In His Garden
by Hazel Holland
Title
In His Garden
Artist
Hazel Holland
Medium
Painting - Watercolor -altered Art
Description
I painted this impressionistic watercolor using wet colored tissue paper, water soluble wax crayons, and watercolor pencils. After letting the colors bleed into one another, I later edited it to create this batik-like effect.
As I was doing this I was reminded of the time twelve years ago when I felt impressed by the Spirit to make a prayer garden out of my back yard. As I worked tirelessly in my garden to make it a place of beauty and sanctuary for others, I learned how to enter into His Garden where the work has already been done.
As I entered by faith into the rest of His grace I found that it's a place where no work is allowed. That's because in His Garden the work is already finished! I learned that the only thing left for me to do is to enjoy sweet fellowship with Him as I hear Him calling me upon the gentle wind of His Spirit to enter more fully into the rest that he has already provided... Himself!♥
* Won 3rd place triple tie in "Wings pf Angel Butterfly Storm" contest 1/4/16
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August 9th, 2013
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Comments (32)
Anita Faye
Fantastic contrasts and color Hazel! Featured on Groovy Butterflies! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/groovy-butterflies.html?tab=overview
Hazel Holland replied:
Anita Faye, thanks so much for featuring "In His garden" in the group, "Groovy Butterflies". Your support is truly appreciated!
Hazel Holland
Sandra Pena de Ortiz, thanks so much for featuring "In His Garden" in the group "Memories and Nostalgia". Your support is truly appreciated!
Hazel Holland
Charlene, I'm sorry for the typo where I just called you Constance. I guess I was thanking a Constance earlier and somehow the wires in my fingers got crossed. :-)
Hazel Holland
Sotiris, thanks so much for your revisit. :-) I didn't know that FAA let you vote more than once per painting... :-)
Hazel Holland
Michael Knight, thanks so much for featuring my artwork in the group "Intense Emotional Art". I really appreciate your support!