Grace to Paint
Weekly Oil Paintings by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND
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race to Paint
Weekly Oil Paintings
by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND
From a free photo I transformed the images into toddler Jesus and Mary whose life at that time had to be full of joy.
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Below are two earlier stages of many of this nearly refined painting. Pure
This bouquet served as a table centerpiece last spring, and I finally decided
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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4 Responses
Delightful image!
Thank you, and joy to you!
I keep thinking about how Mary asked Jesus to help with the wine at the wedding. He must have shown what he could do as a child.
Beautiful painting.
She certainly knew that he had something in Him that could solve earth’s problems. She felt free to ask! Thank you, Sue!