{"product_id":"beauty-for-ashes-no-7-healing-touch-18-x-24-inches-mixed-media-on-paper","title":"\"Beauty for Ashes\" No. 7 - Healing Touch - 18 x 24 inches mixed media on paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Beauty for Ashes\" No. 7 - Healing Touch\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“Like life rising from ashes, healing begins where pain once lingered.”\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\u003eHealing Touch\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 what has been wounded by life’s deepest sorrows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHealing is often quiet. It rarely comes in a single moment, but through the faithful presence of God as He meets us in our brokenness. Like delicate blooms rising from the ashes, His healing begins where pain once lingered, replacing fear with peace, sorrow with hope, and wounded places with renewed life.\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, loss, and the refining seasons we all experience. The watercolor reflects surrender, tenderness, and the gentle work of the Holy Spirit. The gold leaf speaks of redemption, reminding us that God restores beauty, dignity, and purpose 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 healing is not merely physical or emotional—it reaches the deepest places of the heart, restoring what only His love can touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHealing Touch\u003c\/i\u003e is the seventh painting in the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeauty for Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e series, where each flower reflects a unique expression of God’s redeeming work. Every story is different, yet each one proclaims the same hope: nothing surrendered to Christ is ever wasted. He faithfully heals, restores, and makes all things new in His perfect time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMay this artwork remind you that healing is not the absence of scars but the evidence of God’s faithful presence within them. His touch brings life where pain once lingered, and His love continues to restore every heart surrendered to Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePsalm 147:3 (ESV)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\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":49085489938682,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3273\/files\/purple-orchid-beauty-for-ashes-mindi-oaten-art.jpg?v=1782681554","url":"https:\/\/www.mindioaten.com\/products\/beauty-for-ashes-no-7-healing-touch-18-x-24-inches-mixed-media-on-paper","provider":"Mindi Oaten Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}