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Weekly Oil Paintings by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

race to Paint

Weekly Oil Paintings
by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

Tender Shepherd

Maresa Lilley, SND March 19, 2025

14 x 11 x .5″ oil paint on stretched canvas

An old tv version of “Peter Pan” had a sweet song that was the Darling children’s night prayer. “Tender Shepherd, Tender Shepherd watches over all His sheep…” a line from the song. It just seemed a fitting title for this work.

School of Aquatics

Maresa Lilley, SND March 11, 2025

Many Are Called

Maresa Lilley, SND March 5, 2025

11 x 14 x .5″ oil paint on stretched canvas

In the parable of the wedding feast in Mt. 22:14, Jesus says, “For many are called, but few are chosen.” These sheep looked to me as if they were responding to the shepherd….almost.

Lovely Weather for Ducks

Maresa Lilley, SND February 26, 2025

Landscapes with a little twist draw me in and this one called for paint. The free photo I used was more of a silhouette of black against gold, so I added more of my own color scheme.

Riona Riverdance

Maresa Lilley, SND February 19, 2025

Step dancing, anyone? Riona is ragdoll ready.

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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