Now It's Yard Art - Original Pastel

Now It's Yard Art
4" x 10" (10.2cm x 25.4cm)
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$75 plus $10 shipping and handling in the US
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I have this unique glass hummingbird feeder in my flowerbed. I love the shape of it and the metal stand that holds it. The only thing is - it didn't hold the sugar water very well and the little flower feeder tube broke after one season. I retired it from its original use but kept it planted in my flowerbed just because I love it.

The other day it was late afternoon, the sun was getting low and shining through the green-blue glass. Little drops of condensation were forming on the inside of the feeder. It was just beautiful and it made me glad I kept it. Even if the hummingbirds don't feed from it any longer and it has become a little piece of yard art it still brings me joy.

PS - Not to worry - I still have my old standby feeder hanging on my front porch that works very well and feeds several hummingbirds at one time.


John 14:16 (New International Version)
16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever—

The Lion of Judah - Original Pastel

The Lion of Judah
8" x 10" (20.4cm x 25.4cm)
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$250 plus $10 shipping and handling in the US
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I started this pastel the other night and almost didn't finish it because it was in that really ugly stage.  Since it has been a while since I've done any painting it is always a little discouraging when it gets to that ugly stage.  You may know how that is.  I was second guessing myself and really didn't think it would turn out very well.  But tonight I really felt I should try to finish it. So when I started on it again I totally forgot I was going to try to scan it as I was working on it and just started in on it again.  Sorry. You should have seen it before I started tonight though - really ugly - but since I forgot these will just have to do. 

I am so glad I didn't throw this one away because I'm really pleased with the way it turned out.  I tried not to go overboard with the details and to use broader strokes - I'm trying to loosen up some - and that is hard for me to do.  It is a tad lighter in real life - at least comparing it on my computer screen to the original  so I hope it shows up OK on yours.


Revelation 5:5 (New International Version)
5Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals."