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
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What pulled me in the direction of this image were the line designs
While the striped vase is mine, the blossoms are inspired by a free
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
Sister, this is such a moving scene. It made me catch my breath.
Thank you, Celeste. It could be one of the Marys…or anyone.
I hope to do a larger version, so was testing a plan. Perhaps I will do it bolder, darker, starker in the future.
It made my breath catch when I realized what I was looking at. Scenes at Christ’s tomb give my heart a thump. The crown of thorns hit hard. I love this.
I think Jesus appreciates when we contemplate all he went through for us.