All paintings are 100% hand-painted by a young female artist starting at the age of 20. Intricately detailed and gently formed, the painting is finger-painted with colored modeling clay and it has been discovered by extensive research that this collection is a brand new medium on canvas and is the only one like it in the world and each painting is rare and unique. The paintings are finger-painted, detailed, and textured with colored modeling clay.
Each has an eternal meaning and a story including a message behind it that will be personally signed by the artist and will be shipped with the original when it is purchased. Once a painting is completed, there will never be an exact duplicate original like it. The artist has resolved to never repaint another one exactly like the original already painted, making it all the more rare and valuable. This is to symbolize that each of us as human beings, even though we have entities in common, are in fact very different from one another. Not one human being looks exactly like the other and no human has the exact same personality as another. This is to ensure that each painting is totally special, set apart, and rare. It would very well be the only painting like it in the world.
Each painting is signatured by the artist and stamped with the artist's thumbprint and inside the thumbprint, a small Chi-Rho is etched. The thumbprint is to declare that when G-d formed us, we have His fingerprints on each of us. Each of us have the Creator's fingerprints upon us making us all the more unique. It declares that we are of Him, belong to Him, and made by Him for His glory. We are made in His image apart from every other creature. The artist's thumbprint is a small gesture and/or reminder of this. It also ensures all the more. that no duplicate or copy can be made without the artist and that the original is authentic. Each piece is signed, signatured, titled, and dated on the back of the canvas, and each is framed in a hangable shadowbox, ready to be shipped to potential owners or collectors of rare, unique art.
- Caraesa Steppe (Rocco)
Each has an eternal meaning and a story including a message behind it that will be personally signed by the artist and will be shipped with the original when it is purchased. Once a painting is completed, there will never be an exact duplicate original like it. The artist has resolved to never repaint another one exactly like the original already painted, making it all the more rare and valuable. This is to symbolize that each of us as human beings, even though we have entities in common, are in fact very different from one another. Not one human being looks exactly like the other and no human has the exact same personality as another. This is to ensure that each painting is totally special, set apart, and rare. It would very well be the only painting like it in the world.
Each painting is signatured by the artist and stamped with the artist's thumbprint and inside the thumbprint, a small Chi-Rho is etched. The thumbprint is to declare that when G-d formed us, we have His fingerprints on each of us. Each of us have the Creator's fingerprints upon us making us all the more unique. It declares that we are of Him, belong to Him, and made by Him for His glory. We are made in His image apart from every other creature. The artist's thumbprint is a small gesture and/or reminder of this. It also ensures all the more. that no duplicate or copy can be made without the artist and that the original is authentic. Each piece is signed, signatured, titled, and dated on the back of the canvas, and each is framed in a hangable shadowbox, ready to be shipped to potential owners or collectors of rare, unique art.
- Caraesa Steppe (Rocco)
God, End Abortion; Send Revival © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The clay painting titled "G-d, End Abortion; Send Revival," depicts a red background with the word LIFE across it. This symbolizes all the babies that were murdered through abortion and silently cries out LIFE pleading for the voiceless. A man named Lou Engle started what was called The Call Conference that is held annually throughout different cities in the United States praying and fasting against abortion. Hundreds of people would tape red tape across their mouths with the word LIFE written on it and pray for a full day for mercy for the unborn who cannot speak.
The Bible says to choose life. Deuteronomy 30:19, "I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live." Exodus 23:7, "Keep far from a false charge, and do not kill the innocent and righteous, for I will not acquit the wicked."
Jeremiah 1:5, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations."
The story and message behind this painting is that we must hold all life sacred for we are weakening our nation by killing our own. We have been demoralized indeed when we are punishing the most innocent for the sin of the parents. We cry out for LIFE and stop choosing death and must continue doing so .
Preparation time: 1 week
The Bible says to choose life. Deuteronomy 30:19, "I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live." Exodus 23:7, "Keep far from a false charge, and do not kill the innocent and righteous, for I will not acquit the wicked."
