Emerald Saints
Watercolor
13" x 21"
This tree is up on Mount Manitou. It was struck and blown apart by lighting revealing its beautiful inner coloration and patterns. As I looked at it and admired the exposed wood, I began to see a painting emerge. The painting is commemorating those people who have died for Christ. The rock in the painting represents Christ and the Emerald Saints are represented by the trees in the background. The color emerald is the color of the tribe of Reuben which represents resurrection. This is a very mysterious painting for me. I felt quite compelled to paint it without fully knowing its significance. Below is a description I found recently - after I'd painted and named it.
Reuben was the firstborn of Jacob and his name means to 'see behold, perceive, discern, or know a son'. His name was inscribed in the Emerald stone which represented healing life, birthing, rolling sea (water), turmoil (pangs, pain). Its green color speaks of Resurrection (Life), Restoration (Healing), and Reinstatement (Forgiveness).
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