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Weekly Oil Paintings by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

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Weekly Oil Paintings
by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

Holy Mary #3

Maresa Lilley, SND May 31, 2026

8 x 8 x 1″ oil paint on cradled artist board

I have painted numerous versions of the Mother of Jesus and have used almost all titles I can think of! So, I already named two others “Holy Mary”, and for lack of any more brain cells, this painting is #3 of the same name.

Lines of Text

Maresa Lilley, SND May 19, 2026

10 x 10 x 3/4″ oil paint on stretched canvas

What pulled me in the direction of this image were the line designs all pointing to the girl reading a book. Maybe it’s also a bit of nostalgia for paper over screens.

Apple Blossoms

Maresa Lilley, SND May 10, 2026

While the striped vase is mine, the blossoms are inspired by a free photo on unsplash.com by Marivi Provost. To me, the whole is a happy sum of its parts.

Lunch Bunch

Maresa Lilley, SND May 3, 2026

11 x 14 x 3/4″ oil paint on cradled artist board

There is such a demand for these fluffy lambs which I often find grazing in my paint.

You Light My Way

Maresa Lilley, SND April 25, 2026

These whimsical Shepherd and sheep paintings are popular these days.

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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