Full Life Designs began over 20 years ago as C.R. Wearables. It began as I designed, produced, and marketed jewelry and hand painted clothing, where items were sold very successfully through the arts and crafts show circuit around the state.

My interest gradually shifted to visual fine art, culminating in the production of commissioned art work. I found it important to study subjects before painting them, and desired to have a compiled record of my work, so I invested in a Minolta film camera. This led to a newfound love of photography for its own sake, and I found myself taking many photos of scenes and subjects that I simply wanted to capture and preserve. Full Life Studio/Designs was created.

As my passion for photography started to grow, I became aware of a great love I have for capturing photos of God's awesome glory. I believe He displays glimpses of it in His creation all around us. Something I say often is that, "He paints a picture in the sky every millisecond, and I've been blessed to capture some on film." The photos seem to speak for themselves as Psalm 19:1 describes, they showcase how "the heavens declare the glory of God, and the skies display His marvelous craftsmanship." (Paraphrased)

I have had the privilege of using my art and photos in several gallery exhibits and presentations demonstrating the therapeutic effects of artistic expression for abuse victims. Through this expression, I have had the opportunity to do some public speaking advocating for an increase in community awareness of domestic and sexual abuse. I have also provided education to homeschool students and through the implementation of workshops for teens and adults at a local community center, as well as photographed activities, campers, and horses for Youth Day Camps at Sun Fire Stables.

I entered the computer age with the purchase of a digital camera, which has lead to a shift toward graphic design (see Abstract Gallery), and, along with landscape photography, my work now includes inspired computer based and enhanced art.

I am grateful to the first great love of my life, my savior, Jesus Christ, through Whom all of this work is possible, followed by my awesome daughter and family, who never cease to surround me with love and encouragement.

My work can currently be seen adorning the walls of Aurora Memorial Hospital in Burlington, Sun Fire Stables, music CD covers for InHzImage, and in private homes and businesses.

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Designed and maintained by Cheryl A. Coleman & Peg Arnoldussen.

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                       Cheryl A. Coleman