"Face of an Ox", "INTO-ME-SEE", "LIVING WATERS"

"THE face of an OX"
from "around the Throne" series

Giclee prints

24"x36" print on museum quality paper$222.00 USD 24"x36" print on un-stretched canvas$318.00 USD 24"x36" print on un-stretched canvas$318.00 USD

Giclee prints

24"x36" print on museum quality paper$222.00 USD 24"x36" print on un-stretched canvas$318.00 USD 24"x36" print on un-stretched canvas$318.00 USD

"The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle." Rev. 4:7              I have been fascinated with the creatures around the throne for several months or maybe even years. They scared me at first because they were so "beyond" my ability to perceive, but I would be drawn back time after time! I was and AM fascinated !  I began to explore the "OX" , inquiring of the Lord and listening and watching for all He would reveal to my heart. He is about strength and stability....unwavering devotion!!!    I began to discover that the creatures around the Throne of God are the ULTIMATE worship team. They NEVER stop worshipping and always in perfect unity ADORING GOD IN ALL THEY DO!!! Blue is the color of heaven and black relates to the mysteries  and magnificence of God. ENJOY peering into this glimpse of one of the beautiful , fascinated creatures around the throne!!!

"INTO-ME-SEE"
Intimacy and vulnerability before the Lord. Receiving His PERFECT  PURE LOVE and revealing His heart to your heart!
This piece began as I was reading the book "Captivating" by  the Stasi Eldredge.
I began asking the Lord for a picture of that tender place with Him. I began to pray , Psl 139 particularly where David writes of God knowing all my inward parts, and his asking the Lord to show him if there was any offensive way in him.... (vs 14) 
i starting Asking the Lord to look "INTO -ME&SEE" !!! HE TENDERLY began to allow me to enter into His gaze. In revelation John writes of Jesus eyes being "like blazing fire". 
The WARMTH" of His gaze had captured me and this piece was formed.
ENJOY being vulnerable before a God who ADORES you!!!!

Living Waters
Arise and be strengthened in your inner being!!!  you are created for beauty!

As I painted this I began with a stirring in my heart strengthening my inner man, like in Ephesians 3:16, 

"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being," and John 4:11 the woman at the well asking.."where do I get this LIVING WATER?...." and Jesus' words about HImself, "Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." John 7:38 "... but drink deeply of God's Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and offer praise in your hearts to the Lord. ... " Eph. 5:19 (Weymouth NT) As I looked at a blank canvas I began to sense an opening with something being poured out and landing in a golden bowl. That's where this painting began. As I painted the water it seemed to come to life. I began to see images in and under the waters pouring out and then feathers began to form! I stood back refreshed from painting this piece!! I pray it does the same for you as you gaze into these living waters! DRINK DEEPLY!!