Brenda Stichter, artist

Red Barn at Night I am delighted to say, I have actually been painting a little bit! I have 6, yes S-I-X paintings in progress in my little studio, and am so glad to have paint on my fingers again.  9" x 12" Painted with artist quality heavy-body acrylic paint on 1.5” deep gallery wrapped canvas Click here to purchase via my website.  I want to communicate the idea of the color being there, even when it is difficult to see in the darkness. It is a matter of trust in my Heavenly Father, for me, to rest in that.   2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV) 'But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.'

Coram Deo You may recognize that I often close posts or newsletters with this phrase, "Coram Deo". I have found several definitions on the interwebs, but the one that is most significant to me is "living before the face of GOD".  6" x 6" Painted with the finest quality acrylic heavy-body paint on hand-made, prepared wood panel Ready to frame Click here to purchase via my website. This little painting is my attempt to get back into the studio. It has been rougher than I had anticipated - between busyness and emotional baggage, there seems to be little room for 'the muse' to work with me. So maybe it makes sense to return to one of my most significant phrases - a concept that shapes my life in good times and bad.  Here are some verses that seem to fit with this idea.  Psalm 27:8 You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.” Psalm 27:14 (NASB) Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart