HeArts Gallery

Big Gabe - Angel Gabriel

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

I was thinking the Angel Gabriel and about the mysteries associated with the angelic and the mysteries of heaven. Big Gabe looks focused and there is something BREWING over his shoulder. I just wonder what is coming? Could be God! Lately I have been exploring and pushing and enjoying the surprises that develop when I throw caution to the wind.

Spirit of Adoption

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Spirit of Adoption. This was painted at the Shatter Festival on the last night. I wanted to paint the SPIRIT of ADOPTION that we are all called into. I wanted the images to be of varying ages and ethnicities. I painted with a knife and much freedom!!! It was the last session of the last night and we were all fully OILED by Holy Spirit. This is a very significant painting for me. It is like nothing I have ever done and it has hints of things I would like to see develop in my work. We will see what develops, but whatever it is I pray that it will be as warm and fuzzy as this painting. That it will draw people and NATIONS into the embrace of the ONE LIVING GOD and the Body here on Earth. Spirit of Adoptions is available from Reflections of Generosity, a non-profit supporting and encouraging our troops and their families. Employs beauty as path to healing.

Anointed Vessel

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This painting was accomplished at an ENTERING YOUR DESTINY conference in Hebron, Maryland. If you look very carefully you can see a figure with an arm reaching towards heaven. Remember the children's song "I'm a little tea pot short and stout. This is my handle, this is my spout...." I was thinking of the hand as the spout only in this moment it is not as spout but a funnel for teh anointing, the oil of Holy Spirit to FILL the worshiper. Before one can POUR OUT one has to be FILLED UP. The head is off to the side, almost out of the picture frame because it is not about one's head/one's mind. It is about being FILLED with Holy Spirit. The weekend in Hebron was a weekend of being FILLED.

Breaking Waves - Batik

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This watercolor and batik painting is about breakthrough as one embraces and is embraced by the SON, the SPIRIT and CREATOR GOD! All three are represented here with the figure and the three and the figure are one. ONE. One with God. One with Holy Spirit. One with Jesus the Christ. This is a painting of what "headship" is about. It is not about control but about being RELEASED into FULLNESS and being in the FULLNESS of it ALL!

THRONE OF GOD

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

My SECOND oil accomplished during corporate worship represents God's Throne in heaven. Setting on the glassy rainbow sea. waiting for one and all with a quilt of many colors, warm and inviting. The chair is wide and open and waiting for those who enter boldly. The green Hebrew lettering says LIVING GOD. Scraped every so lightly into the chair is PS 8:42 My Soul yearns, even faints for the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh cry out for the LIVING GOD. El Khi!!! A young artist friend told me that as a little girl this is how she envisioned heaven. As a girl I never envisioned heaven, I had to much to envision here on earth. Too many things to do to think about the here-after. I very much like the idea of a rocking chair as a throne. I used David's grandmother's grandmother's rocking chair as the model for this throne.

Strong Tower

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Fire-y Hebrew letters spell out STRONG TOWER, one of God's many names. In this case, standing in for God the Strong Tower, is my very petite friend, Ginger. She left home and family for a season to travel to Mozambique to love on orphans and help Heidi Baker in her ministries. As small as Ginger is on the outside her heart is huge and a fine representative of God the STRONG TOWER for these children. She took God's love to these orphans in a very real and practical way. For this image I used one of Ginger's photographs from her trip and some other images of orphans of a variety of ethnicities. We need to be careful, cautious to represent God in a balanced way. we have to remember that God is not male and God is not female. God is spirit and is well represented by the hearts that go and share and reveal God's many faceted love to all created in God's image. Yes, those who look different, who live different, who suffer and die without opportunity are created in the image of God. We would do well to see in others the image of God.

In the Fire-y River Of God - Batik

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Barbara Irvine was prophesying a fire-y river. We were not being consumed. We were not being burnt up. We were all more alive than we had ever been. This image is an abstract interpretation of Barbara's vision. This figure is reading the Word and is receiving from the heavenly swirl of the River. Resting, floating, soaking, being, discovering. REVELATION!

El Shaddai

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

El Shaddai. Another name for God most often translated ALMIGHTY in our bibles. A more literal translation could be The Breasted One. We are trained to limit our thinking of God to a masculine/male image, but a closer reading reveals that God is as much Mother as God is Father. This is often hidden by cultural biases and tradition, but a sound reading and one will find references to God giving birth and God's womb and then there is The BREASTED ONE. All that to say, this is my interpretation of God who births and nurses and nurtures and is the sustenance of life to us all. God who holds and God who releases us into our destinies in the right time. PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW!

Falling Forward - Batik

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This has been interpreted by some as an angel and I am okay with that interpretation. In my mind I see a woman with the wings of freedom won by Christ Jesus upon His resurrection and she is falling but in falling she is caught up and begins to FLY! To SOAR!!! To be MORE than she ever imagined.

Breakthrough Glory

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

These are people inundated by the glory falling from heaven. The breakthrough has come from TWO directions. Breakthrough from heaven and breakthrough from earth fashioned by worship and intercession. It is a small reminder of our partnership with God in breaking through and releasing glory into the world.

Fire Tree

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This is an experimental piece, a combination of watercolor and oil on paper. Technically it may not last forever, but it is good for a few hundred years and either Jesus will return by then or I will be dead and before the image dissolves and I am good with both options. This was done during worship and I was just going with the moment. Nothing was planned, it just developed. It started out an organic cross. The cross became a fire-y bush and inside the bush an icthus grew and it became a face. As I said it was experimental and I am not certain I have an interpretation. If you feel you get an interpretation I would be interested in hearing from you. Thank you. Gwen

Battlefield

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Do one thing each day that scares you. A quote by Eleanor Roosevelt. A motto I try to live by as often as possible. This painting was SO UGLY IT SCARED ME! I locked myself into my studio and determined to work until it was beautiful. I pulled out my linolium blocks (which I had owned for over ten years but never used because I might mess them up!) I pulled out Guache (opaque watercolors) from who knows how long ago and utilized them. I pressed and pressed and pressed and this is what evolved. It is different from my other work, yes, but I LIKE IT! I feel it. The figures are all made from the same image (we are all created in the iamge of God) yet each is unique. Some have exposed hearts. Some have hearts hidden by abundance. Some figures are strong, some are almost hidden. The battlefield is our hearts. God looks after our hearts. It is our hearts that the enemy is out to destroy and if he can't destroy our hearts then to paralyze them. I really like this image. It is representative of a season so many of us have passed through recently. God has made soemthing beautiful from something ugly. And always I try to remember that beauty and pretty are NOT the same thing. This is a beautiful painting.

Sway

Sun, 9 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

These are the heads of wheat being blown by Holy Spirit. Notice that while all respond to Holy Spirit not all respond the same way. Holy Spirit blows one this way and another a different way. We need to be careful not to judge other believers for the way they are blown by Holy Spirit. To release the rhythm of Holy Spirit we need to allow Holy Spirit to BLOW FREE and we need to allow each other to the freedom to respond to the wind upon their lives.

New Season

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This one was painted in preparation for the cbeinternational.org conference in Denver, Colorado. "Seeking Justice and Loving Mercy". In this image I was thinking Trinity. God is giving birth to the new season, the yellow represents Holy Spirit and the red, Jesus. The three coming together to birth the new season. Two weeks after painting this I was in South Carolina for a Worship Arts Revival conference and while we were there the seasons in the natural changed. We've no doubt the spiritual season did not also change.

Restoration

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

I was imagining what it would be like when restoration comes and all the gifts are being utilized together. I was preparing for the cbeinternational.org "Seeking Justice and Loving Mercy" conference and the verses in Amos kept coming to mind. My heart was seeing the giftings coming together as the seasons converging. I was hoping to demonstrate with this painting the one planting, the one tending the growing crop and the one harvesting as a depiction of the varied gifts working together. Amos 9:11-15 Israel's Restoration 11 "In that day I will restore David's fallen shelter� I will repair its broken walls and restore its ruins� and will rebuild it as it used to be... 13 "The days are coming," declares the LORD, "when the reaper will be overtaken by the one who plows and the planter by the one treading grapes. New wine will drip from the mountains and flow from all the hills, 14 and I will bring my people Israel back from exile. "They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. 15 I will plant Israel in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land I have given them," says the LORD your God.

Wings of Peace

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In preparation for the "Seeking Justice and Loving Mercy" cbeinternational.org conference in Denver I painted this woman. I love her full figure and peaceful expression. She has wings and she is flying but she is not necessarily an angel (she might be). The wings are red and to me they represent the freedom that comes from an intimate connection with Jesus. Christ came to set the captives free. Freedom and wings seem to be connect in my imagination and this woman KNOWS she is free and with that knowing comes PEACE!

Rahab Series- Batik 1

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This is Rahab, my favorite, chilling with her scarlet rope in the midst of chaos and destruction. Safe and secure, provision for her family, because she feared God and not man.

Dancing OUT of Offense

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This one is another version of watercolors I painted five or six years ago. These warriors are coming, DANCING OUT of A FENCE! My prayer is that we all learn to walk FREE of OFFENSE, free of the fences we build around ourselves. Be free.

In the Shadow of Shaddai

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In the Shadow of Almighty. A batik version of an earlier painting. This is my interpretation of Ps 91 Psalm 91 1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. In Hebrew Almighty is Shaddai, the Breasted One. It is a feminine reference to God. God is not male, God is not female, but we humans, male and female reflect God. As a woman of faith reading English translations where God is referred to exclusively in the masculine it does my heart good to know that one of God's names is El Shaddai, the Breasty One.

Dancing On the Snake - Batik

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This is EVE dancing on the snake's head balancing a tray of apples and grapes and bread. Her heart is full as she dances in the river from the throne of heaven and gives the snake a good stomping.

OUT of the Boat

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

These people are not only getting out of the boat but they are running and dancing on the water. Wherever you are on your journey the destination is NOT hard, dry land. Be free!

Heart of God: Imma/Abba

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Created in the image of God, male and female. This painting addresses the heart of God and how it must be reflected male and female to be balanced and complete. Abba for Daddy and Imma for Momma. Here are some verses from various translations. We have to remember that God is a person not a human, not exclusively male. KJV Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. NIV Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. TNIV Genesis 1:27 So God created human beings in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Amplified Bible Amplified Genesis 1:27 So God created man in His own image, in the image and likeness of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genesis 1:26 God said, Let Us make mankind in Our image, after Our likeness... TNIV Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image, in our likeness..."

Peace, Be Still

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

I am not sure where she came from but I love her! Mark 4:39 And He arose and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, Hush now! Be still (muzzled)! And the wind ceased ( sank to rest as if exhausted by its beating) and there was [immediately] a great calm ( a perfect peacefulness). I see her in the midst of the whirlwind of life and circumstances taking the authority of Christ in her and commanding PEACE and PEACE prevailing.

A Fuller Expression -In the Image of God Series

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Painted for the CBE conference, Seeking Justice and Loving Mercy in Denver, CO in 2007, this painting is an expression of God's heart as revealed through male and female, together. BE FREE!!!!

Earth Resounding Series 2

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This image is my interpretation of the world, the universe resounding with God's glory! Even the rocks......

New Season - batik

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Painted during the cbeinternational.org "Seeking Justice and Loving Mercy" conference this image of hope and new things inundated with the glory of God. I read a quote SOMEWHERE recently about God and I can almost remember it. Basically what God does is give birth day and night. God is always about the new thing, giving birth. So, if one were so inclined this could be a somewhat less traditional image of God. But don't tell anybody!

Winged Heart - batik

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This was the first painting I did at the cbeinternational.org "Seeking Justice and Loving Mercy" conference. It is an image near and dear to my heart. The wings represent freedom. The heart my true self and the combination is freedom in Christ, the captive set free to fly. The batik technique allows for subtle colors and surprising interactions, the paint is free to do more than I could do with hours and hours of effort. It is a freedom painting.

She Feared Only God - Rahab series- batik

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

I love Rahab, she is my inspiration. She feared God and not man and by doing so she was salvation and provision for her family. In this painting I added some aspects that I had not included before. The sun (Son!) is in the background and surrounding her. The scarlet rope forms a dove towards the bottom representing Holy Spirit. There is much freedom in trusting God and not being tied to the opinions of man. This style of painting allows the colors to quite literally RUN FREE.

Acts 16:26- be FREE!

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Painted at cbeinternational.org "Seeking Justice and Loving Mercy" Conference in Denver, Co. BE FREE!!!!! Acts 16:26 ((NIV) 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybody's chains came loose.

Pnuema Breath of God

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

I saw Holy Spirit as the breath of God.

Glorious Release- Freedom Series

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Embraced by the River, Winged for Freedom Flight and COVERED by the Holy Spirit. The glory is falling all around. SIGH! Who and where we are designed to be! More Lord Jesus, MORE!!!

