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Weekly Oil Paintings by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

race to Paint

Weekly Oil Paintings
by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

Book Magic

Maresa Lilley, SND October 10, 2026

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

Maresa Lilley, SND October 2, 2026

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.

Saint Michael Archangel

Maresa Lilley, SND September 22, 2026

We call upon you, St. Michael, to defend us in battle against insidious evil.

Stand in the Light

Maresa Lilley, SND September 8, 2026

12 x 9″ oil paint on canvas panel; from free photos on Unsplash.com, tagged Kamil Foatov

I may not be completely finished with this piece yet; I could still enhance the light.

Cardinal Committee

Maresa Lilley, SND September 2, 2026

10 x 10 x .5″ oil paint on stretched canvas

People are liking black and white these days and always cardinals, so I painted this one just for fun.

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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