Three Sons

The beginning of a painting is always exciting for me. In fact I think I like the beginning and the end the best. Probably because the in between time is where all the hard work comes into play. Of course, nothing good comes in life unless a lot of hard work is involved.

PATINA ~ Home, Garden, Art and Custom Framing

PATINA, a lovely frame shop located in historic Covington Tennessee, now has my nativity prints for sale. They also have some amazing frames that look spectacular when paired with them. This shop is a great place to check out. You should see the ceilings and wood floor. Such character. I enjoyed my visit and look forward to going back. Patina is located at 109 West Pleasant Avenue in Covington TN. To contact the shop call (901) 475-2229.

Angel Sketch

I love painting these very impressionistic, flowing angels. The swirls of paint and pencil suggest such wonderful movement. Paintings should never be stiff. I am drawn to paintings that have beautiful movement in the brushstrokes. I think we all are.

The Legacy Of Grandchildren~ The Finished Painting

Here is the finished painting. What a challenge! This painting has helped move me through a difficult time in my life. It seems this year has been filled with a lot of sorrow and loss. I have had to answer some tough questions about my own faith. Do I love the Lord simply because of what He does for me? Am I expecting Him to be my big genie in the sky giving me whatever I desire? Or do I love Him because He is God and I am not? He commands the universe and I do not. I love the Lord for who He is, not for what He does for me. I love Him because He is my hope. Hard times will come and go, but the Lord will never leave me or forsake me. What a wonderful comfort that is.