In The Strength of the Lord

Why does the Lord allow horrific things to happen to us? How do we become stronger daughters in the face of adversity? We often contemplate the purpose of pain or darkness; it is our shadow walking side by side in each of our mortal journey.
In this painting I have two women in fervent prayer seeking strength and solace. The background is a storm. The detritus of life is symbolized in the leaves swirling around them. I loved painting the light emerging from the clouds, to me this symbolized hope even in the dark. I heard a statement by Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson: “Faith grows in the dark” How do we become stronger in the dark regardless of age or circumstances? 2022 brought me personally to a new level of understanding of this timeless question, what is the purpose of pain? It has given me opportunities to reframe and look again more clearly. In the strength of the Lord, I can do all things

A preeminent realist painter, Sandy – as do all great masters – carries on the traditions and canons of classical art ideology practiced from the Renaissance down through 19th century. Her paintings and drawings demonstrate her virtuosity, a manifestation of unparalleled technical excellence, which result in great works of lasting beauty. Sandy’s unsurpassed knowledge of anatomy, color theory and design, facilitate her portrayal of the human condition – in all its complexities – with breathtaking elegance and mastery. Sandy’s feels privileged to paint her testimony through her love of the scriptures, and passion for religious figurative painting.

Sandy’s husband is writer, Dave Gagon. They have three children.

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