Beginnings

I'm beginning two new paintings. The canvases have been textured and primed. I am ready to begin. I feel a bit of trepidtion as I ponder how I want to begin. I will pray and then wait. The inspiration will come. God is good. He directs, I respond. It's a process. It always is. As I've always said, "Painting is an outward expression of an inward emotion." It's just just the beginning.

The canvases await.

PG

P.S. Oh, I joined a gym today. We'll see how long my exercise regime lasts! Hopefully, I'll be fit and slim in no time. Dream on...

Oh My Aching Back

I picked up too many heavy objects over the weekend and hurt my poor little old back. I spent yesterday at home on a heating pad and took many pain blocking pills. Today, I had to trek back to work. My office is the last office in the building, so it was a long, long walk. I was so glad I had cleaned my office on Friday before I left for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge in Lawton.

At the end of the hall, turn left. My office is
the last one before exiting the back of the building. It doesn't look so far, but
with a huge pain in my back, it was a long way...believe me!

That's my desk, and yes, I painted that picture on the wall.
I have nice windows that look out onto the parking lot. Since
my office is below ground level, I can see underneath any
car that happens to park outside my window. Lovely!



Here's my workspace. And, yes, I painted the little birds hanging on the wall. The doll hanging to the right of the pictures is a gift from a group of teachers from Russia. The doll on the lamp shade was a gift brought back to me from my boss who attended the 2008 Special Olympics World Games in China. The numbers
on the legal pad are the the kajillion photos taken at the Lawton Polar Plunge that I want to
include on the Special Olympics Oklahoma Flickr account.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55010642@N06/sets/72157626111308096/

 That's the tour. I will be taking more pain pills at lunch, so the posting today may be a little awkward, to say the least.

Happy (hurting) Tuesday,
PG

Glory Paintings

We're covered in snow in Tulsa, Oklahoma and they closed the office again today. Instead of being bored, I've been extremely busy painting, painting, painting. Here are a few of my latest creations. I'm in love with the watercolor effect on the textured canvas, and I'm really enjoying the creative experience. Everything's so white outstide here that I'm adding a punch of color in my studio with these paintings. Fun, but I'm ready not to be so cold! 

Glory 1

8" x 10" Abstract Acrylic



Glory 2

8" x 10" Abstract Acrylic







Glory 3
9" x 11" Abstract Acrylic







Glory 4
11" x 14" Abstract Acrylic





Happy Wednesday,

Praying Girl

Show Me Your Glory New Paintings

I just finished two new abstract paintings.
Show Me Your Glory
24" x 20" canvases
Abstract Acrylic

 

The inspiration for these two paintings was the lyrics of the song "Show Me Your Glory" by Third Day.

Caught a glimpse of Your splendor

In the corner of my eye.

The most beautiful thing

I've ever seen.

And it was like a flash of lightning

Reflected off the sky

And I know

I'll never be the same.

Show me Your Glory

Send down your presence

I wanna see Your Face.

A video with the words:  http://tinyurl.com/4ugx499

Third Day:  http://www.thirdday.com/

Praying Girl

Ready To Paint

I'm ready to paint as soon as "For Whom The Bell Tolls" is over. It's at the exciting climax. Soon, I'll be back in my studio with all of my canvases. They are calling to me.

Praying Girl

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