{"product_id":"beauty-for-ashes-no-10-tender-mercy-18-x-24-inches-mixed-media-on-paper","title":"\"Beauty for Ashes\" No. 10 - Tender Mercy - 18 x 24 inches mixed media on paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Beauty for Ashes\" No. 10 - Tender Mercy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 x 24 inches \/ 20 x 30 inch framed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Media on paper; watercolour, charcoal and gold leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Where love and mercy meet, beauty begins to bloom.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePart of my \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeauty for Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e collection, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTender Mercy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an original mixed media artwork inspired by the promise of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIsaiah 61:3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—that God exchanges ashes for beauty and faithfully restores every heart surrendered to Him through His unfailing mercy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMercy is often where healing truly begins. It is the gentle embrace of God that meets us in our weakness, not with condemnation, but with compassion. His mercy does not overlook our brokenness; it reaches into it, restoring what has been wounded and reminding us that we are deeply loved. Like delicate blossoms opening toward the light, His mercy invites weary hearts to bloom again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCreated with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewatercolor, charcoal, and genuine gold leaf\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, each material carries intentional symbolism. The charcoal represents ashes, refining, and the seasons that have left their mark. The watercolor reflects surrender, tenderness, and the quiet work of the Holy Spirit. The gold leaf speaks of redemption, reminding us that God’s mercy restores beauty, dignity, and hope to every life entrusted to Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe unfinished circle of gold surrounding the flowers symbolizes God’s eternal presence and His ongoing work of restoration. His mercy is new every morning, surrounding us with grace that never fails and love that patiently continues His transforming work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTender Mercy\u003c\/i\u003e is the final painting in the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeauty for Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e series, bringing the journey of restoration to its quiet conclusion. Each flower in this collection tells a different story of redemption, yet together they proclaim one enduring truth: nothing surrendered to Christ is ever wasted. Through every season, His mercy remains constant, faithfully bringing beauty from ashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMay this artwork remind you that God’s mercy is not simply the beginning of your story—it is the thread woven through every chapter. His compassion is new each morning, His love never fails, and His restoring hand continues to make all things new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOTE: \u003cem\u003e\"Beauty for Ashes\"\u003c\/em\u003e collection is being sold as ORIGINAL ART only. If you would like to commission a specific flower, please request \u003ca title=\"Contact Me - Mindi Oaten Art\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindioaten.com\/pages\/contact-mindi-oaten-art\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere. \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal artwork, watercolour, charcoal \u0026amp; gold leaf on paper. Adding a beautiful custom frame will give your new painting added elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mindi Oaten Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49085612523770,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3273\/files\/beauty-for-ashes-pink-flowers-mindi-oaten-art.jpg?v=1782684052","url":"https:\/\/www.mindioaten.com\/products\/beauty-for-ashes-no-10-tender-mercy-18-x-24-inches-mixed-media-on-paper","provider":"Mindi Oaten Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}