Arrows

Arrow is created with stretched canvas and acrylic paint.  However, I used masking tape to define the lines for each color. I found for me as a visually impaired artist this was the best way to create straight lines as long as the tape was pressed down and covered the entire width of the card board.  This was a technique that the volunteers from Vision Loss connection showed me and I plan on using it again. I love shapes and straight lines.

Be Still

I love the forest it is in that place I find myself just wanting to enjoy the smell and sound of God's creation. It is in this place I can be still and know he loves me and there is no doubt he is almighty God. This is my first project where I tried painting trees and birds, however not in detail. I wanted it to be more impressions.  This was also my first try at using paint.

"Vessel of Love"

"Vessel of Love" (C) March, 7, 2012, by Esmeralda Hernandez. Mixed media includes: water color pencils, pencil, & water color paint.

Personal background
This is the first time using water color paints for any art work that I have done publicly.  I  understand my world as shapes, light and dark colors, contrasting colors and with my senses.  The only time I see shades is in the sun.  I do not think of  light hitting an object and where a shadow should appear.  In fact, one day in my art class I was noticing some pictures up close on the studio wall.  One of the staff told me about shading  and how it is the way artist show the direction of the light,  The direction of the light determines where the shade hits the object.  He gave me a little help on how to show direction in my work.  I still don't understand it completely.

About the Drawing.  
This drawing came to me while worshiping  on Friday night at  One New Man Ministry during worship. I simply saw a clear vase in white background with hearts floating  from the bottom to the top of the place where I could not see anymore. The hearts are floating in every direction as indicated by the movement of the hearts.  That night I just was fascinated by the movements of the hearts from the vase  they just kept coming and coming.  I sense that they were ongoing similar to  the fragrance of a flower from in a vase.

Two days later, I also sense that we are living vessels.  The only thing that should be in us is the love of the father.  I know for personally I fill it with so many other things like food, and noise and music. These are good because God created them all, however, he desires to place his love in the deepest places of our life where there may be some wounds and shame.  He desires us to remain open to his love.  That is the only way in which we can then freely give love to others.  This journey is not easy because it requires opening up some  in order to receive healing.  His hands were nailed because he loved us.  his touch is love.  He created us as vessels to mold and to shape.  We become like him one day at a time. We are his vessel of love.

Rattle Snake Mountains of Yakima Valley Washington

I did not put any name to this photo because I wanted to share how these hills mean so much to me. I also wanted to share things that inspire  me for different future projects.  The hills outline on one side the Yakima Valley region.  Every time o travel home to see my family I am greeted by these hills and such a joy  fills my heart. A sense of  relief and a smile on my face  is present. I have always enjoyed seeing these hills in all seasons.  They are beautiful  all year long.  I hope that some day you will take a tour of the Yakima valley region. There is so much to do in such a rural area.  Just about every day I use to travel  and see the hills while riding with someone to do an errand or go shopping.  So come visit and enjoy the Rattle Snake Mountains .  (c) copy rite Esmeralda Hernandez 2010

"Harvest Time"

"Harvest Time" (C) 2010 Esmeralda Hernandez

Genesis 1:10-12 "¹⁰ God called the dry land earth, and the gathering of the waters He called seas; and God saw that it was good. ¹¹ Then God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees on the earth bearing fruit after their kind with seed in them”; and it was so. ¹² The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed after their kind, and trees bearing fruit with seed in them, after their kind; and God saw that it was good." NASB

Just think for a moment in wonder of the touch of God bringing forth all that is created here on heart.  Each vegetation, peace of land with a purpose.  He made all that the plants needed for growth and all that the land needed for stability.  Take a moment to ponder that thought and think about our on lives. Take a moment to think about him and his thoughts toward you.  What are you hearing?  Has your perception changed? What are you feeling?

This picture was a surprise for me. I was just walking along taking pictures. I would not have imagined that I could take such a snap shot.  These are the shots people with 20/20 vision take.  I was so happy and in amazement to see this picture.  

"Unity"

"Unity"
(c) 2009 by Esmeralda Hernandez

Colossians 3:13-15 "¹³ bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. ¹⁴ Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. ¹⁵ Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful." NASB 

In our daily lives we interact with a variety of different people with different  intentions, communication styles, gifting, and personalities.  Especially with our own family.  In some cases the home front is a battle field.  It is not easy to love  or to receive love in the wounded places of our hearts.  However, it can be done.  It is a process in which we continually accept forgiveness and give forgiveness to release us from the bonds of sin, anger, judgments made in the process of discord towards others, and shame. The road to healing  is a not just done individually but within a community gathered where the Love of Yeshuah is present.  It is a journey of love that when accepted  will bring restoration.  

This picture is a wonderful example of unity.  and peace. God's creatures can display a valuable lesson if i would just take the time to enjoy and watch them.  With the lens of my camera The Lord has allowed me to partake in such wonderful moments like these and reflect on them years later.  Take a moment to ponder and see what The holy spirit speaks to you about this matter of unity and love.  I am thankful for His creation and that includes you. 

"Living & Active"

(C) by Esmeralda Hernandez January 2012