As a friendly farewell to January, Thomas has released the second piece
in his Life Values Collection. Following in the footsteps of the much adored
Perseverance, Courage continues the very special message of faith in the
time of adversity and the unknown. Here is what Thomas had to say on the
subject...
" The moral order of God's universe is like an
exquisite tapestry; the foundational values of the good life
interweave in a seamless whole. In my Life Values Collection, I
explore the connections between these divinely inspired values.
Perseverance, the first issue, considers life as a voyage through
stormy seas - a test of faith and a demonstration of God's sustaining
love.
COURAGE, my new Life Values painting, expands on the metaphor of a sea
voyage, bringing us to the moment of divine inspiration, when God
graces us with courage beyond the merely human - the resolve we need
to overcome any obstacle. I make full use of a vocabulary of personal
artistic symbols to convey this message: God rewards our perseverance
with His gift of courage. Our lone sailor has come within sight of a
lighthouse; the beacon of divine love will guide him to shore. Smoke
curls from the chimney of the keeper's solid brick cottage, hinting at
domestic comforts within. A sublime radiance breaks through the
clouds, embracing the boat in its holy light. I painted COURAGE at a
time when I was especially grateful for God's hand of deliverance in
my life. May it remind you that courage is, truly, a gift from the
Almighty."
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Courage will be be offered as an 18x27, 24x36 and 28x42
image. To learn more about Courage, contact your Art of the South Consultant
and they will be happy to help you.
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