Friends
Friends
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Story Behind the Art
Story Behind the Art
When the people brought their little children to the Savior His disciples rebuked them, but Jesus replied, “Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:13-14).<br><br>The Savior must have loved being surrounded by those perfect little souls who loved Him so dearly. I can imagine Him smiling as He watched them play and laughing as they told Him stories, the kind of simple and innocent stories all little children tell. I know they felt His love and longed to stay by His side.<br><br>This picture reminds me that no matter how old we get, we are still little children of a loving Father in Heaven.
"Friends" by Liz Lemon Swindle is a heartwarming painting depicting Jesus Christ seated on a stone bench, accompanied by a delightful little girl.
About the Artist
About the Artist
Liz Lemon Swindle began her painting career in first grade. Her first exhibitions were on the refrigerator, encouraged by her father. In the early 1980s she tutored under renowned wildlife artist, Nancy Glazier. In 1992, Liz began painting a subject matter she had long desired to approach: her faith. Her paintings are now held in corporate and private collections around the world and have been published in countless magazines and books. Liz and her husband Jon have five children and thirteen grandchildren.
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I have loved this picture on line for years. It always brings me great joy when I see it. It represents to me the love and excitement I have for the Lord. When I saw that I could get a print so reasonably I immediately purchased it.
It is a beautiful print, wonderful clarity, packaged well. Thank you....
The tone of this picture reminds us of His ability to breakdown barriers and reach us where we are.
We love this picture/painting. Just beautiful.
Do you have a store front/outlet at your facility in American Fork. I would love to come and look for more paintings. Thanks!
This pictured gripped me! The innocence of this child led me to imagine the greatest childlike conversation in which Jesus is totally engaged.
I shared it with my husband who is a psychotherapist, who then shared it with some clients and everyone said it meant a lot to them as well, and had it shared personally and in processing groups. It is a true blessing to many of us. Thank you and may God continue to bless the author.
Absolutely beautiful and inspirational