In the Presence of My Enemies - 3

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The banquet prepared for the Beloved in the presence of the enemy. We have all sat at this table, the one where God has led you and you know it, but still the arrows fly. When God is for you who can be against you. LOTS OF PEOPLE sure seems to be what it feels like. What can be done? Trust God, raise one's hands in thanksgiving and EAT! Partake of the elements and be free in and in spite of circumstances. Yes, it is easier said than done, but it is part of the lesson. Recently I attended a play titled EXONERATED about six Death Row inmates wrongly convicted. One for 22 years another for 16 years and the rest more than reasonable. One small error in the system and the unthinkable happens. Some of these people came through to live full lives. Some never recovered. It brought home to me the banqueting table in the presence of one's enemies and my responsibilities to those who are under attack. Prayer is good. Stepping out and risking is better. I would want someone to risk for me and mine.

Bacca Valley Springs

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Psalm 84:6(NIV) 6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. This is a painting of God's Chosen as they pass through the Valley of Weeping and leave in their wake SPRINGS and POOLS OF BLESSINGS! We all experience the desert, but as we sojourn through we can leave springs in our wake for the next traveler to find refreshment and hope.

HE WIlL NOT SNUFF OUT!

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Isaiah 42:3 (Amplified) A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; So much of the religious experience involves the snuffing out of dreams and calls and passions. This verse reminds me that God is NOT church leadership. God is NOT the quencher but the one who protects and ignites. PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW

Intercession Fire

Sat, 2 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Inspired by intercession for a breast cancer survivor in Amarillo. As I was praying for her I saw her entire being filled with light and not one but a multitude of fire tongues dancing overhead. I did not SEE them so much as FEEL them. It is interesting to be looking back on this images and finally giving it words/voice and noticing only now that this image and the painting HE WILL NOT SNUFF OUT are so similar. Surely the fire in this Daughter will not be snuffed out. Please. May the Fire of God Burn Brightly in all of the Daughters of Abraham. Amen

Set Free- Freedom Series

Fri, 1 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

I wanted an image of a full blown woman expressing freedom and future. Exploring a place of hope and promise in the midst of maturity.

Forty Years

Fri, 1 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

I painted these on my 40th birthday (2001). It was a very sad birthday, not because of my age, but because of relationship issues. The simplicity of the four closed roses spoke to my heart. What I heard was that it is not over. More is coming. The fragrance has not yet been released.

Grandmother in Poland

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This painting was never finished. I lost it in Glogow, Poland the night I arrived. It is Hendryk's mom who the children and I spent a day with in 2004. A couple months after this photo was taken she had a heart attack but has recovered. I got this far in the painting during a workshop with Jane Jones, sigh. I was planning on finishing it while my youngest and I were in Poland for six weeks this summer (2007). This painting, several others and $500 or so worth of supplies were in my portfolio. Unloading the car it was set aside and not missed until the next day. I have asked God for the return of the portfolio and so far I have not gotten it back. I have not completely given up hope. Anyway, I just wanted to include it. Maybe someday I'll have the chance to finish this painting.

Bluebonnet

Wed, 1 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

I had a dream before going to Odessa, Ukraine the first time. Bluebonnets featured highly in the dream, they were giant and the treasure. It was a complicated dream and stunning in how much of it I encountered while I was there. In the hotel where I stayed the maids dressed in blue uniforms. One became my friend, when the supervisor was not looking. On the plane home I realized that the bluebonnets were these women! The bluebonnet in the dream was the treasure. In real life the people of Ukraine are true treasures and there is a battle going on for their hearts in the natural as well as spiritual. Ukraine seems like a small insignificant nation but there is something more and if it should occur to you, please pray for Ukraine.

Coming OUT of OFFENSE (A Fence!)

Sun, 9 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

I painted this years ago at an International Christian Dance Fellowship Conference in Dallas. THERE I learned that word puns do NOT translate well! The church where my family belonged was being torn apart by offenses and it was an opportunity to intercede for what was going on back home without further offending anyone. Sometimes painting is about worship, some times it is about intercession, sometimes it is a prophetic statement. Some times it is about all or a combination of all the above. This painting was intercession for that hurting church. It was celebration concerning what was going on at the conference. And it was a prophetic statement concerning the freedom available to one walking with Christ.

Chiros

Sat, 8 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This is a painting of time. Time. Fullness of time. Coming and current seasons. In the background are Hebrew words concerning time and seasons. The clock in the background echo the position of the woman's arms. The second hand reminds us that time moves quickly. The hour hand nearing perpendicular reminds points to the sun (Son) at noon and marks the new day (midnight). The minute hand approaches the 12 it reminds us that change is almost upon us. At the bottom of the paintings is EMMANUEL, GOD WITH US. God with US NOW!

RECONCILED (minature)

Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This was painted at the IAM (International Artist Movement) Artists. The February 2006 conference was "Artists as Reconcilers". My eyes were opened to possibilities I had not considered before. My heart was opened to opportunities I had shied away from. My mind was opened to new understanding of prophetic words that I had received over the past ten years. My spirit was opened to new understanding of dreams and visions. Reconcilliation brings completeness. It was a mixture of revelation and surrender. It was very good.

Heart Flight (minature)

Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This was painted at the IAM (International Artist Movement) Artists. The February 2006 conference was "Artists as Reconcilers". The heart reminds me of a bird whose wings gently touch in flight. In the touching the heart appears. It is a heart taking flight, released to follow the paths laid before, to flow with the river from the throne room. To see and to choose. To be free.

Dangerous Dance - Miniature

Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This is a depiction of dangerous dance that is too often danced. In this dance the male reaches for her heart but it has been torn out and he is standing on it without even noticing it. The female points but he doesn't notice. It is a dance of desperation. As I close in on 50 years of age I see this dance more and more often among my friends, strong believers whose marriages are dissolving. The enemy doesn't even have to bother. The DANCE is so consuming there is nothing left for the enemy to do. We fail to appropriate the freedom Christ accomplished through his resurrection. It is a very sad dance.

Elder BORED - Miniature

Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This cartoon is a bit funny and a bit more sad. Notice the rose colored glasses? Notice the uniform uniforms? The grey pants and power ties. Notice how they jockey for room on and under the table? Notice how BORED they are! God's business is not supposed to be boring. The yoke is supposed to be EASY. It is just a cartoon. Isn't it?

Rose Colored Ministry - Miniature

Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Another cartoon with the rose colored glasses. Hands are raised but sight, not so much. Is this what unity looks like? I wonder.

Adjusting the Noose - Miniature

Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

I was thinking about traditions, specifically the traditions handed down from mother to daughter that we BELIEVE are biblical but in actuality are tradition and bondage. For some brilliant material on the gender issues check out www.cbeinternational.org Adjusting the Noose. This is a very dark painting of Home Econmics and the traditions we pass down from generation to generation. The mother in the background is adjusting the noose round her daughter's neck as if it were an heirloom scarf. The mother is pale and empty while there is still life in the daughter. The daughter is looking at her mother and herself in the mirror and asking questions. The viewer stands in the position of mirror. As her reflection how will we answer her questions? "How do I look? Does it fit me?" "I don't want to hurt my mother. How do I honor my mother and live my life free? " "Is there an appropriate time and place to wear this?" "Does it match my outfit and my life? Can I wear it in public and take it off at home?" "What if it becomes comfortable?" "Will my daughter wear it?" So many questions. So many ideas and concepts and attitudes that we hand down to our daughters without even realizing we are placing a noose around their necks.

Why blame the dark? (minature)

Sun, 14 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This is my hand pushing back the darkness. Revelaing the light. I TRACED my hand! Here is a quote that I found months after this painting, but the fit is perfect. "Why BLAME the dark for being dark? It's far more helpful to ask why the light isn't as bright as it should be." Rob Bell (I don't know who Rob Bell is, but I am planning on googling him. The quote spoke deeply into my soul. This challenged my understanding of Christ in me and Christ as the light of the world. If Christ is in me then I need to be shining! Shine, friend, shine.

Transparency (minature)

Sat, 13 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This worshiper is standing in the middle of the river flowing from the throne. The SON is shining through her transparent heart. Her fleshly heart is held aloft as an offering. All of me, take all of me!

Freedom Fall (minature)

Tue, 9 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

I love this little painting. Scripture that speaks of falling on the Rock. Numerous scriptures commanding us to ARISE! In this image she is falling, but in falling process she pauses and begins to take FLIGHT! zoom zoom zoom! The blood on one side, the spirit on the other and the pure light filling her entire presence. Three in one and all three present in woman who risks the fall only to learn to fly!

Son Rise Series 2 ( minature )

Mon, 8 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The sun is rising and the Son is RISING! There is the hint of a crown, the indication of the rider weilding the sword and the horse reared up. The view is from in front and beneath the horse and rider. This minature is one of several times I painted this subject. It was just important for a season.

Flight (minature)

Sun, 7 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

I signed this one in the corner because I liked it turned several different directions. The figure is on fire, radiating the glory and presence of God. Turned the direction pictured the red line is a horizon vibrating with the presence of God. The figure is both falling and flying. There is surrender and abandon in this simple image. When it is rotated 90 degrees to the right She is celebrating as she rushes into the future. Plowing a way for the glory and the light. All this was going on in my heart as I painted.

Angel

Thu, 4 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This is my interpretation of a folk carving I bought in Krakow, Poland in 2004. I love that she is reading the bible. It is exciting to think that the mysteries will continue to unfold throughout eternity. That even the angels search the Word for revelation.

Unveiled Intimacy - Unveiled Hearts Series

Sun, 22 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This is a painting of intimacy. The veil is removed and the Holy Spirit is welcomed. Now the Lord is Spirit and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty and emancipation from bondage- FREEDOM! The veil in Christ is made void and done away with. But whenever a person returns in repentance to the Lord, the veil is stripped off and taken away. And all of us, as with unveiled face, because we continue to behold in the Word of God His very own image in every increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another. Our power and ability and sufficiency are from God. Since we have such glorious hope, such joyful confident expectation, we speak very freely and openly and fearlessly.

Alive! Unveiled Heart Series

Sat, 21 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Another in a series of paintings focusing on 2 Corinthians 3: 16 - 18. But whenever a person turns in repentance to the Lord, THE VEIL IS STRIPPED OFF & TAKEN AWAY. NOW THE LORD IS SPIRIT and WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS, THERE IS LIBERTY, EMANCIPATION FROM BONDAGE, FREEDOM! And ALL of us, as with unveiled face, continue to behold as in a mirror the glory of God, are CONSTANTLY BEING TRANSFORMED INTO HIS VERY OWN IMAGE in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another for this comes from the Lord who is Spirit. This is a multi-media piece done quickly in the throws of some spectacular worship. The hearts are not neat and clean as in so many of the other hearts in this series. These hearts are pounding, throbbing celebrating the RELEASE FROM THE VEIL! Release from bondage, they are hearts alive and vibrating freedom! BE FREE! In Jesus Christ, BE FREE!

Flying Mantles

Sat, 21 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The past few years I have been hearing in my spirit words about inheritances and about mantles. About retrieving inheritances and mantles that were lost or released by prior generations. Three times last year different prophets spoke to me about seeing a rainbow/multi-colored mantle/shawl on me. A Joseph anointing. In this painting I tried to capture the sense of mantles retrieved and the resulting supernatural anointing. This believers operating in supernatural power is now seeing and ministering from a heavenly perspective.

Released to Glory- Unveiled Hearts Series

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Another in a series of paintings focusing on 2 Corinthians 3. This painting is the final one (so far) in the Unveiled Hearts series. The Holy Spirit represented by the dove in the upper right corner is stripping away the very significant veil. Scripture from 2 Corinthian 3 is woven throughout this piece in English and Hebrew. Beginning on the wings of the dove: "Now the Lord is Spirit and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty and emancipation from bondage- FREEDOM! The background portrays the ever increasing glory. Beginning nearest the dove on the veil: The veil in Christ is made void and done away with. Written on the tablet of human hearts. Our power and ability and sufficiency are from God. Since we have such glorious hope, such joyful confident expectation, we speak very freely and openly and fearlessly. It is He who qualifies us, making us fit and worthy and sufficient as ministers and dispensers of a new covenant of salvation through Christ Jesus. Not ministers of the letter but of the Spirit for the law kills, but the Holy Spirit makes alive! But whenever a person returns in repentance to the Lord, the veil is stripped off and taken away. And all of us, as with unveiled face, because we continue to behold in the Word of God His very own image in every increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another. How much more must that which remains and is permanent abide in glory and splendor! The Hebrew words moving across the image: Rest/ Return to the covenant Repent/ Return Dwell/ When you return.

Son Rise

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This is a bit multi-media. I have used watercolor, pastel and walnut inks to accomplish this painting. The sun is rising and the Son is RISING! There is the hint of a crown, the indication of the rider weilding the sword and the horse reared up. The view is from in front and beneath the horse and rider.

Reaching Higher- Freedom Series

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Eight raised hands. Eight hands reaching upward in celebration and surrender to MORE! Eight, the number of new beginnings. This spontaneous painting was accomplished in the swirl of worship well after midnight. This painting speaks of freedom, speaks of the nations and speaks of coming together to bask in the glory, the presence of the Almighty!

Freedom Celebration - Unveiled Hearts Series

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Another in a series of paintings focusing on 2 Corinthians 3: 16 - 18. But whenever a person turns in repentance to the Lord, THE VEIL IS STRIPPED OFF & TAKEN AWAY. NOW THE LORD IS SPIRIT and WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS, THERE IS LIBERTY, EMANCIPATION FROM BONDAGE, FREEDOM! And ALL of us, as with unveiled face, continue to behold as in a mirror the glory of God, are CONSTANTLY BEING TRANSFORMED INTO HIS VERY OWN IMAGE in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another for this comes from the Lord who is Spirit. In this painting there is a flurry of freedom! An entire community is throwing off the veils of their hearts and marching forward in freedom. The veils are being whipped away by the wind of the Spirit and instead of veils become banners of celebration.

