1997, watercolor, 12” x 17”
Although each Christmas nearly 100,000 visitors view the scene upon which this painting is based, I chose to suggest a solitary moment – quiet and calm in the presence of the House of the Lord in which one can contemplate the condescension of God on a starry night. The lights in Heaven and on earth join to solemnly proclaim the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
The painting, Winter Lights, was created at the request of the International and Government Affairs Office of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for use as the official image of the 1997 Festival of Lights. It appeared on tens of thousands of invitations and programs at the Washington DC Temple Visitors’ Center. The image has also been used by the D.C. Temple, local wards and friends for Christmas cards.
(Available as a lithographic print on paper for $25 each plus $5 postage.)
Although each Christmas nearly 100,000 visitors view the scene upon which this painting is based, I chose to suggest a solitary moment – quiet and calm in the presence of the House of the Lord in which one can contemplate the condescension of God on a starry night. The lights in Heaven and on earth join to solemnly proclaim the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
The painting, Winter Lights, was created at the request of the International and Government Affairs Office of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for use as the official image of the 1997 Festival of Lights. It appeared on tens of thousands of invitations and programs at the Washington DC Temple Visitors’ Center. The image has also been used by the D.C. Temple, local wards and friends for Christmas cards.
(Available as a lithographic print on paper for $25 each plus $5 postage.)
Breath-taking. The Christmas lights on the trees seem to sparkle.
ReplyDeleteWithout a doubt this is one of the most beautiful paintings I've ever seen - I can actually "breathe" the crisp clean air just looking at this painting - it is magnificant Deanne!
ReplyDeleteJudy Whitenack
I love this, it is wintery magic captured with the warmth of the temple. I also love your Dogwoods at the D.C. temple.
ReplyDeleteThank you! My grin is as big as Emily's!
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