Jerusalem... A Place of Hope and Heartbreak
by Hazel Holland
Title
Jerusalem... A Place of Hope and Heartbreak
Artist
Hazel Holland
Medium
Painting - Pastel & Chalk + Digital
Description
I painted this painting of the old city of Jerusalem with chalk and pastels for a church Easter program back in 1984. The original artwork was about 12 feet wide and 8 feet high. Recently I enhanced it on Photoshop in to give it an interesting ink texture.
During the last few years I have begun to sense the Lord's breaking heart over this beloved City that has seen so much bloodshed and strife over the years. People of opposing faiths and points of view all seem to believe that the land is far more important than the people.
But God died to redeem people...not land! It's people who are His beloved treasure! So as we approach this coming Easter season let's celebrate what Jesus did for all people by His life, death, and resurrection. Those who believe have freedom, forgiveness, identity, and new life in Him. So let's fix our eyes on the finished work of Jesus Christ so that we find rest for our souls (Matthew 11:29). โฅ
* Top Finisher in "ABC Group - N Is For Neighborhood" contest 4/2/17
* Won 1st place in "Jewish Culture" contest 9/28/17
* Top Finisher in "Window" contest 2/21/18
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March 17th, 2017
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Comments (42)
Anne Gifford 9 Days Ago
Hazel, what you wrote is so beautiful and so true. This painting in its full size must be striking. Beautiful technique.
Bernadette Krupa
Hazel, gorgeous creation with chalk and pastels "Jerusalem... A Place of Hope and Heartbreak"! Congrats on multiple Features!! L/F
Hazel Holland
Agnes, thank you so much for featuring "Jerusalem... A Place of Hope and Heartbreak" in the group "Oil Pastels and Soft pastels". So much appreciated!
Hazel Holland
Mariola, thank you so much for the feature in the "500 Views" group! So much appreciated!
Hazel Holland
Danielle, thank you so much for the feature in the "Everyday Wonder" group! So much appreciated!
Marian Bell
Love the methods you used in creating this magnificent piece of art, Hazel! Gives a very old, nostalgic feel to it! L/F
Hazel Holland
Jenny Revitz Soper, thank you so much for featuring "Jerusalem... A Place of Hope and Heartbreak" in the group "No Place Like Home". Your support is truly appreciated!
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in The World We See Group :-)
Hazel Holland replied:
Robyn, thank you so much for featuring "Jerusalem... A Place of Hope and Heartbreak" in the "World We See Group". Your support is truly appreciated!
LOIS VIGUIER
Congratulations Hazel! You've won first place in our "Jewish Culture Contest"! You're painting/pastel of Jerusalem touched the hearts! I'm giving you a tweet, and also a special feature on the home page of "Exclusively Drawings and Paintings"!
Hazel Holland replied:
Lois, thank you so much for the special feature on the homepage of "Exclusively Drawings and Paintings". Your support is truly appreciated!
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