Scotland: Watercolors by Elsa Peters
This month Elsa Peters shares her beautiful watercoIors with us. She writes this by way of introduction:
I was an art major in college. I thought that this was what God wanted me to do: paint. But something happened; I ended up in ministry. I was called into pastoral ministry where I've never been able to find a place for my art. Instead, it's something that happens when I retreat from my ministry.
Painting is what I do to connect with myself and my God. I carry a travel set of watercolors, find a spot to sit and start painting. I lose track of time. I usually get a sunburn and I remember to see again. I look carefully at creation and breathe deeply, knowing that this is good, even if I'm not happy with the outcome of my work.
These watercolors were created while retreating in Scotland in July of 2008. I traveled with two other YCW to find creativity and strength through the art of friendship.
Click to enlarge each image.
Comments
Laura S-R writes:
These are beautiful, Elsa!
—March 24, 2009 at 09:11 AM
Katherine writes:
Breathtaking!
—March 24, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Sarah E writes:
Elsa, thanks for sharing these...I know the retreat was wonderful and your images are beautiful.
—March 24, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Susie writes:
Wow, Elsa, these are gorgeous... is this Iona or somewhere else?
—March 24, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Elsa writes:
Thanks everyone. The first one is Iona. I think the third one is down by where we had tea on the island. The other two are Glasgow or Edinburgh. Not sure which is which...
—March 24, 2009 at 04:02 PM
Teri writes:
The fourth is Edinburgh--at the Royal Botanic Gardens (free!). I remember this day--it was so great. The second one I don't recognize...perhaps near Glasgow University? Thanks for sharing these--I loved watching you paint them and I love seeing them again! I'm ready to go back. Anyone know where we can get a bunch of money to go to Scotland with? :-)
—March 24, 2009 at 05:24 PM
Father Stacy writes:
I love how you have captured Iona! I could even smell it from the rocks and the beautiful sea. Thanks for sharing these, my friend!
—March 25, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Hannah writes:
Lovely lovely! Hope you get some good painting in this summer, too.
—March 25, 2009 at 04:08 PM
suzanne writes:
oh, how beautiful! thank you for this creative breath today!
—April 01, 2009 at 07:32 AM
Rebecca writes:
WOW! These are beautiful.
—June 02, 2009 at 01:30 PM