Brenda Stichter, artist

Ancient Hymn Isn't that sunlight spectacular? I have been working on the Open House pretty much non-stop in the last days, as you will have seen if you follow my social media. I would guess most of you are getting almost as tired of reading about it as I am of writing about it! But it sure has been a delight to see some of my older work that has been out of sight for a long time, and some of my newer work hanging in new places. This is my view this morning from my chair where I read my Bible. It really caught my attention when the sun hit the painting this way! Ancient Hymn 18" x 48" or 48" x 18" Painted with artist quality heavy-body acrylic paint on 1.5” deep gallery wrapped canvas Edges painted black Click here to view on my website. For a long time now, my Beloved Husband and I have been talking about downsizing. Well, this Open House is a step toward downsizing for us. I have many, many paintings currently hanging in our home, and a lot of them will be ...

From the Heart, 2019. Things are getting serious now, let me tell you! I am hanging work, ordering supplies, and doing lots of computer work, all trying to be prepared for my Open House Valentine's Day weekend.  James 1:17 Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning. 30" x 22" Painted with the finest quality heavy-body acrylic paint on acid-free, heavy weight Fabriano watercolor paper Click here to view on my website.  It is invigorating to do all of the preparation, but I sure do miss the studio time. I have a few works in progress, and I know my next steps on those paintings, and it is challenging to leave them and do what I have to do! But it's a good problem to have.  Our family's world/life has been spinning so fast this week, and I have discovered something a little surprising to me. I find that I am less anxious when I have more craziness going on......