker, a deep thinker, and a professional dabbler. She is a lover of Jesus, rainy days, iced coffees, and sparkles in any form. You can find her on Instagram @ashtonschmeeckle

McKenna Smouse: McKenna lives in Northern Colorado with her husband, two kids and teeny-tiny dog. She loves to spend as much time outside as possible in between homeschooling and trying (not very hard) to keep a clean house.

Sylvie Vanhoozer: Sylvie is a writer, botanical artist, and everyday saint from Provence, France. She lives in Libertyville, Illinois with her husband Kevin. They have two grown daughters. Find her books on her website www.theartoflivinginseason.com

A special thank you to our friends Alex, Becky Zheng Chen, Hannah Sutton, and Maryna Jones for sharing insights into how people in different countries slow down and enjoy their tea. To read their delightful contributions, turn to page 60 in the article, “How Do You Take Your Tea?”