Native American

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.

Once again I just had fun with a lot of color, heavy paint, and texture.
I believe paintings of this nature tend to gain more viewer involvement. I know that I, for one, enjoy studying a surface full of action and mystery.

The photo was supplied by Chris for the WDE at Wet Canvas. Like the last DSFDF, this photo was black and white. I enjoyed conjuring up the color! This is a photo of Jack Big Plume Sarcee Tribe 1923 Photo courtesy the Glenbow Museum Archives.

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1 Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.

Silo Sunset

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5x7 oil on gessoed hardboard.
This is my submission for Karin Jurick's Different Strokes From Different Folks.
This is a landscape painting of Amish country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It was done from a black and white reference photo. I love to observe sunsets, so I thought I'd refer to my memory to inject some intense color.
Hope ya like it!

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1John 2:17 The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.

Daddy's Home

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Oil on 5x7 hardboard.
Memorial Day
Remember them always.........

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John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

Backlit Cat

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Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardboard.
Felt like doing an impressionistic...or expressionistic...well, since it's a bit of both, I'll just call it a "sionistic" style of painting. :)
Lots of paint...lots of color...lots of brushwork...lots of fun! I hope y'all like it!

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1timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Sanctuary

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Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardboard.
After fighting with computers...telemarketing calls...woes and tribulations of the day, remember, it's all a part of the bigger plan. It's always nice to have a quiet spot to go...even if it's only in your mind. Hope this will help you a little today. Kick back on the beach...sip a cool drink...close your eyes, relax, and dream.... :)

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Psalms 102:19 For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary ; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth;

Getty Up #2

Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardboard.
This is a re-do of one that I posted back on April, 19th. '09. I just wasn't satisfied with the proportions of the upper part of the girl rider. It's now improved some, but I'm still trying to decide if it's "right".
Overall, I added thicker paint with more color variations...that's something I do feel was improved.

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philippians 4: 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Happy Mother's Day

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Oil on 7x5 archival canvas panel.
I hustled on this one so that I could post it today. I just wanted to dedicate a painting to honor all the Moms out there! What special people they are! I used to sing a song when I had my band that was entitled "Hall Of Fame For Mommas". It was performed by Glen Campbell years ago. The closing line was "the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world". The idea of it is so very true!
Happy Mother's Day!!

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Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother : that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee

Madison Ave, NYC

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Oil on 7x5 gessoed hardboard.
This is in answer to Karin's latest challenge for the DSFDF.
Quite a different challenge! I have always admired other painters' cityscapes but felt strangely compelled to admire them from a distance. Well thanks to Karin, I feel inaugurated.
I think it helped to pre mix most of the colors so as to encourage me not to be stingy with the paint.

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psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God;I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth.

Maria-Basketry In Bolivia

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Oil on 7x5 gessoed hardboard.
I first toned the surface with acrylic using burnt sienna and yel. ochre. I let it show through in selected places such as the hat. I tried for broken color in this one. I'm pretty pleased with it.
The image for this painting was graciously supplied by Liz for WDE at Wet Canvas.
This is Maria, a basketry maker at the Carrasco National Park in Bolivia.

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Exodus 23:12 Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest.

Bright and Breezy

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Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardboard.
Here's a slight departure for me. I really do enjoy this style of painting. It's high key, loose, and free spirited. It's fun to kick your shoes off (figuratively speaking :) and play in the color!

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psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

The Hypnotist

Oil on 5x7 hardboard.
This painting is based on a photo graciously provided by Karen for the WDE on Wet Canvas.
That fur pattern was very challenging! Just did the best I could.

This cat appears to be saying," You are getting very sleepy...you are now under my power."
Meanwhile the little sparrow is chirping, "Coffee! Coffee!" at the top of his lungs!

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philippians 4:12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

A Companion of Diana

Oil on 7x5 gessoed hardboard.
This is my attempt at Karin Jurick's DSFDF.This marble sculpture represents one of the nymphs who attended the hunt-goddess Diana... Jean-Louis Lemoyne (artist)
French, 1666 - 1755
I dreaded starting this one- but once I started (like a good book), I couldn't put it down.

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Psalms 50:2 From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth.

Getty Up

Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardboard.
The photo for this painting was supplied by Cyd for the WDE at Wet Canvas this week.
I'm generally happy with the light in this painting...and I especially like how the horse's head turned out. Hope you enjoy the painting.

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Romans 2: 7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life.

Daffodils

Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardboard.
Flowers are harder than I first imagine them to be. But I'm used to that by now. Gotta remember to break out of the mindset of "I'm painting a flower"...just paint color patches, negative shapes, values...and hopefully a flower will emerge! Speaking of that, they're beginning to emerge in my yard from the cool ground of Spring! Ah..my favorite season...

The image for this painting was graciously supplied by Elaine for the WDE on Wet Canvas! That site is a super place for artists of all skill levels to congregate, learn share, and have a great time!

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Isaiah 40:8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

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.

Spring Lamb

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Oil on 7x5 gessoed hardboard.
This is painted from an image supplied by Dominic for the WDE at Wet Canvas.
I just wanted to see if I could pull off the texture of the wool. I may not have completely succeeded, but then, this whole painting thing is a learning experience.

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Luke 19:10
For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost .

The Lemonade Award

I received " The Lemonade Award " for a positive attitude and gratitude, from two fine artists, Dominique Eichi and Cathyann Burgess. I am very honored.
Thank you, Dominique, my friend! She does great artwork...her most recent is pen and ink plus watercolor. Please check her out.
Thank you, Cathyann! A fine painter who seeks the drama of light in her work. Please give her blog a look-see.

A Lemonade Award is given to bloggers that show a positive attitude and gratitude. It also exemplifies people who have a willingness to share their ideas, support and online friendship.

Here are the rules for the award:
1.Put the logo on your blog or post
2.Nominate at least 7 blogs that show great Gratitude and/or Attitude.
3.Be sure to list and link your nominees within your post.
4.Let them know they have received this award by leaving a comment on their blog.


So, here is my selection of artists who possess all the above attributes in abundance! If there are any among you who are "tagged out"...I understand.
1...Saundra Lane Galloway

2..Fongwei Liu
3..Helen Percy Lystra
4..Kathy Jurek
5..Austin Maloney
6..Diane Whitehead
7.Becky Joy

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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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.

The Survivor

Oil on 5x7 gessoed hardwood.
This is a San Salvador rock iguana. I see something strangely noble in their appearance...similar to an eagle. They have survived so many countless years only to have their existence threatened...by you know who.
The image for this painting was graciously supplied by Lisilk for the WDE at Wet Canvas...Thank you, Li!

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2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
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I was chosen again to receive the Passion For Painting Award by Tom Pohlman.
Please do yourself a favor and check out his fine art which is full of great color and style!
I won't be relisting the award so soon after having just posted it on the 24th. But thank you, Tom, for the distinct honor!