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Weekly Oil Paintings by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

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Weekly Oil Paintings
by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND

Huyu-lookn-at?

People just love these bright red cardinals, and I have produced some more elegant renditions in the past. Once in a while whimsy strikes, so here is one with attitude.

Light of Truth

I am always striving to meet our contemporary believers with my images of Jesus and Mary.

Merry Little Christmas

From a free photo on Pixabay by Croisy, this elegant duo helps me wish you a very Merry Christmas!

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.

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.

Clarinet Player

A customer requested a simple impression of herself playing the clarinet, something she has done most of her life. Since I had no good photographic visuals, I had to imagine a simple stylistic rendition of her. After minor adjustments, she accepted this, and it will be sent off to her in a week or so.

Joy to the World

From a free photo I transformed the images into toddler Jesus and Mary whose life at that time had to be full of joy.