Based on Ephesians 5:2, Michelle developed the paper figure and heart concept for this painting while working on a commission project for a client in 2015. Later, she loved the paper figure so much she recreated her on an 11×14 canvas and “Walking in Love” was born. Originally displayed at Against the Grain Studion in 2017-2018.
This painting is one of a series of mixed-media features called Paper Dolls. Paper Dolls are figures drawn onto watercolor paper and then dressed up with acrylic paints before being fixed to an acrylic background on canvas.
Michelle spent the day painting this beauty during worship sets at the REAL Women Conference. She named it after the Parable in Matthew 13, believing that God calls us as women His pearl of great price. The name also honors the ministry of the Lead Pastor at The Ranch who lovingly calls the women she ministers to her “PEARLS.”
This painting is one of a triune series called, “Lion of Judah,”three paintings representing God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It reminds Michelle that God is her Steadfast Father. His steadfastness became the foundation of her life,His Son her anchor, and His Holy Spirit the guiding force in life.
Scripture teaches that God is Good. He is a Good Father. Steadfast in the storms of our life, stable, faithful, and the only source of truth and pure blessing we will ever know.