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Abraham, Friend of God
Charcoal  11x14

"Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness, and
he was called the friend of God." James 2:23  (NASB)

In Biblical times, the word "friend" was synonomous with the concept
of someone entering into a covenant, or an oath that was binding to
the death. God made a covenant with Abraham (in Genesis 15) in
promising He would bless those who blessed him and curse those who
cursed him. He promised that through Abraham's lineage, a saviour
would come to deliver mankind. This covenant was later ratified in the
crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Since the covenant made
with Abraham was made also with his seed (all those whom God
redeems), the promises of this covenant transcends generations and
applies to all those upon whom God has chosen to bestow His saving
grace. This promise of God to redeem His elect does not require an act
of man in the keeping of this promise (for it is God alone who ensures
His oath will never be broken), therefore the hiers of His promise of
salvation can never be plucked from His gracious hand.
female wash
Oil on canvass 16x20
male wash
Oil on canvass 16x20
The Prince of Sherwood Forest
A tribute to artist Ron Dicianni
Oil on canvass 16x20
mural for Pittsburgh-based
business
Oil on canvass 16x20            Click in the image to enlarge

The subject matter for this project was inspired by the above photo of a
fireman cradling a child who was a victim in the bombing of the Oklahoma City
Federal Building. Years later, I was amazed and inspired when I discovered
this child survived his injuries and lives today as a testament to the mercy of
God in the midst of tragedy. My original intention for this painting was to do
an oil version of the photo, then I decided to shift to figures that were not
linked to a specific event. This painting is in remembrance of those who have
been wounded or killed by terrorist activity, be it the Oklahoma bombing, the
events of September 11, or those whose lives were taken in service during
the current War on Terror.
"I Do Believe In Faeries"
For a special little girl named Sara
Oil on masonite 9x12