Restful Waters
In the original Hebrew, “still waters” (Hebrew mayim she’elim) refers to calm, life-giving streams, in contrast to turbulent rivers. In ancient Israel, still waters were rare and precious, and sheep could safely approach them www.pinnaclemessage.com. Ps. 23:2-3
Feed My Sheep
John 21: 15-25
Lines of Text
What pulled me in the direction of this image were the line designs all pointing to the girl reading a book. Maybe it’s also a bit of nostalgia for paper over screens.
You Light My Way
These whimsical Shepherd and sheep paintings are popular these days.
Come!
Our Lady of Guadalupe
14 x 11″ oil paint on artist board, special commission In 1531, Our Lady appeared to Aztec Juan Diego, leaving her image on his cloak (tilma). To this day the image is venerated and celebrated, especially in Mexico. Throughout the Catholic Church, December 12 is the Feastday of Mary under this title, as we honor […]
By the Name of Mary
We sometimes forget that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was so like us in so many ways. Swallowed up in the human condition, she too had hardship and uncertainty stretching her faith into an unknown future. She was at one time just a girl who generously gave her yes.
Duke
Earlier in the year, I was asked to paint this pair of pals as a potential wedding anniversary gift. The woman whose name I never learned was fond of her hiking partner Duke, now deceased, so her husband commissioned me to produce this image from his photo. The anniversary is now past so, alas, I […]
Rose of Yesteryear
Several year ago, I received the commission to paint this lovely bride from a black and white photo. She is a gem in time and hopefully had a rich life ahead of her.
Dear Jesus…
Below are two earlier stages of many of this nearly refined painting. Pure and innocent, a child attuned to heaven.