Grace to Paint
Weekly Oil Paintings by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND
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Weekly Oil Paintings
by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND
An old tv version of “Peter Pan” had a sweet song that was the Darling children’s night prayer. “Tender Shepherd, Tender Shepherd watches over all His sheep…” a line from the song. It just seemed a fitting title for this work.
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Several year ago, I received the commission to paint this lovely bride from
Below are two earlier stages of many of this nearly refined painting. Pure
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.
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4 Responses
Beautiful work, Sister Maresa!
Thank you, dear Sister. May he smile on you.
Absolutely beautiful. You captured our Lord’s love & compassion so well, and the sweet little lamb!!
So happy you like it, Sister Pat! Thank you, may He smile on you.