Category Archives: Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher
DIVIDED, WE FALL . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting was done as the backdrop for “Such a Time as This,” a musical version of the story of Esther, from the Bible. Paul, being the artist that he was, often designed … Continue reading
WHEN OLD BECOMES NEW . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I’m not sure of the location of this painting by Paul, but it could be someone’s home or possibly an event center in a park. I’ve always had trouble painting buildings, but … Continue reading
PRAYERS OR GROANS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This panting of a lone egret in the darkness, is a great illustration of how we might look to God as we pray. We are alone in our thoughts and space. We ask … Continue reading
SUNDAY PRAYER . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Dear, Lord, You have blessed me beyond compare this week. Through each day you’ve given me hope. In my waking and my sleeping you’ve covered me with your protection. You’ve given me another … Continue reading
EBONY AND IVORY . . .
PHOTOGRAPHY & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© It was a lovely day in October a few years ago. The color was just beginning to ebb. Soon the green landscape would explode with oranges, reds, burnt umber and yellow. Paul and I … Continue reading
FINDING PEACE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This painting shows the change of season. We are still in the beginning stages of this transition, but soon all the foliage will lay helplessly on the floor of the forest. It will … Continue reading
NO FEAR IN DEATH . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today would have been our 62 anniversary. Quite the milestone. The team of Paul & Kathy Boecher began much earlier than that. We met as Freshmen in high school back in 1957. … Continue reading
ALL HOOTED OUT . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© TGIF and time for a double dose of Boecher art & poetry. This wise old owl has an eye on something. His piercing eyes cut through the darkness in search of any … Continue reading
CREATION . . . GOD’S MASTERPIECE . . .
This gallery of art by Paul Boecher shows an assortment of elements of nature – trees, water, air, change, seasons, beauty and God’s presence. As we begin the next season, we see all those things surrounding us. Beautiful colors invade … Continue reading
THE ROAD HOME . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This little house in the woods isn’t much, but to those who dwell within it, it means safety, happiness, trials, love and family. All the obstacles put in our way during this … Continue reading
THE PERFECT ROLE MODEL . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today, I’ve decided to post one of Paul’s wood sculptures. It’s roughly hewn with chisels, cutting through what once was a tree – now restored into a thing of beauty. Even the cracks … Continue reading
LIFT ME UP . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This pastel painting of Paul’s gives such a feeling of peace and comfort. A quiet place, with a softness that gives the soul relief. A place to talk with God. Life … Continue reading
UP FROM THE ASHES . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The sky looks like it’s on fire. Imagine what it looked like on 9/11/2001. This painting by Paul exhibits the terror of that day. Out of the ashes, new life sprang. Like … Continue reading
ROCK SOLID . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I often wonder how all the cries of God’s people can be deciphered and put into action. So many prayers go out to God each day. So many concerns, hopes, dreams, anxious … Continue reading
SEASON OF COLORS . . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER On these early days of autumn, our thoughts may turn to the impending winter months. This year has been unusually hot. We’re at the end of a very dry season in Minnesota. … Continue reading
METAMORPHOUS . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s the end of summer and school days have already resumed for some. Many memories have been made as we look back at family vacations, graduations, weddings, picnics, camping and good … Continue reading
FINDING PEACE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Where is that peaceful, quiet place that you are longing for, Is it in empty moments while waiting to do more, Will you find peace and contentment among the birds that sing, Or does … Continue reading
AUTUMN KISSES . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This watercolor was done by Paul as he sat in some quiet nook in nature which inspired him. The beginning of a change in seasons has descended upon us. Soon all … Continue reading
SURRENDER . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© My first-born daughter, Amy, will be undergoing Cancer surgery on Monday. I ask that you pray with me for the guidance and intellect of the doctors – for the successful removal of … Continue reading
SAIL AWAY . . .
“Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it!Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joybefore the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he … Continue reading