Jeremiah 1:5, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations."
The story and message behind this painting is that we must hold all life sacred for we are weakening our nation by killing our own. We have been demoralized indeed when we are punishing the most innocent for the sin of the parents. We cry out for LIFE and stop choosing death and must continue doing so .
Preparation time: 1 week
5X7"
Nazirite © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The painting titled, "Nazirite," depicts a blue-green background with the Hebrew word, Nazir meaning Nazirite across it. We must be set a part from the world unto G-d. A Nazirite is a person that is set apart to live a lifestyle of fasting, prayer, and obedience to G-d in order to be closer in a relationship with Him.
The Bible describes Nazirites in Numbers chapter 6. In the Old Testament, any Israelite not from the tribe of Levi, could take the vow for a season or for life. There were three things that they were forbidden to do. They were not allowed to cut their hair, nor drink alcohol or even touch grapes, nor touch any dead thing or person or that would terminate their vow. At the end of their vow, they had to shave or cut their hair. Many people in the Bible have been recorded to have taken the Nazirite vow. Samson: Judges 13:5, "For behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. No razor shall come upon his head, for the child shall be a Nazirite to G-d from the womb, and he shall begin to save Israel from the hand of the Philistines." John the Baptist: Luke 1:15, " For he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Ruach Hakodesh, even from his mother's womb." Paul: Acts 18:18, "After this, Paul stayed many days longer and then took leave of the brothers and set sail for Syria, with him Priscilla and Aquila. At Cenchreae he had cut his hair for he was under a vow."
Most aspects of the vow are still valuable today in our society. The story and message behind this painting is that the wine symbolized the pleasures of life that were not necessarily sin, but not profitable for the spirit either so they would fast from different enjoyable things. 1 Corinthians 10:23, "All things are lawful, but not all things are helpful or build up." Men with long hair were considered a disgrace but the vow forbids them to cut their hair; it was an outward sign of the vow yet it separated them even more from society by being shamed. Meshaich was shamed by being hung on a tree and became sin, He who knew no sin. We must be willing to suffer shame in His name's sake and take up our stakes despite a scorning world. They were not allowed to touch anything dead. Paul says that the world is dead in sin. 1 Corinthians 6:14, " But far be it from me to boast, except in the stake of our Lord Yehoshua Meshaich, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Preparation time: 1 Week
The Bible describes Nazirites in Numbers chapter 6. In the Old Testament, any Israelite not from the tribe of Levi, could take the vow for a season or for life. There were three things that they were forbidden to do. They were not allowed to cut their hair, nor drink alcohol or even touch grapes, nor touch any dead thing or person or that would terminate their vow. At the end of their vow, they had to shave or cut their hair. Many people in the Bible have been recorded to have taken the Nazirite vow. Samson: Judges 13:5, "For behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. No razor shall come upon his head, for the child shall be a Nazirite to G-d from the womb, and he shall begin to save Israel from the hand of the Philistines." John the Baptist: Luke 1:15, " For he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Ruach Hakodesh, even from his mother's womb." Paul: Acts 18:18, "After this, Paul stayed many days longer and then took leave of the brothers and set sail for Syria, with him Priscilla and Aquila. At Cenchreae he had cut his hair for he was under a vow."
