 Walking in the Garden
18”x 24” acrylic painting Imagine walking hand in hand with Jesus in a garden so beautiful it takes your breath away. Every turn displays never-ending blooms and greenery. The colors are unimaginable hues! The flowers are thriving, the floral scents are intoxicating, and the birds are melodious. It’s an artistic masterpiece! Walk with Jesus. Spend time with him. Get to know him. Enjoy the views. Share your heart. A garden walk with Jesus is just what we all need. In the Garden I come to the garden alone While the dew is still on the roses And the voice I hear, falling on my ear The Son of God discloses And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am His own And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known He speaks and the sound of His voice Is so sweet the birds hush their singing And the melody that He gave to me Within my heart is ringing And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am His own And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known I stayed in the garden with Him Though the night all around me is falling But He bids me go, through the voice of woe His voice to me is calling And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am His own And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known None other has ever known  Seedlings 18" x 24" acrylic painting $300 We may never know which seeds of hope planted will take root and grow, but we must always be diligent with our sowing.  Omnipotence
24" x 36" acrylic painting $400 God is the Alpha and the Omega. The beginning and the end. The Creator of all things. A clear starry night is a visual reminder of a universe so vast we cannot comprehend its size. It stretches millions of miles into the unknown. There are so many heavenly bodies we have never seen, but can only imagine. But we do know that our Creator is the author of our existence. I see the creation of the universe whirling in perfect precision as God spoke everything into existence. This picture is a reminder of God’s sovereignty. When we doubt God’s power to help us overcome in this world, we need not worry. God is able and we can be assured of his willingness to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which were visible.  Change of Heart
18" x 24" acrylic painting and collage When Jesus makes himself known in your life, you will witness a beautiful heart change! The heart that may have once been hard and rebellious toward him, will be softened. He gives us a new heart! The old ways will drop away, and new spiritual growth will take place. May we all set our sights on Jesus and his redeeming work in our lives. A new heart is evidence of our faith and trust in Him. We will have His joy amid pain and suffering. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control will overcome darkness, grief, and despair. We will bloom because Jesus has our whole heart! Jeremiah 24:7 And I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart.  Breakthrough
18" x 24" acrylic painting Have you had a breakthrough? When something suddenly becomes crystal clear? A truth finally understood? An obstacle overcome? An addiction healed? Many times in life, we are waiting for a break through. We struggle and deal with life’s ups and downs. God has provided His living, breathing Word to help us. If we spend time in conversation with Jesus and reading the God-inspired Word, we will breakthrough whatever is gripping us. The Holy Spirit will guide our reading and interpretation of scripture. That verse you may have read many times, now has a life of its own as it speaks directly to your issue. When you need a breakthrough, go to the Word of God for help. God confronts our flesh and explains His ways. His ways are higher than ours and we need the Spirit’s guidance to comprehend them. I started this painting after feeling led to paint a white horse. I wasn’t sure in what context. The Return of Christ? Or? I pictured a white horse looking triumphant and charging forward. I painted the horse emerging from darkness. After I painted it, I felt that it was incomplete, but wasn’t sure how to proceed. I prayed and set it aside for a while, asking God for guidance. My husband provided the answer via His communication with the Holy Spirit. He woke up one morning announcing that the horse needed to be emerging from the Bible. He had recently experienced a life-changing truth realization and saw all breakthroughs coming from the study of God’s Word. His breakthrough was the direct result of time spent with God in prayer and reading His Word. The Holy Spirit revealed some truths to him that were life changing. Rather than add a bible, I added verses from John 14 to represent the breakthrough experienced when we spend time in His Word allowing the Spirit to guide us. The horse is breaking through the darkness via the Word. It now speaks to me deeply.  Going Deeper
