Vincent

Just wanted to post about a favorite of mine, that being this painting. Being an artist I love, love art because it is a medium that can capture the emotion, the heart of what the particular artists sees. One of my very favorite artists, if not my favorite is Vincent Van Gogh. He truly has genius going on in this one. FYI: It is called The Cafe Terrace on the Place du Forum, Arles, at Night, c.1888 - Vincent Van Gogh
When it was first shown it was called simply "Coffee House, In the evening". No wonder I love it. Cafe Mocha sipping is part of my happy moments scenario! It was the first painting where he painted a starry sky. It leads us in with the cobblestones and then captures the eye with the warmth of the cafe surrounded by the falling of night in the little town center. So interesting and so inviting, so fun it would be to be there. In 1990/91 the town of Arles, France revamped the area to make it look like this painting, how's that for a marketing scheme. To me it is a romantic painting, about a place to meet and enjoy a warm cup of liquid energy in the presence of those who make your eyes smile and perhaps your heart sing.
Don't mind me, I am a hopeless romantic and optimist.

Wrapped in Hope!

When I painted this painting (the one in the picture, I named it The Quilt of Hope) it took me to another place. It wrapped me up with Hope. Hope that at some point I would find all that was in this painting to be true. True for not only myself but for others as well.

God has been faithful and continues to be. I see His miracles daily. Proven entities in my contemporary journey through life, hope and faith, continue to be constant companions from the hand of God to not only me, but all people.

Hope is transforming, it's truth keeps us and redeems our lives.

One part of my "crazy quilt" painting is a certain patch where the word miracle resides. We, each one of us, are a miracle. When we look at anyone, we are looking at a miracle. When we love each other, this is a miracle. When we pray, with faith and hope, this is a miracle. When we know God has heard and answered our prayer, this is a miracle, no matter what His answer.

I hope that you see that you are wrapped up in that hope borne in the heart of God for you.

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