Category Archives: art

TROUBLED WATERS

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Waters churning, waves are rising, still the Lamb of God is there, Swirling winds uncompromising, there is nothing we need fear, Sails unfurling, mast revising, casting doubt on God’s presence, Still He holds the wheel … Continue reading →

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INTO THE WOODS

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s the time of the year when folks go and hunt deer, When they bond and have fun from the dawn of the sun. As I sit here at home, by myself all … Continue reading →

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PEREGRINE FALCON

WOOD SCULPTURE & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A raptor of a different sort, inhabits most the planet, It much prefers the warmer spots, near mountains, cliffs and rivers, No matter where God places him, he won’t take it for granted, He soars … Continue reading →

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KING OF ALL

WOOD SCULPTURE & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© On the days when I feel useless, when I simply cannot move, When my heart is full of vigor, but I can’t get in the groove, That’s the time I need my Savior, The true … Continue reading →

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THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© He used to splash through waters deep, he rested in seaweed, This giant of fresh water lakes, was quite a sight indeed, A trophy for the fisherman to take home and display, So all his friends could … Continue reading →

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REMEMBER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Hidden in the ashes, trampled by the steel, Lay the sons and daughters of that day, In the years that follow, our hearts may never heal, We mourn their loss – We try … Continue reading →

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A NEW DAY

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Signs of autumn in the air, Leaves slowly lose their grip and fall gently to the ground, Acorns pile up and seeds of all kinds burrow into the earth, Regeneration of life to come, … Continue reading →

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THE OLD HOUSEBOAT

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© ORIGINALLY POSTED 8/31/2015 The old houseboat still maintained a look of elegance, Even though paint was chipped and faded, The bough slightly battered from a constant, relationship with the shoreline, She sat quietly moored … Continue reading →

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MIRACLES

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© God lifts the hawk into the sky with wind beneath his wings, The talons are poised and ready, within him his heart sings, If God can guide the mighty hawk, through perils … Continue reading →

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WINDING DOWN

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Signs of autumn in the air, Leaves slowly lose their grip and fall gently to the ground, Acorns pile up and seeds of all kinds nestle into the earth, Regeneration of life to come, … Continue reading →

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SUMMER NIGHTS

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What happened to days of our untethered youth, When what was required depended on truth? When worries were few and troubles unknown, What happened from then to the life I have … Continue reading →

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A SUMMER PLACE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The edge of a bluff lined river – a glassy reflection glistens and bounces onto a hill.  The light touches the edges of trees and buildings in the distance, creating patterns dancing from one place to another .  The deep … Continue reading →

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WE ARE THE BRANCHES

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Clumps of luscious fruit abounding, sweetness surging through each orb, Gaining life from vines astounding, sending lifeblood to absorb, Grounded in strong roots from heaven, ripened by the morning sun, Pure refreshment from God … Continue reading →

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BREATH OF GOD

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Fourth in a series of plein aire paintings, painted on window shades.  This one depicts wind. Life is but a whisper in the scheme of things, We take our first inhalation of air … Continue reading →

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IMAGINE

Second in the series of plein aire paintings on window shades. This one was to depict “sky.” ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When I was just a little girl, I’d find great consolation, Watching clouds drift from space … Continue reading →

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COOL, CLEAR, WATER

  ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The paintings I’ll be posting over the next days are the result of a plein aire retreat a few years ago.  The artists were given the task of painting four works of … Continue reading →

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RENEW ME, LORD!

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© On the days when I feel useless, when I simply cannot move, When my heart is full of energy, but I can’t get in the groove, That’s the time I need my Savior, The … Continue reading →

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TGIF?

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Another week speeds swiftly by, a faded sun dips out of sight, We contemplate a time of rest, a time rich in the joys of night, Where neither loss nor discontent, can grip us from our … Continue reading →

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SUMMER TREASURE

ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The edge of a bluff lined river – a glassy reflection glistens and bounces onto a hill. The light touches the rims of trees and buildings, creating patterns dancing from one place to another .  The deep crevices fill with … Continue reading →

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THE ARTIST PAINTS, BECAUSE HE MUST

WATERCOLOR SKETCH BY PAUL BOECHER© “I am a poor man and of little worth, who is laboring in that art that God has given me in order to extend my life as long as possible.”  Michelangelo When you have a … Continue reading →

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