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The Story Behind the Work
Shop Peace, be Still! as a fine art canvas print or ready-to-hang stretched canvas. Each piece is printed to order by Mindi Oaten Art.
Inspired by Mark 4:39, Peace, be Still! enters the moment Jesus speaks into the storm and the wind and waves surrender to His authority.
“And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm." Mark 4:39
In this expressive painting, the tumultuous sea and the roiling clouds above converge in a moment of sublime transformation. At the heart of the image, we witness a powerful, yet calm hand emerging, its palm facing the force of nature's fury. This is a representation of Jesus, the calm amidst the chaos, as he rebukes the storm that had so frightened his disciples. It harkens back to the biblical account where, after being woken from his slumber, Jesus questions their faith and commands the storm to still.
Complementing this divine intercession is the presence of a delicate butterfly fluttering near. This ethereal creature, with wings spread wide, resonates with the themes of rebirth and transformation—a stark contrast to the dark, brooding backdrop of the tempest. As Jesus speaks peace to the waves, the butterfly echoes his authority, embodying the lightness and grace that comes with the stilling of the storm. The sun breaks through the clouds, casting a golden hue that bathes Jesus' hand in light, symbolizing hope and the dawn of tranquility.
In this scene, the artist masterfully contrasts the might of the storm with the gentle power of the butterfly—a visual metaphor for Jesus’ dual nature as both human and divine. It is a reminder that within each moment of fear and uncertainty, there is an opportunity for peace and transformation, if one only has the faith to rise with the stilling words of Jesus: "Peace, be still."
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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.
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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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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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