Most aspects of the vow are still valuable today in our society. The story and message behind this painting is that the wine symbolized the pleasures of life that were not necessarily sin, but not profitable for the spirit either so they would fast from different enjoyable things. 1 Corinthians 10:23, "All things are lawful, but not all things are helpful or build up." Men with long hair were considered a disgrace but the vow forbids them to cut their hair; it was an outward sign of the vow yet it separated them even more from society by being shamed. Meshaich was shamed by being hung on a tree and became sin, He who knew no sin. We must be willing to suffer shame in His name's sake and take up our stakes despite a scorning world. They were not allowed to touch anything dead. Paul says that the world is dead in sin. 1 Corinthians 6:14, " But far be it from me to boast, except in the stake of our Lord Yehoshua Meshaich, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
Preparation time: 1 Week
8X10"
Star Of A King © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The clay painting titled, "Star Of A King," depicts a purple background bearing a blue Shield of David. This was painted to celebrate Israel as a people and a country and as the heritage of the painter herself. Throughout history, Israel since its birth at Mt. Sinai and as an official country in 1948 has been tormented and threatened sometimes while being completely alone to defend itself. These people have great courage to have faced such darkness and evil and still shine like a light even in its desolation. No other country has had so many lies and propaganda bearing down on its very spirit by so many other countries, most of whom seek to utterly destroy it. Isaiah 66:8 , "Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such things? Shall a land be born in a day? Shall a nation be brought forth in one moment? For as soon as Zion was in labor she brought forth her children."
The story and message behind this painting is that the star began as a the symbol that David used on his shield and throughout the ages, it became a cruel symbol enemies used to identify them but later became a symbol of a people who rose from ashes who dreamed of a hope of never becoming slaves again. They have true Tikvah (hope and expectation) and the hate and jealousy of other nations will never kill that hope. So the star never ceases to shine alone in a darkened sky because the light of the chosen people will never be snuffed out and the rest of the world cannot control or destroy what G-d has chosen and He continues to shield His people from destruction.
preparation time: 1 week
The story and message behind this painting is that the star began as a the symbol that David used on his shield and throughout the ages, it became a cruel symbol enemies used to identify them but later became a symbol of a people who rose from ashes who dreamed of a hope of never becoming slaves again. They have true Tikvah (hope and expectation) and the hate and jealousy of other nations will never kill that hope. So the star never ceases to shine alone in a darkened sky because the light of the chosen people will never be snuffed out and the rest of the world cannot control or destroy what G-d has chosen and He continues to shield His people from destruction.
preparation time: 1 week
5X7"
Soul Colors © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The painting titled, "Soul Colors" depicts a blend of blue and white colors in a tie dye infusion. The color blue is very special to the artist. It symbolizes water, fire and the sky. Blue is a very spiritual color and stands for more than one thing.
The story and message behind this painting is that it stands for heaven, where G-d is and where every human longs to be. Philippians 3:20, "But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Yehoshua Meshiach."
It stands for water which is used for baptism. Baptism is an outward sign of an inner faith in Yehoshua Meshiach and by being baptized, one declares to the world that they are a believer. Romans 6:4, "We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Meshiach was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in the newness of life,"
It stands for fire. When fire gets hot enough, it turns blue. The word of G-d can burn like a fire inside of us. Jeremiah 20:9, "If I say, 'I will not mention Him, or speak any more in His name,' there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with holding it in, and I cannot." Luke 24:32, "They said to each other, 'Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the scriptures?'"
preparation time: 2 weeks
The story and message behind this painting is that it stands for heaven, where G-d is and where every human longs to be. Philippians 3:20, "But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Yehoshua Meshiach."
It stands for water which is used for baptism. Baptism is an outward sign of an inner faith in Yehoshua Meshiach and by being baptized, one declares to the world that they are a believer. Romans 6:4, "We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Meshiach was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in the newness of life,"
It stands for fire. When fire gets hot enough, it turns blue. The word of G-d can burn like a fire inside of us. Jeremiah 20:9, "If I say, 'I will not mention Him, or speak any more in His name,' there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with holding it in, and I cannot." Luke 24:32, "They said to each other, 'Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the scriptures?'"
preparation time: 2 weeks
8X10"
Consumed © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The painting, "Consumed," depicts a blazing fire burning out of control. Zechariah 2:5, "And I will be to her a wall of fire all around, declares the Lord, and I will be the glory in her midst," Hebrews 12:29, "For our G-d is a consuming fire." G-d is fire that consumes. What it would be like to be consumed by the Ruach Hakodesh!
