Petra Zantingh

Here’s a glimpse of what I’m privileged to be doing at this moment in time... remembering and praying for those around the world who are struggling. #treesofthebook #contemporarypainting #paintingsforsale #hamiltonartist #christiansinthevisualarts

In August we had a flood in our 95-year-old home and the deconstruction & reconstruction is almost done! It was difficult not to be up in my studio painting but I’ve learned much about patience & drywalling. It was an adventure and I’m grateful to George for all his hard work. We’re moving the #frontporchartgallery downstairs, with all the proper protocols of course. DM if you’re interested in a tour. I’m finishing a piece that was started in the summer. Here’s a little of my process along with a little Purcell. #hamiltonartist #contemporarypainting #artforsale #treesofthebook #christiansinthevisualarts

WHEN I AM AMONG THE TREES by Mary Oliver When I am among the trees, especially the willows and the honey locust,... equally the beech, the oaks and the pines, they give off such hints of gladness. I would almost say that they save me, and daily. I am so distant from the hope of myself, in which I have goodness, and discernment, and never hurry through the world but walk slowly, and bow often. Around me the trees stir in their leaves and call out, Stay awhile. The light flows from their branches. And they call again, It’s simple, they say, and you too have come into the world to do this, to go easy, to be filled with light, and to shine. See more

Thanks @geezmagazine for publishing my work! #treesofthebook #contemporaryart #hamiltonartist #markmaking #christiansinthevisualarts @ Hamilton, Ontario

Happy COVID Canada Day!