Stripped Away - Unveiled Hearts Series

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Another in a series of paintings focusing on 2 Corinthians 3: 16 - 18. But whenever a person turns in repentance to the Lord, THE VEIL IS STRIPPED OFF & TAKEN AWAY. NOW THE LORD IS SPIRIT and WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS, THERE IS LIBERTY, EMANCIPATION FROM BONDAGE, FREEDOM! And ALL of us, as with unveiled face, continue to behold as in a mirror the glory of God, are CONSTANTLY BEING TRANSFORMED INTO HIS VERY OWN IMAGE in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another for this comes from the Lord who is Spirit. In this painting the Holy Spirit represented by a dove is removing the veil from the heart. On the wings are written various names of God in Hebrew. This is a painting of FREEDOM! The only path to freedom is Jesus Christ. BE FREE!

Unveiled Hearts-Unveiled Heart Series

Sat, 14 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This was the first in a series of paintings focusing on 2 Corinthians 3: 16 - 18. But whenever a person turns in repentance to the Lord, THE VEIL IS STRIPPED OFF & TAKEN AWAY. NOW THE LORD IS SPIRIT and WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS, THERE IS LIBERTY, EMANCIPATION FROM BONDAGE, FREEDOM! And ALL of us, as with unveiled face, continue to behold as in a mirror the glory of God, are CONSTANTLY BEING TRANSFORMED INTO HIS VERY OWN IMAGE in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another for this comes from the Lord who is Spirit. In Unveiled Hearts my intention was to show women free in Christ. Even though their culture demands they be veiled, in Christ, they are free. Their hearts are no longer veiled; their minds are no longer veiled. The only true freedom is in Christ. We must never forget our responsibility as believers in free nations to intercede and to sow time and monies into works that move forward freedom for all God's children in body as well as spirit. Freedom for all Abraham's Daughters. Their hearts are free even as they continue in the veiled costumes of their traditions.

Abiding in Bosnia-Herzegovina

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This painting was done for friends working in Bosnia- Herzegovina. They asked for a painting reflecting John 15 and emphasizing REST! It is for a lobby of a school and they wanted it to be a peaceful painting. As it developed the tree began to take on an almost vibrating quality and God started whispering to me about rest. Rest is NOT passive, rest, when it is resting in the Lord, is active. I hope that that is what this portrays. The ACTIVE REST of God's Chosen people. A very special thank you to Tom Dermott for carrying this very large painting with him to Bosnia-Herzegovina! Tom, you are a brave man. Thank you.

Let Be, Be Still and Know

Fri, 7 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Let be, be still and KNOW. I am having trouble writing the description for this painting which represents peace, rest and deep calling unto deep. We are cleaning today and I am feeling SHALLOW! The burden of day to day is feeling neither easy nor light. It is time for me to "let be, be still and know!" God is so good! Okay, better. As I was painting this Keith Luker was teaching on scripture passages describing God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit singing over us. The Divine Song drifts gently above the woman resting IN the water. The water is deep and the waves gently ripple out from her expectancy. Deep calling unto deep. This is a painting of rest, of strength, of expectancy!

Together Under the Son

Thu, 6 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Holy Fire of the SON engulfs, penetrates and reflects off not only the landscape, but the generations. Young, old and inbetween, all standing with arms raised in the glory of the Son. This was accomplished during the October 2-5, 2005 COME HOLY SPIRIT conference sponsored by Keith and Sanna Luker. Www.YoungHungryLions.com. At this conference the generations joined together to take Kingdom ground.

As the Deer

Thu, 6 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This was the last painting of the Come Holy Spirit conference. It was a week of Kingdom revelation, soaking and ministry. All the other paintings were batik work in bright colors. I wanted to portray a different feel for the closing. This deer is not just longing for the water, but this deer is SOAKING IN the water. Soaking, expectant, ready for the next thing, the new thing. The subdued background colors represent the "real life" circumstances we are "in" but not "of". Even in the midst of muted reality there is a glory glow surrounding, imminating from the dear. The ears are alert and already hearing the call of the Father, direction for the next phase. The time to take action is near. The new thing is on the horizon. This deer is prepared. This was accomplished during the October 2-5, 2005 COME HOLY SPIRIT conference sponsored by Keith and Sanna Luker. Www.YoungHungryLions.com. At this conference the generations joined together to take Kingdom ground.

Standing in Waves of Glory

Thu, 6 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Standing in Waves of Glory cloaked in Wings of HOPE. The river swirling around her is the Song from the Throne. The wings symbolic of the freedom that comes walking with Christ. The wings are symbolic of that deep hope and desire for freedom that we have not YET experienced or imagined. Can you feel the air stirred by the wings? When we come together the stirring is strong! The little worshipper is wearing dreads and has beautiful dark brown skin. I painted this on the Wednesday night of the conference which overlapped with regular Wednesday night activities. I was sitting on the floor painting and intended to paint only one image, but two dozen little girls had gathered round and I could not get out. Nora handed this paper over their heads for me to keep going. I told them I needed their help and they could help me by singing loud and worshipping, all complied joyously! These precious little worshippers came in a myriad of variations of beautiful brown skin. It was so sweet of the Lord to time THIS painting during the one session where these little warriors were present. I don't know if any noticed that this winged worshipper looked like them, but I hope some did. This was accomplished during the October 2-5, 2005 COME HOLY SPIRIT conference sponsored by Keith and Sanna Luker. Www.YoungHungryLions.com. At this conference the generations joined together to take Kingdom ground.

Heart Flight

Thu, 6 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This winged, firey heart just needed to be painted. Is it a flying heart? A firey heart? An angelic figure with a huge heart? I am not sure that there is a specific interpretaion, maybe it is more about a feeling than a message. I'm not sure, but it makes me happy. Maybe that is it, a happy, joyful heart. I think it might be my heart. This was accomplished during the October 2-5, 2005 COME HOLY SPIRIT conference sponsored by Keith and Sanna Luker. Www.YoungHungryLions.com. At this conference the generations joined together to take Kingdom ground.

As the Deer-Batik

Wed, 5 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This deer has FOUND the water and is at rest. The head is bowed, the eyes are closed, there is no danger in the secret place, only rest. The batik lines give a sense of energy, electicity to the place of rest indicative of the active nature of resting in the Lord. Hebrews directs us to STRIVE to ENTER His rest. So often striving is a negative, but the call to rest, the command to rest requires our undivided hearts. This painting was accomplished during the October 2-5, 2005 COME HOLY SPIRIT conference sponsored by Keith and Sanna Luker. Www.YoungHungryLions.com. At this conference the generations joined together to take Kingdom ground.

Wings of Color, Waves of Glory

Wed, 5 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This worshipper is clothed with fire. As she moves forward the waters part and the glory follows her. The 23rd Psalm says "Goodness and Mercy follow all the days" of her life. The multi-colored wings are symbolic of freedom and power and living above circumstances. This painting is for Jennifer. Before and while I was painting it several people had words for Jennifer about seeing her with multi-colored wings. Jennifer is that kind of woman for whom goodness and mercy and GLORY have and will follow her all the days of her life. This is a painting of victory and Jen is an anointed, victorious woman. This was accomplished during the October 2-5, 2005 COME HOLY SPIRIT conference sponsored by Keith and Sanna Luker. Www.YoungHungryLions.com. At this conference the generations joined together to take Kingdom ground.

Wings of Glory

Wed, 5 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

As this worshipper moves boldly forward the waters part and the glory is ushered in.

Freeing the City - Freedom Series

Tue, 4 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The center of this image is a shofar. Scripture tells us Christ will return with a trumpet blast. The notes are moving forward over the city. The open hearted worshippers are emeshed, embedded in the glory and instrumental in releasing the glory on the cities. This is an image of intercession and hope. It is an image of things to come. This was accomplished during the October 2-5, 2005 COME HOLY SPIRIT conference sponsored by Keith and Sanna Luker. Www.YoungHungryLions.com. At this conference the generations joined together to take Kingdom ground.

Roy's Vision Catching God

Tue, 4 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Roy, 8 years old, had a vision during a soaking session. In this vision he was going down a series of "carpet" waterfalls. At the bottom he was standing on a carpet and he saw a "track" in the air. The carpet he was standing on was shaking back and forth and it was a test. He would have to jump from the carpet into the air to get to the track. He jumped and passed the test and began running on the track. He was running and running and trying to catch up with God. There were many tracks and some were tempting him, but he stayed on the straight track. He saw some men who were smiling because they had found a short cut to God, but Roy found a better short cut. He was almost catching God but could not quite catch God so he hollered, "Stop!" and God stopped and Roy was able to catch up to God who was a giant lion head and he crawled up on top of the God head. Once he was on board God took off again. Out of the lion mouth, as it raced forward the track was being built. They were almost to heaven when God stopped and backed up on the track. Then Jesus came who was like a big person head and Jesus got on the track and he sealed the track to heaven. Cool vision! This was my small attempt to capture it and I painted it during the next day's soaking session. Roy is currently working on a series of paintings of the vision. Charles Carrin told him that as he grew older God would reveal the meanings of the vision. It sounds like a magnificent ride in store for Roy. This painting was accomplished during the October 2-5, 2005 COME HOLY SPIRIT conference sponsored by Keith and Sanna Luker. Www.YoungHungryLions.com. At this conference the generations joined together to take Kingdom ground.

Worship Warrior

Mon, 3 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. This wild little landscape was inspired by these verses and the exuberation that will abound with the revelation of the sons of God. If you look carefully you can see in the white lines that the "sun" is the face of an open hearted worshipper with upraised arms. The "hill" is a treble cleft, music staff and notes. This is a painting of intercession and healing.

Fields of Grace

Mon, 3 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Even before the conference began I knew that I wanted to paint and rip a painting, but I could not find the right time, the right painting. I knew the meaning, but I did not know the content. The meaning of the torn edge was the rending of the box! The tearing down of walls, barriers, ceilings. It was not until this painting was finished that I realized, "THIS IS THE ONE!" This is a painting of what appear to be small, insignificant plants, but when you look beneith the soil you see deep, deep roots. Roots that extend all the way into the underground river. (Texas has underground rivers, reserviors that sustain our economy. My father is an aquatic biologist so I grew up with a deep appreciation for this precious resource. To me the underground river is indicative of the Holy Spirt, of the Power available to all God's children if we will just go deep enough to connect.) The roots dive through the soil to the hidden water and in the process they are interconnected with each other. This is a picture of Christian fellowship. One can't assume to know another's heart as, with this painting, one can't assume the depth without supernatural discernment. The top torn off just shows the boundless possibilities for growth and harvest. This painting makes me happy! This painting was accomplished during the October 2-5, 2005 COME HOLY SPIRIT conference sponsored by Keith and Sanna Luker. Www.YoungHungryLions.com. At this conference the generations joined together to take Kingdom ground.

Carrying the Son

Sun, 2 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

She who believes in ME, as the Scripture has said, OUT OF HER HEART WILL FLOW RIVERS OF LIVING WATER. If you look very closely you will see her transparent/ open heart and from and through that heart flows the river of God! She is filled with a holy fire, the fire of the Son! SHe is standing firmly in the river MAKING WAVES! The waves are reflecting the fire of God. This is an image I have painted repeatedly in 2005. The first time was in preparation for my daughter's birth. I have painted and drawn it in my journal and as gifts for forerunner friends. I am sure there is more that I am missing and that is okay. All I know is that for now, in this season of my life this is a meaningful image. This painting was accomplished during the October 2-5, 2005 COME HOLY SPIRIT conference sponsored by Keith and Sanna Luker. Www.YoungHungryLions.com. At this conference the generations joined together to take Kingdom ground.

Shaken and Set Free - Freedom Series

Sun, 2 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Suddenly! A great earthquake and the foundations of the prison were SHAKEN; IMMEDIATELY ALL the doors were OPENED and EVERYONE's CHAINS were LOOSED! FREEDOM!!!!!! I'm not even sure what freedom looks like and so often we are not even aware, or we pretend not to be aware, of what exactly the chains are. This painting is intercession for all of God's children to be LOOSED from all bondage. A call for supernatural release and discipline to walk out the Freedom that is manifest in Christ Jesus. BE FREE! This was accomplished during the October 2-5, 2005 COME HOLY SPIRIT conference sponsored by Keith and Sanna Luker. Www.YoungHungryLions.com. At this conference the generations joined together to take Kingdom ground.

Glory Plow

Sun, 2 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

For the EARTH shall be FILLED with the knowledge of the GLORY of the LORD as the waters cover the seas. GO GOD! This is an ariel of the plowman, the one who does not look back. He is plowing THROUGH the waters making the way for the GLORY of the LORD! Life's traditions, obligations and distractions often seem as insurmountable as the sea, but Christ provided the example of plowing through the unnecessary making the way for the glory. May your life be one that parts the seas making a way for the glory. This was accomplished during the October 2-5, 2005 COME HOLY SPIRIT conference sponsored by Keith and Sanna Luker. Www.YoungHungryLions.com. At this conference the generations joined together to take Kingdom ground.

