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 […]
Jesus the Healer
This work was painted five years ago and sold; I enter it here because I am a bit behind in my own choices for this weekly blog. With three other requests underway, I am resorting to a past post. Lately, I notice that my paintings have been a bit tight, and this portrait of Jesus […]
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.
Stay With Us, Lord
Jesus will abide with us if only we ask. (See Lk. 24: 28-29)
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)
Dear Jesus…
Below are two earlier stages of many of this nearly refined painting. Pure and innocent, a child attuned to heaven.
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.
Brother Sparrow
St. Francis, often a statue feature of many gardens, is remembered for his joy in all creatures of earth. To him, they were all his brothers and sisters. I used a painting knife to drag on the last layers of paint for a rough, stoney look.
Rescued
Angel Guardian
This is a special commission for a new baby. It will be signed in lower left corner.