Rejoice II Canvas Print

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Title: Rejoice II
Media: watercolor and gold leaf on Arches hot press
Size of Original: 12 x 15 inches
Text: Philippians 4:4-7

Original: in the permanent collection of First Presbyterian Church, South Saint Paul, MN

Traditional illumination techniques, similar to those used on ancient manuscripts 700 years ago, were used in designing the vine work and illuminated initial. Here is the process I used:
1. Layout � carefully planned and drawn in pencil
2. Gesso � applied with quill to areas that will be 23K gold leaf
3. Gilding � gold leaf applied and burnished to bright shine
4. Painting � light and dark colors are applied and blended for shading
5. Lettering � main text written
6. Highlighting � white paint added to give definition and depth
7. Outlining � black added to give definition and clarity
8. Gold filigree and tooling on gold fields � added for final detailing

My fascination with the power of ‘thoughts made visible’ and the mystery of the word as a vehicle of communication has led me on a wonderful journey as I merge message and technique with watercolor, brush and pen into a finished piece. Each piece brings exploration, inspiration and discovery — on a concrete level as I work with my tools and experience; on a spiritual level as a passionate heart treasures God. My response to life’s journey is to work with words, be inspired by great texts, express the abstract more tangibly and ... listen ... for God's still, small, gentle voice within the cacophony of the ups and downs, joys and sorrows experienced. In this relationship God comes transforming, with hope-full and wonderful surprises!