The story and message behind this painting is that there is a hope that the Glory of G-d will consume everything and all things will be made new. The soul is created for passion and what better passion for the soul is there than a burning love for G-d and His glory on earth as it is in Heaven. Throughout the Bible, G-d has displayed His glory and might by fire and it is good because He is a good G-d. Fire is also used to refine and purify precious metals including gold. The Ruach Hakodesh does the same thing. He changes us from the inside out. He purifies us and refines us and makes us righteous.
preparation time: 2 weeks
The story and message behind this painting is that there is a hope that the Glory of G-d will consume everything and all things will be made new. The soul is created for passion and what better passion for the soul is there than a burning love for G-d and His glory on earth as it is in Heaven. Throughout the Bible, G-d has displayed His glory and might by fire and it is good because He is a good G-d. Fire is also used to refine and purify precious metals including gold. The Ruach Hakodesh does the same thing. He changes us from the inside out. He purifies us and refines us and makes us righteous.
preparation time: 2 weeks
5X7"
Meekness © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The painting titled, "Meekness," depicts two lambs frolicking in the tall grass without a care in the world. We, like lambs, must be meek. The Bible states a great deal about meekness. Psalm 37:11, "The meek will possess the land and will live in peace." Matthew 5:5, "G-d blesses those that are meek for they shall inherit the whole earth." The Bible says that those who are meek will inherit great things and responsibilities.
Psalm 149:4, "For the Lord delights in His people; He crowns the meek with victory." The meek will be rewarded a crown of victory. Meekness comes from having wisdom and with wisdom comes power. James 3:13, "If you are wise and understand G-d's ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with meekness that comes from wisdom." Meekness means having power but using it in a gentle and instructing way. 2 Timothy 2:25, "Gently instruct with meekness, those that oppose the truth..."
1 Peter 3:4, "You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle, quiet and meek spirit which is so precious to G-d." The story and message behind this painting is that G-d requires us to be meek if we are to prosper. Meekness is very important to G-d as Yehoshua Himself was meek and gentle.
preparation time: 1 month
Psalm 149:4, "For the Lord delights in His people; He crowns the meek with victory." The meek will be rewarded a crown of victory. Meekness comes from having wisdom and with wisdom comes power. James 3:13, "If you are wise and understand G-d's ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with meekness that comes from wisdom." Meekness means having power but using it in a gentle and instructing way. 2 Timothy 2:25, "Gently instruct with meekness, those that oppose the truth..."
1 Peter 3:4, "You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle, quiet and meek spirit which is so precious to G-d." The story and message behind this painting is that G-d requires us to be meek if we are to prosper. Meekness is very important to G-d as Yehoshua Himself was meek and gentle.
preparation time: 1 month
9X12"
Soaring Over Troubles © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The clay painting titled, "Soaring Over Troubles," depicts a wingspread eagle soaring at the height of and above the clouds, the highest in the atmosphere a bird can possibly fly. The eagle is the only bird in he world that can soar higher than any other bird. Even though it knows that there are valleys below, it has faith in its wings to ride the wind and soar.
The Bible says we can soar like the eagle. Sometimes G-d carries us. Exodus 19:4, "... You know how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself." When we trust in G-d, we will soar. Isaiah 40:31, "But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint."
Psalm 103:5, "He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle's." Even though there are valleys and death below us, we must completely trust in G-d.
The story and message behind this painting is that we must put our faith wholly in G-d and trust Him as the wind beneath our wings and allow Him to direct our lives according to His will and plan for us. No matter what circumstances ahead may look like. G-d is in control and we must let Him take control.
preparation time: 1 month
The Bible says we can soar like the eagle. Sometimes G-d carries us. Exodus 19:4, "... You know how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself." When we trust in G-d, we will soar. Isaiah 40:31, "But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint."
Psalm 103:5, "He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle's." Even though there are valleys and death below us, we must completely trust in G-d.
