Brenda Stichter, artist

Consider the Lilies 'Do not be anxious' is the main idea in the passage that inspired me today for this painting. Matthew 6:25 - 33 talks about putting first things first - seek first the kingdom and righteousness of GOD, and leaving the 'details' to HIM.  For me personally, the idea of not being anxious is very significant lately. While I have all I need - and more - it is so easy to worry about the future. It is way too easy to see the trouble on the horizon. So I am choosing to put first things first. Seek HIM first. Consider the lilies... Matthew 6:28 (ESV)  And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin,   29  yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.   30  But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you,  O you of little faith?   SOLD...

Abstract 002 Today's painting is just for fun - celebrating color, line, shape, and texture. I am trying a new kind of support; a watercolor paper I have never tried before. I think it will take a little getting used to!  Have a happy day today! SOLD 11" x 14" acrylic on watercolor paper  

Every Way This painting has been in my head for several days - while I have once again been away from my studio for way too long! And as is sometimes the case, the painting 'decided' it was finished before I had added everything that I had expected to add.  I thoroughly enjoyed painting this one. I am always a little intimidated coming back into the studio when I have not painted for a few days. Will I still remember how to paint what I love? When I get going, though, time kind of disappears, and I love the mixing, looking, painting, and expressing ideas. I sure wish I were a better photographer! Just please know that the painting looks a lot better than the photo! *wink* Proverbs 21:2 (AMP)   Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs  and  tries the hearts. SOLD 11" x 14" acrylic on panel Leave comment or contact me directly to purchase.