Courage Is Power: Art as a
Symbol of Strength and Freedom
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Courage Is Power
I haven't quite completed this painting. It's waiting to dry so that it can be varnished with a semi-gloss finish. As a part of my painting process I take time to consider a spiritual connection with my work. If I don't feel it, then I won't complete the piece.
I stop painting on this piece because the green bushes in the background seemed off. I couldn't seem to mix the right shades of green, so I waited 3 months. Once I knew what to do I completed the bushes. Then I was able to complete the wolf. I'm very happy with the results.
"Courage Is Power," painted in acrylic and oil, will be ready in about a month. It's been drying already for two months. It's 9 x 12 inches, on a cotton panel.
I hope you see something personal and inspirational in this piece!
Why Do Artists Like To Paint Wolves?
See below to find out why and to better understand what this painting means to me.
Courage Is Power For Everyone
If I don't have a real-life story for a painting, then I create a story that has meaning while painting. I created a story for this piece centering on courage.For me, the lush forest in this picture is the backdrop for a young and magnificent wolf who feels his strength and confidence harmonizing to grant him a moment of power.His reality tells him that he is the strongest animal in the forest and that he can battle his enemies and win. However, he has yet to discover the transformative power of his courage that will influence the rest of his life.The wolf, taking a bold stance with purpose and determination to survive the enemy, is parallel to what each of us face everyday. Whether it's facing personal fears or navigating through the difficulties of life, we all have a choice to overcome or be overcome by the circumstances of life. It may seem difficult to stand against challenges boldly, but we can expect to have courage by identifying our fears and taking action against them.Times come when we must express our true strength and take a powerful leap of faith in God to overcome the storms of life. We can confront the shadows that threaten to consume our world by living a life of Godly truth which which empowers and frees the heart to guide us into having whatever we need or desire to become. Therefore, courage doesn't have to be illusive.The true power of courage, is not about being fearless, because we all experience fear, but it's how we regard it. As we reach within ourselves for the God-given empowerment that belongs to us by faith, we can overcome any obstacle that stands in our way according to Mark 11:24.How glorious a message this is to us all. This means that our lives can be symbols of power, courage, and unwavering determination, even when we experience fear. As we shift to our faith and trust in God, we can and will experience victory.
Conclusion
I would like "Courage is Power" to serve as a reminder to all who view it that true bravery is not measured by the absence of fear, but by the strength to face it head-on with faith in God to take over where our strength seems to end.We all have fear at times, but it doesn't have to destroy our joy and keep us from realizing victory. As we face our fears, we're able to discover a strength within ourselves we never knew existed. We have the ability to conquer the difficulties of life one step at a time or all at once if necessary by faith. Choosing not to face fear keeps us from having the strength and wisdom to receive greater opportunities.
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