Monday, July 13, 2009

THE LOVE OF CHRIST

11x14 oil on canvas sold

This painting is a companion piece to Adore His Sacred Name that I posted a few months ago. If you recall, my school opens our day with a morning assembly where we pledge, pray, and sing the hymn of the month. As we learn the new hymn of the month, one of our teachers teaches all of us how to sign the hymn. It's incredible to see children of all ages, along with teachers and staff, learn sign language to accompany our voices. After we have mastered both song and sign language, we sometimes sing with our hands only...a truly beautiful event!

This is 5 year old Ivan, signing the word love in the hymn, Lift High the Cross. Ivan's arms are crossed over his chest to sign the word love. Lift high the cross the love of Christ proclaim, till all the world adore His sacred name.

So, two paintings are now finished, I have several more to complete the sign language series. Thank you so much for visiting my blog, your visits and comments are most appreciated. Take care.



9 comments:

Diana Marshall said...

What a beautiful painting of the young boy with such a touching expression on his face, you have captured that moment so well.

Unknown said...

What a lovely series these are[and going to be]. I can see your love for God exude from these images

Dana Cooper said...

This is a lovely, sweet portrait...beautiful Angela!

Unknown said...

I remember the first one, sure will be a lovely collection. Beautiful painting too Angela, you've really captured scene, I imagine they have a lot of fun!

Ann Rogers said...

Beautiful! You have such diversity in your work, with you dog paintings, landscapes and now portraiture..and all so well done.

Edward Burton said...

BEAUTIFUL job, Angela - he has such a sweet expression.

Gwen Bell said...

What a perfectly angelic young man! His expression could melt any heart. You did such a great job painting him and bring him to life.

L.Holm said...

The gang's said it all--beautifully done.

Dean H. said...

Beautiful painting...series...commentary. Your school has values which are sadly missing in most of today's organized functions. Hooray or you!