Crossing the River

The song that this painting was based on really touched me and I thought about what kind of painting I wanted to do as an extension.  The song to me is a gospel song .... and I remembered this photo I took that "accidentally" had a halo in it.   I worked and re-worked the painting and finally got it where it felt right.  It has been a real labor of love.

To hear and see play the video below.  (The music is The Highwaymen ie Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings)

Crossing the River.wmv

Perking up the Etsy Shop

My etsy shop was a feeling a little neglected these last few months with all the commissions and sales on ebay (thank you!) so I decided to perk her up with a couple little gems. 

The Trial by Existence by Robert Frost

This painting was inspired by a poem by Robert Frost, The Trial by Existence.  I just love this poem.  To me it is .... well so much.... but basically an acknowledgement of how courageous it is just to be human.  God holds us in his "especial care" because he knows how much courage it takes to plunge to earth leaving paradise behind.  I named the painting The Fall because I think the poem looks at the fall of man in a different way, rather than a transgression, more as an act of valor.  I did a little video below.  The music is Van Morrison.  The Fall is up on ebay right now.

Just remember just being here and doing the best you can is an incredible feat.

Blessings.

Carrie 

Enlightenment.wmv

Queen of Hearts - Video of me Painting

Hi all - I made a video of the painting process. I finally figured out how to get the full video up so here it is(below). She is posted now on ebay......

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Queen of Hearts.wmv

Okay I think I got it!