The Last Valley

                                                Going Home Series # 50    16 x 20   oil    $650.

"We are not made for the mountains, for sunrises or other  beautiful attractions in life; those are simply moments of inspiration.  We are made for the valley and the ordinary things of life and that is where we have to prove our stamina and strength."  Oswald Chambers

This quote makes me cry.  I don't want to be in the valley, but I know by experience how true it is that this is where we learn to be on our knees, which is exactly where God what us to be.

This finishes my Father, Son and Holy Spirit Series.  My goal was 50 paintings.  Now I'm on to something new.  Next post will explain!

 

Sharing Light

                                                

                                            Going Home Series #49   12 x 18  oil   $550.

 "Light unshared is darkness.  To be light ideed, it must shine out.  So, the very essence of light is that it is for all to see."      George MacDonald

When God Kisses the Earth

                                            Going Home Series # 47   12 x 24  oil   $575

That magic hour when the sun touches the earth is sooo exciting to me;  when God kisses the earth He made and says it is good!.  Praise the Creator for His Creation!

 

Let God Arise

                                                Going Home Series #48    12 x 24   oil    $575.

When God Arises the Light is intense and powerful!.  If you are discerning, you will see all of life pointing to Him. There is no mistaking His Glory of True Holiness!  What a day it will be when we see Him face to face!

The Flow of Life

                                                Going Home Series # 46   11 x 14    oil   $295.  

This started as a demonstration for my students.  I can get a painting started and almost finished in 2 hours, however I continue to refine it a week or so later after looking at it for a while. I can see the mistakes better if I wait to say it is finished!  When immersed in life, it is hard to evaluate.  I am usually totally covered (underwater) just surviving and doing the necessary things each day.  The flow of Life gets way too busy, so I stop and retreat to my studio for a relaxing break, floating on the water and allowing God to handle the currents. My perspective is better and I can head off mistakes and blunders. Life goes much better when I wait on His Presence !
 

There's no Drought Here

                                            Going Home Series #45   11 x 14    oil    $295.

 During this drought in Southwest Virginia, I'm reminded to follow the path of Living Water, which   refreshes my soul.  I want to be the tree planted at the edge absorbing all the Water I can for healing and redemption.  When I paint I am listening to You Tube music of running water and birds singing and instrumental hymns.  It's an incredibily relaxing break from the rush and noise of life!!!!  There's no drought in my Happy Place!!!
 

Back to the Blue Ridge Series, Ravens Roost

                                    Blue Ridge Parkway Series #514  20 x 40   oil   $1,600.

This is a large painting to be displayed at the Adventure Center in Bedford. I have painted Raven's Roost before (much smaller version) and it is always inspiring to be up so high looking down in the valley.  But the larger canvas really shows off the rock formations at sunset.  This overlook is actually a few miles north of the official start of the BRP on Skyline Drive.