Brenda Stichter, artist

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  

Lake Michigan Yesterday was a beautiful, blustery autumn day, and after we attended church, my husband and I and our young friend went to Lake Michigan. I had asked if it seemed like a reasonable possibility because I just had a 'hankering' to go and see waves and water! What a great afternoon! It was about as perfect a day on the beach (for the autumn, anyway) as there could be!  It made me think of Psalm 37:4   (ESV)  Delight yourself in the Lord,  and he will give you the desires of your heart.  I do truly delight in Him, and He puts into my heart the desires He wants to satisfy - and it is a beautiful thing.  SOLD 5" x 7" acrylic on watercolor paper

Overflowing Hope I have spent my painting time the last few days working on this new painting. I am attempting some new techniques and methods, and trying a larger format (which I LOVE!) I used quite a few more colors than I usually do, too, and am enjoying trying to make it all work well together.  Romans 15: 13 (AMP)  May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound  and  be overflowing (bubbling over) with hope. SOLD 24" x 36" acrylic on panel Click here to view on my website.

Temple The temple in the Old Testament was a structure of unequaled beauty in proportion, form, and color, and it's sole purpose was the worship of the Creator God. When I read the descriptions of this fabulous structure, I try to imagine the workmanship, creativity, and beauty involved in this ancient work of art.  I love to think of what it must have been like to worship in such a place. It must have been a reminder of the Beauty and Majesty of GOD Himself, and I hope I would have been in awe and wonder. One of the very saddest parts of the Old Testament to me is 2 Chron. 36:15 - 20 " The Lord, the God of their fathers, sent persistently to them by his messengers, because he had compassion on his people and on his dwelling place.  But they kept mocking the messengers of God, despising his words and scoffing at his prophets, until the wrath of the Lord rose against his people, until there was no remedy... And all the vessels of the house of...

Revivre A favorite walk for many in my community is the 'boardwalk' which goes through a large swamp area, a small copse, a short bridge over an inlet to a lake, and along a grassy field. It is a place I love to go to refresh, revive, and refill my soul.  I love to consider the Creator and, if I am to return in inspired condition, I am in communication with Him for most of the walk.  One day, I noticed that every color in the ROYGBIV spectrum was represented along my path, although it was early spring and most of the surroundings were a muddy gray or tan color. The textures were also breathtaking, and the addition of sound, smells, and feeling the breeze made me think about how HE has so many more tools in HIS artistic tool kit than any earthly artist.  Psalm 51:12 (NASB) Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit. 11" x 14" acrylic on panel Contact me to purchase

Ancient Ancient is the first of my challenge paintings - ever. I started my own challenge in June after hearing about the concept on the Artists Helping Artists podcast from Leslie Saeta. I loved daily commitment, and the learning that accompanied it! Ancient reminds me of maps, the ocean (with an anchor suggestion) and earth. It hints at direction, journey, and adventure. This painting is heavily textured using a modeling medium with acrylic paint, and also adding natural mica. It is from the "God-Words" series of paintings. 5" x 7" acrylic/mixed on watercolor paper Leave comment or contact me directly to purchase.

Savior This painting is from a series I called 26 "God-Words". It is my first series of daily paintings, and is based on words that make me think of God in one way or another. I did 26 words - 26 paintings - in alphabetical order. (Obviously, I am posting them out of order!) I have appreciated how much I have learned by attempting to complete a painting each day. Certainly not every painting is a best or favorite, (although I have to say that I am often surprised how different people's taste seems to be - and I guess that is a good thing!) but with each one, I am learning more about my own strengths and weaknesses, and am developing my 'language'.  5" x 7" acrylic on watercolor paper Leave comment or contact me directly to purchase.