Heaven Invades Earth

Sat, 1 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Earth is RESOUNDING with HIS GLORY! The sky contains a music score. In the top right corner is God's heart entertwined with and connected to the heart of man by the cross. The rainbow is encircling the earth which has so captivated God's heart. This painting is just fun.

Cheribum Song 1 - Hedge of Protection Series

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This series of angels standing side by side, wing tip to wing tip represent a supernatural hedge of protection for God's chosen. These angels are joined in heavenly song. Their hearts afire with the glory of God.

Cheribum Song 2 - Hedge of Protection Series

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Cheribum Song 3 - Hedge of Protection Series

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Psalmist

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Scripture tells us that God the Father, the Holy Spirit and Jesus all sing over us. It also tells us that God is enthroned in our praises. This is indicative of the multidirectional nature, the divine dialog that transpires in the arts. This firey Psalmist, inspired by our friend Dyan, is being cradled in the River emanating from the throne of God by the Divine Song of heaven. It is here, in the secret place with God, that she is wooed and cherished. It is this secret place where revelation is birthed and the song is born.

Intercession Fire

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This is a picture of intercession. If you look carefully, in the wax batik drawing you will discover a figure kneeling, arms folded and head bowed. The figure is one with the Son. As the Son warms the earth, as new growth springs forth, it is the intercessor's faithful prayers that connect heaven and earth.

Piercing the Darkness-miniature

Fri, 5 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This small painting, accomplished upon returning home from Poland, shows three crosses. The center cross representing the cross of Christ. The one to the left representing the cross of the thief who recognized Christ and was with Him that day in paradise. The small dark cross on the right representing the man given the opportunity to recognize and know Christ and who chose to continue in denial and ridicule. The red cross showing the redemptive power of the blood. The center cross intended as an instrument of death is glowing with the resurection glory. The heart in the center the heart that chose to sacrifice all for His beloved co-heirs. The center cross stretches North, South, East and West, to every corner of the world as a conduit of the glory of heaven. WHEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

Baptism of Jesus-miniature

Thu, 4 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This small painting was accomplished upon my return from Poland. It is representative of the Baptism of Christ. Notice the little blue dove shape in the top right corner. In the telling of Jesus' baptism God says, "This is my Beloved in whom I am well pleased." This should be one of the most encouraging verses in the bible. At the time of His baptism Jesus had yet to perform any miracles! He had not yet done the "stuff" and still God was WELL PLEASED! We don't have to perform for our Father God for Him to be well pleased. He is pleased when we walk in fellowship and obedience. Of course, the next step is the miracles. I long to do what Jesus did and MORE! May this be a season of MORE for ALL OF HIS CHOSEN! Amen!

Transparent Heart-miniature

Wed, 3 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT

She who believes in ME, as the Scripture has said, OUT OF HER HEART WILL FLOW RIVERS OF LIVING WATER. This is one of first the paintings I did when I got home. If you look REALLY CLOSE you can see that the river flows from the cross/throne. You can see the source of the river through her heart- her TRANSPARENT HEART! The throne and the throne representative of Him who sits on the throne. Notice how her arms and hands meld with the swirl of yellow? To me the sun represents the Son and the glory that flows from the Son has filled the figure as it flows out across the world. This painting is in next to Jubilee's bed. My prophet friend, Maria, prophesied while I was pregnant that my womb was filled with the glory of Go and Jubilee was growing surrounded by His glory. It is my prayer that my family will reflect His glory to the world. I don't know exactly what this means - yet- but soon... May your life reflect the glory of Christ to the world.

Spirit and Truth - Rahab Series-miniature

Tue, 2 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT

I painted this Rahab painting shortly after returning home from Poland. The scripture from Joshua is written into hte foreground- the Word does not return void. I love Rahab who feared God and not man. It is difficult, to keep God's opinion above and ahead of man's opinion but it is vital to live and minister in FREEDOM. The sunset in the background is representative of the SON of God. THe red chord in her hands air twists and turns and at the end appears in the shape of a dove representing the Holy Spirit. Rahab is just hanging out, communing with the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. This is how I want to live, ABOVE my circumstances dwelling, filled with the Peace that passes understanding

Valley of Bacca-miniature

Mon, 1 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This painting was one of the first I painted after coming home from Poland. It has found a home with Amanda Smith who is a prophetic artist and teacher of worship arts. You can buy her book at this web site. It was a blessing and inspiration to read. I recommend it to anyone longing to express MORE of the Godhead through worship and arts. http://propheticartwork.com/ This painting shows the shadow of the cross down a mountain, through the valley and beyond. This image reminds me of the 23rd Psalm and the Valley of the SHADOW of Death. The enemy saw the cross as death, as the end, but for Believers the cross is the BEGINNING! The shadow is not dark and lifeless but the REDEMPTIVE BLOOD OF CHRIST! The blood flows from the the time before time and flows forward through eternity. BE COVERED! In Jesus' Name.

Wisla

Wed, 28 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

In August 2004 this was painted this is Wislaw, Poland at Agape Christian Camp. A family was staying at the camp while we were there and during their worship one night I slipped down the stairs and began sketching. I asked God to show me this family. I began sketching trees like those growing on the cliffs outside the inn. The trees were firmly rooted on the steep hillside where one would think growth was impossible the roots clung tenaciously to the sides of the mountain. The older growth providing the stability for the new growth. Each tree seems to vibrate with reds and golds representing the blood of Christ and the glory of God. What I saw on this family was God's salvation and glory. Salvation that kept this family knit closely together through two world wars. Glory that enabled them to thrive despite harsh conditions. This was translated for the family and they began sharing stories of sacrifice and blessings. I gave them the sketch and later that night recaptured it in this painting.

Disciples Ski in Wisla

Tue, 27 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This is a FUN paiting of the DISCIPLES snow skiing in Wisla Poland. We stayed at AGAPE camp in Wisla and had a wonderful time in the mountains. This is what the field outside my window looked like. The fence was created from hundreds and hundreds of skis. It was a beautiful sight. I just could not resist having a bit of fun imagining what the disciples would look like out of their environment on skis. Looks like a faith building experience to me!

Worship Garden Lubniewice

Mon, 26 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

I painted 14 or so paintings while during our two weeks at a B & B in Lubniewice. It was a healing time and so WONDERFUL to be out from under the spiritual heaviness of Glogow. I had not noticed until just now that there are six figures here. Maybe it is the children and I dancing and worshipping before God. Our stay corresponded with the children's camp going on in the city. I was priviledged to be allowed to minister during the camp. The Holy Spirit moved mightily those two weeks. I received some powerful prophetic words during that time, too. What a blessing, what a point of light and rest during a challenging six months in Poland. PRAISE GOD!

Yoke - Freedom Series

Sun, 25 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

I was doing a quick study on the word yoke. The connotation is negative except when we are yoked WITH Christ. Many of the scriptures are written out in the background and on the images in the painting. Be free sisters and brothers. Be yoked ONLY to Christ.

Kiss the Son

Fri, 23 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Kiss the SON lest He be angry and you perish along the way. The woman is embracing the Son and she is reflecting His glory. She is not burned, but FILLED! She stands at the edge of the River bordered by the Blood and the Glory. The entire landscape is infused with the glory. This idea captivated my heart while staying at a home in Lubniwica, Poland in July 2004. We had been staying in Glogow, Poland and were in MUCH need of a break from that very heavy city. We traveled to Lubniwica with a Pentecostal youth group, but stayed separate from them at a home that rented out rooms. Much healing was accomplished those two weeks and God blessed me with revelation and paintings.

Wings - Freedom Series

Thu, 22 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

In this image the woman has wings. Wings resulting from the very blood of Christ. Wings of Freedom and wings of Hope. Wings that are part of the every day walk with Christ. Wings that are more real than circumstance. Notice the cross and flowing from the cross the blood, the river and the glory. All engulfing the figure. Beyond the glory and the river is LIFE and, finally, the purple represents our royal position in Christ through the blood! This image also reminds me of Ania who we met in Lubniwica. Ania gave me a very powerful word that was key to the healing that took place those two weeks. She spoke of WHY people are called to other nations and God's intentions for those nations through His sent ones. God spoke clearly to us through Ania, through nature and prayer in this place. It was a turning point for us. This is an Ebenezer painting for me. A marker of God's word that released us from much oppression. Praise GOD!

Psalm 1 - By the River Series

Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Psalm 1 is inscribe in the grass beneath the tree. We left this painting and more importantly the Word of God with Kasia, the daughter of the home we stayed in. She was taking it to college with her. A strong student, she was being sent to school early to begin very intensive studies. She was not looking forward to being away from her family, the horse stable across the street, or her beloved country side. The word never returns void. We pray for Kasia and her future as the word of God stands over her as she begins the next phase of her life.

Lubnievice Rose

Tue, 20 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This was painted as a gift for our hostess in Lubnievice, Poland. We went for two weeks to escape Glogow and it was a wonderful healing time. She had seen a painting in a magazine and asked if I could copy it. Well, it is not in me to copy someone else's art, but I took inspiration from it and did her some stylized flowers. I think she was very pleased. It was fun.

Tulip Garden in Lubnewice

Mon, 19 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Lily Among Thorns

Sun, 18 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The lily among the thorns. I was reading of the lily among the thorns and the scripture is written lightly inside the background of the lily growing in the shape of a heart. The thorns in this painting are beautiful, as they often are in real life. Appealing in appearance, connecting with them results in pain. The lilies are bowed and come together to form a heart, a heart among the thorns. Don't we feel like that sometimes, surrounded by things whose only purpose appears to be to inflict pain. God uses even these things to form us more and more into the image of Christ. Give thanks in (not necessarily FOR) all things.

Set on High - Freedom Series

Sat, 17 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

God sets His loved ones on HIGH and from high the view is so much better. This is a painting of release, a painting of being lifted above the circumstances. This is a painting of the freedom that comes from God's perspective.

Prophetic Army Released-miniature

Fri, 16 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

I painted this in Poland. In the older, small villages the houses were close together and not organized in straight lines like we are used to here in the states. Many of the farm houses dated from the late 1800s. The high walls sat right on the streets. It was occasionally a little nerve wracking driving through the narrow winding streets. Habakkuk 2: 1 I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint. This scripture is what came to mind as we traveled through Poland. I saw the stork nests high and raised up as the watchman's station on the wall. I saw the storks as representing the prophetic voice that was stations throughout Poland but not yet released. I felt compelled to intercede for the release of the prophetic through Poland. This series of paintings results from that call to intercession. The figures in the air represent the prophetic spirit being released over Poland. All through Poland we prayed for a release of the prophetic. This was a part of our mission in Poland, to pray for a release of the prophetic voice in and through Poland.

Released Prophetic Over Poland-miniature

Thu, 15 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Releasing the Prophetic over Poland-miniature

Thu, 15 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

I painted this in Poland. I was riding on a bus and looked up and saw a stork's nest with two adult storks sitting in it. IT WAS AMAZING!!! Immediately I was reminded of Habbakak sitting in his tower of observation waiting to see what the Lord would speak to him and how he would respond. My mind translated the stork into the propehtic and I began to pray for the release of the prophetic over Poland. Habakkuk 2: 1 I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint. Poland is a rich and beautiful land dominated by poverty. So many dark places. Where we lived it was easy to FEEL the weight of the place, the bondage. I felt like the Lord showed me that it would be the prophetic voice in and over Poland that would bring revelation to the church to break free. Storks are popular throughout the nation and a nest is a sign of favor. As the prophetic voice brings God's word for the nation may the nation again experience favor and blessing and prosperity in the spirit and the natural.

Prophetic Release Poland

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This abstract was painted in our apartment in Glogow, Poland. Instead of walking to church that Sunday morning, the walk was 45 minutes and it was raining, we stayed home and listened to a sermon by Tom Dermott from our home church in Texas. Tom spoke of breaking the bondage of fear. We worshipped, we painted and we broke free from some fear we had been walking in since arriving in Poland four months earlier. We had been concerned about how we were being received and while it is important to honor the ways and customs of others it is also easy to slip into fearing man over God. This is a painting of freedom for Poland and for our family.

Heart Dance - Freedom Series

Tue, 13 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This was painted during our time of rest in Lubneiwice, Poland. The dancer, the worshipper is holding high the light which she is using to illuminate the heart. Scripture tells us we can't know even our own hearts, only God knows, but God does not leave us helpless. He gives us scripture and revelation to participate with him in pushing back the darkness.

A Judas in Each Life-miniature

Mon, 12 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

While the kids and I were in Poland our home church sent sermons to us (we traded sermons for artwork- what a deal) and Gary Galloway preached a sermon on Judas. He talked about how we all have a "Judas" in our lives, actually, many will come and go through the years. He taught about how the role of "Judas" is to drive us to the cross. I painted this while I was listening to the sermon. This is a sort of time lapse painting. Judas is the pale and pasty characther, Jesus is carrying the cross bar and you see the ever faithful women disciples sitting at the foot of the cross. It is a bit darker than most of my work, but the yellow surrounding Jesus and the women speaks to the glory that even the cross could not extinguish, but in fact RELEASED. Be released, in Jesus' Name.

