Back to the Country.......

 I do love painting barns and country scenes!  Painting number 3 (of 2023) is called "In Green Pastures", because it reminds me of Psalm 23, "He makes me lie down in green pastures".   This scene is so peaceful, as if the farmer is inside having a meal or possibly a nap, since the tractor is quiet and waiting.  The sheep are happily grazing, protected by the fences and knowing their shepherd/farmer is looking after them.   I am a sheep who looks to the Shepherd.  

"In Green Pastures"
acrylic
12 x 36

Changing Seasons

 While staring at my latest paintings and deciding which to post after a long stretch of not posting at all........  two popped out at me because they pointed out the change of the seasons in our little corner of the world.  While I may not particularly favour winter over the others, it does provide a contrast to the pleasure I feel during the other three!  

The first one, "Harmony", is from a photo of a bouquet I had on my table in the fall.  The two flowers are so different in colour, size, and form, yet they go together harmoniously, in a way that we as a society can learn from!  Their differences serve to highlight the beauty of each one.  Such a good lesson, all from a bouquet in the fall.

"Harmony"
acrylic
16 x 12

The second, "Resilience", is also from a photo of my own, taken while on a walk through our bush midwinter.  The leaves of some trees, like this beech, actually can survive the autumn winds and the deep freeze of winter.  They cling to the tree branch for dear life, allowing the snow to pile up on them in interesting and varied shapes.  I hope by the grace of God to have the same resilience no matter what I face! 

"Resilience"
acrylic
24 x 16