Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Series: The Doctor Is In

"You may not be able to read a doctor's handwriting and prescription,
but you'll notice his bills are neatly typed." Earl Wilson.
Description of Illustration: a vintage photograph of a doctor, holding his glasses, lab coat, stethescope, leaning forward, giving advise - some of it medical, transparent backgrounds

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"The doctor sees all the weakness of mankind; the lawyer all the
wickedness, the theologian all the stupidity." Schopenhauer
"I'm not a doctor. I just have a tremendous
 amount of common sense." Steve Harvey

Saturday, August 27, 2016

A Choir Boy Sings, "He Is Risen!"

Description of the Illustration: restored photograph, hymn book, singing, Easter, lilies, choir robe, child

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Oxen, mostly pulling carriages

Oxen pulling a fancy carraige in Bhownugger India

Description of the Illustration: restored photographs and drawings of oxen, mostly pulling loads, from India, men, feed, hay, passengers, heavy carts, baskets and wheels, some transparent backgrounds

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Oxen working hard in Baroach. Pulling firewood.

Oxen hitched to cart in Bengal.

Oxen carries baskets in Burmah.

Oxen loaded to travel in India.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Adorable Vintage Pie Illustrations

text, "oh boy!, boy wink and holds a slice of pie
Description of the Illustration: restored, tiny pie graphics, These are so sweet and may be used to remind folks to attend a church dinner., People getting ready to eat pie. family, brother, sister, mother, father and grandparents, black and white illustrations

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text, "goody!", mamma holds a steaming pie

mamma carries pie to the table, boy and grandpa wait

pie cooling at window, man grab

text, "yum!", boy eats pie

man wipes his face as he eats pie, so satisfying
"Wisconsin Tradition - Lutefisk Dinner -- Homemade Lefse , 
Rutabagas , Mashed Potatoes , Melted Butter, Meatballs ,
 Homemade Pie , Coffee , Mil" Every year my husband and 
my in-laws religiously attend church dinners like to one
shown in this video.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Little Girl Painting with Watercolors

Use this little doll in your preschool or early learning newsletter.
Description of the Illustration: restored painting of child painting, watercolors, paint brushes, big heart, ribbon in her hair, ladder back chair, molding, table, paper

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Monday, August 22, 2016

Overworked Secretary

Illustration Described: black and white sketch, desk, typing, papers, broken arm

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Talking in the market place...

A merchant seated.
Illustration Described: seated in the market place, vessels, olives, garlic, oil, black and white illustrations

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Discussions in the market place.

Ships of The Desert

Camel in Smyrna.
Illustrations Described: restored, black and white drawings and photographs of camels, riders, uses, old illustrations, packs,
Bedouin camel.
Rides in the desert.

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Sunday, August 21, 2016

1 Peter 3:3,4

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment,
such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or
 fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self,
 the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit,
which is of great worth in God's sight." 1 Peter 3: 3-4
Illustration Described: restored, black and white photograph, donkey or burro, sticks or twigs for kindling, elderly gentleman, humble origins, desert life, walking stick, stone walls, little village

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"Ouch."

Illustration Described: head wrapped, wounded, profile, black and white drawing of man's head

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The Grass Withers...

Vintage plum colored roses in a vase.
Illustration Described: text reads, "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." Isaiah 40:8 (ESV), still life, vase of crumbling, and dryed flowers

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Matthew 15:18


Illustrated Quotes Described: text reads, "But the things that come out of a person 's mouth come from the heart, and these defile them." Matthew 15:18, woman holding a mirror, reflection, hands

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1 Corinthians 16:13

"Be on your guard;
 Stand firm in the faith;
 Be men of courage;
Be strong."
1 Corinthians 16:13

Illuminated Quotes Described: man and his reflection, he thinks and then chooses, text from 1 Corinthians

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Saturday, August 20, 2016

Psalm 30:3

"O LORD, You have brought up my soul from Sheol; You have
kept me alive, that I would not go down to the pit." Psalm 30:3
Illustration Described: scripture, tombstones, clouds, crosses

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A Musical Performance Announcement

Illustration Described: text reads, "Musical Performance" people, Renaissance, instruments, practice, orchestra, musicians both men and women, window hammer rooftop, three new colors

Musical performance in a brilliant sky blue.
Musical performance in a burnt orange.
Musical performance in a soft pine green.
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Templar Tissue Paper Cross Design

Illustration Described: Templar cross shape, many colors, transparent background

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A rose window with abstract shapes

Description of Illustration: luminous stain glass, rose window for a church or cathedral, multi-colored shapes: red, blue, green, orange

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Camp Coffee Announcement

Description of Illustration: vintage black and white "Camp coffee" frame, planet, drink coffee, coffee mug, restored ad, for your church newsletter or web pages

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A Sudanese playing his fife...

"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
 Praise the Lord." Psalm 150:6
Description of Illustration: 3 versions, black and white photograph, Sudanese with his fife, arched window, roof tops, musical instrument

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"Que tout ce qui respire acclame le Swigneur!
 Alléluia, vive le Seigneur! Psaume 150:6
"Todo lo que respira alabe a Jah. Aleluya." Salmos 150:6

Illumination of Christ's Baptism

Description of Illustration: very old, illumination of Christ's baptism, fish, John the Baptist, the Holy Trinity, water, hand of God, descending dove, Holy Spirit, gilded page

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The "friendly" chat

Description of Illustration: quote "The brothers had a friendly chat.", one marked "alcohol" and the other marked "arsenic" sitting on top of a grave, tombstone with skull and cross bones, evening, grass, little demons, cartoon, black and white illustration

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Psalm 52:8,9 in English and French


Description of Illustration: Two versions, putting crushed olives into basket-containers for pressing, man working, stone wall, olives, press, scripture in English and French, "But I am like a flourishing olive tree in the house of God; I trust in God's faithful love forever and ever. I will praise You forever for what You have done. In the presence of Your faithful people, I will put my hope in Your name, for it is good." Psalm 52: 8.9, restored black and white photograph
 

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Stained glass window and scriptures

"The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17 and "For as a young man marries a virgin, So your sons will marry you; and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, So your God will rejoice over you." Isaiah 62:5
Description of Illustration: transparent backgrounds, windows, stained glass, pomegranates

"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." James 1:2-3 and "We do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day." 2 Cor. 4:16 and "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!" Romans 11:33 and "We walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7
"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is, his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2

Thought About Defining God: "There is something very sublime, though very fanciful, in Plato’s description of God—“That truth is ‘His bade and light His shadow."—Addison.

Friday, August 19, 2016

He plays music for his sheep...

"For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture and
the sheep of His hand Today, if you would hear His voice..." Psalm 95:7
Description of Illustration: 3 versions, 3 texts/scriptures, young shepherd boy plays the flute while watching over his sheep, mountains, hills, sheep, flock, restored black and white photograph

"As for you, My sheep, the sheep of My pasture, you are men,
 and I am your God," declares the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 34:31
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has
chosen gladly to give you the kingdom." Luke 12:32
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 "Jesus is our Shepherd...Singer: 
Louiza Kort..Arabic Christian Song"

Thursday, August 18, 2016

"Let not your heart be troubled..."

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God;
 believe also in me." John 14:1 by Jesus
Description of Illustration: quote by Jesus combined with a heavenly visitor on Easter morning, lilies, halo, angel, angelic message, wings, Lent and text

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The Old City of Bethlehem

Description of Illustration: watercolor of rooftops and buildings in Bethlehem

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 What does Bethlehem look like now?
Youtuber, William Duniya took a trip in 2012.