Featured Art - Midnight Warrior

"I am hidden with Christ in God" - Col. 3:3

"I have not been given a spirit of fear." 2 Tim. 1:7

Title: Midnight Warrior

Size: 4x6

Medium: watercolor, colored pencil

Midnight Warrior is a self portrait of myself - metaphorically. 

Like many masters and artisans from long ago, I throughly enjoy and intend to add symbolism into my work, adding story and meaning...an insight to my life and my beliefs. 

The mask symbolizes that I am still hidden from my true self, to others, and to God. It reflects that I am still unsure to reveal all of me, to trust God.

The mask is golden, a treasure and symbol of royalty because I am a princess and heir to a heavenly Kingdom. 

The owl feathers, and suggestive nature of an owl, stands for wisdom. The Holy Spirit is my guide, and through Him I gain wisdom.

The color palette is full of twilight and midnight colors that help me feel strong and filled with His powerful presence. 

The moon crest and fairy wings has been symbols for me almost 20 years. Starting my spiritual journey as a follower of the goddess in pagan beliefs, the moon crest and fairy wings have become a symbol of my humanity, whereas the sun is a symbol of God. 

work in progress shots

She looks at you not ashamed of who she is, but her body language shows how she is still not trusting of others, not trusting to expose all of her. A warrior in training, hiding in the shadows, learning how to stand firm in His Word.

Find prints for this Featured Art

My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/81823852/fairy-in-owl-mask-art-print-golden

Fine Art America: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/midnight-warrior-sara-burrier.html

Project 2013

With the new studio fitness outline, and new works in progress, there is also new subject matter.

I've been drawing fairies, mermaids, and in recent years, angels, for 20+ years. Although I will probably always create them, they will not be my focus.

I continue to study my art and it's purpose. Why was I given this gift anyways?! It's not like I can go out and hand it to someone at a food pantry, I can't hand it to someone as clothes, I can't save animals through it, I can't change the laws of prostitution and sex-trafficking with my art.....

Or can I?

"Sitting with Angels"
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I can encourage, strengthen, give love, share hope, and inspire faith through the imagery I choose to draw and paint.

Wow. I mean, what a gift!

The new subject matter for this year is Princess:

prin·cess noun- a non-reigning female member of a royal family. 

What Scripture says:

Romans 8:17
Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:16-18

Galatians 3:29
If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3:28-29

God is the High King. Heaven (and Heaven on earth) is His Kingdom, Christ is the Prince, our bridegroom. That must mean I'm His Princess...His bride.

I am a princess, so are all of the women of this world. 

I can give the gift of showing you, me, and others what God and Christ sees when He looks upon us. I don't know about you, but there are many days when I look in the mirror and see something dark, dirty, guilty, and unforgivable. That is NOT what God sees.

I hope this year I can share the light and beauty of our soul when it is seen by our King. I thank God that He has given me this gift so that when I draw it, He is telling me "I love you".

PS: This also includes the Warrior Princess in us. More on that later. ;)

Pride

Colored pencil in sketchbook

"God shows us our poverty of spirit when we try, in our own strength, to walk in a way pleasing to God...and yet continually fail. This is the testimony the Apostle Paul gives of his own experience in Romans 7. Humility came only when the once-proud Pharisee fell on his face and cried out, "Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of his death?" (Rom. 7:24)

Kay Arthur, Lord, Only You Can Change Me

The Rescuing Light (WIP)

It's been a LONG month of September, but I am now finally at my drawing table...DRAWING!

It feels like I haven't painted for months, so yesterday I decided only to focus on a vision I had for a painting. Strangely enough, it didn't turn out how I planned, but pleased with it.

A verse came to mind as I drew this:

"Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path." -Psalm 119:105

The piece has more meaning than that, but I remember when I started my walk with Christ this verse stuck out so strongly. I believe it!

There's quite a bit of symbolism in this piece, which I adore, and can't wait for you to find them all!

My husband asked "Is this an angel or Jesus?".
 What do you think? I would love to hear from you!

New Poster Print

"Kaleidoscope"

watercolor | 2010

Find it at my zazzle shop now!

New poster print now available at my zazzle shop.  It's a bit different than your fairies or mermaids by far.  I was asked to create a cd cover for some worship music, and after finally falling in love with the piece, I just had to share it with everyone!  It is my hope to also offer this image on many other items, so keep going back to the zazzle shop, here, or my Facebook fan page to get updates on what has been created. 

The image of course, is Jesus, looking up to the heavens.  There are other images within the piece, a fish, flower, birds, and a human hand.  I truly hope you enjoy just the pure beauty of this piece and the joy it brings to the heart.