Havana Glen Study

Havana Glenn Study

8x10 oil on linen

Several weeks ago I visited one of the many breathtaking falls that surround us in the Finger Lakes region. What a gem this glen is. It's only about a 2 minute walk, but what an experience with a refreshing cool breeze and the deafening roar of the fall. I look forward to spring and summer as my studio becomes the great outdoors once again.

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New Life Island Auction

Saturday's Silent Auction brought in $2,000 for the camp.
Thank you to all who contributed by way of monetary funds, prayers, and encouragement.

Prints will be available in December.

Read the story behind the paintings, enjoy the detailed progress of each day, and progression photographs of each painting on Rebecca Finch's New Life Island Blog.

Resounding Memories

8 x 10 oil on linen

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Distinctive noises resonate around the island creating a host of unique sounds that culminate into one mood characteristic of New Life Island. A calm breeze, rusting of trees, the mesmerizing chirp of birds, pounding thumps during carpetball, laughter, and canoes resting in the water, all echo throughout the island creating the backdrop to an influential memory.Perhaps the most distinct reverb is created by the camp bell that stands in front of the dining hall. This train bell’s once bronze finish has since tarnished to an iconic teal that is known so well by the campers. Its many uses range from the call for meals to the ending signal of a late night game.

Opening Glimpse

11 x 14 oil on linen

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Memories from last year’s camp week still linger in the minds and hearts of campers as they make their way past the scenic meandering roads to the island in anticipation of another life changing week. After crossing the causeway, the road winds and finally reveals a look at the camp after a year has passed. As if reuniting with an old friend, a flood of memories and excitement return. At first sight, North 3 can be seen, now called Elk. Past the fence and north cabins, wait another week of unforgettable moments, deep friendships, and direction from God.

The Center of Life

16 x 20 oil on linen

Permanent New Life Island Collection

The most outstanding building on the Island is the newly remodeled dining hall, the central hub around which everything revolves. Inside these doors, meals are prepared and served, spiritually refreshing retreats are conducted, the moose is kissed, and many strange demands are made and carried out as payment for precious mail from home.

Life Change

11 x 14 oil on linen
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This particular cabin known as South 3 has housed many years worth of changed lives. Excited youth, brokenhearted teens, tenderhearted God followers, kids from broken homes and impossible situations have all slept under its roof. Here, decisions were made to turn away from sin, defy peer pressure, lean on the Lord for strength, follow Him into ministry, and to become camp counselors themselves. Soon, a new cabin will be built in South 3’s place.

Bridge of Remembrance

11 x 14 oil on linen

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Judi Jobson loved camp. She especially loved the time she spent at New Life Island. This bridge, which was built as a testament to this young camper, now stands as an ever-present reminder of the uncertainty of life and of the Savior who spans the gap between sinful man and a Holy God.

Never Alone
11 x 14 oil on linen
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From day one until the week comes to a close, the counselors are committed to forming relationships with their campers that will be unique in their rapidity and personal in their proximity. As friendships take time, many of the tools that are used focus on creating an opportunity for enjoyment and a chance for campers and counselors to converse on a personal level. To be sure, not all canoe trips are of a serious nature as an occasional canoe tipping, or passage through the rapids bring fun and excitement to time on the river.

Elisa's Yellowware Collection

Elisa's Yellowware Collection

16x36 oil on linen

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Against every practicality, I took on the challenge of painting in only two days the largest still life I have ever attempted.

Read more on this painting in the Artist's Studio.

Memories of Sanibel

Memories of Sanibel I

8x10 oil on linen

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Memories of Sanibel II

8x10 oil on linen

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Since I was little, our family took vacations on Sanibel and Captiva islands located on the Gulf coast of Florida. In time we learned much about shells and how the animals made them. This cannot have happened by chance, survival of the fittest, or by a random explosion. The manufacturing of shells and the animals that are protected by them is an intricate design of purpose and order. Science and beauty in one object can only exist at the Hands of intent and meaning.

These paintings were given to my parents this year with the memory of all those vacations intertwined. Each shell brings back a certain image to my mind. I look forward to going again one day with my husband so that he can see and experience the islands.

Rosyline

Rosyline I and II

8x10

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Savory Cloves

Savory Cloves

8x8 oil on linen

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Something so small enhances an entire meal, and proves once again that mass is irrelevant in most areas of life. There is indeed value in the seemingly insignificant garlic clove.

Allegory for Love

Allegory for Love

8x10 oil on linen

Amazing living velvet contrasted by painful thorns, the rose is indeed a complex allegory for love.

The Key to My Heart

The Key to My Heart
5x7 oil on linen

This year's Valentine's Day gift to my husband.

See the setup in the studio.

Be Mine

Be Mine

18x28 oil on linen

This rose, the largest I've ever seen, was given to me by my husband last Valentine's Day. Carefully hung upside down to dry, it offered a most interesting subject matter for a painting, and I couldn't resist.

Raspbeary

Raspbeary

9x11 oil on linen

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Red Chili Peppers

"Red Chili Peppers"

9x12 oil on linen

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Never were Red Chili Peppers so out of character as they are here in this calm and simple state of contained wild flavor.

Study of White

Study of White

8x10 oil on linen

The variation of color is overwhelming even when one paints two seemingly simple white objects. Reflected light from the table give warm hues, cast shadows give off a cool shade, and the sunlight hitting certain plains causes a near blinding glow softening the edges. Here, is a rather quick study of this deceivingly complex still life.