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 II was a follow up to Passages I and reminds me of Psalm 91:1-2, 11 . He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." 
This painting received the 2014 Merit Award from the Delaware Watercolor Society and second place in the 2015 Delaware Technical Community College's 25th Annual statewide art exhibit.

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

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​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

Passages VII

This "Passage" painting was a change from my usual painting process. It is a Vignette painted on Yupo. The passage that goes with this is:  but those who hope in the Lord
 will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isiah 40:31
Size: 12.75 x 17.713

Passages VIII: The Million Dollar Staircase

In the Capitol Building in Albany, N.Y. are the most intricate carvings and staircases I've ever seen. This painting took forever to paint due to the intricacies of the design. The "Passage" that I chose for this painting is
John 14:2 
In my Father's house are many Mansions: if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

Juried into the Art League of Ocean City 2023 Delaware Watercolor Society Exhibit and received a Merit Award.

Passages IX: Millsboro Barn

Living in a farming area there are many old barns to choose from to paint. I found these particular barn doors fascinating with the unusual pink paint and stars. It seemed a good one to use for the "Passages" series. The passage that I chose for this particular painting is: " So we do not loose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day."
​II Corinthians 4:16