A Wretch Like Me
A Wretch Like Me – 24″x36″ oil on canvas A Wretch Like Me When we read stories, it’s easy to identify with the heroes because we want to be the hero of our own lives but if we’re honest, we … Continued
ARTWORK BY VANESSA ZAKAS
A Wretch Like Me – 24″x36″ oil on canvas A Wretch Like Me When we read stories, it’s easy to identify with the heroes because we want to be the hero of our own lives but if we’re honest, we … Continued
Reflections on Glory – 30″x40″ oil on canvas Reflections on Glory A woman looks into the dim mirror in a moment of hesitation. This mirror, a gift from an Egyptian neighbor, is the last precious item she has after all … Continued
The Glory of the Flowers This is what I imagine it looks like when each individual is serving with their unique giftings yet unified in the body of Christ. As we serve one another, we represent God on earth. That … Continued
I painted this at the beginning of the Covid-19 lockdown in my area. It was during a time when I felt that things felt grim and isolating. I wanted to express a hope that overshadows all of that, to say … Continued
These plein air paintings were all painted on location in Sea Ranch, California. It was a beautiful weekend spent enjoying and being inspired by nature. Process photos:
I developed this painting composition for my graduation diploma project at the Florence Classical Arts Academy. The inspiration for this painting came from the colors of the Moroccan market. I moved to Morocco when I was seventeen and lived there … Continued
One day, I went hiking with my family and some friends. It wasn’t a difficult hike but we went slowly, so it took us most of the day. We started at the base of the mountain and hiked up … Continued
The souk can be a chaotic place, and even more so if you’ve never been. The first few times I went to the souk I was too overwhelmed to notice much of anything except the noise and crowds of people. … Continued