Brenda Stichter, artist

Seek My Face If you have watched my progress for very long, you know it is fairly uncommon for me to paint a representational painting. (Notice, I didn't call it realistic! I would still consider this to be an abstract landscape.) But being recognizable isn't the only unusual thing about this painting. It is also huge! It is 48" x 60" - tied with Higher Glory for the biggest painting I have done.  SOLD 48" x 60" Painted with artist quality heavy-body acrylic paint on  deep gallery-wrapped canvas Ready to hang Click here to see this painting on my website. There were several 'muses' for this work. I don't suppose muse is quite the correct word, but the influence of all of these things has been with me as I have worked on this painting.   First, let me share with you a song that my mother recommended to me, called Is He Worthy? , by Andrew Peterson. It was quite a while from the time Mom suggested this song until I listened to it, bu...

Advent My next trip to Minnesota starts at "zero-dark-thirty" tomorrow morning. To tell the truth, it makes me a little tired just thinking about that! This has been a jam-packed winter so far for me, and I am feeling it a bit. But I have to say, I am glad I am able to help Mom with her new pursuits, and I am really enjoying the time with her.  Since I am travelling more, though, I have not yet done ANY of the Christmas decorating that I usually do at my house. None of it! But it still feels like I should wait... Why is that? Am I waiting like the world waited for justice and peace? SOLD 6" x 6" Painted with the finest quality heavy-body acrylic paint on acid-free, heavy weight Fabriano watercolor paper Ready to frame Click here to view on my website.  At the little church we attend, I have the privilege of making "installation art" for the front of our sanctuary. It has been a very rewarding project this past year, and I work with my Beloved ...