The Glory of the Flowers

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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

Empire

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What is progress? In the eyes of the world, the rise of an empire is the greatest glory achievable, sustained by power and wealth. But every empire that rises, also falls. True growth is in the cracks, in the flowers … Continued

Until We Dance Again

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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

Sea Ranch Series

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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:

Memories of Color

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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

Tradition

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It was a cool spring day as we walked down the street past shops full of leather purses, scarves, woven blankets and jewelry. The city was built on a hill and the street ran up away from the small river … Continued

Daydreaming

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  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

Friendship

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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

Time

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Sometimes we go with our friends to a cafe near the king’s palace. The seating is mostly outside, and surrounded by palm trees. Their specialty is Moroccan tea, and it’s unusual to order anything other than the traditional green tea … Continued

Market Day at the Souk

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One day, in the middle of summer, I went to the souk with my mom and a Moroccan friend. We walked about twenty minutes from our house to the nearest vegetable souk with our small cart. It was a busy … Continued