24" x 36" acrylic painting $400 This painting had a plan. I wanted to depict the beautiful things we experience far below a surface relationship. I had planned on adding colorful imagery to depict just that. I felt it was unfinished without it. The longer I looked at the painting, the more I could see that it was finished. The message was already clear. The secret place with every relationship is way below the surface, especially God. I could paint detail at the bottom, but that is for each of us to discover on our own. What does our personal relationship with Jesus look like? It is different for each of us. Now when I look at this painting, I see the treasure deep below the surface that only He and I share. What do you see?  Patiently Waiting
20" x 24" acrylic painting $300 The bride is ready! She has done everything necessary to prepare for this day - The wedding day! She stands at the back of the church waiting, ready to make a commitment and covenant with her bridegroom. Her bridal bouquet is fragrant and fills the church. What a joyous day it will be when Christ returns to unite with his beloved bride! This painting is loose, expressive and free! It was a joy to paint, just like the wedding day we are all waiting for!  The Shepherd's Voice 20" x 24" acrylic painting $350 Do you hear the voice of the Lord? He is never silent. He is always speaking. When we take the time to listen, we will hear Him. Those who know Him will recognize when He is speaking. Listen intently and the voice of your Lord and Savior will become more evident. He loves His flock and His flock loves Him and willingly follows Him. God is our shepherd and keeps watch over us. We are sheep within His flock. We watch our shepherd and wait on every word from Him. We are eager to follow Him. He provides eternal life and rescues those who have strayed. John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. This painting started as an effortless abstract. It hasn’t been worked on for months. Once put back on the easel, an image unfolded. It started with the shepherd. It was an obvious figure to me. When I muted the background around it, it came forward. I worked my way down. The sheep started slowly emerging. I created the sheep heads because the figure at the top reminded me of a shepherd for some reason. The legs and body of the sheep in the foreground were already there. I just added heads. The cross within the shepherd’s head was part of the abstract. I did not add it. Once I painted the staff, the painting came to life. I embellished with additional flock of background sheep and added some additional ink washes to pull things together. God continually amazes me. I need to remind myself daily to slow down and listen for my Shepherd. He is herding me in the right direction, but I may be grazing other places that he has not called me.  Covered 24" x 30" Mixed Media Covered by the love of our Father. Take refuge under His wing. God’s love is all encompassing. He knows everything about us and loves us no matter what. God’s love is not based on merit, but complete devotion to his creation. Take refuge under His mighty wing. Feel the love of your father. Know that he is always available to you. Live under the warmth of his protective wing. Psalm 36:7 KJV How excellent is thy loving kindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. This painting took so many twists and turns before it ended up where it is today – bright and whimsical! My original intention was to paint “Refuge” and I saw imagery of feathers and wings. I felt the safety of God’s sheltering wing. Before I started, I covered the entire surface with bible passages. I think I probably have at least 5 layers of paint and collage material on the final painting. My initial attempts left me frustrated because I did not see the message I meant to convey, so I continued the creative journey. I titled this final version “Covered” as it is fitting that the basis for this painting are biblical truths that literally and figuratively cover the entire canvas surface. Scripture is the basis for being “covered”. The wings symbolize His security and protection as described in many bible verses. I chose to represent them in bright colors and patterns to be inspiring and uplifting!  Rooted in Truth 30" x 30" Scripture was used in the roots and leaves. Absolute truth comes from God. He is the author of it. When our life is deeply rooted in His Word, we base our decisions and beliefs on His inerrant counsel. We go to Him with life questions. He loves His creation dearly and wants the best for us. God has written this beautiful love story through the words of the Bible. When we root our existence in His truths, we can navigate this life based on His principles and are not hindered by the ever-changing world around us. This tree depicts our deep-rooted life based on anointed biblical principles and nourished by living water. It is in our best interest to be grounded by God’s word. It is our anchor and foundation, guide, and counsel. Our leaves will never wither when drenched in living water. Several scriptures were written on the canvas as a basis for this painting’s meaning. Psalm1:3 The person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither – whatever they do prospers. John 4:13-14 Jesus answered “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again. But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life. Psalm 42:1 As a deer gets thirsty for streams of water, I truly am thirsty for you, my God.  The War is Already Won!
