Tag Archives: God

A PLACE WHERE EAGLES DARE . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This piece was probably painted in Wisconsin. The bluffs lining the St. Croix River Valley look much like this and are always a piece of eye candy as you enter the … Continue reading

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RUSTY PINES . . .

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This painting is in the impressionistic style. Paul began experimenting with this genre of art about nine years ago. Impressionist paintings have a glow about them – a bit out of focus, … Continue reading

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BRILLIANCE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© An army of trees surrounds the crystalizing pond, The leaves begin to fall, but their outer shell remains, Clothed in brilliant shades of gold, crimson and brown, The air has a chilling … Continue reading

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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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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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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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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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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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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MY LOVE . . .

TO MY BEST FRIEND, THE LOVE MY LIFE, MY SOULMATE: Today it will be the 268th day since the day you entered heaven. It’s also a day we looked forward to each year. It would’ve been 61 years of anniversary … 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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WAIT ON THE LORD . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER@ This oil pastel gives the impression of an oasis – a place of rest and refreshment. Nestled within the mountains in the background and surrounded by pine trees, sits a small body … 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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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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UNDER THE SUN

SHORT STORY BY KATHY BOECHER The 1970s were supposed to be a golden era, because of all the changes and developments that occurred during that time.  The challenges of that decade were countless.  There was the war in Viet Nam, … Continue reading

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A FOGGY MORNING . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© My posts are shorter this week because I have the pleasure of being with my great grandson while his mom serves an internship with developmentally challenged children. She is also working part … Continue reading

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FLY AWAY HOME . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The colored pencil sketch was done on the spot at the location shown. Paul always carried his sketchbook, either in his pocket or the glove box of the car. Like a camera, it … Continue reading

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DEER (DEAR) HUNTING . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The whitetail deer in this painting stands unsuspecting of things to come. The mating season will soon begin. You can tell because these magnificent forest dwellers are moving around much more. The … Continue reading

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WHAT SHALL I DO TODAY?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Do you ever wake up and wonder if today would be a repeat of yesterday and the day before? Kind of like Bill Murray in “Groundhog Day.” Our lives become so routine … Continue reading

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SEPTEMBER STROLL IN THE WOODS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© School buses will roll this morning. Children will be photographed for the first day back to school. Sounds of laughter as old friendships are rekindled. New beginnings occur at this time of … Continue reading

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