"The Joy of the Cross"

                                                   The Joy of the Cross listed on Etsy

I created this cross about 4 years ago.  At the time I had little space set up in my apartment.  Actually it was in my little kitchen.   Since I spend a lot of time in the kitchen as most moms do, I would walk back and forth adding this and that until I called it finished.  I kind of liked working in this method because I could work in spurts.

Okay, so let me get to the real deal on this painting.

I made this while my niece was being treated for brain cancer.  It helped a little.

Lessons learned-

*Cancer is a monster

*My sister is an amazing woman

*Jacqueline is her mother's daughter

*I love my family and am more blessed than I realized

*There is still Joy

John 16:22 - "Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.".

(Jesus was talking about himself but you get the idea!) 

"Create" Mixed Media Collage with Lace

                                                               

 

I worked on this painting for about two years before I finally decided to call it finished.  It's a mixed media collage called "Create".  The size is 9" by 12" and its available on Etsy.  Prints and wood mounted smaller prints are also available. Watermark will not be on the painting or on prints.  See "Create" and more of my work at Mir Garden Art on Etsy! I usually paint saints or Mary and Jesus but for this work I wanted to experiment with different techniques I haven't used before.  I really like the way the lace looks and will be using the element in my work in the future.