Archive Oil Painting by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"POTPOURRI"

Painting #995 of 1180 paintings  /  Oil on linen   (10"x10")   Painted in December, 2007    SOLD

The Daily Word

Monday, September 16, 2013

LET GO, LET GOD

I let go of struggle, and let God be my inspiration.

When I say “I let go and let God,” what am I releasing, and what am I allowing? I let go of condemnation and allow the unconditional love of God. I release darkness and sorrow and embrace the light and joy of God. I let go of struggle, lack, and limitation and let in the peace, substance, and power of God.

In my time of prayer and meditation, I become as a child listening to a loving parent. I cease telling God what I know and seek only to know God’s presence. I let go of limited understanding and let God within me bring spiritual understanding. As I let go of earthly troubles, my burdens lift and I rejoice in the kingdom of God within me.

Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.—Luke 18:16

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"I Like Pink" Rose Painting by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"I LIKE PINK"

Painting #1084 of 1180 paintings /Acrylic on Canvas  (6"x6") Painted in Nov., 2009  SOLD

"Can this wilderness be ending for me?  I believe it is so and I'm at a new beginning.  

I bought the perfect new home for me on Saturday, 9/7/13.  Yesterday on Sunday, 9/8/13, the new minister of "Unity of Naples" buys my condo.  Today, I am basking in the Love of God and All is WELL!   You surely know how thankful this lady is . . . . . because I AM!

By the way, my new home has a beautiful spot with wonderful north light.  I see my easel standing there."

Please share with me in listening to this beautiful music.  Stay with it because the harmony part is the best.   Click on : Music

From the "Daily Word"                               Monday, September 9, 2013

                                                                                                        

PREPARED

I am ready for this new day!

I awaken refreshed, renewed, and energized. To begin my morning, I start with prayer, connecting with Source. The ideas I hold in mind and heart help prepare me for the day ahead. I affirm that I am one with God and aligned with divine life, order, peace, and plenty. I am ready for this new day, whatever it may bring.

If I have specific goals in mind, I decide on the first steps to reach them. If I have an upcoming test, I study. If I’ve been assigned a task at work, I prepare by gathering the resources I need. When new opportunities arise, I seize them with confidence.

Preparation is necessary in many facets of life. My heart and mind are open and prepared for every blessing this day holds.

Build up, build up, prepare the way, remove every obstruction from my people’s way.—Isaiah 57:14

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"Florida's Plumbago" Oil Painting by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"Florida's Plumbago"

© Nora Kasten

Oil painting on linen on board   (12"x12")          July 4, 2012

"This is the second painting from the Plumbago blooming in Debra's yard on Marco Island.  

Again, as the first one it was executed totally with a palette knife but I still didn't get the finish that I was after.  Maybe another one . . . . I don't think so but we'll see."

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"Smell The Roses" Oil Painting by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"Smell The Roses"

© Nora Kasten

Oil painting on linen on board  (24"x24")     February 12, 2012

"It was tempting to not sign this painting but I've eaten a lot of humble pie lately and this is just another bite.  

I purchased a new chrome and black easel the other day that will hold a large canvas and the plan is to experiment with more of the"Contemporary Expressions" I completed a couple of years ago.  Karl didn't especially like those works so I discontinued them but now seems to be the right time to go in that direction again."

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"Yellow Roses" Oil Painting by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"Yellow Roses"

© Nora Kasten

Oil painting on linen  (24"x20")  Painted April 30, 2009

"Yesterday, I found this painting in my studio closet, brought it out and framed it in one of the new black floater frames.  It was painted two years ago and there is a lot of palette knife work on it.  Maybe I'll hang it up, maybe I won't."

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"Orange" Oil Painting by Artist, NORA KASTEN

"Orange"

© Nora Kasten

Oil painting on oil primed linen on board  (36"x24")  April 23, 2011

"This is my first large painting using totally the palette knife for the oil color application.  Although I've used the alkyd oil paints in the past, "Orange" was completed with Gamlin regular oil paints.  The roses and fruit came from Publix.  I like the painting better on my easel than this photo."

"I'm in awe . . . today is my 74th birthday."

HAPPY EASTER EVERYBODY

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