On deers feet Habakkuk 3:19
On Deers Feet Acrylic Painting
During a recent trail walk through a quiet, wooded area, I came across a serene family of deer. They paused in their movements and gazed at me with calm, steady eyes for several moments, allowing me the rare and precious opportunity to truly admire their graceful poise, natural strength, and quiet beauty. This meaningful encounter served as a deep source of inspiration for the creation of this painting, which thoughtfully incorporates the Bible scripture Habakkuk 3:19: "The Lord God is your strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, and He will make me walk on my high hills."
There are moments in life when we are called to summon every ounce of courage and resilience we possess in order to face challenging and uncertain seasons. Doing so with grace, strength, and beauty is an expression of profound power and hope.
In this piece, I enjoy adding rich texture by using palette knives, a variety of textured brushes, and, in a unique touch, including pieces of wood branches I found on walks around my subdivision after a tornado struck our area. Despite the destruction left in the storm’s wake, I was still able to find and celebrate the beauty that surrounded me, reflecting nature’s enduring spirit and renewal.
