Works
Currently, I am working on the design for the “publicity” posters for our church’s upcoming women’s retreat. I have visions of what I want to paint… Ideas of seasons and growth… Of life bursting forth from darkness leaving the heaviness behind and fluttering weightlessly through the air like a butterfly.
This past week has been one of the heaviest emotional weeks I’ve had in quite a while. I’ve had a family member admitted to a hospital, another admitting to a past that I never knew, and one who is getting married at the end of this week. I’ve had highs, lows, and in betweens. When I grasp the gravity of it all emerging at around the same time I am frozen in heaviness. I sigh, as I often do, with almost a despairing attitude. Yet, the people who are directly affected by the things mentioned seem to be moving on with hope. With strength. With trust that all things left in God’s hands can be made beautiful. So, I too must hold on to that. Like a shell rolling in the calm waters of a gentle surf, I will let myself be swept along. That seems like a peaceful image doesn’t it?
Anyway, I got the one painting done of a butterfly. Here is a rough image.
But I don’t really like it anymore. So, I need to take the time to make the one that is really on my mind. Hopefully, it will come to me and be everything I want it to be.
Oh, and thanks to you who take the time to read this. Your comments are always so nice to get, no matter what they say…
One more thing, there are no spring shows in the works. Need to fix that “showings” link…
I love beyond all ability to express the idea behind your vision for the publicity posters. I agree that the picture, while well-executed, doesn’t quite capture your vision. But, you will get there!
Most importantly, hang on to hope for your family. Sometimes it feels like the events in our loved one’s lives are so far out of our control that we can’t help but despair.. but I find comfort in reminding myself that my loved ones are never out of God’s control. He can give grace for any circumstance.
I’ll keep praying for your family!
Butterflies are pretty
I like the painting.