The phrase ‘we are God’s work of art’ [Ephesians 2 v10] gives me hope, and I have great delight in painting light and colour, as you will see from my website.

Recently I have felt called to paint a series on Mary of Magdala, based on St John 20, and gradually the pictures are emerging.

Painting helps me still down and rest in the presence of God, and my way of praying is through silence.

Often, however, there are times when I am just unable to pray…especially when sudden disaster hits… and then I discover that painting can become prayer for those involved.

I have been amazed to see the joy communicated by the Spirit through a painting, or the depth of coloured light shining through etched glass, and on Quiet Days and Retreats I have seen people come to a deeper awareness of their faith through creative artwork on a spiritual theme.

 These joyful glimpses seem like hints and guesses on the way forward…