{"product_id":"beauty-for-ashes-no-2-hope-rising-18-x-24-inches-mixed-media-on-paper","title":"\"Beauty for Ashes\" No. 2 - Hope Rising - 18 x 24 inches mixed media on paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Beauty for Ashes\" No. 2 - Hope Rising\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\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“The first movement of restoration—the quiet return of hope where despair once lived.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePart of my \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeauty for Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e collection, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHope Rising\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 gently restores hope to hearts that have known sorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAmong the first flowers to bloom after winter, daffodils have long symbolized new beginnings and the arrival of spring. Their appearance reminds us that even after seasons that feel barren or lifeless, God faithfully brings new life. Hope often begins quietly—not in dramatic moments, but in the gentle assurance that winter will not last forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePainted with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewatercolor, charcoal, and genuine gold leaf\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, each medium carries intentional meaning. The charcoal represents ashes, refining, and seasons of grief or loss. The flowing watercolor reflects surrender, fragility, and the faithful work of the Holy Spirit. The gold leaf speaks of redemption, reminding us that God restores beauty, purpose, and dignity through His presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe butterfly resting among the blooms becomes a symbol of transformation—a reminder that God is continually making all things new. Surrounding the flowers, the unfinished circle of gold reflects His eternal presence and His ongoing work of restoration. Redemption is not simply an event but a journey that continues as He faithfully completes the work He has begun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHope Rising\u003c\/i\u003e is the second painting in the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeauty for Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e series, where each flower represents a unique testimony of God’s restoring work. Though every story is different, they all point to the same enduring promise: nothing surrendered to Christ is ever wasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMay this artwork encourage you to recognize the first signs of hope, even when they seem small. In God’s hands, the quiet beginnings of restoration often become the foundation for abundant new life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“To grant to those who mourn in Zion—to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit…”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIsaiah 61:3 (ESV)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* NOTE: \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 href=\"https:\/\/www.mindioaten.com\/pages\/contact-mindi-oaten-art\" title=\"Contact Me - Mindi Oaten Art\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\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":49085218783482,"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-hope-rising-mindi-oaten-art_4aca150f-8ed7-4ed1-9d2b-9eecf6fc5de1.jpg?v=1782679383","url":"https:\/\/www.mindioaten.com\/products\/beauty-for-ashes-no-2-hope-rising-18-x-24-inches-mixed-media-on-paper","provider":"Mindi Oaten Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}