8×8″ oil paint on gessoed artist board with sides; pending sale.
I was approached for the possibility of hummingbirds as special commission, so I planned a triplet set, warm and colorful. The background branching subtly connects the three whether they are hung close together or farther apart. The client believes she will purchase these in the next month.
8×8″ oil paint on cradled artist board; use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
When Jesus was told that Herod wanted to kill him and that he should run away to another place, Jesus answered: “Go tell that fox, ‘I will keep on driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ (Lk 13:32)
8×6: oil paint on primed canvas sheet; use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
Jesus was called ‘Rabbi” by people when he so confidently taught the crowds. All marveled at his knowledge and his wonderful teachings.
8×6″ oil paint on primed canvas sheet; use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
In Matthew’s gospel there is the narration of the journey to and from Egypt when the Child Jesus was in danger of being murdered by King Herod. Matthew links the event to to an old Testament statement and prophecy: “Out of Egypt I called my son.” (See Mt. 2:15) This image of Jesus is purposely ethnic and divided into darkness and light.
6×8″ oil on primed canvas sheet; you can find more of these in my art store on Etsy.com. Click on ‘Art Store’ above.
These little Shepherd paintings speak to hearts; I have had to make some more lately.
6×8″ oil paint on primed canvas sheet; use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
My Dad bought a pink and black ford when I was a child and I never forgot it!
6×8″ oil paint on primed canvas sheet; use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
This small landscape is a bit more warm and colorful than this image shows.
8×6″ oil paint on primed canvas sheet; you can click on ‘Art Store’ above to see more. Use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
This is a playful and colorful pansy painting…much fun!
8×6″ oil paint on primed canvas sheet; use ‘comment’ below to inquire.
During the past Lenten Season, I did a few images of Jesus crowned with thorns. You can click on ‘Art Store’ above to find more.
6×8″ oil paint on primed canvas sheet; click on ‘Art Store’ above if you need a Mother’s Day gift!
Finally, ’tis the season!
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.
