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Children Are Waiting

Louis — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:31:41 +0000

This is an image of actual people that Louis photographed and then developed into a composition to produce an oil painting from. The symbolization for the composition follows.

The woman with the children represents all adults in the world. Everyone of us have not only a responsibility, but a mandate from God to help children in any way we can.
The child on the woman’s back represents the weight of responsibility we have to care for children and the pure joy it is to love them.
The child standing and leaning into the woman represents the needs children have to be taken care of spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.
The bricks on the ground represent broken families and the devastation of individual lives of children around the globe.
The flowers and butterflies represent new life and hope that we can give to children in need.
The big circle behind the woman represents the world and how we, as humans, affect it and its inhabitants.
The eagle in the big circle represents how we as humans have the ability to soar to great heights of compassion when we set our minds to it.
The dove coming out of the small circle represents the availability and presence of the Holy Spirit to comfort and assist those who believe and have a desire to help others.
The children in the background, most of whom will have no facial features in the painting, represent the countless children in the world who are the forgotten ones. They have no future….. They have no name….. If you will take a moment and place yourself into their minds, I believe your thoughts about their daily life and survival will take on a whole new meaning.
In the books of Mathew 19:4, Mark 10:14, and Luke 18:16 in the Bible, Jesus said “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Friends, these Bible verses are not a suggestion. They are a call to action from God. When children’s basic needs are not met physically, mentally, and spiritually, they truly are hindered and devastated.

Little Pond

Louis — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:47:07 +0000

I was walking along with my French Easel one day and saw this tiny pond with yellow flowers along its edge so I stopped long enough to do this sketch. It was fun.

Evening

Louis — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:04:11 +0000

The beauty of evening colors is lovely. This little jewel shows a hint of that beauty.

Light And Shadow

Louis — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:54:21 +0000

This little painting was done with very few strokes and that is fun to do. It gives it freshness and vitality.

Peach And Green

Louis — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:49:30 +0000

I saw this small hill that seemed to be filled with light and that’s why I painted it.

Pikes Peak 20

Louis — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:36:07 +0000

Pikes Peak is always fun to paint. It has so many emotions.

Pikes Peak 71

Louis — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:29:51 +0000

This little jewel is a view of the north side of Pikes Peak. I like the strong lights and darks it has. They’re yummy.

Pink And Blue 1

Louis — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:23:40 +0000

Pinks are always fun to work with in painting. Pink is also one of my favorite colors.

Pinks

Louis — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:17:05 +0000

Pink flowers are always one of my all time favorites. I never seem to get tired of looking at them.

Pink Delight

Louis — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:10:28 +0000

When I saw these beautiful pink flowers being back up by the strong blue in the background I just had to put it down on canvas.