An exercise in faith

As an artist I have practiced many different mediums, though I have never painted. But deep in my core where the gentle whisper of the soul lives, I feel God wanting to work through me, to paint a prayer. 

When the noise of the mind creeps in I can feel like an imposter and start to doubt. I think I’m not qualified, skilled, worthy, or the right person for the job. But as Vincent van Gogh said:

“If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.”

this piece is as much a public exercise in faith as it is a painting.

The artistic process

This painting has been one of the most spiritually significant things I’ve done in my life. I view it as an exercise in remaining absolutely present to the gentle whisper of the soul, at all moments, with every stroke. Doing whatever necessary, whatever practice required of me, to remain here–right now–listening. It required me preparing and sharing my entire being.