Materials: Acrylic on canvas

Inspiration: Mathew 27:45-54 NLT

I recorded a time lapse video to watch now “Completion”

Jesus, a human being in every sense of the word. And He died for you and me! That makes me want to live my life in a way that makes His death worth it. He left a trail for us to follow, a path that leads to a peace that passes all understanding. There are signs everywhere and the Holy Spirit is most certainly present.

I was hoping to paint this live at Hope + Elim for Good Friday 2020. But services were cancelled due to covid-19. I was inspired to paint this outside as the sun was setting hoping to get the effect of the sky darkening just like the day Jesus was on the cross. Being outside while the sun was setting painting the path to the cross made me really think about the pain and suffering Jesus went through. I imagined being there and seeing Jesus dragging the cross up that road. I was very emotional painting His body hanging on that cross and picturing what he endured for each and every one of us. Incredible sacrificial love! The color red is to represents the blood of Jesus, love of God, blood of lamb, atonement and salvation. Jesus rose up as lion to set His captives free! Jesus brought about the completion of all the Old Testament prophecies, symbols, and foreshadowing about Himself. Tetelestai. It is finished!