True Peace Studio

Every good thing comes from God, including our gifts and special talents. Let us use them for the greater purpose which is to glorify his name.

This image came to me in a vision after a prayer for purpose. The Earth was being painted by the Creator. I immediately did a sketch and began the painting. In the process, I was led to paint my own hands. God created us in his likeness and allows us to partner with him to accomplish his will. The artist is spreading light throughout the world.

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”

1 Peter 4:10 NIV

There is a place where we connect with God, and he with us. It is the secret place; sacred and pure. His presence is felt, and he protects us.

In this painting a woman is praying and hidden by the leaves. The gold around her head represents the presence of God. She is full of peace and her face is full of joy.

“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."

Psalms 91:1 NIV

Jesus is placing the stairs to heaven and inviting you to take a step. The keys to the Kingdom are already yours.

This image came to me in a dream. When I finally built up the courage to bring it to life, I prayed that the Holy Spirit would guide me. Without any sketches, I picked up the brush and allowed it to flow. I began to paint Jesus facing away, with his back to us. I stepped back and noticed him actually facing toward us. The vines represent Jesus as in John 15:5 we are instructed to remain in him as we are the branches.

I prayed about the title for this piece and came across Jeremiah 29:13. I titled it 'Seek me'.

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

Jeremiah 29:13 NIV

I dreamt of a human heart taped up with words like ego and unforgiveness. We must open our hearts to God to experience the fullness of his love and grace. Many of our hearts are under bondage. This heart is trapped and hardened. Surrender your heart to the Lord and allow him to heal you.

“Search me, O God, and know my heart: Try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting.”

Psalms 139:23-24 KJV

“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”

Ezekiel 36:26 NIV

I was inspired to paint a river to symbolize the ongoing joy and peace from God. While painting it, The Holy Spirit led me to title it 'Living Water'. Like an ever-flowing river, the Holy Spirit's presence and power pours out onto us.

The flower represents us, receiving the Spirit and being promised eternal life.

“Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”

John 7:38 NIV

A women’s face is emerging from underwater symbolizing her new life in Christ.

This image that came to me through a dream. If you ever find yourself drowning in this world, seek the Lord. Surrender to the Lord and he will save you. He will be your breath of fresh air, your strength, and your power. The gold swirls in the water represent the presence of God. The flower in her hair represents her new life. She is born again.

“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Romans 10:9 NIV