Passages I

This painting is based on an original photograph taken me in Tallman NY. There is a Bible passage that says, “Ask and it will be given you. Seek and you will find. Knock and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. And to him who knocks it will be opened.” – Matthew 7:7-8. This comforting “passage” was the inspiration for the title “Passages”. This single door surrounded by the wonderful texture of stone  was the inspiration for this painting. I took the picture of this solitary door prior to the buildings restoration in Tallman, NY.

Passages II: Covered Bridge

Passages lll: Historic Igloo of Henlopen

Located in Cape Henlopen is a walking path that travels through history to a place called “Fort Miles.” Tucked in the earth amidst the World War II relics are what looked to me, like vaults. Upon further investigation I found out from my neighbor Jeff (who was doing restoration at Fort Miles) that they were called “igloos.” One day on a fall walk my husband and I came across this particular igloo. The shadows and colors were spectacular which is why I chose to paint it as part of my “Passages” series. Jeff told me that this igloo contained gun powder during World War ll. The Bible passage that comes to mind is Psalm 23: 4: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. This picture won first place at the 2015 77th Annual Rehoboth Art League members show.

Passages IV 

 I decided to add the painting to the “Passages” series because it gave me the feeling of Psalm 23: 1-2: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside still waters.

Passages V

As previously mentioned I’ve wanted to paint “passages” that I associate with a Bible passage in the hope that my children can visually associate the images with a Bible passage that someday they will learn. This picture is of a Dominican Friary that was started in 1252. The whole setting lent itself to watercolor so it seemed the perfect next “passage” to paint. The Bible passage associated with this is: Psalm 62 vs. 1-2: For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly moved.

Passages 6: The Gate

​This "passage" is of course the gate. This gate is from Pomona New York and I loved the bricks and wood. The passage associated with it is Psalm 24. Lift up your heads, o gates! and be lifted up, o ancient doors! that the king of glory may come in. Who is the King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle! Lift up your heads o gates! and be lifted up , O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory!


Juried into the 2020 Delaware Watercolor Society Biggs Museum Exhibit

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