My sister, Elise, recently had her Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibit for her graduation from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Her artwork was all based on Bible verses from the Song of Solomon. Her display truly was the most captivating. Way to go, Elise.
To see her art, keep reading.
Lily Among Thorns
(2006, oil on canvas)
Lo the Winter is Past the Rain is Over and Gone
(2006, Oil on Canvas)
Rose of Sharon
(2006, Oil on Canvas)
Your Name is Ointment Poured Forth(2006, Fresh Flowers)
Heart of Flesh
(2006, oil on canvas)
anita said:
wow…very nice, i loved the “lily among thorns” and “heart of flesh” was especially provoking. i really liked the depth i felt in the artwork. one could look for quite a while and still see something new.
thanks,
anita
Posted on December 13, 2006 at 9:54 pm
Tien said:
Is that your sister incorporating herself into the Ointment being Poured Forth? I like it. I love how beauty coninuously amazes me and how it’s just a mere faintest taste of how wonderful God is.
Posted on December 14, 2006 at 12:28 am
Josh said:
Awesome! Great job Elise!
Posted on December 14, 2006 at 6:13 am
Ken said:
Thanks for sharing this with us in cyberville! She should get some prints made of those, I know a particular coffee shop that might just be interested in such stuff
Posted on December 14, 2006 at 8:06 am
Ruth said:
Wow…………..
Posted on December 14, 2006 at 11:34 am
maggie said:
Who knew that your sister was such an amazing artist? The Rose of Sharon is dripping with fragrance and eminating beauty. I think it’s my favorite!
Posted on December 14, 2006 at 11:39 am
Shawn said:
My favorite is Lo the Winter is Past the Rain is Over and Gone.
The fresh flower model is my cousing, Jaleh. The picture doesn’t do justice to the instal. There was a scarlet red fabric tying everypiece together. There was the smell of fresh flowers. It was amazing.
We were all blown away by the quality and depth of the art.
Posted on December 14, 2006 at 12:25 pm
Jo said:
I am speechless! What amazing talent…. definitely a gift from the Lord. Let me know if her art is ever made public or for sale…
Posted on December 14, 2006 at 1:23 pm
Dann said:
Simply fantastic.
Posted on December 15, 2006 at 12:32 am
Gail Watkins (your GreatAunt--Sister of Garry said:
Shawn and Elise: Your grandfather, Garry Benson (my brother) was kind enough to send me this posting. I’m delighted to be able to see what Garry has been talking about for some time now, although I believe he thought the exhibit was to be the subject of photography, and not the wonderfully-executed oil paintings! What a delightful surprise–I didn’t even know that Elise is a painter! Extremely interesting biblical subjects, very nicely rendered, and I’m particularly fond of the Rose of Sharon because rendering/painting a rose is no easy task and this is done beautifully Elise (also, and conicidentally my granddaughter is named Rose). Shawn, I’m going to send this to Ryan, your cousin, my son, as I know he will be interested. Neither of us has forgotten the wonderful Thanksggiving we were fortunate to spend with Marian and Garry in winter of 1995 and we also were privileged to spend time with both of you! I wonder if you remember, it was a long time ago! Merry Christmas to you and your lovely wife, Shawn.
Posted on December 16, 2006 at 1:46 pm
Grams:Marian/Garry said:
THANK YOU SHAWN FOR POSTING THIS ON YOUR GLOB: I SURELY WISH THAT I KNEW MORE ABOUT USING YOUR BLOG:
THANK YOU ELISE FOR SUCH A DELIGHTFUL AND VERY ENTERTAINING PRESENTATION! g.MARIAN THINKS THAT SHE LIKES THE ROSE OF SHARON BEST AND I LIKE THE ROSE OF JALEH BEST!! OF COURSE I AM NOT ABLE TO DISTINGUISH THE DELICACY OF TEXTURE IN THE OILS, SO AM MISSING THE DEPTH OF YOUR VERY HARD WORK. !LO SIENTO MUCHICIMO! WE ALSO DO PRAISE OUR LIVING GOD FOR BLESSING YOU WITH SO MANY TALENTS AND SEEING THAT HIS FAVOR IS UPON YOU!! HALLELUJAH!! MUCH LOVE!
Posted on December 16, 2006 at 6:26 pm
Grampa Louis Blanc Sr. said:
Dear Grandson Shawn. Before I give you my ideas on your sister Elise, I want to say something about you. You have a charming personality. You have a great mind. You will go far in this world. You know how to make the right choices. Two examples: your wife, and your career.
As for Elise - while God was creating her before she was born, He was planning a very precious individual. One that would not only have a sweet personality, but would be thoughtful, kind, talented, famous, and loved and appreciated, not only by her family, but by the whole world.
Posted on December 16, 2006 at 11:02 pm
Burrito ChriS said:
Amen Grandpa! Hey Shawn is he interested in adopting! None of our family understand our “career”! Have a blessed Merry Christmas.
Posted on December 18, 2006 at 7:01 am