Yellow, you get me. “Yellow, you get me.” Original. Acrylic. Matted & Framed. 9 x 11 inchesBecome a Collector:Click Here to Purchase“Yellow, you get me.”Listen to “Yellow, You Get Me.” here.https://youtu.be/FgITydzss0wHow did it get this title? Yellow is joyful, triumphant, light, and fun. I want to be joyful, triumphant, light, and fun! So, I feel like yellow understands who I am and who I hope to be. I hope that it could be an encouragement to others who see this painting.Something I love about this painting…is the fact that it is yellow. Because I love yellow! I always say that all of the colors are my favorite, but I think that yellow might actually be my favorite. It’s so happy!“Yellow, You Get Me.”A Poem By: Molly OvendenIn a worldWhere Lonely curlsCosy in at home,FeigningAcceptance whenWe all feel alone–In a worldWhere risking honestWords aloud screamsRetreatingObscurity whenWe all feel misunderstood–It’s a smile.It’s a nod.It’s a “hello”Each todayThat dulls inStreaks of grey…It’s a welcome homeGreeting, of gratitudeAnd joyous relief:“Yellow, you get me!”Try this: Take a couple of slow breaths to become present in this moment and invite Holy Spirit to come while you observe this painting, “Yellow, You Get Me!”Which square are you drawn to? Are you drawn to more than one because of how they connect? Because of something else?God, what might You want to say to me about this collection of shapes?How does your response to the negative space (where paint isn’t) differ from your response to the positive space (where paint is)?God, what might You want to show me through my response?Jesus, thank You for being with me in this moment of prayer.
When Evening Comes “When Evening Comes”Original. Acrylic. Matted & Framed. 11 x 9 inchesBecome a Collector:Click Here to Purchase“When Evening Comes”Listen to “When Evening Comes” here.How did it get this title? In Yorkshire, the latitude is further north than in Minnesota, so the angle of light is different. As an island, Great Britain is surrounded by unique cloud cover. This also alters the quality of light as it dissipates. The rapeseed fields of most delightful yellow thrill my eyes–especially at the low light of sunset. That is the moment I see captured in this piece.Something I love about this painting…EVERYTHING! THe yellow is exactly the yellow of my favourite fields. There’s an indigo-purple-blue situation in the top ⅔ of six scrapes of squares. I love the “sloppiness” of the twilight and how light and shadow interact with the progression of day into night.“When Evening Comes”A Poem By: Molly OvendenWhen evening comes…Today’s fun must pause:Resetting.Returning.Putting it all away.When evening comes…Night’s fears may threaten:Swallowing.Isolating.Mocking insecurities stay.When evening comes…Resting Beauty winks indoors:Basking.Mesmerising.Standing in awe, awake.When Evening comes…This moment’s choice to follow:Seeking Truth.Pursuing Life.Holding Hope for Day when it’s Night,Or choosing lesser that leaves one hollow–When evening comes…May there be pondering peaceAnd intentions of gratitude.Try this: Take a couple of slow breaths to become present in this moment and invite Holy Spirit to come while you observe this painting, “When Evening Comes.”What do you notice about the textures the paint makes in this piece?God, why am I drawn most to this particular type of texture?Consider the descriptions alongside the piece–what the artist loves and where the title comes from: How does connecting with the artist through her words create meaning as you experience this painting?God, where might I be longing for connection with someone in a relationship that has gone dark into the evening?
Turquoise Sunshine “Turquoise Sunshine”Original. Acrylic. Matted & Framed. 11 x 9 inchesBecome a Collector:Click Here to Purchase“Turquoise Sunshine”Listen to “Turquoise Sunshine” here.How did it get this title? Haha–isn’t it obvious? Just kidding! This angle of scrapes lends itself to suggesting movement–but, a very slight and gentle movement. It’s this same kind of impression I feel on a cool, summer day with sunshine streaming through the shade of some old tree–the light changes–and so do the colors and leaves.Something I love about this painting…is the gentle movement. I really love it. I love the puffs of white that subtly make them selves known, like clouds on a blue sky canvas of summer sunshine. I also like how clean it feels. And although the yellow use here is mainly like lemonade, I love the little blip of egg yolk in the upper left edge of the piece.“Turquoise Sunshine”A Poem By: Molly OvendenSun cream smeared,–check!Beach lounger secured,–check!Snazziest sunglasses donned,–check!Eyes closed in sunshine,Imagination dreaming peace,Deep breaths inhaled–a pause…Cleansing breaths released.Sun hat? Shading perfection,Cool breeze? Gentle direction,Camera ready? Indeed!With views sans obstruction.A moment by the waterCould be turquoise by the sea,Or simply: an afternoon Near my neighborhood pond.–just sunshine–And, you and me!Try this: Close your eyes and take a couple of deep breaths. Then, open your eyes and pause for another couple breaths as you look at this painting called, “Turquoise Sunshine.”What do you notice about the angle of this piece?God, where in my life might You want to show me a different perspective?Consider the title or the poem alongside this painting: Can you see the poem happening in the painting? What other stories do you see happening in the painting?God, what might You want to show me about the stories I tell myself about my life?
Aha! Original. Acrylic. Matted & Framed. 9 x 11 inchesBecome a Collector:Click Here to Purchase“Aha!”Listen to “Aha!” here.How did it get this title? Once I’d held up the matt to “find” the painting, I had a physical reaction, like a gasp–like an, “Aha!” moment of joy and discovery. It’s called what it did to me and for me.Something I love about this painting…is how many colors are used without being muddy. I love the deep blue at the bottom next to the turquoise. I love the metallic shimmer throughout. I love the warmth of peace. I love how the white actually participates within each square–not just as a backdrop. I love how it still makes me gasp with joyful realization long after I created it.“Aha!”A Poem By: Molly OvendenI’ve been waitingI’ve been wishingI’ve been exploringI want that momentTo come in surpriseTo shock me aliveTo ignite my soul–without any warning!I’ve been prayingThrough cloudy nightsI’ve been pleadingThrough foggy daysI’ve been waitingIn Hope until morning“Aha!”When my eyes brimFrom tears as BeautyIn sunrise blazing peachy-blueAnd I praiseIn a gasp of solitude.Try this: Take a couple of slow breaths to become present in this moment and invite Holy Spirit to come while you observe this painting, “Aha!”Which square are you drawn to? What do you notice about how the colors mix together?God, what might You want to say to me about this mixture of colors?How does your response to the negative space (where paint isn’t) differ from your response to the positive space (where paint is)?God, what might You want to show me through my response?Jesus, thank You for being with me in this moment of prayer.
