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Meadow

AuthorPostedbyKathleen Self on on August 14, 2019

Yesterday I did something tangible! I walked down the stairs to my studio, squeezed paint onto my palette, and painted. The rich smell of walnut oil permeates the canvas as …

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Joyous Lament

AuthorPostedbyKathleen Self on on July 2, 2019

In the tidal waters we find a mysterious mixing of salt meeting sweet. In the brackish water between fresh and brine, where sea mingles with stream, there is a place …

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How Long Does It Take?

AuthorPostedbyKathleen Self on on June 5, 2019

I cannot count how many times I’ve been asked, “How long does it take to finish a painting?” To answer this common question, I will tell the story of a …

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Quiet Path

AuthorPostedbyKathleen Self on on May 17, 2019

Early in our marriage we were so very blessed to spend 2 years working at Continental Theological Seminary, then known as Continental Bible College, in Belgium. This painting shows a …

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The Beginning of the New Story

AuthorPostedbyKathleen Self on on May 14, 2019

John 19:16-17 reads as follows: “Jesus said to her, ‘Mary.’ She turned and said to Him in Aramaic, ‘Rabboni!’ (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to …

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Streams of Mercy

AuthorPostedbyKathleen Self on on March 29, 2019

In honor of the season of Lent, I want to share this painting, “Streams of Mercy.” Inspired by the hymn, “Come Thou Font,” I envisioned the mercy of Jesus as …

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Banner of Life

AuthorPostedbyKathleen Self on on February 12, 2019

It is the middle of Winter, with snowy ground, barren trees, a chilly sky, and I’m housebound with a broken ankle…my husband has carried my crucial art-making supplies up from …

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Rooted in Love

AuthorPostedbyKathleen Self on on February 4, 2019

Gardening, working the soil so plants thrive, is a wonderful activity! This painting is about how our souls can flourish; by being rooted in love. Roots are of primary importance …

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Blue Place

AuthorPostedbyKathleen Self on on January 29, 2019

Deep in our brains there is a small place called the locus coeruleus which is Latin for blue spot. This tiny place governs how we manage stress and panic. It …

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Jesus is Crucified

AuthorPostedbyKathleen Self on on September 28, 2018

Jesus is pale and weary from blood loss. As He is stretched out on the cross, He watches the Roman soldier nail the sign of accusation against Him. Pilate had …

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