Monday, December 22, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Painting Christ
Sometimes an artist just needs to see what other artists gifted by God are doing with His gifts.
I praise God for His love, compassion, His mercy but most of all His forgiveness through His son.
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
Doing it for Matt
I think it is fitting that I completed this painting today and then I receive an email from Michelle about the way the family is dealing with their loss. I have added Michelle's email for you to read. The next step for this painting is to get it framed and then give it to the family. Thank you for watching its progress and for the prayers that were lifted up for Matthew and his family.
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Labels: Matthew
Sunday, September 7, 2008
More time with Matthew
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Labels: Matthew
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Singing to Heaven
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Monday, August 25, 2008
"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own posession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; for you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy."
I chose my painting(s) to be during daylight and to show a man - who with outstretched arms is receiving Christ's mercy. This man can receive this because he stands on the solid rock of Christ.
It's sometime frustrating to do a painting to the quality that I would like to do in less than 20 minutes, but I am humbled that people feel the need to take pictures with their phones and ask me questions about the painting after the service. I paint for the audience of One and it is God who provides the blessing to others. I am so grateful that He uses me even when I am at my weakest.
Just like the man in the painting, I am so grateful for God's mercy, for His forgiveness that washes all the muck, gross and stupid things I have done in my life. I could not live without that in my life. If you have questions about what that kind of forgiveness can do for you, please let me know. I would love an opportunity to talk to you about it.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Adding on to the painting
After a long day at work, it was nice to spend a few hours with Matthew. Again, prayers were lifted for his family and other friends and family were brought to mind as well. A blessing to end the day this way.
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Starting on Matthew
For a way to help deal with the grief of losing Matthew Fleming, I asked Michelle for some pictures of him so that I could do a painting for the family.
One day's work.
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Saturday, August 9, 2008
The Lighthouse
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Labels: Lighthouse
Phil's Bounty Part 2
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
His Bounty
Original Watercolor
11x14
140lb Paper
$150.00
This painting was done from a photograph I took after picking some of the vegetables and herbs from Phil's garden. The many types of tomatoes, okra, peppers and more along with some fresh herbs made this basket inviting. Is anyone hungry?
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Monday, July 21, 2008
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
A Work in Progress
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Labels: 2008, San Juan Capistrano, Watercolor
San Juan Capistrano Lillies
Original Watercolor
10"x8"
140lb paper
$75.00 unframed
These beautiful purple waterlillies were floating in a fountain at San Juan Capistrano.
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Art for God's Sake
This book is only 60 pages long so I read it this morning while on my patio drinking a nice cup of coffee.
Philip Graham Ryken explains in this book that there is a biblical view of art beginning in Exodus 31, where God calls two men (Bezalel and Oholiab) to be artists. Their calling was under divine direction and they were to create the items that went in God's holy tabernacle. God was pretty specific about the items He wanted created but He also allowed these artisans to to use their gifts in the details as their gift back to God.
This passage in Exodus teaches at least four fundamental principles for a Christian theology of the arts. (1) the artist's call and gift come from God; (2) God loves all kinds of art; (3) God maintains high standards for goodness, truth and beauty; and (4) art is for the glory of God.
Another point Ryken (with the help of Gene Edward Veith) made was that in Exodus 31:3, God gave Bezalel the "skill, ability and knowledge" to do all kinds of artwork. So the gift was multi-faceted: Skill-the artist's inate talent, Intelligence-which indicates that the artist must use their mind to consider artistic inspiration. Knowledge - the artist must understand the properties of the materials they use so that their ideas can be conveyed through their art. Craftsmanship - technique and the difference between being poorly executed or well-made.
These criteria should also be used as the lens with which we look through to evaluate art.
So what did I get out of this book? I like the quote Ryken used by composor Igor Stravinsky "I take no pride in my artistic talents; they are God-given and I see absolutely no reason to become puffed up over somtheing that one has received." Well said. My prayer is that any piece that I create that first and foremost the glory goes to God. -soli Deo gloria
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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
A work in progress
I am so excited about having a long weekend to spend some time with my paints and paper. Right now I am starting a list of the many subjects I would like to paint.
Family members
Friends
Places I've been to: Argentina, Romania, Italy, Old family homes, Places with cool architecture
I'm sure there will be no end of inspiration. It is all a part of the journey.
I will be sure to post the next piece.
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Labels: thoughts
In the Stars His Handiwork I see
Original Watercolor
11" x 14"
140lb paper
$75.00 unframed
Inspired by a photograph taken from the Hubbel telescope. Just looking at the expanse of space makes me feel so loved. God loves me, a smaller speck than the farthest star in the universe. That kind of love is so amazing. Thank you Lord
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Labels: 2008, Watercolor
The Blue Butterfly
8" x 10"
140lb paper
$50.00 unframed
I just loved the richness of the wings of this delicate butterfly.
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Labels: 2008, Watercolor
Iris
Original Watercolor
8" x 10"
140lb paper
$150.00 unframed
My dear friend Kelli loves Irises and I couldn't help but think of her while I painted this.
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Labels: 2008, Watercolor
A Place to Begin
I didn't want to take too much of my family blog space with what I am doing in the creative part of my life so I thought, "Hm, I should set up a separate blog for my art!". So here it is.
The posts in this blog will be pictures of my art, the journey I go through and the things I learn on the creative side of me.
I give all praise to God, the only true creator. I just feel so blessed that He touched me with the desire to interpret some of His beauty through creative gifts.
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