Obedience Can be Difficult #1 Canvas Print

Obedience to God can be an intense experience. I had this painting at a sharper, brighter, lighter, prettier place, when God's still small voice rather insistently told me to literally "hose it." This directive was surprising to say the least, but after trying the spirits, I was reluctantly obedient. The resulting painting is much more visceral, showing through to various layers.  I then had to resist the temptation to lighten the aperture of the photo, to make it less brooding! I think the point is that obedience is often out of our comfort zone.

I’ve painted my whole life, but my artwork really took off when I started painting ideas, instead of people, places, or things. I love to start with an abstract idea, and then conceptually represent it. The first idea I painted was “confidence,” followed by summing up the essence of “July.” After that, I was hooked. I feel energized when I paint in this fresh and thoughtful way, and the result is very creative, authentic, and engaging. Because it’s so content driven, people who have purchased my work say it communicates a feeling of fullness, vibrance, satisfaction, and joy.