by Jen Norton | Nov 30, 2014 | Painting Stories
I never really pondered the “Canticle of Mary” (aka the “Magnificat”) before I was contacted by author Jerry Windley-Daoust about licensing an image for his soon-to-be released illuminated guide to the Joyful Mysteries of the rosary. It’s a good story to recall during...
by Jen Norton | Dec 12, 2011 | Painting Stories
Today’s Advent Art Meditation is from Psalm 43: 3-5 and speaks about not giving up hope and trusting in God even when the chips are down. We all have days that we just don’t want to face. It may be as trivial as not wanting to leave your warm bed on a cold, dark day....
by Jen Norton | Jul 23, 2011 | Painting Stories
“Hospitality is one form of worship.” -Jewish Proverb This painting began as a demo for a workshop I was teaching with my friend Lorraine. I thought it would be a good class subject simply because it had flowers, some table setting elements and the opportunity to...