By the Name of Mary
We sometimes forget that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was so like us in so many ways. Swallowed up in the human condition, she too had hardship and uncertainty stretching her faith into an unknown future. She was at one time just a girl who generously gave her yes.
Stay With Us, Lord
Jesus will abide with us if only we ask. (See Lk. 24: 28-29)
Like Sheep Without a Shepherd
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
(Mt.9:36)
Duke
Earlier in the year, I was asked to paint this pair of pals as a potential wedding anniversary gift. The woman whose name I never learned was fond of her hiking partner Duke, now deceased, so her husband commissioned me to produce this image from his photo. The anniversary is now past so, alas, I am revealing.
Rose of Yesteryear
Several year ago, I received the commission to paint this lovely bride from a black and white photo. She is a gem in time and hopefully had a rich life ahead of her.
