Creating a Modern Illlumination

I was challenged to create a piece to hang in the sanctuary illuminating James 5:15.

I made a few practice samples to see if my idea would work. Excited about the solution, I began with a fullsize sketch, then drew it onto fabric and began slow free motion stitching over my drawing.

Three layers, fabric and batting, gave a wonderful dimensional look.

Then I started the painting, slowly and carefully.

When completed, I backed it in silk. I am thrilled the combination of stitching and painting worked out as I had hoped!

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PROGRESS PART 4 painting the FINDING PEACE series

Second painting – FINDING PEACE: HOPE, 8” x 8”, oil & cwm, wood cradle 7 WEEKS till ART WALK LUFKIN in downtown Lufkin on January 28 When I feel isolated, I count on hope. This divine mystery will present a solution if I am open to looking. There I can find peace. Hope is everything.Hope is believing in tomorrow. Hope, is trusting for something good in the future. Hope is trusting in Him. “If we want to hope for something, maybe we could hope in our heart that peace will come in our life.”—Prem Rawat What does HOPE mean to you? More FINDING PEACE series progress reports coming... Thank you for reading. : ) jmcfivespoongallery.com jeanellemccall.blogspot.com jmc_fivespoongallery

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It's the middle of May and I'm making Christmas cards. Created the back ground using bubble wrap to print several layers on heavy paper. After newly created paper dried, I cut it to size. Cut a stencil out of contact paper and used an embroidery hoop and fabric to use for a silkscreen effect. DIDN'T WORK. After a few impressions ink ran under the contact paper. Decided to try again. This time, I carved a Lino cut using my design. I have one more sheet of prepared background paper to cut for next printing try. Finally, got the consistency of the ink and pressure just right. Next step will be continued!!

Part 2 - PEACE series. Preparing for the Downtown Lufkin Art Walk on January 28 Part 2 The process has begun! I settled on the size, medium and theme. Now I need to explore what PEACE really means to me before putting paint on wood. The dictionary has plenty to say! 1. a state of tranquility or quiet 2. a state of security or order within 3. freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions 4. harmony in personal relations 5. to ask for silence or calm After digging deep, I settled on 6 words that mean PEACE to me. CONFIDENCE HOPE SERENITY CONSTANT PASSION HARMONY I would love to hear what PEACE means to you. More updates as I complete the PEACE SERIES. Thank you for reading. : ) fivespoongallery.com jeanellemccall.blogspot.com jmc_fivespoongallery

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