"Getting Ready"

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"Getting Ready"

22x28" Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas

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I rarely know ahead of time what I will paint during worship, but am always seeking and listening to the Lord.  (It can be a little nerve wracking to step up with no plan).  On Saturday night, I spread some color on a canvas with a cake decorating tool, just because I don't like white canvases.  I woke up at 1 am and began to pray.  I had no urgency or strong impression.  I kind of thought I might paint a worship dancer.  I got to church early and began to meditate as the worship team practiced.  I set out some colors based on a color wheel.  As I walked to the back of the sanctuary, the Lord told me to look up" fiery eyes" in my Bible.  As I did, I found the white horse, and I found him clearly on my canvas.  It gives me goose bumps as I realize that this came just after our Supreme Court ruled in favor of gay marriages.  I did not preplan or think this out.  I beg you to pray for our nation.  I believe that God is our Supreme Court, and His word is Final.

Revelation 19:11-16 Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him wascalled Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. 12 His eyes werelike a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had[a] a name written that no one knew except Himself. 13 He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean,[b] followed Him on white horses. 15 Now out of His mouth goes a sharp[c] sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 16 And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written:

KING OF KINGS AND
LORD OF LORDS.

Serenity's Trail

"Serenity's Trail"

24"x36" Oil and Mixed Media

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Whether it's lilac fields in France, poppies in Fredericksburg, tulips in Holland, or bluebonnets and daisy's in Sweetwater, Texas, this spring has been amazing.  I've walked this little half mile circle behind our house many times.  Never before have I witnessed the brushstrokes of God as I have this year!  We have been favored with beautiful rains, and the colors have come in wave after wave.  I love the early morning skies of West Texas. I couldn't help but sing to the Lord with such a thankful heart.  Sometimes, getting out into nature, God's handiwork does it's therapy on a weary soul. The peace and assurance sure does a body good.  Up to the left of this painting would be "the hill".  That's the one that my sweet husband travels in the mornings for his time with God.  One can see why.  I wish I would have painted that hill.  I guess that's an excuse for another painting.  I would appreciate your comments on this painti

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Wild at Heart

"Wild at Heart"

40"x30" Original Oil on Deep Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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     I've been slowed down a little with some shoulder problems that have had me "strapped down" so to speak.  But, where there's a will there is a way!  I started this during worship one Sunday recently, and thankfully my easel is adjustable, and I can paint with my left hand!  So, it's finished and I'm pretty happy with it!  I've included the process pics to give you an idea of my process.  I'm also thrilled to announce that my work has been published in the awesome Visual Language Arts Magazine!  My work is on page 76-77.  Check it out!  It's beautiful, free, and eye candy!  I'm so excited to have gotten in!  Laurie Pace outdid herself getting this together this month!

Let me know what you think!

Answering the Call

"Answering the Call"

9"x12" Oil on Oil Canvas Paper

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     Have you ever been so excited about the call of the Lord, that you just ran with your arms wide open, dancing right into the plans that He set before you?  I had a lot of fun painting this one.  I like the brilliant colors, yet the soft edges. 

 Isaiah 6:8 says,Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"  

     That's what I say, "send me", "pick me"!  What do you say?

     I forgot to submit this one to the Visual Language Arts Magazine, so it won't be in the publishing.  At least not the May issue.  

The Gathering

"The Gathering"

28"x22" Oil and Mixed Media

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     Oh boy am I having some fun!  I'm experimenting away and enjoying the process!  I love the mood exhibited by the body postures and the elongated shapes.  The colors were strategically  used in order to cause a "pop"!  What does it say to you?  

     Anxiously awaiting the May issue of Visual Language Arts Magazine, in which some of my pieces will be published!  Dreams come true!

Aftermath

"Aftermath"

28"x22" Oil and Mixed Media

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     What does it feel like on the other side of the battle?  Do you ever feel exhausted and beat up?  Bruised, scarred, and shaken?  I painted this after coming through several of those battles, and unknowingly just on the verge of yet another.  The covering of the Lord is my veil; my strength.  This is not a look alike self portrait at all, but one in which I hope portrays the essence of "coming through".  I hope you like it.  Don't forget to watch for my work that will be published in the May issue of Visual Language Arts Magazine!

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"All Encompassing Lion of Judah"

28"x22 Oil on Canvas

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"Warrior Spirit"

9"x11" Oil on Oil Canvas Paper

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     These are a few more of my warrior series.  The Lion was painting in 2014, and he is still one of my favorites.  Someday, he will be sold and will take up residence in someone's home, but for now he  hangs as a gentle reminder of Jesus, and what he does for me.  He is both gentle and fierce.  The GREAT NEWS is that I just got notified that some of my pieces will be published in the May issue of Visual Language Arts magazine!  It's a dream come true for me, and the personal email from the editor will always be a treasure.  Look for it coming soon!

Deliverance Warrior

"Deliverance Warrior"

40"x30" Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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     Have you ever felt like you were in a war zone?  Well, my family certainly has been!  I created this piece while doing spiritual warfare for a loved one.  Every energetic line was a decree, a cry, or a prayer.  Over the past several months I've found myself painting in a series of warriors.  Thankfully, the battle belongs to the Lord, and one way that we fight is to stand our ground for truth and what's right.  I've enjoyed these vibrant colors and the large canvas.  I've experimented with different brushes to cover the canvas quickly, as these paintings are done during a worship setting, usually at church and sometimes finished in my studio.  

Ephesians 6:12

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.