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The Story Behind the Work
"Rest in the Promise" - fine art print
We all go through season of waiting. Those times are often more difficult than we’d like.
I couldn’t shake this picture… I sketched it in my book a couple months before I finished painting the Bible project. When I know something is coming to an end, a season of transition, I start thinking of the unknown, “what’s next?" For some people this is an exciting time, they get curious of what’s coming; but for people like me, it’s a time of uncertainty and the unknown becomes scary and worrisome. I realize this can be part of a personality trait, but I’ve learned for me it’s a point to mental attack that can bring me into a state that isn't good. It's been a weakness of mine my whole life. Worry. My mind starts playing the worst case scenarios, I become worried about the future. It can go on and on… and the crazy thing is I know better to exercise my faith in times like these. Take every thought captive to Christ...
Then I hear the Lord whisper in my ear, “Rest in the promise.” Do not worry.
I wonder if I’m the only one who experiences this, anyone else relate?
Thank God for His love and promises. This is where I stop, pray and paint, and declare with my brush what I know in my heart God has for me…. to rest in the promise. We all were created with a plan and purpose. God cares for us more than we do ourselves. When I heard him whisper that to me, I sketched what I saw…
Each element symbolizes the meaning behind this painting:
The nest: a place of security and protection, God creates that nest for us.
The eggs: the promises that will hatch. Eggs hold potential, plans and represent new beginnings. God promises a plan and a future for each one of us.
The clouds: the very essence of God is in nature, he is all around us. Clouds remind me of His presence. In the Old Testament, God resided with the Israelites in the cloud. He is with us.
The feathers: representing the Holy Spirit, he is with us in the waiting, giving us comfort and strength to overcome anything we face in the process.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jer. 29:11)
"Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." (1 Peter 5:7)
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.
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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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