only light

Colour helps to express light, not the physical phenomenon, but the only light that really exists, that in the artist's brain.
-Henri Matisse

feast for the eyes

The first virtue of a painting is that it be a feast for the eyes.
- Eugene Delacroix

Ubi Caritas

Some Mondays

Gratitude

"I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder." G.K. Chesterton

A great Story tomorrow

I am honored to be a part of this great story that will be celebrated tomorrow on All Saint's Sunday.
Here is the link to the story on the website at Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton, Illinois.

http://www.churchrez.org/news/the-story-of-the-great-doors

I began my part in this huge project nearly seven years ago. I was part of a three artist collaboration who worked closely and lovingly together. This is one of those great moments in the life of an artist.
 This is one of my personal contributions, The Feast of the Epiphany.  I drew the design, based on a painting by Giotto. Wood carver artisans in Indonesia took our line drawings and created a work of art.

The Feast of the Epiphany Janice Skivington Wood

misty morning

Psalm 54

natural

Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I'm using to the highest degree possible the gift that God gave me to use. I'm happy with that. Aretha Franklin

One year young

It takes a long time to become young. Pablo Picasso