Hearts afire - By the River Series-miniature

Sat, 5 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The figures in the front remind me of worshippers, they remind me of grain waving in the breeze, they remind me of flames, they remind me of tornadoes. ALL of which reminds me of the Believer whose life is alive and aflame and growing in intimacy with God. The River in the background plays a prominent role as the SOURCE of all power and of course the glory glowing above the River holds it all together. Like our lives, planted by the River soaking in the glory- can healings and deliverance be far behind! Blessings in this new season of freedom, glory and manifestations of Christ in us!

Peace - Rahab Series-miniature

Fri, 4 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

I love Rahab! She is one of my Bible heroes. Rahab had it right, she feared GOD NOT MAN! With that comes incredible release and personal freedom. Here is Rahab standing triumphantly in the above the ruins, her only weapon the only one she will ever need, the red cord. I bless you to stand triumphantly above your circumstances holding in your hand and heart the red cord, the redemptive blood of Christ- the Anointed One.

New thing-miniature

Thu, 3 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

God is always doing a NEW THING! The NEW THING is so powerful in our family right now. The children and I spent six months in Poland in 2004 (Dad joined us for the last month). Shortly after arriving in Poland I discovered I was pregnant- A NEW THING! Jubilee was born December 2, 2004. Being in a new place, encountering new things every day and being pregnant magnified the NEW THING that God is doing. I had done several paintings of this theme the past few years, but felt compelled to continue this subject in Poland. In this painting you see the heart suspended delicately between the new shoots. The pose is one of worship, worship always accompanies and releases the new thing. May God bless all the new things in your life this year and the years to come.

Beautiful Words-miniature

Wed, 2 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This one was also painte in Poland and left with Basia who used it for chidlren's camp to teach about how our words need to be beautiful like rainbow bubbles. Rainbows reflect the promise of God and so should our words. The kids really grabbed hold of the concept and remeinded each other to make their words beautiful blessings, like bubbles floating overhead. (Now if I could get MY KIDS to catch the concept!) May rainbow bubbles proceed before you and follow you. Blessings.

Planted by the River - By the River Series-miniature

Tue, 1 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The River and the New Thing have been heavy themes for me in this season. This represents a combination of the two themes so prevelant in our lives right now. You see the glory of the Lord falling in the background, you see the river flowing full of life and the new growth in the from containing the vibrant heart completes the painting. The children and I spent six months in Poland in 2004 (Dad joined us for the last month). Being in a new place, encountering new things every day magnified the NEW THING that God is doing in our family. May this painting remind you of how God works/weaves so many things together to bring us into what HE is doing in His Kingdom. BLESSINGS!

Odessa Passages

Fri, 7 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This was sketched in Odessa, Ukraine in the hotel where we stayed while working with the Messianic Jewish Bible Institute. I was struck by the stunning architecture in the city, the beauty that WAS but is now falling into decay. It was a very different world. Outside on the streets the people were dark and quiet, no smiles, but as soon as you came into their homes they sparkled. My heart was totally captivated by this dirty and decaying city and it's warm and open people. This is a painting of passages. The city, the nation is passing from one reality into another as it has done so many times before. This past year a Believer was elected president after much election turmoil. Ukraine is uniquely located to impact so much of that part of the world and the Jewish people who are eternally dear to God's heart. Please, pray for Ukraine and the Jewish people.

Odessa View

Thu, 6 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT

I sketched this view from the hotel lobby in Odessa, Ukraine on my first visit. The hotel was a very formal, cold place yet there were human touches in spite of the dehumanization of society. It was a glorious trip. I love Odessa.

Memories of Odessa

Thu, 6 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This was sketched in Odessa, Ukraine in the hotel where we stayed while working with the Messianic Jewish Bible Institute. I was struck by the stunning architecture in the city, the beauty that WAS but is now falling into decay. It was a very different world. Outside on the streets the people were dark and quiet, no smiles, but as soon as you came into their homes they sparkled. My heart was totally captivated by this dirty and decaying city and it's warm and open people. In this painting I was trying to capture what I felt as I saw the reflection of an elderly man in the window of a store. He was drab and tired with little resources and in the window was shiny merchandise he would never be able to afford. While the merchandise could be seen through the glass, IN the glass was the reflection of this man and the decaying city. The contrast tugged at my heart and I wanted to capture the tug of the old versus the new that is Odessa, Ukraine today.

Odessa Past

Wed, 5 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This was sketched in Odessa, Ukraine in the hotel where we stayed while working with the Messianic Jewish Bible Institute. I was struck by the stunning architecture in the city, the beauty that WAS but is now falling into decay. It was a very different world. Outside on the streets the people were dark and quiet, no smiles, but as soon as you came into their homes they sparkled. My heart was totally captivated by this dirty and decaying city and it's warm and open people. This is a painting of various arches inside the hotel where we stayed. The former grandeur was evident everywhere as was the current poverty and decay. But in the former grandeur hope still sparks.

Prophet Over Poland Aerial View

Tue, 4 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Spirit and Truth - Rahab Series

Mon, 3 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT

RAHAB! My FAVE!!! Rahab did not fear man, she only feared God. When the spies came she recognized them as God's messengers and hid them from harm. When the King's representatives came knockin on her door she could have won points with the king if she had turned them in. But Rahab did not seek man's (or even the king's) approval, only God's approval would serve Rahab. She hid God's men and negotiated a deal for the salvation of herself and her extended family. She trusted her life and the lives of those she loved to God adn a red cord. In this painting Rahab is at peace, hanging with the Lord while the world has crumbled around her. There is a glory glow imminating from HER window and in the flip of the ribbon you can just make out the shape of a dove representing the Holy Spirit. GO RAHAB!!! Oh, and she was Jesus' great, great, great Grammie!

Prophetic Spirit Over Poland

Sun, 2 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Circumcision of Hearts

Sat, 1 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This was painted in Glogow, Poland in preparation for an art show. It is similar to one I had painted in Texas, but I hadded the extra hearts, the hearts of the children and they are anxious to participate in the circumcision, to release the GOLD that is within them.

Pani Zosia

Thu, 1 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Pani Zosia is the "dorm mom" for the girls in Grupa 2 at School Five in Glowgow. We lived upstairs from the girls and they were our "keepers" during our first weeks in Glogow. They ministered to all of us, took us in as family and loved us. Art overflows through their living quarters and lives. I painted this rose for Pani Zosia and the girls. A yellow rose of Texas left behind in Poland to remind them that a family in Fort Worth loves them.

Afire

Tue, 30 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This was one of the paintings I did in Poland while living in School Number 5. The children brought us flowers, roses, so I used their gift as the beginning of this painting. The girls in Grupa 1 who took such good care of us were all very interested in the arts and were very pleased to see what their gift turned into.

Trumpet Call

Sun, 28 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This is a reminder of Christ's return. He returns with the blast of the shofar. Our sixth child's name is Jubilee. In Hebrew Jubilee means "sustained blast on the shofar." Christ will return and JUBILEE! Praise God! COME QUICKLY, JESUS!

Pentecost Fire

Fri, 26 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The yellow rose is a symbol of Texas. This is my homage to the Yellow Rose (who some say was actually a woman of mixed race heritage!)

Arising

Thu, 5 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The call is to ARISE! Come into contact with the SON and BE WHO YOU WERE DESIGNED TO BE! ARISE!!!!

Arising - Miniature 1

Wed, 4 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Tiny miniatures of ARISE!

Arising - Miniature 2

Tue, 3 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

A fun, tiny miniature of Arising. YEEE HAW!!!

Arising - Miniature 3

Mon, 2 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

A tiny joyful miniature of Arising. WHOOSH!

Arising - Miniature 4

Sun, 1 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

GO! GO!!! GO!!!!! A fun little miniature of ARISING!

Taking Ground

Sat, 31 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This painting was accomplished during an intercessory worship meeting. The idea had come while I was resting before the meeting. I was imaginging mountain climbers, atheletes scaling cliffs to take the summit. I was remembering that Jesus returns with the blast from the shofar. The two concepts melded together and this painting was the result. In the background are the words called forth as intercession. Some paintings are prophetic. Some paintings are reflections of worship. Some paintings are intercession. This painting is a combination of all three. Be free! Climb HIGH!

Promises of Fruit

Sun, 11 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT

This painting is the response to a vision from the Lord concerning my congregation. During a Tuesday night intercession meeting I painted Valley of Weeping, a very literal rendition of a vision. Valley of Weeping was painted off in the back corner as an act of intercession and shared/seen by no one. It was just me and God and lots of tears crying out for healing. Sunday morning arrived and at first I thought I was supposed to paint the Valley of Weeping image. I sketched out the painting utilizing one of the children as a model. I looked at it. He looked at it and I said, "It is too sad isn't it?" He agreed. I erased the weeping figure and drew a cross. God's heart for the congregation was not that the branches would be disconnected from the Vine but that there would be solid connection and abundant fruit. So instead of painting what I had seen, I painted God's heart for that congregation. First I painted the cross. Then I started weaving charcoal lines up the cross and across the beams until the vine had completely engulfed the cross. The hearty fruit was added along with the glorious sun rise. Promises of Fruit was painted as a prophetic word of hope to a congregation deeply divided and in great pain. It has been several years since this work was accomplished. The congregation is still divided. So many, so very many have left, but God's heart has not changed. His heart is always Yes and AMEN! for all His children. This is a painting of hope and promise in Jesus Christ. Hope and promise bought and paid for through the cross.

Valley of Weeping

Wed, 7 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Painted in the corner of a prayer meeting rather than in my regular place on stage, the painting was my prayer for understanding, for reconciliation, and for healing. I discussed with an elder what I was seeing. He could not or would not hear me. I was a woman. Did my husband know I was talking to him? I was being divisive, a trouble maker, Jezabel! He refused to hear. I was divisive because I was not reporting sunshine and roses. This painting is as relevant today as it was 11 years ago. Branches are being cut from the vine. Branches are beginning to wither. This painting is a call to action. Freshly cut branches can be grafted onto other vines. (That is how we get apples with names like Granny Smith or Gala or Golden Delicious. They are not from seeds but from grafts.) For those who believe in prayer, pray. It is time to listen to the voices weeping in the valley beside the vine. The original painting is available for $1000

Arise! Shine! Isaiah 60

Sun, 4 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT

In this one the persons are literally RISING and becoming ONE with the SON! Growing up into Jesus who is the Head. And unlike a balloon which when it is released it becomes smaller and smaller as it goes higher and higher, THESE FIGURES ARE MAGNIFIED AS THE EMBRACE AND GROW NEARER TO THE SON! This painting makes me happy, it makes me feel strong. This is a picture of what God's plans for all of us. The place for a future and a hope. Plans for abundant life! Blessings as you REACH for the SON! I prayed for several weeks asking God for a painting for 2004 and this painting and "Zechariah 3" both came into my spirit. And I knew I needed to paint them very large. These are huge paintings, six feet tall. I did this one on during the Saturday night service freehand. It was so much fun! I did the other during the Sunday morning service. I was sore for a week from the exertion of painting these two very large pieces in a very tight window. After worship was over and the paintings complete, I sat down and knew that I would not be painting again in that church. It was a hard thing to know. I had not known it would be my last time until I was finished. As it turned out the worship leader from that weekend never led worship there again either. Five weeks later the children and I left for six months in Poland because we felt like God had that for us. Now, exactly two years after painting these paintings I understand why that season closed, but at the time it was hard. The art was/is near and dear to my heart. God asked me to lay it down. I did not know if it was for a season or for ever. It was scary but I obeyed and those months in Poland with God were very sweet. So much was poured into the children and myself and even my husband who came for the last month we were there. This is not MY business, but you have read this far so I am going to go ahead and say it. Don't be afraid to lay down the tool that God has given to you. Especially if that tool is tied directly to your identity. (She is the artist.) God has a greater identity for you and as you grow into who God has ordained for you to truly be He will often allow you to pick up that favorite tool and use it again with new finesse and understanding.

Zechariah 3

Sun, 4 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT

I tried to get as much of Zechariah 3 into this painting as possible. At the top is the CAPSTONE and in Hebrew is written "Beautiful". There is the plumb line inscribe, NOT BY POWER OR BY MIGHT BUT BY MY SPIRIT. The two olive trees representing royalty and the priesthood are pouring forth continual oil. They are joined together in the center bowl and become a NEW THING! The seven lamps around the lamp stand are the seven spirits of the Lord. I prayed for several weeks asking God for a painting for 2004 and this painting and "Arise! Shine! Isaiah 60" both came into my spirit. And I knew I needed to paint them very large. These are huge paintings, six feet tall. I did this one on Sunday morning. I had the drawings done before I arrived. I did the other during the Saturday night service. I was sore for a week from the exertion of painting these two very large pieces in a very tight window. As I sat down and knew that I would not be painting again in that church. It was hard. I had not known it would be my last time until I was finished. No one knew that it was also the worship leader's last Sunday. Five weeks later the children and I left for six months in Poland because we felt like God had that for us. Now, exactly two years after painting these paintings I understand why that season closed, but at the time it was hard. The art was/is near and dear to my heart. God asked me to lay it down. I did not know if it was for a season or for ever. It was scary but I obeyed and these months in Poland with God were very sweet. So much was poured into the children and myself and even my husband who came for the last month we were there. This is not MY business, but you have read this far so I am going to go ahead and say it. Don't be afraid to lay down the tool that God has given to you. Especially if that tool is tied directly to your identity. (She is the artist.) God has a greater identity for you and as you grow into who God has ordained for you to truly be He will often allow you to pick up that favorite tool and use it again with new finesse and understanding.

