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

Grandma’s Vase

12 x 9″ oil paint on canvas panel

A fine group of women join me for a painting session each year, and recently we painted from a still life set up that I provided in our workroom. Under the circumstances, this is quick, loose, and not too serious.

Are You the One? 2

8 x 10″ Oil paint on canvas panel

“Are you the one, or should we look for another?” (Mt. 11:3) …the weighty question that John the Baptist sent disciples to ask Jesus. The foreground sheep was aided by a free photo on Unsplash and tagged with Sam Carter. I have painted this theme before and hence the number 2.

Sunflowers in Blue Pitcher

10 x 8″ oil paint on canvas panel

A bit of sunshine in a pitcher that plays off of each other as complementary colors.

Book Magic

8 x 10″ oil paint on canvas panel

Young children learn a code of letters with sounds and the marvel unlocks worlds of wonder in books. As a teacher in elementary schools, I was able to witness and facilitate this miracle for many years. The image was from free photos on Pixabay and it was tagged noah1974.

Sea Sweep

14 x 11″ oil paint on canvas panel

The roiling waves of a free photo on Unsplash.com dared me to translate in paint. The photo was tagged Christian Lue.

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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