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vonda drees art

art that plumbs the depths of love

Author: vondadrees

March 30

Posted on March 30, 2021April 9, 2021 by vondadrees

2018 “Nothing is guaranteed—in theology or politics. … I heard, today, from someone who had the murderbook of their lover.… Read more March 30

March 29

Posted on March 29, 2021April 9, 2021 by vondadrees

2020 What does it mean for God to be “at the point of my pen”? “God is not remote from… Read more March 29

March 28

Posted on March 28, 2021April 9, 2021 by vondadrees

2019 Do you remember the opening scene from the movie Ice Age with the acorn-obsessed character named Scrat? That little… Read more March 28

March 27

Posted on March 27, 2021April 9, 2021 by vondadrees

2020 “The trees are coming into leaf Like something almost being said; The recent buds relax and spread, Their greenness… Read more March 27

March 26

Posted on March 26, 2021March 1, 2025 by vondadrees

2020 Darkness of Being You abide in the wellspring, balming my sadness. Lightness of Being, You effervesce the wellspring, refreshing… Read more March 26

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Chances are TikTok has editing ways to make rainbows appear. This one, though, surprised me the old fashioned way. :)

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Instagram holds many seasons of my creative contemplation. It continues to be a place I share fresh paint & ink, and I'd be delighted to meet you there!

A couple days ago I was sharing with a neighbor about Wendell Berry’s book, Jayber Crow. Jayber Crow is a town barber and mystic of Port William, Kentucky, who tells his life story of belonging and homecoming. Precious, Living Light On my easel now and maybe 2/3 complete, is my first attempt painting a bed of lotus. It’s a practice to trust fresh morning eyes. For me they tend to be kinder and clearer. “The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious…” -Einstein A neighbor friend and I were talking about that threshold moment right before a eureka! happens. She came up with “not-a-ha-yet.” 😊 “I choose to inhabit my days, An homage to Ren’s favorite summer spot! “All creation is gifted with the ecstasy of [Holy Mystery]’s light.” —Hildegard of Bingen Before I went to bed last night, I saw a FB post from a friend in Milwaukee. She shared images of a huge tree that had just been downed by a storm.

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