Winter Trees

6"x6" Oil on Panel

with Palette Knife

30 Paintings in 30 Days: January, 2015—Day 2

Longing for some snow in Tennessee this winter, here is a painting of snow covered trees from our travels through Kentucky.

Winter Trees

6"x6" Oil on Panel

with Palette Knife

30 Paintings in 30 Days: January, 2015—Day 2

Longing for some snow in Tennessee this winter, here is a painting of snow covered trees from our travels through Kentucky.

The Best of 2014

As the year comes to a close, it's time to reflect back and select my personal favorite paintings. Thanks to all of my patrons, fans and colleagues who have made 2014 my best year yet!

And the winners  are:

BEST ABSTRACT: O Master Let Me Walk with Thee

BEST FLORAL: Zinnias

BEST ANIMAL: Holy Cow

BEST LANDSCAPE: Fire & Ice

BEST LITURGICAL ILLUMINATION: The Word Made Flesh

BEST PLEIN AIR ADVENTURE (TIE): 

A Storm Rolled In

Moon Over Radnor Lake

BEST PORTRAIT: Mother & Child

BEST SLICE OF LIFE: Will

LARGEST PORTRAIT: Sisters 24x30

MOST TRAVELED (TIE): 

Breathe on Me Breath of God 6x6 - Paris France

My Eyes Have Seen Salvation - Singapore

MOST COMMERCIALIZED: Be Thou My Vision

NAILED IT AWARD: Pacifica

BEST OF THE BEST: California Dreamin

Be on the lookout for another 30 paintings in 30 days beginning January 1.

Happy New Year everybody!

The Word Made Flesh / God Poured Out

9"x12" Oil on Panel

with Palette Knife

SOLD

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it…

…And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” – John 1:1-5, 14

“who, though he was in the form of God,
 did not regard equality with God
 as something to be exploited, but emptied himself,
 taking the form of a slave,
 being born in human likeness. 
And being found in human form, he humbled himself
 and became obedient to the point of death—
even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him
 and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus
 every knee should bend,
 in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess
 that Jesus Christ is Lord,
 to the glory of God the Father.”  —Philippians 2:6-11

This year’s art conceptualizes the beautiful mystery of God blending with creation. It is an abstract mixing of power and humility, order and chaos, light and dark. For me, “The Word Made Flesh” could also be described as “God Poured Out.” In Jesus, the grace of God poured into creation like a waterfall of sacrificial love. This Advent season let the mystery pour over you. Allow grace to mix with your life. May the unpredictable Word overflow in you heart.

Moon Over Radnor Lake

8"x10" Oil on Panel

with Palette Knife

SOLD

I had a great experience painting with the Chestnut Group the other evening. We gathered at Radnor Lake and painted the full moon rising over the lake. This was my first attempt to paint at night. It was so much fun! As I was painting, I discovered another artist sharing my easel to create his own work of art. Sadly, I had to interrupt his work and gently escort him to another spot when it came time fro me to pack up. You never know what's going to happen when you paint en plein air.

Rainbow Sunset

6"x6" Oil on Panel

with Palette Knife

SOLD

30 Paintings in 30 Days: September, 2014—Day 30

It's finally here. Day 30. and this one was a squeaker. Since epic dories end with sunsets, I thought I'd paint one for today. This sunset on the lake came right after a double rainbow—hence the title. 

I hope you have enjoyed the September 2014 daily paintings. Thanks for following and stay tuned. There is more great stuff coming soon!

Spirit

6"x6" Oil on Panel

with Palette Knife

30 Paintings in 30 Days: September, 2014—Day 29

Spirit, spirit of gentleness. 
Blow through the wilderness, calling and free. 
Spirit, spirit of restlessness. Stir me from placidness. 
Wind, wind on the sea. 

You moved on the waters, You called to the deep, 
Then You coaxed up the mountains. From the valley of sleep, 
And over the eons You called to each thing, 
"A wake from your slumbers and rise on your wings."

You swept through the dessert, You stung with the sand, 
And You gifted your people With a law and a land, 
And when they were blinded With their idols and lies, 
Then You spoke through Your prophets To open their eyes.

You sang in a stable, You cried from a hill, 
Then You whispered in silence When the whole world was still, 
And down in the city You called once again 
When You blew through Your people On the rush of the wind.

You call from tomorrow, You break ancient schemes, 
From the bondage of sorrow The captives dream dreams; 
Our women see visions, Our men clear their eyes. 
With bold new decisions Your people arise.