"Autumn's Impression IV" ~ 2/29/08 An Autumn Tree Landscape by Connie Tom

I guess you can tell that I love autumn. It seems like I gain energy from seeing all the beautiful, cheery lively colors. ~ Enjoy!

To purchase this painting, please contact Park Place Fine Art Gallery, Leawood, KS

"The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. The LORD preserveth all them that love him: bu all the wicked will he destroy." ~ Psalm 145:17-20.

"Autumn's Welcoming IV" ~ 2/26/08 An Autumn Tree Landscape by Connie Tom

This is the fourth in a series of paintings that I've done entitled "Autumn's Welcoming". This work pictures a path through the wood with a late sunset shining down on the beautiful autumn foliage. ~ Enjoy!

"Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end." ~ Ephesians 3:20-21.

"Captured by the Light II" ~ 2/11/08 A Painting a Day Luminous Landscapes Paintings by Connie Tom

"Captured by the Light II" pictures an oceanside view of a gorgeous sunset. A lone figure was added at the bottom to magnify the vastness of this panaramic view. The man is captured in the reflection of the setting sun. Enjoy! ~Connie

"In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me. Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress."
"I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works." ~ Psalm 71:1-3,16-17.

Blue Columbines ~ 2/08/08 ~ A Painting A Day Flowers Mountain Landscape by Connie Tom

I love nature in the wild. There's something so invigorating about it. This work pictures a view of a field of flowers in up in the Rocky Mountains meadow. ~Enjoy!

"Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him." ~ Psalm 62:1-2,5.

"The Secret Place of the Most High" ~ 2/5/08 A Painting a Day Daily Luminous Landscape Paintings by Connie Tom

To get in a quiet place and think upon the most High God of the Universe! Of all living creatures... all powers and principalities of the air, all angelic beings, all the Heavenly Hosts, all creatures upon the earth. Whose eyes are always upon us and whose ears are open to our prayers. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it! ~ Connie

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation." ~ Psalm 91:1-4,8-9.

"Autumn's Hidden Sanctuary IV" ~ 1/18/08 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

There is something so profoundly interesting about being in the interior of the woods, listening to the rustling of the leaves. It's so peaceful and nurturing to one's soul to be away from crowds and hearing just the sounds of nature. In Autumn, when there's a slight breeze there is so much activity with all the beautifully colored leaves. Enjoy!
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"And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding." ~ Job 28:28.

"Fishing in the Twilight Waters II" ~ 1/16/08 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

It's early morning, and these fishermen are eager to beat the crowd while they take in the breath taking wondrous beauty of the lake country. ~Enjoy!

"Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear." ~ Isaiah 59:1

"Canyon River" ~ 1/14/08 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

"Canyon River"

He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works." ~ Psalm 104:13.
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"Old Oak Tree on a High Hill III" ~ 1/10/08 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

I love old oak trees! This old oak stands like a sentinel watching over the valley below and the rest of the trees. ~Enjoy!

"I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works. I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High. When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence. For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right." ~ Psalm 9:1-4.

"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!