Although I do write non-fiction and articles I also write fictional short stories, poetry, monologues, and other creative writings. In this category, I will be sharing all of my different creative self writings.
Title: Mind Door
Size: 14 inches by 11 inches
Medium: Acrylic paint on stretched canvas
Year completed: 2017
Write Up:
My creativity creeps out of my door and must pass through the dark and deep parts of my mind before it can be release. It is then expressed in a more cheerful and optimistic way, since my joy surrounds my mind.
On YouTube, I do have a playlist dedicated to sped up paintings. I also my painting portfolio and other Visual Art Writings.
In late January 2021, I published my poetry book Garden of Poems. It is filled with poetry from 2013-2020. Pen Poem is one of the excerpts from the book.
Pierce me with your ink filled sword, force your words to linger as they twist inside, because murder is never sweet, unless it's in the mind causing a new reality to live. So murder my mind with words of wonder. Let the sharp bladed images of your prose or verse slice out the mundane, so that I may live among your ink until the new understandings take hold and I am reborn with new light into a new life.
In late January 2021, I published my poetry book Garden of Poems. It is filled with poetry from 2013-2020. Pen Poem is one of the excerpts from the book.
I have a few things for you if you want to read or learn more about me or this book. First I do have a page dedicated to all things Garden of Poems. I also have my wonderful portfolio of poetry, a Youtube playlist for poetry readings, and you can of course purchase the book on Amazon.
Do you see? Can you feel the beginning of spring? The air is warming. The earth under our feet is waiting patiently for the rain. The trees and bushes are excited for the flowers. They know groth is coming their way. Oh, what relief and joy will come from the beautiful warm rain. They sky will open for the ground the earth will welcome it in. A new life will start.
If you would like to read more of my poetry please take a look at my portfolio. You can also watch a few of my poetry readings.
Tick tock goes the clock as the waves rolls in time may fly or time may stop the waves crashes on the shore either way. Tick tock goes the clock as the sun shines on time may fly or time may stop the sun will heat the sand either way. Tick tock goes the clock it's far far away time may fly or time may stop we won't pay attention either way.
In late January 2021, I published my poetry book Garden of Poems. It is filled with poetry from 2013-2020. “Goes The Clock” is an excerpt from the book.
I have a few things for you if you want to read or learn more about me or this book. First I do have a page dedicated to all things Garden of Poems. I also have my wonderful portfolio of poetry, a Youtube playlist for poetry readings, and you can of course purchase the book on Amazon.
Title: Differences
Size: 14 inches by 11 inches
Medium: Acrylic paint on stretched canvas
Year completed: 2017
Write Up:
This is an older painting of mine that I painted in 2017. I was feeling lonely, so I went to my paints. You’ll notice that this painting has 5 blue flowers, 5 bees, and then 1 large red rose. The rose doesn’t have her bee though. It seemed like everyone was paired off except for me. That doesn’t mean that I won’t bloom and that doesn’t mean that the painting should be sad. It is a simple fact, which is why the background is so bright and cheerful.
On YouTube, I do have a playlist dedicated to sped up paintings. I also my painting portfolio and other Visual Art Writings.
Bible Retold Short Stories is a series where I retell Bible stories in my own words. These are for entertainment purposes and to help me work on my writing skills.
This is the story of how Abraham’s faith was confirmed in a really intense way. Abraham was an old man when his wife, Sara, gave birth to their son Isaac. God promised this son to them in order for Abraham’s descendants to become a great nation.
Abraham was even older when God sent a huge test to Abraham. God came to Abraham and told him to take Isaac, his only son, who Abraham loved, and sacrifice him on a mountain as a burnt offering.
If Abraham refused, the author didn’t record it. Instead, the next morning he rose early, got everything ready, and left with two servant men and Isaac. Isaac was most likely a teenager.
When they got to the mountain, Abraham told the servants to stay where they were with the donkey they brought.
Abraham then gave the wood for the burnt offering to Isaac to carry, and they went on their way. While they were walking Isaac asked, “We have the fire and wood. Where is the lamb for the burnt offering?”
Abraham answered, “God will provide the lamb.”
They reached the place where God told Abraham to build the altar, and he built it. Abraham and Isaac still did not see the lamb for the sacrifice.
Once the altar and wood in place up, Abraham bound Isaac and put him on the altar. Isaac was not a child he could have fought back, but he trusted his father, just like his father trusted God.
Abraham then took the knife. He was ready to slay his beloved son, because God told him to.
A single moment before, the Angel of the Lord called out to him and told Abraham not to hurt Isaac. God saw his fear and faith, since he was going to give Isaac, his only son who he deeply loved, to God. Abraham was holding nothing back from God.
Abraham then looked up and saw a ram caught in a thicket by its horns. He went and got the ram. They offered the ram as a burnt offering instead of his son. Abraham then named the place, “The Lord will provide.”
The Angel of the Lord then called down to Abraham. He said, “This is what the Lord says ‘because you were going to do what I said and did not withhold your beloved son from me, I will bless you. I will multiply your descendants. Your descendants will be like the stars in the sky and the sand on the shores. They shall be a nation that blesses the world, because you have obeyed me.’”
Abraham and Isaac then returned to the servants and went back home.
If you would like to read more about short stories from me please check out my portfolio or my Bible Retold series. If you want to keep up to date with me the best way to do so is on Instagram.
Title: Flowers and Hearts Portrait
Medium: acrylic on canvas
Size: 8 inches by 10 inches
Year Painted: 2020
My “Flowers and Hearts Portrait” painting started out as the actor Zachary Levi but then I got the nose wrong and the painting went a different direction. It was fun to paint and when I didn’t like how a few areas came out I just added some happy little flowers and hearts to make it a complete painting.
Price for the public: $74.25
Patreon (for scones and above): $54
For more information email tiffany@ForTheJoyOfTiff.com.
This painting is available on my etsy store along with a few other acrylic paintings and a few digital drawings prints.
Also, On YouTube, I do have a playlist dedicated for sped up paintings. I also have a section on this site where I share my visual arts portfolio along with my painting portfolio.
Ice cream was a big part of my childhood and part of my adulthood for that matter. My family will get it on summer vacations and whenever I’m visiting I’ll go to the local Ice cream shop. When I was in middle school I would meet my friend there and get some ice cream before we went on some other adventure. I have a lot of wonderful memories around ice cream, so thought it would be wise to share my love in poem form.
Summer days with their warm breezes brings to me sweet memories of delicous, wonderful ice cream. When the air is hot, when the air is cold, I partake in the loving treat. The taste of sugary cream reminds me of wonderful days carefree and filled with love. Whether bought on the side of the street or made with love and our own hands smiles would blossom and bloom. Joy and happiness always will come around When the smell of ice cream is in the air.
If you would like to read more of my poetry please take a look at my portfolio. You can also watch a few of my poetry readings.
Title: Dream Guy Painting
Medium: acrylic on canvas
Size: 8 inches by 10 inches
Year Completed: 2020
Price: $67.50
Price for Patreon Patrons (scones and above): $54
email Tiffany@forthejoyoftiff.com for more information
This was a fun painting to do. It started off as a pour painting and then I used how the paint came out to make a scene. The girl is dreaming of her dream guy that shares the painting with her.
On YouTube, I do have a playlist dedicated for sped up paintings. I also have a section on this site where I share my visual arts portfolio along with my painting portfolio.
Back in 2015, I wrote a monologue called “Artist” I then performed and recorded it. That video is posted on YouTube, but you can find it below also. Along with the orginial monologue.
I want to boldly tell you; I am an artist. I’m sure you already knew that or at least suspected. I mean how can anyone really hide their creativity? I know I’ve tried to hide or ignore my creative side, wanting to be normal. I yearned for a quiet mind that could simply observe the world and did not have a need to share its beauty.
Yes, there was a time I wanted to be normal, but not any more. An ordinary life in no life for me and if it seems like my life is just like yours ask me what I’m thinking about. For you see I have worlds and universes living in my head. My mind is filled with lands of poetry, worlds of paintings, and many stories in many different universes. They are all just waiting to be created.
When I am at my day job tapping the keys of my computer part of my mind may be trapping dragons to get to the keys of a prison to rescue some royalty. While I’m driving home I am most likely also involved in an elaborate love affair that will tragically end when I park my car. If I am watching the sunset I am also memorizing the colors in hopes that I could paint it one day.
You see my mind is not a quiet place most of the time, which now I love. It makes my life extraordinary in an ordinary world. This is why I must boldly tell you; I am an artist. I’m sure you already knew that or at least suspected.
If you would like to watch more videos please check out my YouTube channel. You can also keep up to date with all my happenings on Instagram or Facebook. Also, I do post regular throwback posts on this site.