Monday, May 9, 2011

IA Weekly Challenge: Sacred

What is sacred?  For my Godmother sacred is what she shows the world; her relationship with  her God.

Here's the cane that started it all!

Two years ago my Godmother asked me to paint her cane to take on a cruise.  She wanted it covered with symbols of her Christian faith.  I was delighted to be asked to make something special for her and poured my heart into making it as good as I could.

And this is what I ended up with!


Now I paint all my canes with the same intense desire to do my very best.

If you'd like a hand painted cane made just for you or your loved one, then contact me, or visit my shop, Leaning on the Promises

8 comments:

Campbell Jane said...

That is so sweet. I've been working on a walking stick for several years. I might have to pull it out & finish now! Your can is lovely.
Blessings

Deann said...

What a precious creation Judy...I believe that all things created with full purpose of heart are sacred for the carry a piece of us in them. Beautiful work!!!

AJ Blanton said...

What a lovely sentiment. Beautiful cane.
AJ

Kat W said...

Your hand painted canes are gorgeous. And this one is a lovely piece of sacred art!

Kat :-)

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Love the sentiment and love this sacred walking stick. Intense desire is what keeps true artists going, I think.

artangel said...

It's lovely Judy! I bet your Godmother treasures having something so meaningful to her, and that so much care and love has gone into.

Yvonne said...

Beautiful, Judy! Such a unique creation!

Maggie said...

I love the story of how you began painting canes. I know this one is very special!

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My nane is Judy and I've been a christian for more than 3/4 of my life. I believe in redemption through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, that God, the Spirit lives in me and gives me the power to do His will and to live a joyful life. I have a Godly husband, a grown son and daughter. I live on a farm with 3 goats, 2 chickens, 2 horses, a cat, a dog and a python. I am an artist and a singer. I was a full time stay at home mom, the hardest job you'll ever love! I have two handmade shops on Etsy. Leaning on the Promises www.leaningonthepromises.etsy.com (Hand Painted Walking Canes) and Beaver Creek Pottery www.beavercreekpottery.etsy.com and an Etsy shop for selling Vintage and Antiques. Jersey Pine Pickers www.jerseypinepickers.etsy.com I post about my relationship with God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, about the things He teaches me, delights me with and how He uses me.