The Messenger depicts Jesus, the Messiah who brings hope, mercy, and grace to humankind.
The Messenger’s eyes are the focal point of the painting, searching the heart of the viewer for entrance.
The Messenger is an acrylic on canvas with the face framed by a beard and textured robe.
If I were to select a song that embodies The Messenger, it would definitely be Your Grace Finds Me by Matt Redman.
The Messenger completes The Faces of Goodness, an acrylic collection that reflects various expressions of faith in the faces of women. My hope is for these portraits to give hope when despair surrounds, trust when anxiety paralyzes, and belief when doubt overshadows.
A table-top book titled The Faces with Goodness is underway. This book will feature each painting: what inspired the portrait and a themed collection of inspirational writings that go with each piece.
Canvas reproductions of some of the paintings are available on my Fine Art America page.
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- The Messenger depicts Jesus, the Messiah who brings hope, mercy, and grace to humankind.
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- The hopeful honors those living with uncertainty—hearty souls that gaze into the future in search of a brighter tomorrow.
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- The Burden Bearer reflects those who care for others through prayers, encouragement, and service.
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- The Giver expresses a glorious burden—the challenge and blessings of bringing literacy resources to struggling readers.
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- Blossom was inspired by people, like Joseph in the bible, that blossom in the midst of difficult circumstances. She is also a tribute to cancer survivors!
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- The Seeker looks into your soul and inspires you to search for the unknown!
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- The Traveler…when God’s destiny takes us into the unknown.
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- The Fighter…when giving up isn’t an option!
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- The Whisper…for all the women that believed what God had spoken.
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- The Seer is for those to whom God reveals His plans and purposes.
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Are these all yours? I absolutely love what you’re doing.
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Hi Christine,
Yes, these are all mine. Somehow my writing morphed into portrait painting. It’s been the most amazing creative journey…quite unexpected. I envision integrating the two in the form of a table top book with the paintings and thematic, inspirational pieces. Thanks for your encouragement! It has been so long since we connected online and it is soooo good to hear from you!
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These are beautiful JoDee…. You are blessed with an amazing gift..
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Thank you so much Teresa! What a lovely comment!
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