HOPE

     This is the second in a series of two paintings meant to be hung side by side. In this painting the word Hope is the name on the top of the door. The porch light is on, symbolizing company is welcomed. Jesus is standing at the door getting ready to knock. There is no door handle because Jesus will not force entry into your life. He does not take away your free will. You must open the door of your heart from the inside. There are no dead leaves in this picture because Jesus represents new life. There are six rays of light shining down on Jesus from the lamp representing man. Jesus is the seventh ray of light because He is the Light of the world.

     These two paintings are painted on 16″ x 20″ Utrecht premade boards covered with Belgian linen. They are painted using the ala prima method. After one year of drying it was coated with five layers of damar varnish.