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The Story Behind the Work
"The Hummingbird Pause, Selah" - fine art print
Painted live in worship during the Levite Summit, a worship & arts conference, in Red Deer, AB
In prayer and preparation with the theme of "Selah" for this event, the Lord showed me a picture of a hummingbird drinking from a flower. I heard the phrase, "the hummingbird pause."
Does a hummingbird pause, I thought? I typed in the question on the computer and this article pops up called "even hummingbirds pause" here's what it says:
"Hummingbirds’ wings beat at an astonishing rate of forty to ninety times per second. They are birds on steroids, darting with precision from one flower to the next to drink nectar. A friend of ours, who made a nature documentary, showed me a clip of a hummingbird pausing in mid-air. His camera takes one thousand frames per minute. What a mind-boggling discovery to learn that even hummingbirds pause! This knowledge has me wondering: If, in the rush hour of ornithological flight, even the fastest wings stop, shouldn’t we humans take a hint? Cameras, cars, and email interfere. Nature offers balance." by Eileen Rockefeller
I knew what the Lord was speaking to me about, in this world of busyness and distractions, we must take the time to pause, drink in the nectar of His Spirit, connect to God. It is from this pause, we drink in deeply from Him and receive the life giving nectar of his love.
The flower I chose to paint is the bleeding heart. Jesus bled and died for us to have that connection back to the Father, in order for the Holy Spirit to come and be with us. This painting is about communion with God and a reminder for us to be intentional to pause, selah.
"but drink deeply of God's Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and offer praise in your hearts to the Lord." (Ephesians 5:19)
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.
For a custom print size, contact Mindi Oaten Art. For an entirely new original artwork, visit the Custom Painting & Commission page. You can also review the FAQ.
Displaying: keep artwork indoors and away from prolonged direct sunlight, excessive moisture, smoke, and rapid temperature changes.
Handling: use clean, dry hands and hold prints or originals by the edges whenever possible. Support larger pieces evenly with two hands.
Cleaning: use only a soft, dry cloth or clean artist’s brush. Do not apply water, glass cleaner, oils, sprays, or household cleaners directly to printed or painted surfaces.
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.
For a specific artwork, custom size, framing choice, or care concern, contact Mindi Oaten Art. You can also visit the Frequently Asked Questions or learn about commissioning a custom painting.
