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Saint Joan of Arc
Maresa Lilley, SND
July 23, 2024
This heroic young woman has always had a grip on my soul. So
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Your Servant, Lord
Maresa Lilley, SND
July 16, 2024
Below is the initial test sketch 8 x6″ of the final painting. I
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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. While busy with teaching, or administration, or other various roles of my past, I found the quiet pursuit of pushing creamy oil paint into some kind of meaningful arrangement a soulful refreshment. I hope that through this blog, you also can enjoy a fresh look at grace and charm in the ordinary.
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Basket of Roses
Maresa Lilley, SND
June 4, 2024
In the actual painting, the yellows are more soft and subtle and the
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