24” x 30” God is our defender! He fights our battles! We put on His armor and face trials with strength and confidence because we know that our Father is on our side. He is our strength and His word gives us the power to overcome. We are prepared for battle with Him alongside us. He loves us fiercely and nothing will stand between Him and His children. He is a Father who will never abandon us. We are protected by truth, righteousness, peace, and faith all provided by the word of God. We stand firm in defiance of spiritual warfare. Evil flaming arrows can’t touch us! Ephesians 6:10-11 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.  Conception
18" x 24" Intuitive Abstract $350 This painting abstractly represents miraculous life. It was created intuitively with a mindset of multiplication, growth, specialization, intricacies, and uniqueness. I see complex diversity and one-of-a-kind attributes. I see beauty and potential. I see conception. I see God-breathed perfection. Psalm 139:13-14 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.  Flourish 24" x 30" May you bloom where you are planted. Thrive in on all circumstances. Prosper in all endeavors. Sprout new growth. Spring up from defeat. May you flourish in God’s love and overwhelming compassion for you. You are a beautiful, vibrant, exquisite floral masterpiece! Rest in this image of how God sees you! A work of art! Psalm 92:13 Those who are planted in the house of the Lord Shall flourish in the courts of our God. When asked to paint what it means to "flourish", it didn't take long to get a visual of vibrant flowers and growth. It was a pretty simple decision to know that "Flourish" would be an abstract floral! So, I painted it!  Faith in Jesus
16" x 20" There is saving power in Jesus Christ. In Mark 5:24-34, a woman suffering from a long ailment believed that just a touch to the hem of Jesus’ cloak would heal her ailments. As he passed by, she reached out to touch his robe. Her faith healed her according to Jesus. She understood the redemptive power in Jesus. This painting depicts not just a “touch” but a strong grip on Jesus’ robe. Our fist is clenching his promises and truths tightly. What if we cling to Jesus’s cloak daily? And hold on to his assurances? That is my prayer for all. Hold fast to Jesus every day.  Follow Me
20" x 24" Jesus asks us to follow him. I envisioned an inviting path winding into the forest depicting just this. It winds into the woods and fades into the wilderness. I picture Jesus disappearing into the woods and we are left to decide whether to follow. We stand at the forest edge and watch him walk away. We do not know what is ahead, but we are eager to know him better. This path is your invitation to follow Jesus.  On the Throne
24" x 24" Mixed Media God, the Father, on the throne. He is in control, sitting calmly at his rightly place of honor – above all. Take a moment to reflect on that. God is sovereign over all. He is in full control, even when things seem bleak. We can depend on Him, trust Him, and rely on Him. He sees all and knows all. He is omnipresent and omniscient. We cannot fully comprehend his glory and righteousness. We bow down to the throne of grace. Closeups of some of the detail are below. I used collage material of old master biblical paintings, scripture and hymns in his mane.  Enlightened 20" x 24" $350 This painting could have many titles. So many things come to mind when I look at this girl’s expression and the change in colors. “Illumination” “Rejuvenation” “Regeneration” “Sanctification” “Love” “Revelation” “Godly Focus”. All are fitting titles. I see someone who has experienced God and what that means to her life. The truth that finally starts taking root in her daily life. Her identity in Christ. Her change in demeanor. Her healing. Her breakthrough. Her strength. Her future. Her eternal destination. God does mighty work in us. His word supernaturally transforms us. This girl is enlightened in her time spent in scripture. Her mind is affected by what she reads and the healing truth it brings to her soul. This girl is experiencing a heart change. Her heart is softening toward others and she is showing love and compassion to all. This girl sees hope. She sees past the worldly demise and rests her thoughts on her Savior – Jesus Christ. This girl is strength. She is no longer a slave to her fears, anxieties, and false beliefs. This girl prays. She gives her concerns to God. Her burdens are lifted. There is a gradual fade from dark colors to vibrant colors. The dark colors are at the bottom – the root of her existence, but they are slowly changing to a new illuminating palette, a new understanding and confidence in God. What do you see in this girl? What revelation is she experiencing? What new concept? One thing is for sure, she is finally seeing clearly. Romans 12:2–Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect  King of Kings
20" x 20" Lord, we praise you daily. We keep our eyes fixed upon you. You are the King of Kings. We exalt you. We honor you. We love you. We pray for your guidance. We need your strength and discernment. We turn to you in prayer. We ask for your forgiveness and we repent. We turn away from sin and we ask that you help us unite to be one body of Christ in this broken world. We need a savior. We look to your Son, Jesus Christ for redemption. We know he is our only hope. Elohim - God Yahweh – The Lord, I am El Elyon – God Most High Abba – Daddy, Father El Roi – The Good Who Sees El Shaddai - God Almighty Yahweh Yireh - The Lord Will Provide Yahweh Nissi - The Lord Is My Banner Jehovah Rapha - Healer, the Lord who heals you Yahweh Shalom - The Lord Is Peace This mixed media painting is our Father, our Creator. Within his mane are collage materials containing biblical scripture, hymns of praise and visuals of bible parables. You need to look closely to see the hidden elements. They are not visible at first glance, but they are part of his makeup. May God’s word sustain us. May we sing loud hymns of praise and put our faith and trust in our Righteous, Holy Father. He is our strength.  Be the Light
