"Autumn Fishing" ~ 12/18/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

This lucky fisherman has earned some time away from the office to his favorite fishing retreat.

"Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." ~ Psalm 37:4

"Lanterns of Gold IV" ~ 12/17/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

When I walk through the woods, I find myself in awe of the beauty of nature. I am aware of the life teeming all around me, be it plant or animal. As an artist, I watch with interest the play of light on the millions of leaves as the wind creates movement in the branches and limbs. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it! ~Connie

"O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
"Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth. The glory of the Lord shall endure for ever: the Lord shall rejoice in his works." ~ Psalms 104:24, 30-31

"My Utmost for His Highest" ~ 12/09/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

The title for this work was taken from a devotional book I love to read by Oswald Chambers. What higher goal could an artist have? The size of this work is 24"h x 20"w. This painting was a study done of a work by Thomas Moran of Kanab Canyonlands.
~ Enjoy!

"So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the Lord his God." ~ 2 Chronicles 27:6

"Autumn's Impression III" ~ 12/06/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

Wouldn't you like to have this log cabin as a your own personal retreat to escape to with the ones you love whenever you would like? Just imagine.... sitting on the front porch of this log cabin that sits on the side of a hill in the autumn woods, watching the morning sunrise. Seeing the morning fog still hovering over the blue-purplish mountains on the other side, watching a herd of mountain sheep heading toward a river down in the valley below for a morning drink. You could go canoing or fishing at your leisure, no time schedule, plenty of groceries and good food, clean linens, curtains on the windows, and a fire in the fireplace for when it gets a little cool. Candles, of course! Some chairs on the front porch to sit in outside or to take a walk to explore the countryside and enjoy the myriad of beautiful, autumn colors with which God creates in. Hear the breeze rustling through the treetops and all the wonderful sounds of the woodland creatures and enjoy the simplicity and purity of nature. ~ Enjoy!

"O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created; and thou renewest the face of the earth. The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works." ~ Psalms 104:24,30-31

"Silvery Blue" ~ 12/03/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

The colorful autumn birches stand out in a pleasing to the eye contrast against the silvery blue waters of this mountain lake in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Enjoy!

"This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word (the Son), and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." ~ 1 John 5:6-7

"Lake Fog At Sunset" ~ 12/01/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

"Lake Fog at Sunset" picture the sun beginning to set casting it's penetrating radiant light through the atmospheric conditions of the sky creating such beautiful colors that has mezmerized people for centuries. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed painting it! ~Connie

"For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God." 1 John 5:4-5

"Aspen Glade" ~ 11/30/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

"Aspen Glade"

"By this we know that we love the children of God, when we Love God, and keep his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments, and his commandments are not grievous." ~ 1 John 5:2-3

"The Turning of Autumn in Yosemite Valley" ~ 11/29/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

"The Turning of Autumn in Yosemite Valley" is another intense study I did of Hudson River Valley master artist Albert Bierstadt. All of the HRS masters concentrated very much on the light and the effects it has on producing the mood and atmosphere of the work. I too with my art am concerned with... does it produce the "right kind" of mood in the viewer. I take this as a very serious responsibility. Let me know what it produces in you by leaving a comment. I would love to hear from you! ~Connie

"Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him." ~ 1 John 5:1

"Golden Sunrise II" ~ 11/28/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

I love pretty sunrises and sunsets, and I love the water. I strive to create paintings that will lift the spirit and soothe the soul. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it! ~Connie

"These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." ~ John 14:25-27

"Autumn's Welcoming" ~ 11/26/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

It's early morning. The sun is still coming up, sky is blue and the morning fog is still wafting through the trees. The dew glistens on the leaves from the morning light and autumn is welcoming you to take a refreshing morning walk and enjoy her beautiful, cheerful and colorful autumn foliage ~Enjoy!

"The glory of the Lord shall endure for ever: the Lord shall rejoice in his works. He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the the hills, and they smoke. I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord." ~ Psalm 104:31-34

"Autumn Leaves and White Caps" ~ 11/23/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

This lively work pictures view at the edge of some windy waters as autumn heads out with the last splash of vivid colors. The whitecaps of the waves adds interest and contrast to the vertical trees and their brightly colored leaves. ~ Enjoy!

"Heart of Big Bend" ~ 11/19/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

"Heart of Big Bend"

"A Walk Through the Woods III" ~ 10/31/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

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Collection of Lynn Tracy ~ Defiance, MO



"A Walk Through The Woods III" was a fun painting to paint. I love intimacy of the interior of the woods. I love sunlight and the light, cheery colors of autumn and the abundance of leaves. It reminds me that I am surrounded with goodness and good things. Enjoy! ~Connie

"The Still Small Voice" ~ 10/30/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

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Collection of Tom DiMartino ~ Buffalo, NY



"The Still Small Voice" was another intense study I did of Hudson River Master Frederick E. Church. The wilderness is a place for solitude and quiet contemplation. The Boston Evening Transcript published this in Church's day:
Solitude reigns over the scene, and as the eye ever turns away
from the wilderness below to gaze upon the brilliant canopy of the sky,
the imagination whispers that he who was once
'led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted,
must often at the twilight hour have turned his gaze
from the gloom and loneliness of the forest
to the brightness and beauty of those heavens
which to his vision of faith were ever opened,
revealing the 'Father of Lights'.

~Enjoy!

"Autumn's Hidden Sanctuary III" ~ 10-26-07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

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Collection of Ron Meyers ~ Kailua Kona, HI



The gold of autumn leaves are laced with sunlight in this woodland sanctuary. I had a problem with the photography of this work. The actual painting is not quite so intense of yellow, and has a delicate lace of sunlight of white, tinted with just a little yellow that is not showing up in the photo. Almost like a very light cream colored lace. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it! ~ Connie

"Peace II" ~ 10/23/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

This was another study I did of one of my favorite Hudson River School masters, Albert Bierstadt. Enjoy!

"The Hummingbird Arch" ~ 10/19/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

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Collection of Jeffrey Antisdel ~ Niles, MI



This is a view from my front porch that I see when I go out to drink my morning coffee. There is twig that has made an arch in the opening of the branches of a gigantic oak tree and the hummingbirds have made a favorite place to perch on that arch. The sunrays shine right through the opening. Enjoy!

"Lo, I Am With You Always..." ~ 10/18/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

"Lo, I Am With You Always..."

"Hope" ~ 10/17/07 A Painting A Day by Connie Tom ~ Luminous Oil Paintings

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Collection of Jeffrey Antisdel ~ Niles, MI



Our walk through this life can sometimes be like walking through a forest of tall trees. The trees can represent circumstances bigger than we are that aren't going to move and we must walk on through. Sometimes there are obstacles in the way that we must step over. Sometimes the path is uneven and rocky. We must always keep our eyes on the light representing that which is good, and we will see our way through. The beauty and refreshment of the waterfall and lake at the end gives us the drive to walk on in "Hope".

"The Chair" ~ 10/05/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

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Collection of Rick Call ~ Jacksonville, FL



With the lights flickering from the ice on the trees, grass and chair, this work is exemplary of the wonderful lighting effects created by the Hudson River School artists of the 1800's, always believing that the human spirit is nurtured through nature by God. Enjoy!