[Moses] led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed. Exodus 3: 1a-2a.
The Burning Bush, by Julie Carson, 2009.
Oil on canvas.
I came across this image in The Christian Century in the Spring 2008 and was stunned by the brilliance of the color and the feeling of the Divine that the painting evokes. I took it to a close family friend and talented artist, Julie Carson, to see if I could commission her for this work. Double-click on the painting to enlarge the image.
Today, this magnificent work hangs above the fireplace mantle in our living room. It is very, very special to us and represents Julie's gift from God to paint and to express herself through this medium. The camera does not even come close to catching the brilliant colors. The texture of the oils, combined with the illuminating essence of the metaphor is quite striking! I fully expect to see Julie's work progress in the years to come, who knows, she could be the next household name in oil painting. Thank you Julie for this heartfelt gift of joy and wonder!
