Reassurance

Finger to lips as if to “shush” the viewer of all the chatter within. This is not an arrogant, commanding hush, implying, “Stop, you’re bothering me”. Rather a calm, loving sh-- that soothes the soul. Saying, “Let it go, I’m in control”.

I'm working on his hand--not long and this painting will be completed. I'll post it soon. Lorna

God Bless America: Florida Air Patrol

Happy "Independence Day"...proud to say: "one Nation under God, with liberty & justice for all". No other place like it on earth...America, "home of the free & the brave"!

I really like this mixed-media patriotic piece I created. Often I would visit a friend in Palm Island, FL and pelicans were everywhere--flocks always 'cruising': high in the sky or skimming the Gulf water. People would refer to them as The Palm Island Air Patrol. It was 2001, the year of 9-11 when the inspiration came for this patriotic drawing/wc..."God Bless America".

++Small prints are available on my web site: Revelation Art just contact me here or through my web site www.revelation.org.

Blessings on America,

Lorna

My reflection: I'm proud to be an American. A Country founded on Judeo-Christian principles, "actively" preserve these roots...pray for America!

Don't be afraid, we are "One Nation Under God"!

Encouragement from Beth Moore: "We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us, but frankly we won't if we're too afraid to try". Quote from her book: "Believing God".

Florida Citrus: "Orange Ripe and Ready"

Here is painting #2 for my Passion PraiseTM Collection (I mentioned last blog)...capturing "(all) creation at it's peak", as if, shouting praise to God! This 10"x 8" painting was part of the exhibit: "Celebrating Citrus" at Comma Gallery in Orlando last month. Again--as with "Lime Hanging Heavy" (posted below), my reference was "ripe and ready to eat oranges" from a tree in my Dad's backyard! Actually, the lime & orange paintings go perfect together--color, size and frames--on purpose.

The originals are now available, and as prints--contact me here or through my web site www.revelationart.org . Very shortly my Revelation Art web site will be updated, where I'll have a Passion PraiseTM page--but right now these paintings are only shown on my blog.

Yesterday I received an email: "Please blog more, I want to see more". Hmmm, not sure who the sender was...that request along with the urging of a best friend, "fabulous kim" has convinced me to "get on it"...daily--if possible :) And really--above everything, for the glory of God...

Oh, and take a look at Kim's fabulous blog: Fabulous Alert when you ask the question, where did you get that? It's great--enjoy it!

My reflection: I love painting nature...thank you Lord!
Encouragement from Beth Moore: "The grass is never greener from the other side of the fence. It's nothing but artificial coloring." Quote from Beth Moore book: "When Godly People Do Ungodly Things"

2007 Oh my goodness

Oh my goodness, I've been reflecting on 2007 and what's been going on with my art ministry. Last year was a good year. About this time 2007 equine artist and friend Sharon Crute contacted me about being a part of an artist salon based on "artists coach" Alyson B. Stanfield's model of artists coming together for a common cause such as marketing. This has since turned into OOHA (Out of Hand Artists) and we continue to meet: 11 dedicated, hard working artist determined to succeed, supporting & promoting each other. We focus on business & marketing with the emphasis on networking & sales. So it has and is a blessing. Actually it was an answer to prayer, I was like "Lord, I need some artist friends! Some that I can talk about artist-issues with...please send me some to connect with"...and he did. Within a short while Sharon contacted me. Like He says "Ask"...I did and He answered. :)

I sold a lot of art last year...which is GREAT. Probably more than I ever have.

I know one painting that surprised me at it's popularity is "Christ Child" based on Isaiah 11:1-7, an Old Testament scripture, yet it portrays Mary with baby Jesus, it's a painting about prophecy fulfilled--the "promised one" has come! (below)

I painted it, well finished it up, late on December 31st 2006. So I got to work on it over Christmas...which was wonderful! All the Christmas stories were on TV and Christmas music everywhere as I worked on it in my studio...I think I cried on & off through the whole holiday as I painted. It was just so "moving" to paint this "announcement" and at the same time hear this same message being echoed all around me--on TV & in music. I have to admit at some points I had uncontrollable crying, not in a sad way--but in humility and joy. Ahh, my emotions were running high...it was great, I felt so in-tune with the Lord & so honored to paint that piece.

When the Lord first gave me the vision for "Christ Child", I thought "Oh, a Mary & baby Jesus painting...one of many out there". However from the minute people first saw it they've been taken with it--drawn to it--bought reproductions--it gives a strong message & people are "moved" by it.
It is a part of an exhibit through ECVA called "Feasts for the Eyes". Then it was on exhibit at Christ Church Cathedral, in Lexington, KY "Art at the Cathedral", also featured on a program for Christmas at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Salt lake City UT.

God always has a plan...I just need to try my best to stay in it :)

Another surprise this year: my painting "The Last Supper" was featured in a video on Trinity TV about Maundy Thursday (the Thursday before Easter--the evening Jesus and his disciples had their last supper together) Trinity Church, Wall Street, NYC contacted me and produced this piece.

Also I had a number of presentations with my art...incuding Women Aglow. This group is dear to my heart. When I first started my art ministry, Revelation Art they were the first group to invite me to give my presentation. Through the years I continue to be invited and everytime I am blessed by their love toward me, and awed by their love & hunger for the Lord...oh, what prayer warriors!

God is good!

I know I have a great year ahead.

I have a presentation and then an exhibit of my work within the next two weeks, so I've got to get back to preparations!

Hope to blog next Sunday!