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This is the fifth painting in a series of patriotic paintings prepared for Independence Day 2016.
How the Flag Series got its start: 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 donated my first painting, Fourth of July, to this small town VFW Post. 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. As of December 3, 2016 I have donated: Fourth of July painting to VFW Post in Mannford, Oklahoma Fireworks painting to Coffee Bunker in Tulsa Sold Flag over Tulsa painting and donated the proceeds to Coffee Bunker in Tulsa. Three Flags and America donated to Blue Star Moms. Donna Ham, artist and humble servant of the Most High God But when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be filled with power, and you will be witnesses for Me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8 |