Tag Archives: FAITH
ANOTHER WEEK WITHOUT YOU . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The week is almost over. Almost two and a half months have passed since my husband passed. I’ve been keeping a daily journal and including some of the beautiful art that Paul … Continue reading
THE GREATEST GIFT . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER As we walk through the season of Lent, I can’t help but think of the greatest gift that God has given us. There is no way to repay him except to follow … Continue reading
A FIRM FOUNDATION . . .
Paul was always fascinated by different types of architecture – from the old brick edifices that were built in the 1800s, to Frank Llyod Wright, to an old broken-down barn, to a cabin in the woods. He was commissioned to … Continue reading
GONE FISHIN’
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER (Examples of Paul’s free standing and relief carving of fish.) “Do not tell fish stories where the people know you; but particularly, don’t tell them where they know the fish.” Mark Twain … Continue reading
A LOVE NOTE . . .
Today I am foregoing the artwork and focusing on the artist. On December 7, 2011 Paul made an entry in one of his sketchbooks. You can see by reading the words how much he loved his Creator. He considered himself … Continue reading
TRUSTING GOD FOR DIRECTION . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our lives are like a thin, frayed thread, Our thoughts are filled with fear and dread, The tines of life like wildfire spread, We even wish that we were dead, Yet God … Continue reading
WHEN SLEEP WON’T COME . . .
ORIGINAL WOOD SCULPTURE BY PAUL T. BOECHER© The wood sculptures Paul created during his lifetime are filled with a bit of whimsy, a hint of Northwest Coast Native American influence and fanciful colors. He studied this art form at the … Continue reading
WALK WITH HIM . . .
This relief carving by Paul is located at a church in Bay Pines, Florida. The Good Shepherd, tending his sheep is a reminder of our loving Jesus who left His heavenly home to live among the wayward sheep of this … Continue reading
A CHANGE OF PACE . . .
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This week I’m going to share some of the hand sculpted pieces that Paul has done over the years. Some of his younger art students often called him “Mr. Knuckles,” because his … Continue reading
SERENITY SUNDAY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This watercolor seems to melt the rocks right into the water below. Peace and serenity are like that too. The anxiety and depression which surrounds us on a daily basis can only … Continue reading
BLACK & WHITE DRAMA . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER One of the most influential photographers of the 20th century was Ansel Adams. He was especially known for his black and white photos. Being an environmentalist and naturalist, he loved scoping out … Continue reading
DAWN’S EARLY LIGHT
I guess you could call this an artist’s selfie. Paul always said that best light comes with the dawn or sunset. The outdoor artist must paint quickly at each of these times because the light is magical as well as … Continue reading
FRUITS OF THE HARVEST
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When weather was unsuitable, Paul would paint inside one of his many of his studios, including the Rum River Art Center in Anoka. When we moved into our current house, he discovered … Continue reading
HE PROVIDES FOR EVERY LIVING THING
Each painting begins with an idea, a vision, observation, a location and inspiration. Paul’s sketch books were filled with quick drawings of things that would almost become finished pieces of art on their own. Like the writer keeps journals for … Continue reading
HEARTS MELTING . . .
ART & POETRY BT PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The past couple of weeks have been filled with double digit below zero temperatures, However the sun is brighter and stronger this month. Next week we’re promised mid-forties. There are lots of … Continue reading
MY FOREVER VALENTINE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Yesterday was possibly the first Valentine’s Day that we weren’t together. I found this post from seven years ago which I wrote to my forever Valentine. This special day was one that … Continue reading
UNDESERVED LOVE . . .
UNTIL OUR DYING DAY
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© We sat, just the two of us, looking out upon the still waters, You held my hand in yours with strength and love, Two bodies, yet one, We’ve grown together … Continue reading
WE ARE NEVER ALONE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The path is sparse and destitute, with danger all around, I know I’m never all alone. Your arm will me surround, The wind declares your glory, the sun will guide my ways, … Continue reading
UNDER THE SUN …
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER There is nothing new under the sun. Things we do wrong have already been done The sins of today are nothing new. Most men have observed this to be true. All we … Continue reading
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