20" x 24" We are called to “be the light” in a world of darkness. That when people look at us, they see goodness, hope, compassion, and love. There are many ways to bring light to this world. When contemplating an image for this concept, fireflies in a dark wooded forest came to mind after praying and asking God. It is a perfect representation of how each tiny little firefly can impact the darkness. The light from one little firefly may not be much but put them all together and the forest floor is glowing! We must remember that our mission while on Earth is to spread lightness. We are called to be different from those around us. We answer to God and we represent Christ in our actions. I hope this painting blesses you and reminds you how beautiful the darkness can become when illuminated with love. There is an interesting background story for this painting, too. Last week I was asked to paint live at Revive Wisconsin, LaCrosse. It has been a year since I painted live and started my prophetic art journey. God lifted me up and gave me supernatural confidence to do something I had never done (besides not painting for 40 years!). Over the course of the past year and a half I have been painting, but not live. When asked again, I felt the pangs of doubt. Would I be able to do it again? I need an idea. What should I paint? Etc etc. The main obstacle to me was the subject and being able to paint it within a sermon period… 2 hours. I was struggling with an idea trying to think of something. I went for a bike ride to decompress and while praying, God gave the title and the image. “Be the Light” with fireflies. Instead of trying to think of something, I simply let God tell me. It came to me in one instant. Unfortunately, I was not able to paint due to a scheduling conflict with my husband, but one more amazing thing happened. The first photo sent to me from the outreach was a WI team member wearing a t-shirt with the words “Be the Light”. After that, I knew I needed to paint this image regardless if it would be painted live. “Be the Light” was definitely the message from God in this current climate of unrest.  In the Beginning
20" x 24" God-given creativity. We all have it. I am starting a new series of intuitive abstract paintings that are painted completely without a plan. I love the results and may have just discovered a new passion for abstract art and its freestyle methods. Creativity is a beautiful thing. We come up with our own ways of doing something using our imagination. I am glad God was so generous when he doled out the creative potential in each of us! I call this painting “In the Beginning”. For me, this is the beginning of a new artistic journey. It also represents God’s creativity in creating the universe. He had unlimited resources and organized everything in the most intricate and well-planned design that is completely awe-inspiring when we look at it in its entirety. How everything works so perfectly together… Even the tiniest detail like a butterfly wing. Creativity is a beautiful thing!  New Creation in Christ
18" x 24" When you opened your heart to Jesus, you became a new creation! Your old self has washed away, and you have been reborn and new in Christ! This painting depicts surrender and what that feels like. Letting everything go and handing it over to Jesus. Allowing him to take it all upon himself – freeing us. No matter what we have done, all is forgivable in Christ. Immerse yourself in him and let it all go; the pain, the hurt, the unforgiveness, the sins… All of it. A new life awaits you in Christ! 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!  Awakening
24" x 30" Lord, give them eyes to see. Your evidence is all around us. The beauty of nature is the proof of your existence and we are without excuse. My prayers are for awakening. May the eyes of the lost be opened to their Lord and Savior. May they finally see ultimate truth; that they are one-of-a-kind creations and not accidents with no purpose in life. God gave me this vision. It started with the wide-eyed doe and expanded. I painted the deer first without any plan and the other elements came to me slowly without any thought on composition. There is such uniqueness in every living thing and the way it operates. Mammals, insects, atoms, DNA, seasons, solar system…. Everything nature encompasses is miraculous. I pray this painting evokes an awareness in anyone lost; that they “go deeper” in life and start searching for truth. Nature is God’s canvas and proof of his existence. Romans 1, 20 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. Psalm 19 1-6 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. 3 They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. 4 Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun. 5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. 6 It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.  Provision
18" x 24" $350 God will provide. Simple, yet profound! We can spend so much time worrying and fretting over our provision, but God’s word assures us that He will provide for us. God gave me this vision of a little cardinal in the winter months. He is looking me straight in the eye, as if to say to say “Don’t worry. He’ll take care of you, too”. Whenever I look at his little cocked head reassuring me, I am reminded of God’s faithfulness. Even in times of lean, we can depend on God’s provision to get us through to the next season. Matthew 6:26 repeats this promise. Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?  We Are the Lighthouse
18" x 24" God is Light. He is the Light of this world! Just as a lighthouse stands out in the pitch dark, the church does the same. We stand as a welcoming sight to those battling treacherous seas and seasons of life. This beacon of light represents the church. A sign to all that we are available to help and support those in need. We are the light and love of God. God oversees all. He is sovereign and stands strong against the gales of life that wear us down. He watches over us and protects us. His watchful gaze is constant. He never takes his eyes off us. He stands with his lighthouse in the storm! John 1:5 The Light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it  I’ve Got This
18" x 24" $300 God’s hand is evident in everything. As the Creator of all things, he spoke the world into existence. This painting depicts God’s open palm. He offers his hand lovingly to all who seek Him. His outstretched arm and open hand is inviting us all to communion with Him. He patiently waits for us to grab hold of his hand and walk with Him daily, sharing our troubles and concerns. He assures us “I’ve Got This”. We don’t have to carry the burdens of life alone. Give it all to God. Take His hand and share your heart with Him. He is your provider, your comforter and your source of peace. |
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