Christmas 2003 - Gift to the Earth

Thu, 25 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT

My poet friend, Tom Wiesinger, called me one night and said, "I saw this picture last night." He described hands lowering Jesus into a manger. You can use it if you want to." It was just before Christmas and it sounded good to me so, here are my interpretations of Tom's vision. I did one Saturday night and one Sunday morning. Tom got sick and it was over a year later before he saw the paintings. I love how the Body works together. Each bringing their part. This Christmas Tom brought the vision and I just filled in the lines with color. Thank you, Tom, for your poetry and vision.

Christmas 2003 - The Gift

Thu, 25 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Pentecost Poured Out

Mon, 15 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT

In this image the Holy Spirit, with the Son rising behind, is utilizing a huge pitcher to pour out blessing on the burning worshippers. Pouring out the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Pouring out the New Wine. Pouring out the Fire of God. Pouring out Glory. The river is being released. The worshippers are on fire IN the river. I can't point to an exact scripture, this is a heart painting. I painted it during a Worship Circle concert. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN! Before the concert I was resting (napping) and listening for God's heart for the night. This is what I saw. Pentecost Poured Out is the largest painting I have ever done and I had to use a ladder to reach the top. I gathered friends to pray for me. Not that I would hear God, but that I would not fall off the ladder and become a prophetic picture of something myself! (They were singing "Fall on Me, I'll fall on you" when I was at the top - leaning forward with my longest handled brush. I was praying, "OH GOD! OH GOD! OH GOD! DON'T LET ME FALL OFF!" There are a lot of OH GOD! OH GOD! OH GOD! prayers when working prophetically!)

The Olive Tree

Mon, 1 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This is an olive tree and the ever popular olive branch. I did some googling to try to determine what an olive tree looked like. I read that the bark is very rough. This fruit, as best as I could tell, is attached like this and was very colorful. For those who know what an olive tree REALLY looks like, please be merciful. Who knows. Maybe someday I will get to see and touch a real olive tree.

The Uncovering

Wed, 6 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This younng man is in the MIDST of revelation of God. He is rising up from a fetal position. His hands which had been covering his eyes are pulling away as the revelation becomes clearer and more real and he is reaching out for MORE! I painted this at a church in Grand Prairie and it was NOT what I was expecting to do, but it was what God showed me. I don't know if it was for the church or for a member of the congregation. I hope it ministered.

Heart of God

Wed, 2 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT

The heart is located over Jerusalem and the heart beat radiates out over the entire world! This was painted at James Avenue Church in July 2003. We had visitors from Sweden, Norway, Japan, China and Africa with us that Sunday as well as our sweet missionary from Harlem NY. God was present in a powerful way and His heart for the nations was beating strong and clear!

Taking Down Heart Walls

Tue, 1 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This was painted in Peach Tree City, GA at a MotherWise conference while Betsy Brown was leading worship. It is a painting of the walled heart being released. It is a painting of dismantling the walls we build around our hearts and releasing the heart into freedom. If anyone is interested in a bible study that is solid scripture based and Holy Spirit inspired check out www.Motherwise.org Wisdom for Mothers is in English, Spanish, Russian and Korean. Freedom and Restore My Heart are only in English. The Freedom bible study is also written for men. This is solid material and despite the similarities in name it is NOT associated with any of the Ezzo material!

Passover Sketch - Miniature

Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

a sketch for a series of passover painting. There is the blood on the doorpost and the fire in the hearth. The fire was used to prepare the meal and it often is used to symbolize divine presence. With the blood of the door and fire in the fire place it is a sweet sweet place.

Dancing in the Shadow

Sun, 29 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Painted at the International Christian Dance Fellowship 2003 conference in Dallas, TX, the image pretty much says it all. The Eagle is soaring and the worshipper is dancing in the shadow of HIS WINGS! My favorite place. God has been teaching me this year about abiding in that shadow, in the secret place. I have not got it down yet, but I am learning. TEACH ME HOLY SPIRIT!

Plowman

Sun, 22 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Coming

Domino Effect

Sun, 15 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Painted Father's Day 2003 with trepidation. Steve, our pastor at James Avenue Church was having his father preach that Sunday. Dr. Fish is a WONDERFUL man with different traditions than those of JAC and I was very nervous about painting while Dr. Fish was there. I wanted to honor him, do nothing to offend him, but I also felt I was supposed to minister through painting. As I was struggling for an image, God showed me this in a dream. Dominos! ALL Texans like dominos! A SAFE and Spirit led topic! YAY GOD! My interpretation of this image is that as life, as generations topple, the hand of God can and DOES reach down and stop the domino affect. Five is the number of grace and the domino that shows is the double five, the double portion of grace. The dominos in God's hands are two - reminiscent of the two beams in the cross. Chaos was proceeding from the FALL and God reached in through the cross of Christ and stopped the fall. Now it is up to each of us to walk in the double portion of grace.

Take My Heart

Fri, 13 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This is the heart offered freely to the Lord. The sacrifice of rights, of control, of self, offered in faith and trust to the One who will handle it most gently and never fail.

12 Stones

Thu, 12 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

The men and women represent the joy of entering the Promise Land. The stones represent the alter built upon crossing the Jordan, built as a reminder for the generations. The dancers form a heart representing God's desire, God's heart for us all to enter our Promised Land.

Living in Offense (A Fence)

Thu, 12 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This painting was not really sold, it was redeemed! As a prophetic act I cut it up into pieces and made NEW THINGS out of the pieces. I made several other paintings and lots of book markers. It was liberating! I found several paintings that had been intercessional (is that a word!) and I have reworked several and dismantled others. It has been an empowering experience. It is my way of saying the OLD IS PASSED AWAY! NOW IS TIME FOR THE NEW! If you REALLY wanted a print I would make you one, but really, wouldn't you rather have the NEW THING! Here is my original explanation of the painting. This little lady is sitting on the hill snug and secure inside of her fence with no gate. Dynamic, anointed worship circles the hills and heavens, but she is comfortable and unmoved living inside of her fence. I painted this Tuesday night at the ICDF conference and finished about 3:00 a.m. It was a night of intercession and prayer for the nations. So much between the nations is a result of offense. So much between brothers is offense. I was praying for God to build a gate for the fence.

Unknown Possibilities

Thu, 12 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

I see this as a symbol of unknown possibilities. The hope that comes with a grasping of the scope of creation.

BEHOLD

Thu, 12 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Painted during prophetic worship at the ICDF 2003 conference in Dallas, TX, this is Isaiah 43:8 & 19. I taught several sessions pertaining to the prophetic arts based on this scripture. When it came out in the prophetic song towards the end of the conference I felt it was confirmation of what God is doing in this season. A NEW THING! A thing we are to behold, perceive, recognize and give heed to. NOT TO HANDLE! God is doing it and making the way. I gave this to Pam Rutherford who received a very powerful prophetic word that night. I knew I was painting it for her when I began but I did not know what direction it would go. God knew. He is so faithful. As rough as this piece is, the theme is near and dear to God's heart and the hearts of many in this season of BEHOLDING!

Round the Throne - 24 / Series

Wed, 11 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This is the 24 crowns cast down round the throne and the river flowing from the throne and the seven lamp stands and the hands of many nations held aloft in worship along with those dancing in the river which is on fire but not burning! WHEW! Painted at the ICDF 2003 conference in Dallas, TX.

Banners

Tue, 10 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This painting is in England with precious friends and counselors! During worship the room was filled with banners raised in worship and proclamation of the king. I was trying to capture the life and joy being expressed through simple fabric held high. In the presence of the Lord those simple fabrics become powerful weapons. New Seasons. New Standards! In Jesus Name!

The Dance

Mon, 9 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This painting is also in England. Friends received a prophetic word at the ICDF 2003 conference about ministry and release and deliverance for others around the world. They are makers of flags and I wanted the "flags" represented to be more than what they are in the natural. Their flags carry a spiritual authority to release freedom. In this painting they reach North, South, East and West- around the globe proclaiming that there IS FREEDOM! And in the midst of the ministry my friends- dance!

The Staff

Sat, 7 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

The biblical reference is Moses' arms being supported so that the Isrealites would be victorious. Painted during the ICDF 2003 conference I saw 30 nations coming together to worship and support each other in and through dance and the prophetic and expressive arts. As long as the staff was raised there was victory. This is a reminder to keep our congregational leaders lifted in prayer as well as those who have ministries outside the church but are just as much in the battle. Thank you God for anointed leaders willing to give sacrificially of their time and energy for Your Kingdom. Guard them and protect them. Keep them focused on YOUR GLORY. In Jesus Name! AMEN

Water Dance

Fri, 6 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Opening night of the ICDF 2003 conference produced this piece. Thirty nations were represented at the conference. Almost 700 people were there offering up their hearts and bodies to the Lord. We came to worship, to learn and to DANCE ON THE WATER! Some of us stayed on the shore that weekend. But SOME of us DANCED ON THE WATER!

Holy Holy Holy - 24 Seven Series

Tue, 27 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

In the upper corners are the Hebrew names of God "King of Kings" and "Lord of Lords". On the sapphire throne is written "Almighty". In the foreground is "Holy" and repeated amongst the golden crowns. Represented are the twenty four crowns and the seven lampstands around the sapphire throne and the glassy sea. The sermon addressed heart issues and after the sermon was over I added the heart. It is the holy heart, the heart made holy through the sacrifice of Christ Jesus that stands before the throne. Thank you Jesus for bringing us into Your presence.

King of the Universe

Sun, 25 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

I was reading in Hebrews about the end times when the heavens will be rolled up like a mantle and then unrolled new! That verse has held my imagination for several months now. Finally an opportunity presented itself for me to paint it. The bird is you and me being released, set free and set to flight by Jesus, the King of the Universe, wearing the mantle of the heavens. I was reading in Revelations about Jesus (I think)looking like crysallite from the waist up and since I don't know what that is and one source suggested it COULD be like diamonds I decided to dress Him in blue diamonds. It went on to talk about the bronze belt and from there down being like fire. Thus the fire skirt. This was a REALLY fun painting to do. (Painting on the larger paper is challenging and exiting.) I read a book that early Christian art depicted birds as representing different people groups. This bird is blue because I like blue and it worked with the painting! A woman the night of the concert thought the bird represented the Holy Spirit and that I had missed it by not leaving it white. But this is not the Holy Spirit descending but you and me being SET FREE! Fly friends, FLY!!! This was painted for and during a multi-media concert Anna Stoy put on at James Avenue Church in Fort Worth, TX. I is Jesus, King of the Universe. Anna is available for concerts at your church, too! Jesus, Desire of All Nations is a spectacular CD written and sung by Anna Stoy. (You can link to it from this web site. Brandt Sleeper produced it and when you listen with headphones or really good speakers the subtleties are amazing!)

New

Thu, 22 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This is hanging in the Coolenjoys ice-cream store on Bryant Irvin in Fort Worth. This business is run by a group of brothers from Korea who formed a business plan to honor God. They have allowed me gallery space to hang paintings and it has been a blessing for all of us. When I first walked into their store I saw HUGE flowers on the wall. I hope this piece expressed the radiant joy and beauty found in God's extravagant coloring of the Texas prickly pear cactus. SO MUCH beauty and color and fire in such a dangerous plant! The mix of delicacy and dagger has fascinated me since childhood. So much about God is like that. There is the sweet fragrance released during worship, but then when one is careless there can be sharp pain! God is not to be trifled with. IT is not HIS misstep that causes us pain, but when we ourselves lose focus and forget what we are doing. Okay, metaphor stretch tooooo far, but you catch my drift. I am going to go take a nap now! SWEET DREAMS!

Awash

Wed, 21 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This worshipper is standing firm in the ABUNDANT FLOW, the MAGNIFICENT MOVE of the Holy Spirit washing over him. Don't you feel like this sometimes in worship! That you just want to stretch wide your arms and let it all flow over you cleansing, renewing, FILLING your spirit. Yeee HAW as we say in Texas which is Texan for Hallelujah!

Saturday Night

Tue, 20 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday night. Jesus is in the tomb. The stone is NOT rolled away. The heaviness. The sorrow. Oh what He suffered for me. But look, there is more than a sealed tomb. In the background, the cross. From the cross a river, a river of blood, the heart of God, flowing through time and eternity to encompass me. Out of history, past the stone cold tomb and into my present circumstance and surrounding me. I am covered with the blood. I am covered with His blood. I am crucified with Christ. Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Saturday night the understanding of the price Christ paid, willingly, is heavy. The blood transcends time and space and I am covered. Completely covered. Nothing is left NOT under the blood. Thank you, Jesus, for dieing for me. This painting is now in China!!!

