ECVA - Claudia Smith - Sacrament and Image

Baptism

Oil painting
24" x 48"

Artist Statement: Christ’s presence, although not outwardly visible, is inwardly and spiritually felt and acknowledged through the Holy Spirit. The love and joy that the event and His “felt” presence produces, reveals itself when it transforms us from within.

This wondrous sacrament and transformation is our guide, showing our hearts and souls the way. It is imperative that we listen and follow!

The sacrament of Holy Baptism is visible to us as it occurs. We welcome it, participate in it, embrace and rejoice in it. Its outwardly visible sign is water. Christ’s presence, although not outwardly visible, is inwardly and spiritually felt and acknowledged. The love and joy that the event and His “felt” presence produces, reveals itself when it transforms us from within.

Bio: Claudia graduated with a degree in Art Education. She was a high school art teacher for several years. Eventually, she ventured into the commercial world of interior design and freelance work, but never lost her love for creating fine art. Her oil paintings and mixed-media pieces have been featured in galleries and municipal buildings, and are in many private collections. Claudiacreate1@aol.com