Brenda Stichter, artist

 I am certain that I did not expect to be painting over 40 of these little paintings, but here we are at number 44! Honestly, I think the combination of the basic composition that I start with on each of these, along with the meaning in the verses that inspire them is something that keeps impacting me almost daily. I love using the cruciform composition for a starting point, and I absolutely need to remember that GOD's mercies are new every single day.  Lamentations 3:22-23 (Amplified Bible) It is because of the Lord’s lovingkindnesses that we are not consumed, Because His [tender] compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great and beyond measure is Your faithfulness. In this Autumn version of New Every Morning, I love how the texture, colors, and movement feel like a blustery fall day with leaves swirling to the ground. I have added copper paint to bring the sparkle and attention to the focal point. I find the painting itself to be refreshing and hopeful.  Sol...

Today I am re-sharing these two little works which are now framed. They can be purchased on my website, or you can email me if you are interested in them as a pair. I am also sharing a journal entry from a week or two ago.  Singing to the Trees My quiet time was different today. I will probably still take time to read my Bible after while, but as my Beloved Husband was leaving for work, (and I was outside giving him a good send off) I saw the beautiful leaves swirling down from the sky. When I looked back toward the woods, I saw a deer in the lane. The invitation to go back there was just too strong, so I headed back for my walk.  As I walked toward the woods, I was noticing more swirling leaves falling. Not a lot of them, but I thought how beautiful it is that God designed them to dance as they fall …and they are in their best clothes as they do.  I entered the woods and took the first trail on the right – the prayer walk trail, a friend once called it. I didn’t notice m...

Restore Me  I definitely woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. I snapped at my Beloved Husband before he really even got his eyes open! After he left for work, I opened my Bible (with coffee beside me) and read a chapter in the Old Testament book of 2 Kings that made me cry. I just couldn't keep the tears from falling as I read, and I felt my heart beginning to complain to GOD that I didn't understand His actions in that chapter. Then I (foolishly) looked at my social media - or maybe unsocial media - and saw a couple of posts that just slammed into me. Ugh.  12" x 12" Painted with artist quality heavy-body acrylic paint on 1.5” deep gallery wrapped canvas Click here to purchase via my website. You know, when I read about the kings of ancient Israel in the Bible, I know very well that the story I am reading is not about me, in the sense of the phrase "I'm all about that". I know the Bible gives the overall story of GOD's purpose in His creation...

Hear My Cry  My rate of releasing new paintings has slowed this autumn, and you may remember that I posted last time from a hospital. Well, actually from the guest house that was connected with the hospital where my mother was being treated. She got to go home, only to be taken back again for a few more days and more new medicine. I am absolutely delighted to tell you she is home and doing well! 12" x 12" Painted with artist quality heavy-body acrylic paint on 1.5” deep gallery wrapped canvas Click here to purchase via my website. My autumn has also held some beautiful experiences, in contrast to the time in hospitals and traffic jams. Last weekend we were able to go camping for the first time in a couple of years. We only got to go for one night, and only as far as our own woods, but it was a perfect day for it, and we had delightful company there too. It is the first time I remember listening to leaves landing over my head on the canvas of the pop-up camper... I am way too ...

Come To Me I am blogging from a guest house connected to a hospital, where I am staying as I wait to hear whether my loved one will be released today. The hospital locked down this morning, so I cannot visit her, but I am very thankful for the pleasant guest house. A few days ago, I got word that she was airlifted to this hospital, so I left from home right away to try to get here to see her. I was able to get here yesterday so that I could at least see her for one day before the lock-down, which is another thing I that makes me thankful! 12" 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 have been working on a series of paintings which all include a collaged paper with a passage of scripture included. The series is not going quite in the direction I had expected as far as the painting itself is concerned, but isn’t that just about right for 2020? And, truth be told, every year … The ...