Sunday Morning - Early

Mon, 19 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Oh what a difference a night can make! Early Sunday morning (Jesus was not waiting round, he was up and on the move!) and the TOMB IS EMPTY! HE IS ALIVE! HE IS RISEN- INDEED! I am still covered by the blood, but today and forever there is more than forgiveness there is life and life abundant. Life where JOY is the source of strength. Life where the cross, and instrument of torturous death, has become a symbol of hope! This cross has taken FLIGHT not unlike my heart which despite gravity is not earthbound. The tomb is not just empty, but a lighted beacon of hope for all of creation. Let Easter Reign in your heart! (I can almost hear the hallelujah chorus!)

Texas Glory

Sun, 18 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This is the first large sheet of watercolor I ever painted and I painted it at the All Nations House of Prayer in Grand Prairie, TX. The bluebonnets were in full bloom and when the wind would blow just so I could smell them standing on my back porch. I love the aroma of a Texas spring. It always brought to mind aroma of our prayers and worship, the sweet aroma mentioned in the Bible. The sweet aroma of a field of bluebonnets surpasses my imagination. Can you imagine what it must be like in heaven! I left this painting in Poland with friends. It is a huge painting and their apartment is very small, BUT, she liked it!

Moving forward

Sun, 18 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This little dancer has come a long way baby! God is bringing her forward and with each mountain conquered there is more light, more revelation. And she is not about to stop now. Keep dancing!

Heart Glow

Sat, 17 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

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In the Center of the River

Fri, 16 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

These littel worshippers are dancing in the river. Enjoying the flow and the SONshine. IT is a simple piece depicting the simplicity of the joy of being in the center of God's plan for one's life. May you spend your days dancing in the CENTER OF THE RIVER!

We Will Dance

Sun, 11 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This was painted during the Sunday morning worship. The three women are stretching their arms outward and upward, reaching towards heaven and receiving His blessing. It was a lot of fun to paint as I sort of let it happen. Paintings like this are why people get love watercolor.

Storms

Sun, 4 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

During worship I sit on the floor with the painting resting against the grand piano. Worship lasts about an hour. For most of the hour I worked on this storm. I wanted it dark and angry because that is where a lot of the Body of the Christ is right now. In the midst of a dark and angry storm. The night before I had painted a portrait of Jesus called "Be Still" and my intentions were for Jesus to command the storm to be still. I had kept the portrait of Jesus hidden and 10 minutes before worship was over I picked up the portrait of Jesus and leaned him against the storm and sat down. The effect was dramatic. One of my friends was worried that I had gone too far. He commented, "I was worried about how you were going to bring light back into the painting. Then BOOM! there was Jesus." It was the affect I had hoped for. I sat down and looked up. It was the affect I had hoped for, but not the message! Jesus was not commanding the storm He was commanding ME! Ps 46 :10 Let be and be still, and know ( recognize and understand ) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth! The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge ( our High Tower and Stronghold ). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that] ! I was not at all prepared for the message of this piece. At once I knew that the season of storms would not soon pass. That it was here for awhile to do a work. Damage would be done, but when the season passed the atmosphere would be charged and cleared. Church, don't go into this season naive or unprepared. Keep your eyes carefully focused on the ONE who CAN calm the storm, the ONE Who is the CALM, the Refuge, the Shelter in the midst of the storm. We are being called to grow up. There will be growing pains but the result will be worth it. Blessings to you in the midst of the Storm. Blessings in the Power Filled Name of Jesus.

In the MIDST of the Storm

Sun, 4 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This is two paintings. A large painting of a storm and a smaller painting of Jesus in teh MIDST of the storm. I intended for Jesus to be CALMING the storm, but when I sat down and looked at the result I realized that Jesus was not going to stop the storm. He was not commanding the storm to "Be still and KNOW I am God," but he was commanding His BODY to "Be still and KNOW" in the MIDST of the storm. My intentions for this painting was to be intercession on behalf of myself, my church and the Body at large for a calming of the storm. Instead it turned out to be a prophetic piece commanding myself, my church and the Body at large. I do sense that the storms raging round us now are not over and quite possibly have only begun. But look at Jesus. He looks serious but not concerned the least bit about the storm. All His concern and energy is focused on US!!! The eye contact is direct. The reach purposeful and sure. He is our shelter in the storm. He is the calm IN the storm. The storms have a purpose. It is time for us to grow up. He won't leave us or foresake us in the storm. When the storm is over He will still be with us celebrating. PS 46 10 Let be and be still, and know ( recognize and understand ) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth! 11The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge ( our High Tower and Stronghold ). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that ] !

BE STILL

Sun, 4 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Let be, be still and KNOW that I AM GOD. Psalm 46:10 Let be and be still, and know(recognize and understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth! This is not a suggestion. This is a command for the season of life the Church is walking into. There is not a debate. This is serious. It is time to for the Church to grow up. It is time for me to grow up. Jesus is the calm IN the storms of life. The emotional storms, the physical storms, the spiritual storms. There is nothing beyond His grasp. He did not just walk FILLED with the Holy Spirit but He walked in the POWER OF the Holy Spirit. It is time for us follow His example. This was one of the most intense painting situations I have experienced. I painted this Saturday night after the funeral of Chad Everton who died a few days shy of his 17th birthday. He was in our youth group and he is missed. Driving home from the funeral I was asking God what to paint and I felt like God wanted me to paint Jesus stilling the storm. I got home and created my own storm, yelled at the kids about who knows what and was NOT feeling Christ-like to say the least. I locked myself in the bathroom and did the sketch. Always before, I used photos, old paintings or one of my children as a model. This time it had to be me. This was going to be a very personal Jesus. Christ in me and I in Him. Later that evening my daughter calmed the storm and offered to do dishes and laundry so I could paint in peace. I painted late Saturday night on the floor in the living room. All the pieces came together in a very humbling experience. In the midst of my personal emotional storm Jesus reached out to me and told me to BE STILL. And He allowed me to paint a powerful and beautiful portrait of Himself. I love Him so much! while I am typing this one of the kids is taking advantage of me being distracted. The result- a storm, but this time of shorter duration. The enemy is not creative, but his methods can be effective. Greater is He who is IN ME ... May your ears be keenly attuned to the King of the Universe when he speaks, "Let be and be still and KNOW I am God," into your life. In the POWER of the Name of Jesus. AMEN.

Josiah

Sat, 3 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Good King Josiah, he came to rule as a young boy of 8. He cleared out the temple and revealed the treasure of God's Word. He dusted it of and found help to re-establish God's Word as key to Israel's success. I have a son named Josiah. This is Josiah at about the age that Good King Josiah came into power. He is a thoughtful child always looking for hidden treasure. Sometimes it is good to remember that our Bible Heroes were as real as you, me and ours.

Jumpin' In - Freedom Series

Fri, 2 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This enthusiastic if not graceful JUMP into the river of God is how I want to approach life. No turning back- YEEE HAWWW!!! The water is JUST RIGHT!

In the Beginning - triptych 1

Thu, 1 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

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In the Beginning - triptych 2

Thu, 1 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This set can only be purchased as a set. The set is $1200

In the Beginning - triptych 3

Thu, 1 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT

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EMPTY

Fri, 18 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT

THE TOMB IS EMPTY AND WE ARE FREE! This was rendered at the All Nations House of Prayer in Grand Prairie, TX on Good Friday 2003. The colors and lines are more subdued than my usual work. I like the serene feel. It was a good worship with the entire family.

Dancing In the Shadow

Sun, 13 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This season for myself and many in the Body of Christ is one of dwelling in the Shadow of the Almighty. PS. 91 keeps coming up. In this painting, painted just before Easter 2003, if you look carefully there is a worshipper worshippping in the shadow. The shadow is blood red and coming down the hill in power and purpose. Just the way Christ went to the cross. He did not go defeated but He chose to go and He went in Power so that WE might accomplish the purposes of the Father. Blessings this year as you dwell, rejoice and abide in the SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY!

Celebration of Life

Tue, 25 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

I painted this from the flowers I gathered at the grave of our dear friend, David Gray. David and Diane had been instrumental in our lives since the early 80s. I look forward to the day when we can pray for friends like David and see total healing on earth like it is to heaven.

In the Shadow

Sun, 9 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This is Psalm 91. This is the scripture I felt that I was given for the trip to Odessa, Ukraine. The young woman is sitting literally under the shadow of the cross reading her bible. On the page I copied much of the actual psalm. This painting is a favorite of mine.

Together in Battle

Sat, 8 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

The biblical reference is Moses' arms being supported so that the Isrealites would be victorious. I did the drawing for this painting at an expo in Arlington, TX. It was put together by a wonderful godly woman, but something it did not turn out as hoped and attendance was not adequate. So much was coming against the Billie. One of my fellow vendors posed for this painting. In the natural it was my prayer of support for Billie and the other vendors. My pastor has this painting now. He is a man mighty in the Lord, but even mighty men need support. We are not to walk the walk alone. We need the help of others to hold up our arms so the Lord's people have victory. The hands are different color to represent all God's people working together. My son modeled the hands of the supporting friends. He was the perfect model of supportive brothers as he already walks powerfully in this role.

Hearts of Fire

Tue, 4 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This is a heart on fire. On fire in the river. WHEE! I can hear the sizzle.

The Holy of Holies

Sun, 2 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This is painting came out of my studies in Hebrews. I loved the section about entering the Holy of Holies through the separated curtain that was the body of Christ. In this painting you see the sapphire throne which resembles a cross. The dove and the crown of thorns and the lion resting comfortably pull in traditional imagery. The purple flowing in from the right and left represent the veil that was rent to allow US access to the Holy of Holies. And the Lion is inviting us to enter with BOLDNESS!

Knock at the Door

Sat, 1 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT

OH! I love this painting! See the heart with the door in it? That is Jesus knocking on the door and inviting the one on the other side of the door to come out and play! See the young man (my sweet eldest son posed for me) looking over his shoulder? Isaiah 43 18 Do not [earnestly] remember the former things; neither consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth; do you not perceive and know it and will you not give heed to it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. THIS young man is looking back at what is behind him. He is so focused on what is behind that he can't even hear the knock on the door of his heart. Please, please, do not earnestly remember the former things. Do not consider the things of old. Behold, GOD is doing a new thing! Now it springs forth! Perceive and know it and give heed to it! GOD will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

Enter with Boldness - Freedom Series

Tue, 21 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This is a further development of the theme from Hebrews 10. I have spent a couple months going through Hebrews and I don't feel finished yet. THERE IS SO MUCH! I love the new covenant and the invitation to ENTER INTO THE THRONE ROOM! In this painting you see the Lion on the sapphire throne represented by the blue cross. The crown of thorns I see as being on Jesus' head as his head has fallen forward in death. Death that turned a cross into a throne. The purple the veil that was rent. The red stripe on the veil the blood flowing from 20 By this fresh (new) and living way which He initiated and dedicated and opened for us through the separating curtain, that is, through His flesh..22 Let us come forward and draw near with true (honest and sincere) hearts in unqualified assurance and absolute conviction engendered by faith ( by that leaning of the entire human personality on God in absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness), heaving our hearts sprinkled (showered) and purified from a guilty (evil) conscience and our bodies cleansed with pure water. 23 So let us seize and hold fast and retain without wavering the hope we cherish and confess and our acknowledgement of it for He Who promised is reliable and faithful to His word. (and I just can't stop yet so here is verse 24) 24 And let us consider and give attentive, and continuous care to watching over one another, studying how we may stir up to love and helpful deeds and noble activities. OHHHH! This is so good. I love Hebrews

Circumcision of the Heart

Mon, 20 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Deuteronomy 30:6 And the Lord your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, to love the Lord your God with all your mind and heart and with all your being, that you may live. This is rhema from God for me and my kids from February 2003. I struggled for a week with how to present this verse and not gross anybody out. Finally, Saturday night before painting it on Sunday morning God dropped the idea into my heart and mind. I used an apple and my own hands for the model. The peel kept falling off so I tacked it into place. In a rush to get to church I left the apple, tack and all, on the counter. David woke up later and wondered about that apple until he saw me painting in church. Ah ha! One never knows what one will find when they wake up in my house. Notice that underneath the "peal" is GOLD! A heart of gold. May God's skillful hands reveal your heart of gold, you and your descendants.

The Exchange

Sun, 19 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This one kept me up a couple of nights trying to figure out a way to paint it without it being scary. The first thought was to show Jesus' hand with the nail through it and the sparrow sitting on the nail. While I was looking for resource material for a picture of a hand I found Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam" and all the sudden I knew that I had to include God in the painting instead of just implying God. The cross beam identifies Jesus. "The Creation of Adam" is so well known that the other hand is obviously God. My heart is to represent Jesus' sacrifice on the cross as being our bridge to God. Of course, the sparrow is us. The little sparrow is resting on Jesus- oblivious to His condition - and about to hop over to stand on God's hand. Seeing His Son suffering, God still reaches out for the sparrow. If you look closely there is a red mark located on Jesus near the pulse. This represents the nail scar. After worship Steve Fish began playing prophetically and singing at the new grand piano. He sang about scars. Here is the gist of the prophetic word that came forward at James Avenue Church January 19, 2003. This was the first time God had had Steve sing/prophecy about scars. I could not transcribe every word, but this is a good sense of the word that came forward. You have come so far - through the valleys, the battles - you've come so far and I'm with you. I'm bringing you through to a new place - restoring nights of tears, shining lights - I've come to restore - I have so much more - you've come so far - I smile over you - you felt defeat but you continued and I say victory - victory because you continue with me - My word is victory - do not listen to the word of defeat - you have stood, walked, fallen - but you have risen - I'm so proud of you - receive My smile - continue - I LOVE YOUR SCARS - they show My grace and mercy - there is no shame - every scar is a medal of victory - it shows I'm faithful - the pain of the shame leaves NOW - show your scars - they qualify you and show you ready for this day - come out of hiding - uncover the scars so I can use you to heal the rest - I love your scars - My Son has scars - I love His scars - I'm proud of Him - I love His stripes - it is all a part of My plan of restoration - a call of restoration upon you - don't be afraid of the darkness - you'll go in and take them out - you'll lead them out with a victory shout! Continue! Continue!

