Tag Archives: Inspiration

KING OF KINGS . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER A few years ago, I wrote a series called, “MARY’S JOURNEY©.” This section describes Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for Hosanna is Save Us. Most of His followers looked … Continue reading

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CELEBRATING PAUL . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today we celebrate the life of Paul Boecher – Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great Grandpa – Entrepreneur – Business Man – Idea Man – Problem Solver – Art Teacher – Artist … Continue reading

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OUR ROAD – TOGETHER . . .

“OUR ROAD, TOGETHER,” By Kathy Boecher ART By Paul Boecher© A journey through a lifetime of ups and downs over a period of sixty or more years, doesn’t happen much anymore. Maybe it’s because the easy way out is to … Continue reading

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I FELL ASLEEP COUNTING MY BLESSINGS . . .

I’m posting one more today, because yesterday was one of those days I simply have to share. My journey over the past few years has been one of many tests, many joys, a huge amount of memories and the loss … Continue reading

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ICONIC SIGNS OF THE CITY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting of the iconic Gold Medal Flour signs, which are visible from the Mississippi River, stand as a beacon of sorts for those nearing the town of Minneapolis.  One of the … Continue reading

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IF TREES COULD TALK . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Today might be a nice day for a drive or walk through a park. The sun is getting warmer and even a slight breeze would invigorate the soul. It seems we … Continue reading

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GOD’S INTRICATE DESIGN . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER God’s design is so amazing. Just take a moment to feast your eyes on it. The indigenous people of America were very much aware of this. This painting is an example of … Continue reading

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SIGNS OF SPRING . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© A gentle breeze winds its way through a treed canopy,Taking a trip along the water’s edge,Clouds begin to collect in angelic form above the lake,A peaceful setting, filled with people walking … Continue reading

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ADDING COLOR TO A DREARY DAY

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Here’s another example from one of Paul’s sketch books. I’m assuming it was done with ball point pens. Paul would often draw a sketch for future use in a painting. He had … Continue reading

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MATED FOR LIFE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER There are many creatures that mate for life. The magnificent trumpeter swans are in that category. Swans often decide on their partner before they’ve completely matured. They spend all their time together. … Continue reading

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BROKEN BUT NOT DEAD YET . . .

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A sputtering, rusted, old, decrepit vehicle sits outside a broken down edifice, Both of them have seen better days, Some days I feel like this, My engine chugs along, performing well for … Continue reading

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HOPE ON A HILL . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting was completed in 1989 by Paul Boecher after returning from a hunting trip in Oregon. He was not here when his mother passed, but in what appeared to be a … Continue reading

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THE PEACE OF GOD IS THERE . . .

This lovely little watercolor displays Paul’s ability to capture light with the use of little color. These wonderful sketches are the heart of who Paul was. He loved God with a servant’s heart. He saw beauty in the little things … Continue reading

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MAKE WAY FOR SPRING . . .

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The remnants of the last snowfall are swiftly receding into the ground. Nurturing and enriching the soil with moisture and tenderness. Each drop will revive the dead and bring it back to … Continue reading

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SPRING THAW . . .

ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed… Convince me that you have a seed there, and … Continue reading

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BACK TO NATURE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A blue-grey sky, rolls swiftly by, the clouds entwine with glory, The road is paved with gilded stones, that tell an endless story, A husky mule, a rugged man, set out to … Continue reading

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WINTER’S GRIP . . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Trying to find the beauty in an endless winter is like looking at your reflection in a mirror and hoping to recapture your youth. It seems that new life will never surface … Continue reading

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LIKE SHIPS PASSING . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Spring seems so near yet so far. The ice has melted, the temps are rising, but still the shadow of winter hovers like a menacing cloud over the harbor. Soon buds will … Continue reading

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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

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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

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