"DANIEL in the LIONS' DEN"   16 x 20   Acrylic

 

 

The sixth chapter of the book of Daniel in the Bible records the drama of Daniel being thrown into the lions' den as punishment for something his enemies schemed to betray him. Put yourself in Daniel's shoes and consider what thoughts might be going through your mind as you face these beasts. Daniel trusted God to protect him and that is what happened. It was a testimony not only to his generation but to all the generations since then. This was a fun painting to portray (since it had drama and animal's faces with different expressions). There's a contrast of textures, colors, and shapes. 

"ZEBRA STRIPES"   8 x 10   Acrylic

Patterns of the zebra are as varied and unique as our fingerprints. It's no wonder their camouflage tends to confuse the predators. I am continuing the theme begun some months ago in making a selection of various zebras with the distinctive markings display. Several coats of paint are applied in each negative space by switching from white to black to white to black, etc.

"COW PAUSE"   12 x 16   Acrylic

 

Folks have been requesting additional cow paintings, so I selected this Hereford to add to the collection. The white face allows easier display of expression. The view is from ground-level as she stands on the hillside. I have fond memories of the Hereford calves I used to bottle-feed.