Grace to Paint

 

Weekly Oil Paintings by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

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race to Paint

Weekly Oil Paintings
by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

Juncos

8 x 10″ oil paint on canvas panel

Visiting my window recently are these sweet white-bellied Juncos. He has a black coat and hers is a little charcoal gray. I read that they will build their nests anywhere from tall grasses to treetops.

To Such As These

8 x 10″ oil paint on canvas panel

But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these”. (Lk. 18:16)

All My Heart

8 x 10″ oil paint on canvas panel

Weather has been sub-zero lately, making me want to snuggle with a cushy little bear. Oh, and they always love you back.

Criss-Crossed

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.

Collectedness

11 x 14″ oil paint on slotted artist board

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.

Blocking in and testing color
The plan

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.

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