Quietness

When I first began painting, it seemed all I wanted to do was Italian street scenes.  Perhaps it is the romance of it that appeals, the color, the character, the narrow streets, the flower boxes.  I painted several totally from my imagination. "A Quiet Corner" evolved from another painting much like it.  The first one sold fairly quickly.  A benefit for the American Cancer Society was coming up in our neighborhood with a silent auction, so I repeated this painting and donated it.  I was happy it sold and supported a wonderful cause.  I was even happier when I learned the same friend who had bought the first one bought this one to go with its mate. And, then really pleased when my neighbor loved it, so I painted another one for Jackie.

We live is such a busy, busy world, and we are bombarded with pressures.. financial, security, children with problems, aging loved ones, and on and on.  But there is Hope.  There is a quiet place in the presence of our Creator and Savior where we can find peace.  I hope you find your quiet place today.

                                                                          A Quiet Corner

"For the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said......'in quietness and trust is your strength.'"
  Isaiah 30:15