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Weekly Oil Paintings by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND
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race to Paint
Weekly Oil Paintings
by Sister Maresa Lilley, SND
What fascinated me about the free photo I used were all the line designs (laborious!) as well as the colors, so I attempted to paint the image on a large canvas. Below I include early stage photos:
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Both color and story drew me to this image. No doubt I will
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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
Dear Maresa, I love it when you show us the stages of a painting. It makes me appreciate your artistic skill even more. What I love about this painting are all the lines (as you mentioned): on the cloth, the glasses, and the plate–and how the sun shines through everything. This is simple lovely! Melannie
I am so glad you like the lines too, Sister Melannie. I thought maybe I had a very wierd way of seeing things! This one took many hours that I could not even guess how many ticked by. The color in the actual painting is a bit richer than the camera can catch. Thank you for your kind remarks.
I have been feeling lost lately, but your blog always manages to provide
guidance and clarity when I need it most. Thank you to
be a beacon of hope.
Thank you, Tonia. We all need light and direction at times, and if my paintings can lift open a window on hope and joy just a little, I am grateful.