Thanksgving Day Live Worship Painting 2010

 

"Thank You". Acrylic on Canvas. 20"X48"

During a worship painting, thoughts leave me and I am able to dialogue freely with my Heavenly Father, having Him lead the colors, shapes, and brushstrokes.  This year it was an honor and privilege to paint to the amazing music of Ingrid Rosario during our Thanksgiving Day service.  She is such a powerful and anointed woman of God. 



Ingrid Rosario and me sharing moments of worship.



This painting began as a vision in my mind.  As I prayed throughout the days leading to Thanksgiving, I had a recurrent vision of a vertical painting where the main focus was a representation of  vivid and luminous colors offered up to God.  The painting that resulted depicts a strong sense of gratitude for the gifts that our Lord has placed in us. 

We are given gifts and talents according to the call that has been placed in our lives, whether they deal with song, dance, art, speech, faith, culinary skills, hospitality, writing, craftsmanship, theatre, maternity, or paternity to name only a few of the wide spectrum of gifts God gives us.

With this piece, I envisioned our hands placed together joined at the base of the palms as an offering of worship.  Hands outstretched, away from our bodies, holding up the thoughts of majestic gifts and talents that He has graciously granted us- yes for His Kingdom, of course- but also for our joy and pleasure. 

The highest form of worship, for me, is to offer up the gifts He gave me, right back to Him.  This the greatest "Thank You" that I can offer.  Therefore, I named this piece "Thank You".

As I glance back at it now, it reminds me of my daughter showing me her drawings- proudly and happily, her arms outstretched as far as they could possibly go, desiring the art to reach me more quickly than the rest of her could as she runs towards me. 

Live Painting:  Photographs of Live Painting by Lynda Carcache



The Sketches



The first sketch along with a scripture to express reverential Thanksgiving.  Romans 12:28  Therefore, we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful. and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.  That says so much!

 



Playing with the design to get a dynamic composition without compromising the message or the vision

 My prayer is that with each new piece what I see in my mind's eye and feel in my spirit is more clearly expressed and evident. I want more of Him and less of me depicted in the visual interpretations of His messages.

Be blessed!  Be inspired!

Live Worship Painting for 2010 Women's Conference

I can finally sit down to share the wonderful events that took place in the Edifica 2010 Women's Conference in Miami, FL.  Things have been so wonderful since!  God has taken care of putting things in our lives in order so that we can dedicate our time to Him and rest on Him also- very important!  So after a wonderful vacation, (trip inspired paintings are forthcoming!) I want to share the women's retreat weekend!  On Friday October 22, 2010,  I painted live through the initial worship, preachings of our home pastors, and concluding worship.  It was, all in all, perhaps two hours worth of time painting live before the congregation.  I truly felt the presence of God throughout the night.  I am posting the photos in the order that they occurred:





Here is one photo of the exhibit in the lobby.  I created a board that provided my artist statement and information about the series:  Finding a Niche

  


Our pastors, worship band, their families, and me praying before beginning the service...





The Lord's blank slate...

 


The Christian band, "Contagious" was amazing and the presence of God was tangible.

 


Lead singer  (on the projection) and guitarist for Contagious...

  


Here is the progression of the painting during our Pastor's wife's preaching.





Almost finalized...



Amalfi Blanco, a tremendous woman of God and Christian singer (far left), concluded with several songs to wrap up our time with God.



This weekend was the first formal showcasing of my work as a Christian Artist.  The website, blog, logo, and business cards all came together to materialize the beginning of a vision God has placed in my heart for several years now. God has graciously given me talents and a passion to execute pieces of art to glorify Him, and bring the messages of His word to a visual format, through my interpretation.  I am overwhelmed and filled in a way that only God can accomplish. 

This marks the beginning of a very special journey for me.  I felt extremely loved and supported in this endeavor. I am so exuberant for God's inspirations and ideas, and the actualisation of those inspirations and ideas.  Our God is magnificent!  He puts passion in our hearts for His plan for our lives and then is faithful to assist along the way.  Words can barely describe how blessed I feel to have embarked on this new walk with God along this extremely fulfilling new path.

Humbly and with an endeared heart I pray that you be blessed and be inspired!

God Bless you!