In the Midst of the Congregation

Sat, 18 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Jesus is speaking to His Father, "in the midst of the worshipping congregation I will sing hymns of praise to You." I have been wanting to paint this for a very long time and finally I just could not stand it any more. I was not sure how to represent the congregation and I remembered that trees representing people is a common biblical theme and trees are much easier to draw than a room full of people. The music behind Jesus is "I Surrender All" I painted the trunks of the trees reds to signify the blood with which we are paid in full. The ground is a holy purple as we are royal heirs with Christ. I wrote the scripture in the area painted purple, but it can barely be seen. Years ago when I began painting as warfare for a friend battling breast cancer I began writing scripture on the watercolor paper then painting over it. The Word will NOT return void no matter whether it is blatant or hidden. My prayer for you is that you will hear some of Jesus' hymns and praises this year as He sings over you!

Eye On the Sparrow

Mon, 6 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

I was thinking about all the verses where it talks about God's heart being for the small, seemingly insignificant sparrow. I wanted to illustrate the sparrow as representing mankind. I wanted to show how so often we find ourselves feeling as insignificant as the sparrow. The light in the darkness lights the sparrow and the young man. The posture of both is bowed but with eyes looking heavenward. A friend had been seeing this image in a dream for a few nights before I painted this. It is very exciting when all the pieces come together. She felt that this was confirmation of her dream and the promises it held.

A New Thing Springs Forth!

Sun, 5 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Isaiah 43: 18 & 19 Do not earnestly remember the former things; neither consider the things of old. BEHOLD, I am DOING a NEW THING! NOW it springs forth; do you not PERCEIVE and KNOW it and will you not GIVE HEED TO IT? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. This is a rhema word for me in this season. I have been struggling with a shift in my art work and wondering what it was about. These are the verses God gave me to encourage me with the new things springing forth. BUT the more I live this word the more I am understanding that it is about much much more than the art. In this painting the boy is perceiving and giving heed to the new thing sprining forth, but he does not yet KNOW what it is. Notice that he is not touching it, but he is very near. Also notice that the sleeves on the shirt and the pantlegs are a little too short. He is growing and outgrowing his old clothing. Soon it will be time for him to change, to put on new things. The background is not solid, it too is in a state of flux. My favorite part about this verse (in the amplified translation) is that we are called to perceive and know and give heed, but it is God making it spring forth. We are to watch and be prepared. And when it springs forth GOD will prepare the way in the wilderness and provide rivers in the desert. GO GOD!

Poinsettia 1

Sat, 4 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This Monet Poinsettia was a gift from Elizabeth Anna's Secret Garden. (Actually from Elizabeth, but I wanted to get her business name in!) She gave us this poinsettia on our twenty-first wedding anniversary and I painted it all weekend long. I hope this painting reflects joy and unity and light in the darkness. Poinsettias flash color in a season when color is scarce. As believers we should be flashes of color wherever we find ourselves planted.

Poinsettia 2

Fri, 3 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This Monet Poinsettia was a gift from Elizabeth Anna's Secret Garden. (Actually from Elizabeth, but I wanted to get her business name in!) She gave us this poinsettia on our twenty-first wedding anniversary and I painted it all weekend long. I hope this painting reflects joy, light and strength in uncertain circumstances. Poinsettias flash color in a season when color is scarce. As believers we should be flashes of color wherever we find ourselves planted.

Poinsettia 3

Thu, 2 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This Monet Poinsettia was a gift from Elizabeth Anna's Secret Garden. (Actually from Elizabeth, but I wanted to get her business name in!) She gave us this poinsettia on our twenty-first wedding anniversary and I painted it all weekend long. I hope this painting reflects joy, light and strength in uncertain circumstances. Poinsettias flash color in a season when color is scarce. As believers we should be flashes of color wherever we find ourselves planted.

Poinsettia 4

Wed, 1 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This Monet Poinsettia was a gift from Elizabeth Anna's Secret Garden. (Actually from Elizabeth, but I wanted to get her business name in!) She gave us this poinsettia on our twenty-first wedding anniversary and I painted it all weekend long. I hope this painting reflects joy, light and strength in uncertain circumstances. Poinsettias flash color in a season when color is scarce. As believers we should be flashes of color wherever we find ourselves planted.

Ark of the New Covenant

Sun, 22 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Painted the Sunday before Christmas 2002. This is the Ark of the NEW Covenant. I have been painting this in my mind since the summer of 2001 at the Christian Dance Fellowship USA convention. I started the drawing but only got a few lines on the paper. With Christmas this year and my personal quiet time in Hebrews and discussion of the New Covenant, the time was right. This time the salvation was not in keeping the commands on a stone tablet, but in the live and living Christ. The cherubim are not sitting guard over a gold box, but a humble manger filled with golden straw. The Ark of the Covenant could not be touched by human hands. The Ark of the New Covenant was filled with a human who is fully God. I love this image and will work more with it in the future.

Enter with Boldness

Sun, 22 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

I began this painting with worship. I just wanted to capture the music, capture the moment. We were singing about the glory raining down about renewal and royalty. My intentions were to paint the New Ark of the Covenant, but I needed time to enter in before beginning work. This painting is about the freedom we have to enter into the presence of the Most High with boldness. It is not our holiness that allows us to enter! It is the blood. This painting is about entering in.

Hedge of Protection for the Beloved

Sun, 22 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

This painting was done as intercession for some precious friends. Their family is on the forefront of Kingdom advancement and the enemy was coming after them hard for a season. I wanted them to have a visual reminder of the intercessions of the saints for them. Intercession that calls forth an army of heavenly hosts to stand beside and around them.

Combustion

Sat, 21 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Jan, our keyboard player on the worship team, warned me on Wednesday that worship would be wild and anointed come the weekend. I asked her for a heads-up so I could get a started. She said, "fire and water!" Hmmmmmm, so I am in this angels-as-a-hedge-of-protection mode and during the warm-up Saturday night I painted this angel of fire and water. Several years back during a prophetic meeting someone identified David as fire and me as water. They went on to say something about fire and water together creating steam; and steam is a powerful source when harnessed. I don't know. They started out the prophetic session saying to David, "You are tall." WOW! They nailed that one! (David is 6'4") This angel might look soft and sweet, but stand back when it gets the release! Steam is powerful and if you stand too close you can get burned. The drawing for this painting was done with a tjaunting tool, paraffin and bee's wax utilizing the same process used in batik clothing. The chemical components in the wax are very similar to those used in the sacrificial fat offerings in the old testament. I love utilizing this process. Control is tricky at best. There is no correcting mistakes. The wax forms a significant resist that allows for an abandoned application of paint. This is about as much fun as can be humanly experienced!

The Story - Christmas 2002

Sat, 21 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

This is an image that keeps coming back. The innocent baby - on the cross. The Star of David. The host of angels announcing the birth in the sky. The thirty gold coins. The lion and the lamb and the crowing cock. There are grapes and the vine. A star, camel and three kings. The kiss of betrayal. The cross. The drawing for this painting was done with a tjaunting tool, paraffin and bee's wax utilizing the same process used in batik clothing. The chemical components in the wax are very similar to those used in the sacrificial fat offerings in the old testament. I love utilizing this process. Control is tricky at best. There is no correcting mistakes. The wax forms a significant resist that allows for an abandoned application of paint. This is about as much fun as can be humanly experienced!

Hedge of Protection - Cherubim

Sat, 21 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

A friend told me that the cherubim are blue (and the seraphim are red) so this is a hedge of protection made up of cherubim. They also remind me of a geyser springing up which brings me to Isaiah 43:18 & 19 Do not earnestly remember the former things; neither consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth; do you not perceive and know it and will you not give heed to it? These angels are certainly springing forth. I wonder how much of God's protection I take for granted, not perceiving and knowing it. I am asking for God to "up" my perception. The drawing for this painting was done with a tjaunting tool, paraffin and bee's wax utilizing the same process used in batik clothing. The chemical components in the wax are very similar to those used in the sacrificial fat offerings in the old testament. I love utilizing this process. Control is tricky at best. There is no correcting mistakes. The wax forms a significant resist that allows for an abandoned application of paint. This is about as much fun as can be humanly experienced!

Ark of the New Covenant - Batik

Sat, 21 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

This is the Ark of the NEW Covenant. The purples and blues represent the wings of the cherubim sitting atop the ark guarding the mercy seat which contains the presence of the Lord. I have been painting this in my mind since the summer of 2001 at the Christian Dance Fellowship USA convention. As Christmas approached this year my personal quiet time was in Hebrews. My heart thrilled at the description of the Ark of the Covenant and the NEW Covenant- "an entirely new agreement so that those who are called and offered it may receive the fulfillment of the promised everlasting inheritance." I was compelled to depict a New Ark. This time the salvation was not in keeping the commands on a stone tablet, "will be imprinted on minds and engraved on hearts!" Instead of a gold covered box, a humble manger filled with golden straw. The Ark of the Covenant could not be touched by human hands. The Ark of the New Covenant was filled with a human who is fully God. In the New Covenant "all will know God!" I was reminded that Jesus is always living to make petition with God and intercede with Him and intervene for me! WHEW! WHAT was I worrying about! I love this image and will work more with it in the future. Painted Saturday December 21, 2002 during the corporate worship service at James Avenue Church I began working on it in the afternoon. Earlier in the day I drew the image using a tjaunting tool and melted paraffin and beeswax. It is an adventure to work with hot wax and batiking tools. Control is difficult and once the wax touches the paper it cannot be moved. I prepared several images that day and painted them all Saturday night. The wax forms dams on the paper and the paint can be applied with a great deal of freedom and speed. The wax holds the white of the paper allowing the image to emerge regardless of what happens with the paint. Abandon only begins to describe the feeling of applying the paint in this process. The chemical compounds in the wax are similar to the fat offerings of the old testament. The aroma is very slight and very pleasant. When I am working with the melted wax I am reminded of the fat offerings. It is hard to stop.

Host of Glory

Sat, 21 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

I painted this during the worship the Saturday before Christmas 2002. These are the angles announcing the birth of Jesus!

Hedge of Protection- Angels

Tue, 17 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

A few years back during a bible study I got an image of a hedge of protection while studying Job. I intended to repeat that image but instead these angels popped up. I like the concept of angels surrounding me, wing-tip to wing-tip! Two of my children have seen angels. I have not, but I am sure when I do they'll be more colorful than anything I could imagine. I bless you to be surrounded by a hedge of mighty warring angels as you come and go.

Prosperity

Mon, 16 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

This painting is about the wealth of the world coming into the church. As the worshippers worship God is opening up the vaults of heaven and raining down blessings represented here by gold coins and larger rainbow colored coins.

From the Throne

Sun, 8 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

I painted this at James Avenue Church during the morning worship service. I had completed two more detailed drawings, but felt strongly that I needed to get this image on paper. I was trying to portray the sapphire throne as a type of cross. From the throne flows a river and it could not be an ordinary river. The Alpha and Omega reside at either side of the throne. In His arms the King is holding a little child. It is me, or you, curled up in the arms of the King of Glory. When Steve began preaching he spoke of the throne and the river and the glory. God is faithful, even with this simple painting He revealed to our Body more of Himself.

Clothed in Righteousness - Triptych 1

Sat, 7 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

This painting came in a dream. It is about being clothed in Righteousness. I painted it once before at a friend's home. My Granddaddy Simpson was a rancher. I remember watching the sheering process as a child and how rough it was on the sheep and the men. Often their very tender skin was cut and the bright red blood on the freshly shorn wool was frightening. Sheering is a messy, dirty and exhausting process. I tried to capture the awkwardness of the process in the first painting. In the second image I am attempting to show the refining process. I could not figure out how to represent the carding process, but artistic license and all, so I skipped that part. It is implied! In the final frame the thread transitions from white to red and decorates the hem of the worship garment. I drew these pictures before church and painted as fast as I could to complete them during the regular Sunday morning worship service at James Avenue Church. (Worship at JAC is never really "normal!") Steve came up to preach and I had completed only two paintings. The grand piano called and he sat down and played and sang prophetically and I was able to complete the third painting. It is not really possible to paint three representational paintings during the regular worship time, but God has been consistently faithful to allow the time necessary. All three can be purchased together for $500.

Clothed in Righteousness - Triptych 2

Fri, 6 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT