still in progress

 

work in progress

 

On This Rock

On This Rock

6"x6"

Oil and cold wax

Some years ago when I just came in to believing the absolutely everything in the Bible was for me, we traveled to Saint Maarten for a diving vacation. A nice walk along the beach from our resort to these rocks was my hiding place for that week. I would go there morning and evening and I would take my bible and I would read and I would pray. I would watch the water as it hit the rocks and the foam and the waves would just crash and white foamy water would splash above me. Across the water in the distance I could see Saint John. I always wanted to take that little excursion over there, but it seemed pretty costly to go that short distance. But I think about what Jesus said "upon this rock I will build my church".  That was ringing through my ears as I was painting the scene. I love this painting, maybe just because it has an emotional connection with me. This one is number 14 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.

 

Holy Worship

Holy Worship

6"x6"

Available

Oil and cold wax

We had a night of worship the other night. It was over-the-top, and more than amazing. The Spirit of the Lord was there. As the worshipers arose, Holy Spirit infiltrated, bringing many into his presence, into his goodness, and to truth, and into healing.  It was a night of Holy Worship, for sure.  This one is number 13 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.  

 

Hope Found

Hope Found

Oil and cold wax

available

Have you ever experienced just a hopeless feeling and an area of your life? Maybe everything else in your life is going good, but in this one little area it's a big deal. A big deal of hopelessness. And then all of a sudden, the Lord can bring hope.  All of a sudden, I have found hope again for this area of my life. This painting is oil and cold wax, and is number 12 in the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge. It's kind of crazy to think that the challenge is almost half over.  I think after number 15 I will go back to another style much more controlled. I have enjoyed these abstracts and always love to come back to them when I'm feeling the need to rest.

 

Red Dawn

Red Dawn

Oil and cold wax

Available

This is turbine country.  Turbines are everywhere.  I can look out from my back yard and see the turbines on the mesa.  The sunrise yesterday was beyond words.  People were posting shots of it all over Facebook.  Thought I would capture just a little of it.  Number 12 of the 30 in 30 challenge.

 

work in progress

I'm going to have to count this one as my number ten in the 30 and 30 challenge. This is the underpainting for a pastel. I don't work with pastels often at all and this paper is very challenging. Not sure whether I will finish it up or throw it in the trash.
 

Jelly Belly

Jelly Belly

Oil and cold wax

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We love scuba diving and I'm sometimes watching for jelly fish tentucals.  I've only seen a few small ones and wouldn't mind seeing a large one....while in the boat!  This is number 9 of the 30 in 30 challenge.  Oil and cold wax, I layered many different colors of oil letting them dry one on top of the other and then began to scrape away the shape. Kind of fun.

 

Soul Hunt

 "4:19"

Oil and cold wax

Available

In Matthew chapter 4 verse 19 Jesus says come, follow me, And I will make you fishers of men. As I was painting on this piece today for the 30 and 30 challenge for January, I began adding some more layers of paint, and turned the painting and immediately I saw what looks like an image of a fish. I love it when something appears like that unexpectedly. So I begin to contemplate.   I began to meditate and I began to wonder what to do with this fish.  Our sermon series at church this month is so therapy. So isn't it fitting that Matthew 419 is just perfect for this painting? Not to mention that I love to dive and have seen many creatures as beautiful and colorful as this one. I hope you enjoy it.

 

Full Yield

"153"

Oil and Cold Wax

     I'm loving playing with new colors and layers.  I see portals in this one.  2017 is going to be a year of revival, harvest, kingdom, multiplication, evangelism, full yield.  Did you know 153 is the prophetic Biblical number meaning just that?  Let it be!  Thus is my 5th painting for the Thirty Paintings in Thirty Days.

 

RooRoo

RooRoo

Oil and cold wax

6"x6"

Available

 This is another oil and cold wax and number four of the 30 and 30 paintings challenge. Can you find the Roo Roo?

I sure like this one.  Somehow, the colors  feel nice to me.  I love the texture and rhythm.  Love painting with no intention.  

Rooted Deeply

"Rooted Deeply"

6"x6" Oil and Cold wax

Available

This is another oil and cold wax composition. It's my third in the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.  I love trees and water.  I enjoy watching the seasons through trees?  What's your season, right now?   It's got lots and lots of layers of paint and wax again drying and removing, and adding layers and layers. What do you think?

 

Giving Back

We all need to give back a little...  Uganda, Africa gave me so much the three years that I traveled there.  The heart of those people taught me so much.  The Spirit of God that reigns in people is so powerful, and resonates in my soul.  I'm doing this 16x20 watercolor in order to donate to raise funds for the children of Uganda.  Last year, my painting brought a nice amount of money, and I'm believing this one will, too.  I'll update the progress throughout the week.

Worshiper

"Worshiper"

22"x28" Ink on Yupo

Commissioned

     This one is finished.  I worked a few days on the 30 in 30 challenge.  You'll have to read the blog below for all the tidbits concerning this painting.  It's a great story, and will be shipped off in the next few days.  I'm pretty pleased with it.  

Work in Progress

Work in Progress

I've been commissioned to paint a memorial type painting for a young woman that lost her baby.  I've been seeking the Lord for a couple of weeks, mulling it over in my mind.  The woman's sister in law (who commissioned me), mentioned that when she would see a Cardinal, she would be reminded of her baby.  Somehow, I knew the cardinal had to be in the painting, but I just couldn't feel peace about painting a pretty little cardinal eating out of a bird feeder or sitting on the fence.  Yesterday, the Lord showed me that this baby, in full Spirit is worshiping the King of Kings with fullness,  joy, and wild abandon.    I could just see Creed fulfilling his purpose in heaven.  It doesn't help with the loss and pain, but it does help knowing that he really is in the arms of Jesus.  I was just reminded this morning (after painting yesterday), that the scripture that this momma has held dear to her heart, is I Samuel 1:27-28.  I read it this morning, and was blessed beyond measure...that,  "I heard from the Lord", because it reads...."And he worshiped the Lord there."  Stay tuned, as it's not quite finished.  I can't wait to get to it!  

"Fire Starters"

"Fire Starters"

Sold

Although I saw this 30 in 30 challenge coming, there's just not much I can do about it.  I've started a new job, flying pipeline patrol.  The days are pretty long and very "high alert-ish".  I'll be painting on my days off only, cut at least it's something.  I did this one on Sunday, during worship.  It sold before I could finish it.  I've learned...when they want it, let it go!  

Day one of the 30 in 30.

"Baptism"

"Baptism"

22"28" Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Available

"Baptism"; Original 22"x28" oil on gallery wrapped canvas. This was painted during live worship at Emmanuel Fellowship church. Normally, I don't know what I'm going to paint ahead of time, but this time I did. I had been doing a study of "overflow" and had done a couple of small paintings. I had a "feeling" of what I was being led to do, but could't come up with the composition. Just as I went to bed the night before, I asked the Lord to just show me. It was instantly downloaded into me, and here it is! He baptizes us with fire and water, and He gives us a cup and a portion, and draws our boundary lines. Amen. Available. No frame needed.

On a side note, I can't believe it has been so long since I've blogged.  I've got to get better at this!  I've painted a lot through the summer, but somehow I haven't gotten the images on here!  

Texas Treasures

"Texas Treasures"

9"x11" Original Oil on Museum Quality Board

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"Texas Treasure" 9"x11" Oil on Museum quality panel.

A day off, and my morning walk inspired me to paint these beauties today. I love to worship Jesus, singing and praying as I walk. The fragrant field of bluebonnets sent a calmness and peace over me. I couldn't help but be reminded that there is no sense is worrying about anything. This visual reminder of how my Father in Heaven artistically created these fields of fragrant beauty, awakened His Word in me.

"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Matthew 6:28

The procedure that I used for this painting was to paint from life, not a photo.  I took a workshop last year from Nancy Medina. She does all of her paintings from life, and I gleaned what I could from her.  I love Texas wildflowers and old blue bell jars.  What about you?  

The Journey

"The Journey"

4"x4"

Alcohol Ink on Yupo

     After completing the 30 Paintings in 30 Days it almost felt just flat wrong not to continue.  I did have to take some time to figure taxes, housework, etc., so I took a few days off and didn't enjoy even a minute of it.  I love painting, no matter the medium.  

     We're all on a journey, aren't we?  Some have a long way to go.  Some have come a long way.  Each looks different, and we can't really compare them.  The face remains faceless and is nameless because it's all of us.  Where are you on your journey?  Are you looking back with regret, or looking forward with HOPE?  I know from experience that the looking back only keeps you in captivity within your own heart, but looking forward with the One that wants good things for you, is full of hope.  I plan to have lots of those days ahead in my journey.  What about you?

Travel Buddies for Life

This is Marley.  She's my little travel companion.  She's my little studio assistant; I have 3 others.  For those of you that are dog lovers, you know that each and every one of them are so different and so full of joy.  They just bring me joy!  I can't imagine life without them. This one and me had to make a little road trip.  My elderly parents were a little lonesome, and needed to be checked on.  Plus, you see...she came in "heat", and that didn't work so well with a Great Dane male, and another large male!  Talk about making your life miserable!  Geez!  It was good that I had this little trip planned.   THAT won't happen again, let me assure you!  Days are never dull in the life of this worship artist!  Stay tuned!