Why I Painted The Fervent Prayer Oil Painting and Completion Time

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Written by Margaret Lukasik

Fervent Prayer Introduction

"The Fervent Prayer" depicts a young woman immersed in a moment of profound prayer. The scene is set within a soft pastel background rather than a dimly lit room, creating a sense of joy and peace, and casting a sense of calm over the woman's face. 

The atmosphere is hushed and reverent, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation and spiritual connection. The woman's hands clasped in front of her chest, her eyes closed in deep concentration, give the sense of inner trust and knowing that the earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces great results according to James 5:16. This is one of my favorite verses, so I wanted to represent it on canvas.

The Act of Prayer

The woman's face holds an expression of passionate intensity with complete focus and devotion.  She appears strong and confident in her trust and faith in God. It is at this place within the heart or spirit that our prayers are fulfilled. So we can assume that by her faith she has received the answer to her prayer. 

I wanted this painting to symbolize the act of prayer as a pathway to answered prayers and divine intervention. Prayer conveys a sense of surrender and trust by laying our deepest desires and fears at the feet of God in Christ.  I hope the viewer sees this truth in this painting.

I also wanted to capture the transformative power of prayer, illustrating how taking the time to connect spiritually can bring peace, clarity, and solace in general, and in times of need. I invite you to share in this woman's sacred moment of communion with the divine as a reminder to remain connected to God. 

The Fervent Prayer oil painting is almost complete.  I used a high quality acrylic for the underpainting and completed the piece with oil. Once I have completed the hands, hair and add something special to the left side of the painting, it will be ready for a coat of varnish and then given a few weeks to dry. This painting is 12" x 16." 

The left side of the painting is not revealed because I am adding a special touch to extend the sense of peace.  I'll post the changes here for purchase. -Margaret Lukasik

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