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The Story Behind the Work
Shop Living Water as a fine art canvas print or ready-to-hang stretched canvas. Each piece is printed to order by Mindi Oaten Art.
Living Water is Christian Bible art drawn from John 4 and the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well, where He offers the promise of living water that never runs dry.
"The woman said to him, “Sir, you have nothing to draw water with, and the well is deep. Where do you get that living water? Are you greater than our father Jacob? He gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did his sons and his livestock.” Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4: 11-14
In the dusty, sunlit town of Sychar, Jesus, weary from his journey, rests at Jacob's well. The hour approaches noon, the sun high in the sky, casting short shadows on the ground. As He sits, a Samaritan woman approaches with her water jar, intending to draw water from the ancient well.
The scene unfolds as a vivid illustration of spiritual transformation. Here, at a simple well, Jesus offers more than just a drink; He offers a new life, a transformation from the inside out. The living water He speaks of is the Holy Spirit, the very essence of God that dwells within us, transforming our hearts, minds, and souls.
The conversation deepens, touching upon matters of worship. Jesus, in His infinite wisdom, reveals, "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks" (John 4:23). He emphasizes the importance of genuine, heartfelt worship, one that goes beyond rituals and customs.
In this tender interaction, Jesus breaks social norms by speaking with a Samaritan woman, revealing the universality of His love and message. The woman, realizing she stands before the Messiah, leaves her water jar behind, her heart filled with a joy and hope that surpasses understanding. He pours out living water to fill the cracks and brokenness in our lives.
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Part of Behold Him: The One Who Transforms, Mindi Oaten’s 42-painting visual journey through the life and ministry of Jesus.
Originally painted in acrylic on canvas.
All prints are printed on fine art quality printing canvas. It will look and feel like the real thing. (un-matted and unframed).
All prints are also available in a pre-stretched canvas option, gallery wrap. 1.25-inch sides, white, stretched on a wood frame, coated for maximum UV protection.
PRINTED TO ORDER - Please allow our local printer to do a fabulous job printing your artwork. Processing time is dependent on the amount of prints on order in production (usually allow around 2 weeks).
Mindi’s fine art canvas prints are reproductions of her original paintings printed on artist-quality canvas. Sizes vary by artwork, from smaller pieces to larger statement sizes. Unless the product option specifically says Stretched Canvas Print, canvas prints are shipped unstretched.
Unstretched canvas prints can be framed, mounted, or professionally stretched by your local framer. Because each artwork has its own proportions, available sizes vary; order from the size and format shown on the individual product page.
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A Stretched Canvas Print is a fine art canvas print stretched over an internal support frame, creating a ready-to-display presentation without first visiting a framer. It can be hung as-is or placed inside a decorative outer frame.
Stretched canvas sizes vary by artwork. If the size you need is not listed, contact the studio to ask whether a custom stretched size is available.
Mindi Oaten Art may be able to create an approved custom fine art canvas print in a size not listed on the product page. Custom print orders are quoted individually based on the artwork, final dimensions, proportions, and finishing requirements.
Custom sizes must respect the proportions of the original painting, and some dimensions may require cropping. The studio will confirm what works visually before the order is finalized.
For a custom print size, contact Mindi Oaten Art. For an entirely new original artwork, visit the Custom Painting & Commission page. You can also review the FAQ.
Displaying: keep artwork indoors and away from prolonged direct sunlight, excessive moisture, smoke, and rapid temperature changes.
Handling: use clean, dry hands and hold prints or originals by the edges whenever possible. Support larger pieces evenly with two hands.
Cleaning: use only a soft, dry cloth or clean artist’s brush. Do not apply water, glass cleaner, oils, sprays, or household cleaners directly to printed or painted surfaces.
Framing: archival, acid-free materials and UV-protective glazing are recommended for works on paper and can also help protect fine art prints. Canvas works should be framed or stretched appropriately for the specific piece.
For a specific artwork, custom size, framing choice, or care concern, contact Mindi Oaten Art. You can also visit the Frequently Asked Questions or learn about commissioning a custom painting.
