Posts by Candis
Behind The Easel: God’s Reward
When I met Karen, not her real name, she was pregnant. I asked if I could paint her and her baby after birth. But the day she came for a photo shoot, baby was not happy. Often, we tuck bad days into the background pretending they don’t exist. Or we discard things like an unwanted…
Read MoreBehind The Easel: Connecting to True Peace
Staying connected to God is my goal, especially in today’s cancel culture world. When covid began I heard a lot about rapture of the church. Who will be included? Who won’t? According to theological experts like Pastor Jack Hibbs with Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, CA, we are closer and Biblical signs show we are. This…
Read MoreThe Old Courthouse
The Old Courthouse clock tower was a historic icon I thought would always be around. Its majestic presence reminded I-25 travelers they were halfway to south metro-Denver or Colorado Springs. Though the clock hadn’t worked in years, its presence was a connection to early Douglas County residents. However, in 1978 everything changed when a young…
Read MoreBehind The Easel: He’s Still Here
In reaction to unprecedented world-wide events, I painted a picture of where I believe we are in relationship to Bible prophecy. The seven lamp stands represent churches of John the disciple’s time, 90 A.D. And some say they represent periods throughout church history. I believe it is both. Jesus standing in the center, His eyes…
Read MoreVIVA Magazine, Cover Story
In October, 2017 I had the privilege to be featured as well as my painting He Has My Back, as the cover article for breast cancer awareness in the Pebble Creek, Arizona publication. My art is more than pretty décor for a wall. As a follower of Jesus Christ, He is the only One who…
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