My plan for the inauguration of this new sight was to talk about the motivation behind the paintings in Walking Through. The artwork was not created for the book, but included because I thought it would be encouraging for the reader to see I didn't "just grieve". So, as I was pondering this painting in light of this post, I was vacuuming my stairway. It was most challenging because of the attachments for my vacuum. As I was struggling with the process I started to think about how nice heaven will be because there will be no more decay...NO MORE DUST! When I tried to get back to my thoughts on the inspiration for this piece, I was delighted to realize they connected. The original inspiration came from worship. I had my eyes closed as we sang to the Lord, and my heart "saw" Jesus and I dancing. This happened more than once. It was such a special time, I wanted to try to capture the feeling with a painting. I sketched the concept and set up the easel and canvas. As I painted, I listened to Dennis Jernigan's worship CD's. They took me right back to the emotions....but the painting...it just didn't want to come together until the young girl became a bride. Really, this piece changed so many times before it was completed that my husband teased I would soon need shorter brushes because the paint would be so thick. Once the bride took shape and the concept of the heavenlies became part of my vision for the piece, it became all about worship and eternity with the Lord. The piece is done in layers, just like our Christian character. In the end, it speaks to me of how passionately Christ loves his people. I long for the time we will be together for eternity. In heaven there will be no more crying, no more tears and no more dust. The no dust thing is of course minor, but well, that's how my mind works. Hope you have a blessed day! |
Peg works as an artist, author and speaker—combining art, music and drama. more Walking Through is a grief map offering simple directions, practical help, and sustaining hope for anyone struggling to make it through another day when life as they knew it has changed forever. more
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