The story and message behind this painting is that we must put our faith wholly in G-d and trust Him as the wind beneath our wings and allow Him to direct our lives according to His will and plan for us. No matter what circumstances ahead may look like. G-d is in control and we must let Him take control.
preparation time: 1 month
9X12"
Never Lose That Spirit © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The painting titled, "Never Lose That Spirit," depicts a wild black Arabian mare galloping through a wild mountain terrain. Even though one must go through a valley of some sort, we must never lose sight of the freedom that G-d gifted us. We must never lose that fighting spirit. As G-d's children, we have authority over Satan, the enemy.
The Bible quotes in John 8:34;36, "Yehoshua replied, 'I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin... So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free..." Galatians 5:1, "So Meshiach has truly set us free..." The story and message behind this painting is that we must never lose sight of the freedom that G-d has bestowed on us.
Never lose that spirit of freedom. We must persevere, even when we are in the valley of the shadow of death. We need not fear, but faith. We weren't created to be in bondage, but we were created to be free from sin as G-d intended.
preparation time: 3 months
The Bible quotes in John 8:34;36, "Yehoshua replied, 'I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin... So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free..." Galatians 5:1, "So Meshiach has truly set us free..." The story and message behind this painting is that we must never lose sight of the freedom that G-d has bestowed on us.
Never lose that spirit of freedom. We must persevere, even when we are in the valley of the shadow of death. We need not fear, but faith. We weren't created to be in bondage, but we were created to be free from sin as G-d intended.
preparation time: 3 months
16X20"
Let The Warrior Arise © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The clay painting titled, "Let The Warrior Arise," depicts a lion with a mane of fire with blazing eyes. Revelation 5:5, "And one of the elders said to me, 'Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the root of David, has conquered, so that He can open the scrolls and its seven seals." The Bible describes G-d as a lion.
Isaiah 31:4, "For thus the Lord said to me, 'As a lion.... growls over his prey, and when a band of shepherds is called out against him he is not terrified by their shouting or daunted at their noise, so the Lord of hosts will come down to fight on Mount Zion and on its hill." The Bible says that G-d will fight for us and that he is a warrior that will go to battle. Exodus 14:14, "The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent." 1 Samuel 17:47, "And that all this assembly may know that the Lord saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the Lord's and He will give you into our hand."
Psalm 24:8, "Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle." Zechariah 14:3, "Then the Lord will go and fight against those nations as when He fights on a day of battle."
When the Lord comes back, to defeat Satan and sin, it says that he will have eyes that glow like fire. Revelation 19:12, "His eyes are like a flame of fire and on His head are many diadems, and He has a name written that no one knows but Himself."
The message and story behind this painting is that G-d fights for us. He is always ready for battle and one day, He will come back for an ultimate fight and conquer sin and death forever.
preparation time: 4 months
Isaiah 31:4, "For thus the Lord said to me, 'As a lion.... growls over his prey, and when a band of shepherds is called out against him he is not terrified by their shouting or daunted at their noise, so the Lord of hosts will come down to fight on Mount Zion and on its hill." The Bible says that G-d will fight for us and that he is a warrior that will go to battle. Exodus 14:14, "The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent." 1 Samuel 17:47, "And that all this assembly may know that the Lord saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the Lord's and He will give you into our hand."
Psalm 24:8, "Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle." Zechariah 14:3, "Then the Lord will go and fight against those nations as when He fights on a day of battle."
When the Lord comes back, to defeat Satan and sin, it says that he will have eyes that glow like fire. Revelation 19:12, "His eyes are like a flame of fire and on His head are many diadems, and He has a name written that no one knows but Himself."
The message and story behind this painting is that G-d fights for us. He is always ready for battle and one day, He will come back for an ultimate fight and conquer sin and death forever.
preparation time: 4 months
16X20"
Watching Over The Flock © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The clay painting titled, "Watching Over The Flock," depicts a majestic lion overlooking out against the wind on a cliff overhang. One of the many names the Bible describes G-d and His Son Yehoshua is Lion of Judah. Judah was one of the tribes of Israel, also the head tribe because Judah was one of Jacob's twelve sons who received the blessing from his father.
The Bible describes people as being sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36, "When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless like sheep without a shepherd." John 10:11;14-16, "I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd sacrifices His life for the sheep... I know My own sheep, and they know Me, just as my Father knows Me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice My life for the sheep. I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I musty bring them also. They will listen to My voice, and there will be one flock with one Shepherd."
Jeremiah 31:10, "...The Lord... will gather His people and watch over them as a shepherd does his flock." Hosea 11:10, "They shall go after the Lord; He will roar like a lion; when He roars, His children shall come trembling from the west." The story and message behind this painting is that all of us should humbly exalt Yehoshua Meshiach as our leader. He watches over us protectively. Without Him, we would all be lost.
preparation time: 5 months
The Bible describes people as being sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36, "When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless like sheep without a shepherd." John 10:11;14-16, "I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd sacrifices His life for the sheep... I know My own sheep, and they know Me, just as my Father knows Me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice My life for the sheep. I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I musty bring them also. They will listen to My voice, and there will be one flock with one Shepherd."
Jeremiah 31:10, "...The Lord... will gather His people and watch over them as a shepherd does his flock." Hosea 11:10, "They shall go after the Lord; He will roar like a lion; when He roars, His children shall come trembling from the west." The story and message behind this painting is that all of us should humbly exalt Yehoshua Meshiach as our leader. He watches over us protectively. Without Him, we would all be lost.
preparation time: 5 months
16X20"
Hebrews 12:1; I Will Run © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The painting titled, "Hebrews 12:1; I Will Run," depicts a running cheetah focused on what he is running after. The fastest animal on earth is the cheetah at 75 mph. We need to run after Jesus with just as much dependence as the cheetah running after what he needs. The cheetah is focused only on what he pursues. 1 Corinthians 9:26, "So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air." 1 Corinthians 9:24, "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it."
G-d made the cheetah with an unusually enlarged heart enabling it to run at that speed without bursting blood veins or run out of oxygen in its blood. We should plead for enlarged hearts that we may run after G-d and His word. Psalm 119:32, "I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart!"
The message and story behind this painting is that we should run after the things of G-d like we run after other needs. Hebrews 12:1, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us."
preparation time: 4 months
G-d made the cheetah with an unusually enlarged heart enabling it to run at that speed without bursting blood veins or run out of oxygen in its blood. We should plead for enlarged hearts that we may run after G-d and His word. Psalm 119:32, "I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart!"
The message and story behind this painting is that we should run after the things of G-d like we run after other needs. Hebrews 12:1, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us."
preparation time: 4 months
16X25"
Keep Flying © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The painting titled, "Keep Flying," depicts a macaw flying through the sky. The macaw has no specific meaning in itself but every bird must have endurance to fly anywhere. Exodus 18:23, "If you do this, G-d will direct you. You will be able to endure, and all this people also will go to their place in peace." We must endure in a lifestyle of righteousness and holiness. 2 Timothy 2:12, "If we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us."
We must be an example to other Christians who are also battling against sin and darkness. 2 Timothy 2:10, "Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Yehoshua Meshiach with eternal glory." we must have perseverance and have the awareness that G-d is in fact in control but that we also have a responsibility to live righteous and to keep in that direction. James 1:25, "But one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing."
The story and message behind this painting is that we must all keep flying and striving to obey G-d and His commandments. He is the wind beneath our wings. Ephesians 6:18, "Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance making supplication for al the saints."
preparation time: 4 months
We must be an example to other Christians who are also battling against sin and darkness. 2 Timothy 2:10, "Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Yehoshua Meshiach with eternal glory." we must have perseverance and have the awareness that G-d is in fact in control but that we also have a responsibility to live righteous and to keep in that direction. James 1:25, "But one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing."
