While I often share my paintings here, I have rarely shared my personal reference photos. I will be posting some of my favorite bird photos over the next few months, organized month-by-month, as well as some thoughts on each month. First is January. When it is January in north Michigan, a blanket of snow severalContinue reading “A Year of Birds: January”
Monthly Archives: September 2021
In God’s Kitchen & His Glory: Dream
I had this dream on 9/16/20. My prayer is that it will bless you. In this dream, Jesus took me to a big kitchen, where He was making food. He even had an apron on, with picture of heavenly Jerusalem on it. He was really happy, and He seemed to like cooking. Holy Spirit wasContinue reading “In God’s Kitchen & His Glory: Dream”
Sandhill Cranes: Oil Painting
A few weeks ago, I saw some sandhill cranes feeding in the evening light at Misery Bay. I took a bunch of photos, and decided to take a more impressionistic approach to these beautiful birds. I used a limited palette for this oil painting: tit. white; ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, Burnt Umber, burnt sienna, yellowContinue reading “Sandhill Cranes: Oil Painting”
About Sukkot
A good friend of mine wrote an article about the meaning of the fall festivals. I wanted to share them here, on this second day of Sukkot, the most joyous of all feasts. SUKKOT (THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES)(and other themes associated with it) THE SEASON OF OUR JOY: The Feast of Tabernacles lasts seven daysContinue reading “About Sukkot”
About Yom Kippur
Because Yom Kippur starts this evening, I wanted to share what a good friend of mine wrote about this day and its themes for messianic believers. This information is based on the book “The Seven Festivals of the Messiah” by Edward Chumney. YOM KIPPUR (THE DAY OF ATONEMENT)(and themes associated with it) YOM KIPPUR (TheContinue reading “About Yom Kippur”
Pray for Israel: Prophetic
I have had a lot of dreams about Israel. The main import of them has been to pray for Israel. This is one of the dreams. Please be aware that dreams are symbolic, and may not depict physical reality. In this dream, Jesus took my hand, and I started running with Him, going super fast.Continue reading “Pray for Israel: Prophetic”
About Rosh Hashana
Because we are in the ten days of awe, I wanted to share a bit about my faith. A good friend has written about the meaning of Rosh Hashana for messianic believers, which I will share here. This is a time full of prophetic significance! OBSERVING BLIBICAL FEAST DAYS IS SIGNIFICANT FOR ALL BELIEVERS TODAYContinue reading “About Rosh Hashana”
Mute Swans on the River
I love the beauty of swans, and when I saw these two on a nearby river, I couldn’t resist painting them. I hope you enjoy their elegant grace as much as I do! As usual, my palette was limited: titanium white, burnt umber, cadmium yellow, ultramarine blue and cerulean blue. The swans can be seenContinue reading “Mute Swans on the River”
Comfort in Sorrow
This is a dream I had last September that I pray will encourage others during this time. In this dream, I went to the throne room, and saw rows upon rows of angels, and also people, worshipping the Lord. Holy Spirit reminded me that this is what He wants for men to experience. They wereContinue reading “Comfort in Sorrow”