"Enduring Love"
12 x 16 inches
Acrylic on canvas
Prints Available
I worked on this painting all day. Wanted to make it realistic and yet surreal. Lots of symbolism:
~ The sunrise symbolizes the new covenant, no longer would animal sacrifice be required for sins and breaking laws. We are forgiven.
~The dove symbolizes the fulfilled promise of Jesus, to send us a comforter, the Holy Spirit, who gives us understanding and power to live a Christian life. We can't live it and succeed without him living in us and through us!
~ The crown of thorns is a reminder of the great suffering He endured for us so we can be blameless and find eternal life.
~ The flowers are called "lily of the valley" which has many different allegories. I was thinking about Christ being "the bright morning star and the lily of the valley." These lilies have healing qualities.
"Whoever is thirsty let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life." Revelation 22:17
"Two Wood Storks"
"Morning's Feast 2"
The right side of the mural is finished. Here are some views of it. I blocked off the window and got some better photos this time. 
"Enduring Love"
"Rebekah's Beach"
"Placid Morning"
Got a lot done, I should finish it this week. I have about 44 hours in it now. I will try to get better pictures all the way around when it is finished. between the glare of the windows and the shine of the paint, I am not doing so hot on photos. The house is still under construction which makes it great for not messing up floors or anything, but there is no electricity so I can't block off the windows to take the pictures! After the house is finished I will come back and get some photos for my portfolio.
There is an angel in the sky above the oak tree, and a bunny in the grass, along with flowers and butterflies. Too cute! The edges will soften into the pink walls. 
This is the first lay in. The colors are off a little and so are the proportions. There is an angel in the sky above the horse. Click on the image to see it closer. 
