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The Story Behind the Work
"Nature Sings" - Collectors Club, April 2020
“Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.” Psalm 96: 11-12
“For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.” Romans 8: 19
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I woke up one morning with the words, “all nature sings” going through my mind. Over and over I could hear it, like a song being sung, but it was coming from leaves swaying in the wind, as if I could see the sound. I saw art painted of leaves, with light, colour and movement of the brush strokes, all suggesting the sounds of praising and worshiping the Lord. I heard this beautiful new sound and song, like a symphony of leaves singing to Jesus. What if we could see nature singing? I began to imagine what that would look like. We can hear it if we take the time to quiet ourselves and listen. What would it look like?
This painting is a response to that morning. God has been speaking to me a lot right now to pay attention to nature and what we can learn about His Kingdom from the creation around us. It glorifies and testifies of Him. "The heavens declare the glory of God", says Psalm 19. We can join in this praise and song of thanksgiving like David did in the psalms, just by seeing the beautiful things he has made around us.
I actually heard Jesus tell me that nature “gets it” more than you do at times. I felt convicted of how often I forget to worship and praise him no matter what season or circumstances I am in. The leaves do, so I should too.
Then I heard the Lord speak about how nature responds to him and he showed me in this vision upon waking, what that looks like. Nature follows God’s times and season; nature has a cycle of growth, lying dormant, sprouting, blossoming and dying - according to its species. I began to see what God was showing me, how we too must learn to tune into the season we are in, individually, corporately, the “time and season” on the earth we are living in and hear what he is saying to us, how to react and move accordingly, all the while remembering to take the time to praise Him.
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. 1.25-inch sides, stretched on a wood frame, coated for maximum UV protection, wired and ready to hang.
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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.
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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.
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