The story and message behind this painting is that we must all keep flying and striving to obey G-d and His commandments. He is the wind beneath our wings. Ephesians 6:18, "Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance making supplication for al the saints."
preparation time: 4 months
16X20"
Preparing To Defend © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The painting titled, "Preparing To Defend," depicts a tiger crouching, ears back. teeth bared in warning, not knowing what she is facing but is prepared to fight if she needs to anyhow. Even though we get afraid, we need to be courageous. Being courageous has nothing to do with being afraid. Those with strong hearts can and will become afraid sometimes but they do what needs to be done anyway despite that fear.
The Bible says a lot about fear. Deuteronomy 31:6, "Do be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your G-d will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you." Isaiah 41:10, "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your G-d. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with My victorious right hand." G-d says He is always with us and even though we get afraid, He is on our side.
Matthew 10:28, "Don't be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul..." 2 Timothy 1:28, "For G-d has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline." The message and story behind this painting is that it is ok to be afraid sometimes but we can't let it control us. We need to remember to be strong in the faith that we are loved by a great G-d in the face of fear.
preparation time: 5 months
The Bible says a lot about fear. Deuteronomy 31:6, "Do be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your G-d will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you." Isaiah 41:10, "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your G-d. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with My victorious right hand." G-d says He is always with us and even though we get afraid, He is on our side.
Matthew 10:28, "Don't be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul..." 2 Timothy 1:28, "For G-d has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline." The message and story behind this painting is that it is ok to be afraid sometimes but we can't let it control us. We need to remember to be strong in the faith that we are loved by a great G-d in the face of fear.
preparation time: 5 months
9X12"
Sing With All Your Soul © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The painting titled, "Sing With All Your Soul," depicts a blue dacnis bird in song. The whole earth is full of praises for the Lord. All of creation sings its song to its creator. 1 Chronicles 16:23, "Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Tell of His salvation from day to day." We should never keep silent when we have such an awesome G-d who is in control.
Psalm 108:1, "My heart is steadfast, O G-d! I will sing and make melody with all my being!" Psalm 47:6, "Sing praises to G-d, sing praises! Sing praises to our king, sing praises!" 2 Samuel 22:50, "For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, and sing praises to your name."
the message and story behind this painting is that we must never cease to worship G-d. He is worthy of all praise that we can ever give to anybody or anything. He must be exalted and extolled and lifted high. Exodus 15:2, "The Lord is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation; this is my G-d, and I will praise Him, my father's G-d, and I will exalt Him."
preparation time: 3 months
Psalm 108:1, "My heart is steadfast, O G-d! I will sing and make melody with all my being!" Psalm 47:6, "Sing praises to G-d, sing praises! Sing praises to our king, sing praises!" 2 Samuel 22:50, "For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, and sing praises to your name."
the message and story behind this painting is that we must never cease to worship G-d. He is worthy of all praise that we can ever give to anybody or anything. He must be exalted and extolled and lifted high. Exodus 15:2, "The Lord is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation; this is my G-d, and I will praise Him, my father's G-d, and I will exalt Him."
preparation time: 3 months
11X14"
Rare Amazon Rainbow © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The painting titled, "Rare Amazon Rainbow," depicts a hawk-headed parrot with a displayed crest. This bird is from the amazon and is rarely seen in the wild although some are kept in captivity as pets. G-d is to be marveled at for creating such a colorful world that which we can enjoy but also should conserve and protect. Some of the most beautiful of things in creation are all but rarely seen anymore because humans tend to want it for themselves.
This was painted with clay on canvas to display the beauty of the bird before they can no longer be enjoyed by being seen alive. It took the artist quite a long time to track down what the species of the bird was and longer to find a picture of it. It was a privilege to paint it and the artist hopes that all who see the painting will help to take care of the earth and all the beautiful things that make it home.
The story and message behind this painting is that G-d created this earth for humans to take care of, not be selfish and destructive. Genesis 1:28, "And G-d blessed them. And G-d said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
preparation time: 5 months
This was painted with clay on canvas to display the beauty of the bird before they can no longer be enjoyed by being seen alive. It took the artist quite a long time to track down what the species of the bird was and longer to find a picture of it. It was a privilege to paint it and the artist hopes that all who see the painting will help to take care of the earth and all the beautiful things that make it home.
