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Weekly Oil Paintings by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND
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race to Paint
Weekly Oil Paintings
by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND
The rose above was an experiment in painting with the fewest strokes possible, a skill that still needs honing. Every rose is so unique in its petal formation and therefore so interesting. To simplify its complexity while still being true to roseness is the challenge. The canvas was very small, a good reminder not to overwork the piece.
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This heroic young woman has always had a grip on my soul. So
Below is the initial test sketch 8 x6″ of the final painting. I
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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