Welcome to Art & Soul!

You made it to the home of the Michelle Owenby Art + Soul studio journal, newsletter, and Christian community: The Lovely Crux. It is a soul-centered space where beauty, faith, and reflection meet; where creativity becomes communion, and reflection leads to renewal.

In the rush of daily life, it’s easy to forget that we were created not just to do, but to be—to rest, to worship, to delight in the beauty of the Lord’s presence. That’s why Art + Soul exists: to offer you a moment of peace, reflection, and renewal. It is a restful sanctuary for the soul, inviting you to slow down, dwell with the Lord, and experience a deep encounter with Him.

I hope you’ll accept this invitation to rest, to linger in His presence, rediscover wonder, and rest in His love.

What You’ll Receive…(free subscribers):

• Art + Soul monthly newsletter - Meditations, Musings, & Makings from my art studio.

• 24-Hour Early Access to New Work & Sales – Be the first to view and collect new originals, prints, products, and more.

• Studio Notes - Short reflections from day-to-day living as well as collector guidance on pairings, framing, and placement.

The Lovely Crux (paid subscription):

• All free benefits plus…

• Weekly Meditation (Visio Divina) - A weekly immersive experience combining sacred scripture, artwork, prayer, and reflection aimed to guide you into a more meaningful, soulful life by looking up, looking in, and looking out.

• Behind the Canvas: Quarterly Prayer Thread - A seasonal audio/video sneak peek offering you special insight into my process and meaning behind my work, plus a meaningful community prayer prompt — space to share requests and praises, and a closing blessing—no endless chat, just a spacious, intentional rhythm.

• TLC Collector Gifts (2×/year): an exclusive, signed mini print mailed in June and December as a thank-you for your annual subscription.

• Occasional Bonus Posts - Counter-cultural living recommendations like playlists, books, media, and podcasts.

• Full Archive of Spiritual Mentoring Tools – Resources to help you grow in faith.

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Pray It Forward Partners (support subscription):

• All paid benefits plus…

• Support this sacred ministry – Your membership sustains this work of faith and creativity; you become a force in the Kingdom alongside me, a sharer and doer of the Word.

• Exclusive Art Commission Discount – Special pricing on custom artwork.

Other ways to support:

+ Consider purchasing something from my Studio, perhaps Prayers in Color.

+ Share this journey with someone else (and earn Referral points) - If you're like me, you always have a friend you want to bring along with you.

Refer a friend

How Art Releases Work:

• Small Originals & Prints: offered here to subscribers first (24-hr. early access), then full release to the public.

• Large Originals: offered here to subscribers first (24-hr. early access), then available through my gallery partner.

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Regardless of your decision, thank you for allowing me to share this journey with you and for being such a vital part of this beautiful community of soulful people. It’s an honor and privilege for me to serve the Lord in this way, and it wouldn’t happen without people like you! I’m so very grateful.

A little more about me…

Hey there! I’m Michelle Owenby, and I consider this publication, my art studio, and the TLC community to be part of my life Mission and Ministry. God called me to all these things. He called me to redeem the time by being a good steward of my gifts and talents. And, because He is such a good Father, He continues showing me how to use these things to reach others for His kingdom. I just love how He allows us to participate in all He is creating! Any lovely thing I create is only because of His great grace and creativity!

I hope to connect you to the sacred beauty in life, and I believe we can change the world one prayer at a time, right here inside this community. On my Art + Soul journey, one particular piece of scripture has continually captured, inspired, and encouraged my soul. I pray it will do the same for you as we go on this journey together.