The story and message behind this painting is that G-d created this earth for humans to take care of, not be selfish and destructive. Genesis 1:28, "And G-d blessed them. And G-d said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
preparation time: 5 months
16X20"
Never Let The Dove Fly Away © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The painting titled, "Never Let The Dove Fly Away," depicts a white dove in full wingspread flight against a cool color background. While one may have the Ruach Hakodesh, they can drive the Ruach Hakodesh away. One can let the dove fly away from them. This is described in the sense of grieving the Ruach Hakodesh.
Ephesians 4:30, "And do not grieve the Ruach Hakodesh by the way you live. Remember, He has identified you as His own..." The story and message behind this painting is that we can grieve G-d's Ruach Hakodesh. The Bible does not say that the Ruach will depart, but when the artist was traveling with a ministry, some of the people were committing sins. The head of the ministry knew what was undergoing and it broke his heart.
He tried to give them many chances to repent and change because he wanted them to be righteous. When they would not listen and repent, and continued to sin as they had before, he had a dream one night. The next day, very upset, he gathered the team together and described the dream.
In the dream, G-d told him there was hidden sin in the camp and due to this sin, G-d showed him in the dream of a dove flying away from the ministry as a whole. G-d told him He wanted a clean camp. He was torn because he didn't want to let anyone go but he issued a thorough search of the ministry and let go of the ones found in sin but would not repent. We must be careful to never grieve the Ruach Hakodesh and let the dove fly away.
preparation time: 5 months
Ephesians 4:30, "And do not grieve the Ruach Hakodesh by the way you live. Remember, He has identified you as His own..." The story and message behind this painting is that we can grieve G-d's Ruach Hakodesh. The Bible does not say that the Ruach will depart, but when the artist was traveling with a ministry, some of the people were committing sins. The head of the ministry knew what was undergoing and it broke his heart.
He tried to give them many chances to repent and change because he wanted them to be righteous. When they would not listen and repent, and continued to sin as they had before, he had a dream one night. The next day, very upset, he gathered the team together and described the dream.
In the dream, G-d told him there was hidden sin in the camp and due to this sin, G-d showed him in the dream of a dove flying away from the ministry as a whole. G-d told him He wanted a clean camp. He was torn because he didn't want to let anyone go but he issued a thorough search of the ministry and let go of the ones found in sin but would not repent. We must be careful to never grieve the Ruach Hakodesh and let the dove fly away.
preparation time: 5 months
16X20"
Wise Protector © 2015 Caraesa Steppe
The painting titled, "Wise Protector," depicts an aged elk, leader of a herd, who has survived many years. The elk is part of the deer family and is a flight animal. It is ever alert to any danger and can easily discern when danger is present also to warn others to flee. We should seek to be wise. Psalm 59:1, "Deliver me from my enemies, O my G-d; protect me from those who rise up against me."
Proverbs 14:16, "One who is wise is cautious and turns from evil..." Matthew 10:16, "Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves." Ephesians 5:15, "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise." Job 12:12, "Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days."
Wisdom preserves the life and with that wisdom, we can also with wisdom, teach others. Psalm 90:12, "So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom." Psalm 111:10, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!" Ecclesiastes 7:11-12, "Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun. For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it." The message and story behind this painting is that wisdom is a good thing that we must seek it. Proverbs 24:14, "Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off."
preparation time: 1 month
Proverbs 14:16, "One who is wise is cautious and turns from evil..." Matthew 10:16, "Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves." Ephesians 5:15, "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise." Job 12:12, "Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days."
Wisdom preserves the life and with that wisdom, we can also with wisdom, teach others. Psalm 90:12, "So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom." Psalm 111:10, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!" Ecclesiastes 7:11-12, "Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun. For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it." The message and story behind this painting is that wisdom is a good thing that we must seek it. Proverbs 24:14, "Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off."
preparation time: 1 month
16X10"
Roar Like A Lion
9X12"