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Grace to Paint

Weekly Oil Paintings by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

race to Paint

Weekly Oil Paintings
by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

Criss-Crossed

Maresa Lilley, SND January 16, 2025

11 x 14 x .5″ oil paint on slotted artist board

Have you seen these flowers in bouquets? They are great fillers if not used alone. They’re name is as playful as their look: Billy Balls.

Below are the the earlier stages of this serene still life. The free photo I used was from the Pixabay website, and the only change I made was to give the stiff straight branches a bit of graceful curve.

Mary, Light of Christians

Maresa Lilley, SND December 31, 2024

December 31 marks the end of a year on the eve of a new one. The Catholic Church celebrates also with a Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God on January 1. Her yes brought us the birth of Jesus, the Incarnate Word, so we honor her unique role in God’s plan. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.

The Flake Family

Maresa Lilley, SND December 24, 2024

From our family to yours, “Merry Christmas”!

My Light

Maresa Lilley, SND December 17, 2024

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear?” (Ps. 27)

Meet Sr.Maresa

I am Sister Maresa Lilley, a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame, located in Chardon, Ohio, USA. For many years, I have enjoyed a passion that permits me to reflect upon simple reality with a brush in hand. To capture a simple essence on canvas and to discover inherent beauty is a daily immersion.