Archive for May, 2009

Healing Postcards

“Your art speaks of healing,” said New York artist Makoto Fujimura. Several years ago in his book signing line, I showed him my homemade portfolio. As he flipped through my Xeroxed reproductions, he named my calling: healing.
His word seemed prophetic when I later met a pregnant woman. After talking with her for a few […]

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Letter to an Expectant Daughter

My dearest Mary,
I felt so honored when you asked, “Mom, what books would you suggest that I read as I prepare for motherhood.” Thanks for the encouragement.
While standing in front of my bookcase, I asked, “Lord, please show me which books to choose.” Amazingly, my fingers grabbed a couple of my oldest books. As I […]

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The Greatest Love Story

I view the Bible as the record of an intense Love Story between us and God. And I believe that we can, though our actions, add to that Love Story every day.
Lauie Beth Jones, Jesus CEO: Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership, (New York: Hyperion, 1995), 305.

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Solo Exhibition at JW Coffee House

For the month of May, Pamela Alderman’s artwork is on display at the JW Coffee House on the NE corner of Forest Hill Dr and Cascade Rd in Grand Rapids (near Cascade).
Hours and Location
Mon-Fri 6:30 am-7 pm; Saturdays 7:30 am-4:30 pm
JW Coffee House
850 Forest Hill Drive
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2009 National Juried Art Exhibition at Hilton Head, SC

The Art League of Hilton Head has selected my paintings entitled, Intent, for the 2009 National Juried Art Exhibition.
It has been said of my artwork, “Pamela, your paintings tell a story. You know how to capture a memory on canvas and share it with others.” In this watercolor, entitled Intent, I have worked to capture […]

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