Demos for Classes

All demos are 11 x 14  oil  $200. unframed

My classes have started for the 26-27 school year.  I teach Sept to May and I have a middle school class, a high school class, and 2 adults classes each week.  I start out in September talking about how important value is;  if the darks and lights are right you can create "magic" in a paunting. These paintings were demos I did for my classes to teach the process which is the same for every painting. Shapes and edges are important and we get into color theory briefly.  But by the end of September students are working independently from their own inspiration photos.  My classes are full except for a one spot in my middle school class.  Let me know if you know someone who might be interested.

 

Abundant and Eternal

                                                  Living Water Series #5   12 x 24   oil    $750.

"The one who delights in the Lord shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water whose fruit ripens and whose leaf does not wither.  For whatever He does shall prosper." Psalms 1:3 God gives us many promises in the Bible. His Living Water is enough to give abundant Life now and Eternal Life in the future to those who delight in Him..
 

An Unfailing Stream

                                                 Living Water Series #4    oil  18 x 36   $1,300.

The prophet Amos said "Let Justice flow like a river and Righteousness like an unfailing stream.  5:24  An unfailing stream has a source of water that is deep and never ending.  It flows into a river and the river flows into an ocean.  I love the metaphors of the Bible.  Truth is explained so clearly for those who seek it. Justice and Righteouness come from the Source of Living Water which is God. And He never fails!!!  Truth, Goodness and Beauty  flow from the throne in Heaven, the source of our Living Water!
 

Inspiration and Imagination

Living Water Series #3  16 x 20   oil   $750.

My husband and I hiked to the waterfall at Roaring Run a few days ago.  For these falls, I relied on photographs, inspiration and imagination in order to work on composition. I am finding that the desire to rearrange and compose is much more fun than sticking so closely to the photograph.  Letting my paint brush follow the light and shadow patterns and the flow of water is so relaxing. Going with the flow of life, knowing God will shine His light on the path gives peace beyond understanding.  

 

Pouring Out His Holy Spirit

                                                  Living Water Series #2  12 x 24    0il   $900.

After fighting with these waves, I am so glad that I chose to paint water in all its forms!  It is indeed challenging, but I always love to stretch and grow in my abilities. An online class helped and I am looking forward to exploring more images of water.  I also find much joy in praising my Savior for the Beauty of this world.  God calls Himself the "Spring of Living water"and Isaiah uses flowing water to picture God pouring out His Holy Spirit.  May God pour out His Spirit on His children as we fight the  storm tossed waves that are so prevalent in this world.

 

Invitation

 

Also open weekday afternoons, from 1-4, at the PBS Station until August 7th.

Forgotten

 Updating blog, found a painting that was sold before it was posted. Must have been forgotten. So glad we do not have to feel forgotten.  God is always with us.