"Once we clearly acknowledge the soul, we can learn to hear it's cries. - Dallas Willard, Renovation Of The Heart."

It takes courage to pursue our dreams. It takes time and patience to unearth buried treasure. But I believe with all my heart that we must do both.

1.07.2010

for my daughter

I created this one for my daughter. Actually the previous one I posted was originally for her, but it came out in different colors than I intended for her, which I am now happy it did. I like the two previous ones hung together. So, today I did this one for her. She likes it a lot, I like the others better, they seem a little edgy-er or something. She did not want as much black on hers, and wanted it blended a little more.

Okay, enough for today. I really need to wash my hands!!!!

Oh, it's snowing!!!!!! YEA!!!!!!

18 comments:

Art by Darla Kay said...

These are gorgeous colors Mary! I'd love to see a photo of them all together!!

CountryDreaming said...

I agree more with your tastes, Mary, and prefer the other two with the striking bold black. This one is good too, just a different feel for a different temperament.

Mescrap said...

What a brilliant colour !!
I get shock when I go to your blog for the first time. Such cheerful --- my first impression on your lovely blog.

Megan Hoover said...

Mary...you should do a line of cards with these paintings. They are fabulous!

Bren Graham Thebeau said...

Mary, this is beautiful and I think it's wonderful you were able to incorporate your daughters preferences in the piece. And I do pray that the Love of God brings healing to your daughter. Being sick ourselves is one thing, seeing our child suffer is a whole other matter. And thank you for your encouraging words and I agree with Megan, a line of cards using your art would be an excellent idea.

lori vliegen said...

isn't it fun to create art for your kids.....this is fabulous!!! and hey, now that you've finished your painting, have fun out there in the snow making snow angels!!! hugs, :))

LeeAnn@Encouragement Is Contagious said...

Oh this painting is BEAUTIFUL Mary! I love it and I am personally drawn to those colors of blues, fuschia and purples. You are a very talented woman. Did you take art classes to learn how to use black in this way? I would like to learn how. I also think I sometimes think too hard and long about imagining what I want to sketch and paint. How do you come up with your great ideas for paintings?

Anonymous said...

Hi Mary,
That painting is awesome.. and the colors indeed are beautiful and fun....
Sharing like you are is so fun and such a gift to someone else..
Hugs, Darlene xo

Brandi said...

love love this one .. the colors the painterly feel! When you start selling them let me know :)

A - Zinnia Productions said...

Oh! I love this!!!! The colors are so vibrant and touch you right in the heart!

Poetic Artist said...

Mary, I love all of them but I do like the first two more..You are finding your self in your art that must be so fulfilling..
Love you,
Katelen

Unknown said...

Absolutely wonderful!!!! Incredible!

Brian K said...

Mary! Your new peices are really beautiful! I love the colors and textures! I am a big fan of purples so I really love this one! Thank you for following my blog, it really means a lot to me!

Nikki (Sarah) said...

I love this one the best too although the other two are nice - this has more color...jumps out at me more. You got talent!!!

jcmont said...

Mary, I LOVE the style you've found. It is beautiful!!!

Anonymous said...

I love the colors in this work!!

Erin Butson said...

Love this series Mary! Keep going! Can't wait to see what you comeup with... we will stay tuned...

Unknown said...

Sis remember you said you'd do me a painting???? hehehehee!!! Megan's is lovely but I agree with you, I love the other too. Maybe you can paint one for me while you are here!!! Yea!!!!