 In the early morning of June 3, I had an unusual dream about a painting. I felt as if God were giving me the blueprints for a painting that He wanted me to execute. In the dream, I had a vision of a horizontal long canvas. There were silhouettes of people (a long line of people), kind of like cutouts along the bottom of the canvas. There was a flag painted across the length of the canvas and there were buildings like silhouettes in the background. The words, "One Nation Under God" were printed across the center of the canvas. The canvas seemed to have a weathered appearance, like a wash over everything.
Then, the instructions in the vision became even more specific. The idea came to me to paint several paintings and put them in my front yard for Fourth of July with the instructions to sell them and donate all proceeds to a veterans charity like for wounded vets or vets suffering with PTSD. I believe I was assigned by God to paint these paintings and let God handle the details. It seemed a bit far fetched but with all things with God, I have learned, anything is possible. If He calls me to set up my paintings in my front yard and sell them for charity, I'm not going to argue with God no matter how funny of an idea that seems to me! It is now June 18th and I have finished one painting with another about half completed. This has been one of the most rewarding projects I have worked on in a while. These paintings are different than my usual style. Since I had never painted a flag before, I was a little apprehensive. However, I believe the first flag came out nicely. I remembered that I had been walking through my neighborhood in 2009 taking photos of flags. I was delighted to find the file with all of those photos so I used one of those to create the flag in this painting. I shared my vision and plan with a friend. She knows of a VFW Post in Mannford, Oklahoma that is in desparate need of funds. They take care of veterans in their community by taking them meals sometimes on a daily basis. They just happen to be having a motorcycle rally on July 9. So, I now have a charity! As I work out the details, I have no doubt that God will be honored, veterans will be benefited and blessings will flow. My Dad was a veteran of WWII. How appropriate for me to support a small town VFW Post near a lake. Dad and mom used to go to a VFW Post in Texas near a lake. They would enjoy steaks and dance the night away. I can see why God has led me in this direction. A consignment from God to be used for His Glory on Fourth of July helping veterans! Only God could bring all of this together. What a mighty God I serve. Donna Ham, artist and humble servant of the Most Hight God
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©2016 Donna Ham Mother's Day 36" x 48" acrylic on textured canvas "When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit." Luke 1:41 The subject of this painting was the left over flowers from Mother's Day. These were the flowers for my mom and my daughter. However, the deeper meaning of this painting is more about listening for the voice of God. An excerpt from Come Away My Beloved: "Like attracts like, and love has always been the test of true discipleship. Those listening to the voice of their Beloved will not be deafened by the cries of men. In a world filled with noises, they will hear Him. Yes, they shall even hear the tender cooing of the turtledove! Like Elizabeth when she was greeted by Mary, the response was an inner, involuntary response to the nearness of the Christ." As I waited upon the Lord to show me what He desired for me to paint, the Holy Spirit was already whispering His love for me in my spirit. If you turn your heart toward God, you will hear the cooing for the turtledove. It's the calling of the Holy Spirit to listen for His Voice. Painted with love by Donna Ham Artist and servant of the Most High God
 Only by the Hands of God Is Life Created
36 x 60 acrylic on textured canvas This painting was inspired by the vase of wildflowers I had picked after my brother died in June this year. This painting was an emotional journey toward the healing of my broken heart. After applying the texture and background, I just couldn't decide how this painting should evolve. I was studying the canvas late one night and I asked God for His direction and for a title. I thought the painting would include the beautiful cobalt blue vase and my Grandmother's antique table it was setting on, but I definitely wanted the focus of the painting to be on the wild flowers flowers. Since my brother was being cremated and I didn't have a memorial service, these were the only flowers that I had to honor the memory of my little brother. I had started my day that morning praising God for His creation starting in Genesis at the very beginning when He created everything. I continued praising Him for the creation of a baby in the womb, then birth and how He even provided for His creation by providing milk from the mother's breasts. I was consumed that morning be the magnificent mystery, beauty and wonder of life being created from nothing. As I lay in bed that night, I continued studying the canvas and the way the paint had dripped and puddled and run along the textures. At that moment, I saw in the background the faint image of two hands, one below and one above as if they were ready to form life from clay. Above was the light and below was the very sustenance and foundation provided for the growth of the flowers. I realized that if I painted the vase and the table, this glorious vision in the background would be obscured. The flowers should emerge from the painting as the focal point as they were being created by God's Hands. As I painted, God's creating, the wild flowers, were the main event in the process of my humble creation of this painting. God's creation: Only by the Hands of God Is Life Created. Donna Ham, Artist Lovingly created to honor my brother, Dennis (1953-2015) P.S. This is the first painting I have painted in 2 1/2 years. God heals us in so many ways and in His timing. I am His creation. I pray this painting means as much to the viewer as it does to the painter. God's blessings.
 This is the day! Glorious EASTER Sunday!
The LORD is RISEN! The LORD is RISEN, INDEED! HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH! This is truly the day that the Lord has made. Happy Easter! Donna Ham, Artist My art career is on hold because I am working full time and attempting to care for my Mother who has Alzheimers. It's not an easy road so when a piece of music is brilliantly executed, I hang onto it as a part of my growth, peace and joy. This morning I found this magnificent old hymn played by The Piano Guys. I have a history with this hymn. It happened to be my Dad's favorite and my cousin, Johnnie McNellie sang it at the funeral. As far as I'm concerned, there is no other music that heals the heart as much as this hymn does for mine. Sharing it gives me great pleasure. I walked down the Alzheimer/Dementia road with my Dad and now I am walking down it again with my Mom. It's not easy, but it is a blessing. God's Almighty Hand is the only hand I wish to hold as I sing How Great Thou Art. Blessings to all who are experiencing difficult times right now. May God minister to you through this extraordinarily beautiful music and video. Blessings, Donna Ham, Artist Art comes in so many forms. I find this You Tube video so beautiful and fun and sweet and HAPPY. Enjoy! I promise you will catch yourself smiling, it's inevitable! I'm Happy! Donna Ham, Artist  Butterfly painting 48"x72" acrylic on textured canvas. I painted this large butterfly for my daughter a couple of years ago. When she moved recently, she needed somewhere to store this painting. I brought it to the office and hung it behind my desk.
Being greeted by this large colorful butterfly and flower makes me smile every time I walk into my office. Evidently my coworkers enjoy it also! This new attention to this painting has inspired me to begin a new Butterfly series. I hope to get started on it very soon! I've had a few delays like my roof being severely damaged by 70-80 mph winds whipping through Tulsa a week ago. However, I think a series of beautiful butterflies and flowers will do the trick to lift my spirits. I wish you beautiful butterflies in your future, too! Donna Ham, Artist  Peace in the Midst of Chaos God is leading me on a new path where I am learning to trust Him more. He is always faithful. As I lift my foot, that's the first act of faith. As I start to put my foot down but there is no where safe for it to land, that's the second act of faith. Put my foot down on the path, not knowing what lies under my foot, now that's the third act of faith. Then just letting Him take control of everything for that moment and that moment only, that's where I am. Living on faith is really, really hard but so rewarding when my foot somehow lands on solid ground. He knows where the path leads, I don't need to know. No matter what lies ahead, He is with me to help me as I go forward.
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Meet Donna HamDonna Ham is a professional artist located in Tulsa, Oklahoma creating acrylic and mixed media abstract paintings, and still life paintings in oil. She also enjoys photography and writes poetry. 
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