Grace to Paint

 

Weekly Oil Paintings by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

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Weekly Oil Paintings
by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

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

Lunch Bunch

There is such a demand for these fluffy lambs which I often find grazing in my paint.

Like Sheep Without a Shepherd

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Mt.9:36)

Many Are Called

In the parable of the wedding feast in Mt. 22:14, Jesus says, “For many are called, but few are chosen.” These sheep looked to me as if they were responding to the shepherd….almost.

My Light

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear?” (Ps. 27)

Verdant Pastures

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. In verdant pastures He gives me repose. (Ps. 23:1)

Family Portrait

After tedious careful detail in some of my work, I enjoy letting loose in the ridiculous. Again line and whimsy win the day, and maybe this is a fitting artistic statement for a child’s room.