8×8″ oil paint on cradled artist board; use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
Recently, 14 of my paintings of Jesus were sold, so slowly I am adding more to my art store. The next three I named, The Way, The Truth, and The Life.
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Psalm 98:8 exults:,’ Let the floods clap their hands.’ This painting reminded me of this verse.
Recently, I was asked to copy a traditional icon for a friend. The actual print that I copied from was quite like the above image, except that I softened and sweetened the facial expressions which struck me as somewhat severe. No doubt my rendition is much richer in color than the print of the actual icon. I hope that the original iconographer (who has probably been deceased a few centuries) can forgive me. The Greek lettering at the top represents “Mother of God” or Theotokos; the lower letters indicate “Jesus Christ conquers”. (oil paint on artist board; 11×14″)
This is the sixth in the Heart of Christ series; I am looking to more modern renditions of an honored tradition.
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Grayed tones seem to lend mystery; I always enjoy such hues in paint.
8×6″ oil paint on primed canvas sheet; use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
I had a request, and so tried a few variations of the above.
6×8″ oil paint on primed canvas sheet
Happy 4th of July! May we find a way to allow the Lady to embrace those yearning to breathe free. www.etsy.com/shop/paintgrace
8×6″ oil paint on primed canvas sheet; use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
This small painting is another take on Our Lady of Grace on the Miraculous Medal.
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Here is another of of the simple Good Shepherd paintings that often leave my online shop. This one is based on Psalm 23:2, Beside restful waters he leads me.
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The subtle color of this painting is what motivated me.
I am Sister Maresa Lilley, a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame, located in Chardon, Ohio, USA. For many years, I have enjoyed a passion that permits me to reflect upon simple reality with a brush in hand. To capture a simple essence on canvas and to discover inherent beauty is a daily immersion. While busy with teaching, or administration, or other various roles of my past, I found the quiet pursuit of pushing creamy oil paint into some kind of meaningful arrangement a soulful refreshment. I hope that through this blog, you also can enjoy a fresh look at grace and charm in the ordinary.
The Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, belong to an international congregation of more than two thousand apostolic women religious. We are one in mind and one in heart for the transformation of the world in Christ. 