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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

Pumpkin Ensemble

Maresa Lilley, SND November 26, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

The pigtails and the black buttoned chef coat drew me in to this free photo on Pixabay with the tag geralt. Secondarily were the muted lighting and warm grays that surround her. I put in the foreground pot, onion, and greens.

Half Past

Maresa Lilley, SND November 12, 2024

After tedious work on portraits, I often revert to a fun floral. This was painted from a free photo on Pixabay with the identification of Katzenfee50.jpg. I try to avoid cliche in my work, and these tired tulips lit from above called my name. The photographer no doubt felt the same.

Chickadee Chatter

Maresa Lilley, SND November 7, 2024

Busy, friendly little creatures, the chickadee is always formally dressed which makes them always fun to paint.

Party Cupcake

Maresa Lilley, SND October 29, 2024

6 x 6 x 1.5″ oil paint on stretched canvas

Without the little ball sprinkles, this would be an unremarkable still life.

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.