Process & Pondering

An exploration of the symbolism within the layers of this portrait and the transformation of a regular daylight photo into a colorful painting.

"Africa, a continent known for its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes, has long been plagued by poverty, violence, corruption, and numerous other hardships. However, amidst these challenges, there is an abiding hope for those who carry the essence of His glory."

"The impossible can become possible and even in the face of overwhelming challenges, there is always hope." 

"Our praises become the layers of nacre that transform peril into pearls. It is through this intentional act of worship that we can experience the beauty and triumph that comes from overcoming adversity."

"If we grow and refine our skills for the glory of God and not for the glory of men, He is faithful to give us wings of power to fly free and ascend higher than we ever imagined possible."

"When I started to experience a full spectrum of emotions again, I added patches of gold to celebrate feeling fully alive again."

"When peace stills our chaotic minds, we can transcend from fear into courage, from wavering into steadfastness and from despair into enduring hope."

"You have received the Spirit of adoption as sons (and daughters) by which we joyfully cry, “Abba! Father!” 

"There is something profound in an expression of uncluttered innocence, it exudes a transmissible glory that changes the atmosphere. In an open-hearted eye to eye connection, a proclamation of unashamed trust abounds."

"Even if worldly pressures and perceptions make you feel insecure and fragile – like a waterdrop that can fall and break at any moment… Know that feathers do not destroy waterdrops. To the contrary, My feathers are layered with a sanctifying oil (Exodus 30:29) to hold and heal and consecrate you until you find wholeness in the knowing that every fleck of your being is so deeply loved and infiltrated by Me that nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us."