Remembering The Gift-Christmas

Merry Christmas

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This painting was originally posted on Christmas of 2011. It just seems to apply to this year...so here it is once more.

I keep our Savior uppermost in my heart.
The true spirit of Christmas is giving and...what you give is Love.
You will receive more back than what you gave...
The wrapped gifts are symbolic...
The true gift is love.

I would like to use this post to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May your brushstrokes flow as though guided from above, and may your fondest dreams come true in the upcoming year.
Thanks to all my blogger friends for all your kind support through the great trail and trial of canvas and paint.
God bless you all.

Luke 2:7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

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Sly Guy-Red Fox

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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Mike was the great host. Thanks for the terrific reference photos, Mike.

I really liked the sly guy...Mr. fox. I had done a painting of a wolf peering out through autumn leaves in '06. I went back and found where I had posted it on my blog so that I could use it as reference. Then, I just used the same idea for this red fox.

Available ... If interested, contact me at kkayangel2(at)yahoo.com

My Etsy

Luke 2¹¹ Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

Remembering The Gift-Christmas

Merry Christmas

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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's DPW's Holiday Cheer Challenge posted by Carol Marine.
This challenge is about painting anything that is meaningful to you this holiday season

I keep our Savior uppermost in my heart.
The true spirit of Christmas is giving and...what you give is Love.
You will receive more back than what you gave...
The wrapped gifts are symbolic...
The true gift is love.

I would like to use this post to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May your fondest dreams come true in the coming year.
Thanks to all my blogger friends for all your kind support through the great trail and trial of canvas and paint.
God bless you all.
Luke 2:7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

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This is a question for you bloggers. Have you been having problems with the click to enlarge feature on Blogger? Ever since they started the "Shadow Box" a few months ago, my images won't enlarge and it drives me nuts. The "Shadow Box" feature is the black slideshow page that appears when an image is clicked on. Any thoughts on this will be very much appreciated.

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Update:12,27,11...Looks as if the problem of enlarging the image is solved, at least with this post...Lol. This "shadow box"-Picasa stuff has got it all messed up. Call me retro if you like. I'd like the good old way back.

Kneeling Soldier

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

Your friend and mine, Sherry, from conservativelybohemian, requested I do a painting for a Vietnam vet co-worker, Jack. She wanted me to add the helmet on the rifle. I believe it was a really fine touch. He's getting this for Christmas.
Thank you,Jack, for your service. God bless all those in service to this country.
This one's heading your way, Sherry!

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My Etsy

John 11:25-26 "Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?""

Peaceful-Sheep

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Oil on 7x5 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Jean was the gracious hostess. Thanks for the great reference photo.

This grazer just seemed really peaceful nibbling away in the sunshine.
I had fun laying it on thick in selected spots and pushing the color.

Available ... If interested, contact me at kkayangel2(at)yahoo.com

My Etsy

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Veterans Day 2011

Some of you folks probably remember this painting from the past.
I always feel an overwhelming need to pay tribute to all those in service to this wonderful country. Honoring patriotism and God needs to take a high priority in these very trying times.

This painting of a praying soldier was done with love and in support of our troops. God bless them.

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Luke 20:36

Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

Eternal Hope Is Born

Merry Christmas

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.
Oh, Holy Night. The only real Hope was given to the world on that night long ago. This Hope is greater than the power of any government administration or world order. This is the only High Power and will set the USA back on the right track.

The true spirit of Christmas is giving and...what you give is Love.
You will receive more back than what you gave...
The wrapped gifts are symbolic...
The true gift is love.

Merry Christmas to all my blogging artists and friends!
May the upcoming New Year be filled with love and hope!

Available...Contact me at kkayangel2(at)yahoo.com if interested.

My Etsy

Luke 2:7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
¹⁴ “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Happy Easter

This painting was first posted on my humble blog on Dec.11,'06 under the title "Praying Soldier".

I have put it up once again in the spirit of Christianity on this day of days.
Please use it as a gentle reminder to look beyond the decorated eggs...marshmallow peeps...and the chocolate bunnies. All of which are fun and a special delight to our children and the child within us.

But the true meaning of this day is the suffering which was willingly endured so that we could all be forgiven. Through His sacrifice and resurrection we are guaranteed eternal life. This perfect life which He promised appeals to the child within us...because we are indeed His children.

Luke 20:36

Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

Father, Forgive Them

Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardboard.
I have been wanting to do a painting to commemorate Easter for about the last five years-and for some reason or another, the date has always passed with no painting...much to my regret. Well, I'm happy to say that I made it this year with some time to spare.

I started this painting without much pre planning. Each element was added as a separate, last minute,after-thought ...the light halo glow...the crown of thorns...the stream of blood... the cross against the foreboding sky.

Almost as if it painted itself, as they say. Psssst... Between you and me, I believe that sometimes He takes a hand in it. He paints it...I just hold the brush. I call it PUI..."painting under the influence".

Even the photographing and editing went smoother and easier than any I have done since I've been doing this internet thing...around 5 years!

I'm going to shut up, and just say that I'm happy with how it turned out!

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My Etsy

Luke 23:34 NIV
Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

Praying Soldier - Figurative - Christian Art

Veteran's Day was yesterday, so I apologize for being late.
This painting was originally posted on my blog on Dec, 11, 2006. Today I found, with great pride, that it was used as an illustration on A Boomer In The Pew...A Baby Boomer's Faith Journey. Check it out.

Oil on 5x7 archival canvas panel.This painting of a praying soldier was done with love and in support of our troops. God bless them.

I gave this painting to my grandson, Joey...He's now a member of the United States Army in Kuwait serving as Chaplain's assistant.
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Psalm 16:1 ~ "Keep me safe, oh God, for in You I take refuge"