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The next new thing.... 

This measures approx. 32 x 18" - acrylic on canvas
Posted by Helen Read at 9:06 PM No comments: Links to this post Winter Tree,  approx 14 x 11" colored pencil on paper

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Finally Finished! Separation, 22x30" Acrylic on canvas
©2013 Helen Read

After some weeks of work, this painting is now finished.
This is the second in a series of paintings I'm working on in my studio.  They are larger and consist of dots and circles.
To see the first in this series, please click here.

In this painting, I'm exploring the idea of the first day of creation.  Genesis tells us that on this day, God separated light from dark.  To me this brings forth the idea of pulling light out of darkness, which is how earth's state is described prior to the start of God's work.
As I worked with this painting,  I began to wonder if this is where the spectrum of light was first established.  You can see that spectrum taking shape as the bands of darkness and light are being pulled apart.
The use of small dots and circles, to me, evokes a sense of joy and delight - which I believe describes the heart of God as creation begins.  Color is also used to depict beauty.  The dynamic composition using swirls, suggests the enormous power and strength of a mysterious God who has the power to call light from dark. There is a sense of eternity suggested as well.
And once again, if you look carefully, you will see the hint of drops of blood, which is a foreshadowing of the need for redemption that precedes all of creation.  Even before His creative work had started, God knew that He would redeem all of it - by His own sacrifice.

My next abstract will explore the 2nd day of creation.  I hope to begin it soon.
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Almost done! 

More to come - soon!!

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What I've been working on lately ... Second in the series ... but not yet done, this painting measures about 24 x 30", and it is
acrylic on stretched canvas.
I'm working on an abstract series that depicts the days of creation.  This one shows the First Day when God separated darkness and light.
I'm not quite finished with it yet, but I'm making progress.
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In the meantime.... Sunflower,  colored pencil on black paper
©Helen Read

I continue to work on a much larger piece with my studio time.  Why is it that it seems there is never quite enough time to do all that I want to do??
Well, in the meantime, I'm posting this little drawing.  My students are just about ready to start on a similar project as they learn about color.

I hope to have a finished view of the larger painting I'm working on very soon!

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