Giving Thanks Always
by Hazel Holland
Title
Giving Thanks Always
Artist
Hazel Holland
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
I painted this watercolor many years ago when I was confined to a TB hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan for two months. Apparently I got a fungus in my lungs that looked like TB, but thankfully wasn't. In order to lift my spirits and forget about the fact that I was wearing a mask over my nose and mouth 24/7, I escaped into the wonderful world of art where I was free to roam the woodland and joyfully take in the wonders of God's creation.
Now as I look back to that dark time in my life I am amazed that I painted a watercolor that reflects such lightness and joy. The Fall colors remind me of how much we have to be thankful for... "Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ". Ephesians 5:20 ♥
FEATURED IN FAA GROUPS:
* In God We Trust
* Christian Art and Photography
* Word for the World
* Greeting Cards For All Occasions
PLACEMENT IN FAA CONTESTS:
* Top Finisher in "Thanksgiving Contest" 10/8/16
* Top Finisher in "Orders for Christmas" contest 11/30/16
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October 4th, 2016
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Comments (34)
Brian Tada
A most beautiful autumn portrait and inspiring backstory, Hazel! Love the Scripture, too! Many blessings over this artwork. This would make such a lovely Thanksgiving card! F/L
Hazel Holland
Johanna Hurmerinta, thank you so much for the feature in the "Wonderful Greeting Cards" group!
Hazel Holland
Bukunolami Olamilokun, thank you so much for featuring "Giving Thanks Always" in the "Tex Artt" group! Your support is truly appreciated!
Hazel Holland
Jenny Revitz Soper, thank you so much for featuring "Giving Thanks Always" in the "Addiction Recovery Art with Text" group! Your support is truly appreciated!
Hazel Holland
Doug Norkum, thank you so much for featuring "Giving Thanks Always" in the "Inspired Quotations" group! Your support is truly appreciated!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Hazel Holland replied:
John, thank you so much for the feature in the "Images That Excite you" group!
Jenny Revitz Soper
CONGRATULATIONS! It is my pleasure to feature this inspiring artwork on the homepage of the FAA Group, Addiction Recovery Art with Text 11/16/2018. Bravo! You are invited to post it in the Features Discussion thread for posterity and/or any other thread that fits!
Hazel Holland replied:
Jenny, thank you so much for the feature in the "Addiction Recovery Art with Text" group!
Michael Hoard
Congratulations Hazel!!!! Your sensational and masterful painting composition titled "Giving Thanks Always" has won third place in the recent Music CD Cover Designs group sponsored contest!!!! Your beautiful image is now visible on the Music CD Cover Designs group home page!!!! Best of success with this painting. L, Fav, Cheers, Group and Contest Administrator, Michael Hoard
Hazel Holland
Geordie Gardiner, thank you so much for featuring "Giving Thanks Always" in the group "Christian Theme Artwork". Your support is truly appreciated!