This painting is worked in acrylics on a 15"x30" canvas, and took 36+ hours over 10 weeks to complete. I have been greatly encouraged by the responses to it. I especially enjoy telling people to have a close look at the pine tree on the right and then watching the moment when they are close enough to read what is hidden in the bark. These are the scriptures relating to this picture, such as Psalm 91:1-2, "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust."
Ever heard of semaphore? It is the signaling alphabet that sailors used, generally with a flag in each hand, where each position of the arms represented a different letter. I have incorporated this into the painting, so that the people on the path spell words using semaphore. They say, "God is my salvation".
This painting also depicts some of my part to play in God's scheme of things: the gracious princess (in red near the first entrance), welcoming the refugees; and the warrior (in red and white with sword at side) welcoming and prepared to defend any who are pursued by the enemy.
I would be interested to know what you see in this picture; what it speaks to you.
The painting is currently on show at our church cafe. I have started preliminary work on the next picture, which won't be a landscape and will be completely different! (c:
