http://pamelaalderman.com Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:57:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In early 2010, Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego added Pamela’s painting, entitled Intent, to their permanent collection.   “Intent” by Pamela Alderman Original watercolor on paper http://pamelaalderman.com/2010/03/09/children%e2%80%99s-hospital-adds-intent/ Art offers the power to pause and the potential to find healing in the remembrance of things past. Makoto Fujimura, Refractions, (Colorado Springs: NAV Press, 2009), 39. http://pamelaalderman.com/2010/03/03/beyond-the-paintings/ Pamela's painting, entitled "Purple Iris," was selected for the 24th annual West Michigan Regional competition. Come join Pamela for the artist reception at the Lowell Area Arts Council on Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The exhibition runs from: ... http://pamelaalderman.com/2010/02/23/west-michigan-exhibition-2010/ A young woman named Katie (not her real name) knocked on my door, selling children's books. She intrigued me. Something seemed to be missing in her life. No matter what I asked her, she responded with the same rehearsed script. After inviting her into my home and looking at the books, ... http://pamelaalderman.com/2010/02/16/the-bridge-of-hope/ Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures. Henry Ward Beecher, 1887 http://pamelaalderman.com/2010/02/10/heart-expressions/ The Celebration of the Arts in Grand Rapids selected my painting, entitled Stillness, for the 37th Annual Juried Spiritual Arts Competition. Come join us for the Artists’ Reception on Friday, February 5 from 7-9 p.m. The show runs from Saturday, February 6 through Tuesday, February 16. ... http://pamelaalderman.com/2010/02/02/celebration-of-the-arts-competition/ I paint because I must. At times while driving, I’m so captivated by the lighting or cloud formations that I reach for my camera, open the car window, and start snapping pictures (not recommended for safety). During scheduled sabbaticals from painting, I catch myself still creating mental ... http://pamelaalderman.com/2010/01/26/an-artists-confession/ Earlier this month, a photo gallery was launched showcasing Pamela's watercolor paintings in homes. You'll find the launch button down on the right side of this page. Feel free to enjoy this slide show while you imagine the possibilities you can create for your own home.   View the In Home Photo ... http://pamelaalderman.com/2010/01/18/in-home-photo-gallery/ Have you seen the brilliance of hundreds or perhaps even thousands of candles at a Christmas Eve church service? After everyone is given a candle, the first candle is lit. Then each candle ignites the next. And soon the entire venue is filled with the radiant ... http://pamelaalderman.com/2010/01/12/art-with-a-purpose/  As I reviewed my Monday morning chore list, the following words dropped into my mind-- "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.”1 Immediately, my elderly friend came to mind. She lived a lonely existence and ... http://pamelaalderman.com/2010/01/04/mondays-gift/