St Francis of Assisi Sketch

This is Joyce's graphite sketch of St Francis of Assisi on plain paper. In the background is the town of Assisi. St Francis sports a slight smile as he holds a dove close. This is the patron saint of animals and those who love them. Francis often sang of the joy of creation and the sorrow of the cross.

This was published on Yahoo Contributor Network by my wife Joyce Gentile and is published here with her explicit permission. It was also published on our website www.mtgent101.com

Christ, Man Of Sorrow Watercolor Painting

This is Joyce's watercolor painting of Christ, Man of Sorrow done in free brush style. This is an abstract painting. Only shades of color imply the features of the suffering Christ. Brilliant to muted reds infer blood and pronounced the passion of death.  The crown of thorns figures boldly on his brow. Bright yellows are telling of the future resurrection.  On his chest, we see the flaming heart of Christ. In the background loom the three crosses of Good Friday.

This was published on Yahoo Contributor Network by my wife Joyce Gentile and is published here with her explicit permission. We also published it on our website www.mtgent101.com and www.art-forgodsglory.com