Category Archives: Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher

ONLY GOD CAN DO THAT . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The sunrises and sunsets of Autumn are often remarkable. God’s hand is in them as he brushes color through the clouds and allows light to flow through them. Just the right … Continue reading

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PAINTING IN A PUMPKIN PATCH . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This is an unusual autumn for us Minnesotans. We’ve been known to have blizzards in October, which leave us helpless and isolated. We’ve also experienced tornados and thunderstorms. This year we’ve been enjoying … Continue reading

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WHO WILL CATCH ME?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today I’ve chosen this sketch which Paul created on the spot. His sketches often demonstrate his strong faith and the sum of all the things that were going on in his mind … Continue reading

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COMING HOME . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This piece was done with watercolor pencil and watercolor paint at the Landing in Shakopee, MN on the Minnesota River. Paul participated in a reenactment of an 1800’s landscape artist from that … Continue reading

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OCTOBER SKY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER@ October is here and along with it comes brilliant colors that transcend anything we can reproduce. God is in His creation throughout the year, but He seems to pull out all the … Continue reading

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FOREVER FRIENDS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When you reach my age, you find yourself more isolated from those around you. You long to talk to and be with old friends. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to spend a … Continue reading

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WE ARE FAMILY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This is a familiar acrylic painting that Paul crafted over a period of time observing a family of Osprey as the went from one male and one female – to 3 eggs … Continue reading

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SUNDAY SPLENDOR . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© We’ve been blessed with a run of amazing blue skies, fresh, crisp air and changing colors in my neck of the woods. It’s a perfect day for a Sunday drive. After a … Continue reading

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AT THE RIVER’S EDGE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This watercolor done at the edge of the Rum River is another reflection of Paul’s love of God’s creation. This river flows into the Mississippi and eventually down to the Gulf of Mexico. … Continue reading

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CHASING THE LIGHT . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© An early morning in autumn shows the beginning of change. A reminder that the glorious days of summer are drawing to a close. Still, God provides another taste of glory … Continue reading

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WHO IS IN THE DETAILS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER@ The phrase, “The devil is in the details” was derived from an earlier German proverb which actually translates into “God is in the details”. As I look at the above pencil rendering … Continue reading

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THREE TREES . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The watercolor I’ve chosen for today comes from a sketchbook, but I think it deserves a frame. Seeing these three trees reminds me of the great price Jesus paid so that you and I … Continue reading

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HE’S WATCHING YOU . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This watercolor has so much detail, down to the bridges, the pathways, the faraway structures and those nearby. Brilliant colors also appear and blend to create a stunning rendering of a … Continue reading

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LOOK TO THE SKY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This watercolor has me stumped. Since I no longer have my in-house naturalist to tell me, I can’t figure out what kind of duck it is. I searched Google and there are … Continue reading

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WASHED CLEAN . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Yesterday was a first for my church. A farmers’ market was held in the parking lot. I would say it was a success as there were several vendors and the rainy weather … Continue reading

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THE FRUIT IS RIPE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER@ “and in the eyes of the people there is the failure; and in the eyes of the hungry there is a growing wrath. In the souls of the people the grapes of … Continue reading

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SEEDS SOWN . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Time for another black and white piece of art. This demonstrates Paul’s ability to capture contrast, lights and darks, detail and movement. All encapsulated in one space. When we think about … Continue reading

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A HUNTING WE WILL GO . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Even though my husband is no longer here, I’m still learning from him. His knowledge didn’t come from the internet, but books and actual hands-on experience. His brain was geared towards getting … Continue reading

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RETREAT . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As I sift through the voluminous boxes of art, I am not only amazed by the artist, but grateful for the memories he created on canvas, watercolor or oil pastel paper. … Continue reading

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WATERS FALLING

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER@ This watercolor pencil drawing draws us into the Yellowstone valley and the magnificent falls that has become so familiar in Paul’s art. I have never been able to master the art of … Continue reading

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