Mother and daughter in prayer

Mother and daughter in prayer 

 The inspiration for this painting was to celebrate the strong bond between a mother and daughter. The bond is usually, if you're fortunate, is very supportive, nurturing, resilient, and unconditional. With all those factors in the mix, this amazing relationship, becomes even stronger when the mother teaches her daughter how to develop a strong relationship with God through prayer.

......... I have seen some daughters have mothers who were not physically or emotionally available for various reasons, rise above their circumstances and determined to be the moms they never had.

Ballet spotlight

Ballet spotlight

OK guys, I'm starting to sound like a broken record. I enjoy all forms of dance.

I believe that dancers are the most underrated performers. They are true athletes. The stamina alone that it takes to perform is mind blowing. 

This ballerina, is poised and confident. The dancer is at the moment with all her passion comes through from her tippy toes to her fingertips. The spotlight shines above just as it falls towards the dancer's position.

Matisse acrylic paints were used for this task. What I enjoy the most about the paint, is the texture. It is smooth with each brush-stroke. It's also true to color. I painted with ease. It also gives the look of a pastel feel to the painting. 

Pastels are a passion of mine as well as dance and I feel like this paint gave the work justice.

Woman Praising

Acrylic on canvas 24" x 30"

Woman Praising

The woman praising is an isolated figure in an outdoor setting. Having a private praising moment. I wanted to create an uplifting, confident, and joyful image. It's not about putting a show on for other people. What I mean by that is sometimes praising becomes a production of, look at me world, look at me, I'm loud and I'm praising praising God, look at me!

Don't give me wrong, there's nothing wrong with shouting and screaming and jumping up-and-down the aisles. There are legit loud praises. Some people have really intense testimonies, it is justifiable to praise loudly. The other side of that are the performers, the ones who are attention seekers. But there are moments where you have quiet praises. Yes, I grant you that there are people who are dead in spirit and a powerful sermon may go over their heads. But just because someone is sitting quietly it doesn't mean they're not having their special moment with God. When you think of how God has brought you through so many things, it's OK to have different responses. Sometimes, you need a quiet time, of solitude when praising God.

Holy

Acrylic on canvas board 18" x 24"

Holy

The painting was made with the intention of showing a majestic figure, slightly transparent, levitating while in the praying hands position. The figure is wearing a choir robe in the color red.

The significance of the color red in the bible are blood of Jesus, love of God, and salvation.

The image, in the painting, represents devotion to the service of God. To be kind and helpful to others. To love everyone like God loves everyone. Slow to take offense.

This painting means so much to me because I realize that we are in this together. Everyone has to help one another. I try every day to treat people the way I wanted to be treated. To be helpful, to be kind, show empathy, and slow to take offense. It is not easy to do. I have to remind myself  this lesson just about every day because," some people will try you"!

Meek is not weak, meek is STRONG!!

We praise your Holy Name

Acrylic on canvas 24"x 30"

We praise your Holy Name

This was a special project because I had a vision of people singing and shouting their praises to God. Everyone's hand was up in unison. This is one of the few ideas that thumbnail sketches weren't necessary. The vision was so clear that I immediately sketch it onto the canvas!

It takes place outdoors. The praisers are standing on grass. There is a vast blue sky. The sunshine is shining bright across the sky. 

The painting was reproduced on programs for a Mount Hermon Baptist Church conference workshop called “Back to Basics”.

Praise dancer in yellow

Acrylic on canvas board 18"x 24"

Praise dancer in yellow

Keeping the theme of praise dancing. Praise dancers not only show/express their passion for God, but they also minister to others through dance.

This dancer is expressing the joy that is already in her heart towards God.  She is performing a celebratory dance in a vibrant yellow dress.

Yellow in the Bible represents - Faith and Glory of God, anointing, and Joy.

Stand With Me

Acrylic on canvas board 18"x24"

Formerly called,“ Prayer”

Stand with Me

This painting was inspired based on a women's retreat which my mom and I attended with our church. It was a wonderful and enlightening experience. It was a spiritual retreat where everyone contributed to mini workshops and shared their experiences and their relationship with God. There were a lot of praise and worship during this trip, especially on the bus ride back to church. We got it back just in time for Sunday services. All the women stood up in church and did a praise dance to the song called “ I pray for you, you pray for me”! It was led by a very spiritual church member who started the praise dance ministry at Mount Hermon Baptist Church, Sis. Viola Christian.

The artwork was sold to a church member.