From Behind the Easel of the

Adirondack Artist

It's an April evening 2011 as I stand looking out the studio window.  Listening to a song written by Paul Baloche called "Glorious", I will try to describe the sunset I only wish I could paint.  An orange glow at the horizon sends a purple hue upward with soft blueish gray tones stretching to the north with pink and yellow bands as far as the view allows.   As the darkness settles in, the distant fire red and orange colors become more intense, beckoning for the horizon to be lost in the twilight.  As the song plays on, glorious oh so glorious, for the Lord God almighty, master artist over all creation, took his brush and in a few minutes painted a sunset beyond any words I could express.

This one thing I can testify too, in the God head the Father, Son, and Spirit spoke the world into existence.  I am privileged to be allowed to see and feel their passion for their creation.  My question to you is, "If they are not the master artists of creation, who is?"  Each evening throughout the world the sunsets display such a beauty.  2011 reminds me of a sunset in reverse.  The darkness of 2010 gives birth to sunshine as we anticipate the light and warmth of a new season of His goodness.  I am reminded of Jeremiah's words verse 29:11:

"I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans for goodness and not bad, to give you a future and  a hope."

I spent the winter working on the storyline and layout for my book, the rough draft is complete and hopefully with the Lord's blessing the dream that became The Journey of an Adirondack Artist will become a reality.  I have seven new paintings ready to go to print, hopefully I have captured the essence of what makes the Adirondack scenery and wildlife always breathtaking.

Once again, I want to thank you for your support in my endeavor to be all that I can be for the Lord.  As an artist I am most grateful he has touched my life with the ability to paint, and in some small way tried to express his love for all of His creation.

Yours in Christ,