Ribboned Floral
Maresa Lilley, SND
October 9, 2024

I was asked to paint from a friend’s lovely photo of this elegant vase of flowers. Hopefully it meets expectations.
Dome of Notre Dame
Maresa Lilley, SND
October 2, 2024

For one who loves the campus at Notre Dame, Indiana, this was a special commission a few years back. The famous golden dome with Mary, Mother of Jesus atop draws people from all over the USA and beyond..perhaps mostly for the football games.
Dwelling Place of God
Maresa Lilley, SND
September 26, 2024

This is an older painting that was sold a few years ago, but I do not think I ever put it on this blog.
Laughing Jesus
Maresa Lilley, SND
September 17, 2024

There are plenty of incongruities in the human condition that could make God laugh.
Lush Simplicity
Maresa Lilley, SND
September 11, 2024

Sometimes simple has a lot to say. This piece was a demo on how to let the toned board show through top layers of paint. It is a style and a technique of many impressionist painters.