Blue Ridge, Daily Painter: Janet Wimmer: Good Tidings

Friday, February 7, 2020

Good Tidings

Parkway Series # 484 12 x 16 oil SOLD

"Climb the mountains and feel their good tidings" John Muir. "The hills are alive with the sound of music" Julie Andrews. "I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." King David. (Ps 121)
The ancient mountains of the Blue Ridge are to me a symbol of stability, and strength and a witness to the hand of God in the affairs of men. I so agree with John Muir...when I need good tidings go to the mountains!!

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