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by Hazel Holland
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While I was painting this watercolor using colored wet tissue paper and water soluble wax crayons for this watercolor, I was reminded of the... more
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While I was painting this watercolor using colored wet tissue paper and water soluble wax crayons for this watercolor, I was reminded of the Scripture where Jesus tells us to "be as wise as serpents and harmless as doves." So how can we be "as harmless as doves" in the way we relate to one another?
You probably have a picture in your head, just as I do, of how Jesus related to those who knew they were sinners. He never talked down to them. He never spoke critically to them about their behavior or shamed them in front of their friends. He never judged them even when He spoke truth. He always had a gentle spirit towards them because He knew their hearts.
But I think quite a different picture comes to mind when we remember how Jesus was often cornered by the self-righteous Pharisees. They couldn't stand the way He loved sinners. It made them want to set traps for Jesus. They wanted to harm His reputation because they were jealous of the way the crowds followed Jesus...
I grew up in the United Kingdom, and immigrated to the USA when I was 19. After attending several different colleges over a number of years, I finally received my BA degree and began teaching children with special needs. However before I got my teaching degree I was a substitute teacher, and got hired to teach art classes in an elementary school in Southern California. The goal of this pilot program was to determine what kind of impact creative expression might have on the academic lives of elementary school students. For six months I taught children how to enhance their drawing and painting skills by providing a nurturing, fun, and supportive environment. My goal was to empower these children through their creativity, and in turn...
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Steve Taylor
It looks so colourfully bright Hazel. Favourited and liked
Constance Lowery
I saw this as a flower, an upside down tulip. Now, I see the dove, though,
Hazel Holland replied:
Constance, thanks so much for your kindness and support!
Constance Lowery
very beautiful flower abstract. L/F
Hazel Holland replied:
Constance, thanks so much for your kindness and support!
Gigi Thomas
Sharing on Facebook groups Art District and Comment for Comment
Hazel Holland replied:
Gigi, thanks so much for your kindness and support!
Gigi Thomas
Kuddos!Your awesome creation has been FEATURED on the ABSTRACT FEATURES DAILY GROUP Home Page! Congrats! Self Posting Available on the Discussion page and daily promotion on 100 clicks thread.
Hazel Holland replied:
Gigi, thank you so much for the featuring "Be harmless as Doves" in the "ABSTRACT FEATURES DAILY GROUP Home Page! Your support is truly appreciated!
Hazel Holland
Bob, thank you so much for the featuring "Be harmless as Doves" in the "Non Photography" group! Your support is truly appreciated!
Hazel Holland
Mahesh, thanks so much for featuring "Be Harmless as Doves" in the group "Art and Meditation". Your Support is truly appreciated!
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for your homepage feature with Christian Art & Photography, 4-18-2022!
Hazel Holland replied:
Jean, thanks so much for featuring "Be Harmless as Doves" in the group "Christian Art and Photography". Your Support is truly appreciated!
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured on the homepage of the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 4/17/22 l/f
Hazel Holland replied:
Lyric, thanks so much for featuring "Be Harmless as Doves" in the group "Out of the Ordinary". Your Support is truly appreciated!
Randy Rosenberger
This piece of fine artwork has earned the honor of being chosen to show off to other artists and prospective buyers here in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is an honor to share this piece of well composed and beautiful art on our Featured section of our homepage. Thanks much for sharing! Liked and Faved Randy B. Rosenberger (administrator of the WFS group)
Hazel Holland replied:
Randy, thanks so much for featuring "Be Harmless as Doves" in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery". Your Support is truly appreciated!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent colorful abstract dove painting, Hazel! L/F
Hazel Holland replied:
Hanne, thanks so much for your kindness and support!
Hazel Holland
Geordie Gardiner, thanks so much for featuring "Be Harmless as Doves" in the group "Christian Theme Artwork". Your support is truly appreciated!
Hazel Holland
Thanks so much, Rosemary, for your generous words! That means a lot! coming from someone as gifted as you are, friend!!!
Rosemary Colyer
Such beautiful work Hazel! You are a gifted artist, with a wonderful message,bless you. L/F
Hazel Holland
Lesa Weller, thanks so much for featuring "Be Harmless as Doves" in the group "Naive Art". Your Support is truly appreciated!
Hazel Holland
Bener, thanks for your generous comment and vote!
Hazel Holland
Sandi thanks for your generous compliment and vote!
Bener Kavukcuoglu
beautiful work, voted
Hazel Holland
Zulfiya, thank for your kind comment and vote!
Zulfiya Stromberg
Beautiful work, V
Bener Kavukcuoglu
beautiful work , warm colors , voted #1
Hazel Holland
Michael Knight, thank you for featuring my artwork in the group, "Intense Emotional Art". I appreciate this so much!