Gift of Light

Oil and Acrylic on canvas (36x48)

Rendered in the Impressionist style, Gift of Light employs chiaroscuro—the dramatic interplay of light and shadow—to heighten emotion and draw the viewer’s eye through the scene. At its heart is the sacred moment of a child receiving their first Bible, a cherished tradition in many Christian communities. This act serves as a visual metaphor for the gift of God’s Word—His Light—entering a person’s life. Through this Light, we GROW not only in wisdom and understanding, but also in relationship with the One who provides it. In the background, subtle yet purposeful details emerge: a baptismal font and communion ware, echoing the foundational elements of Christian life. Together, the Bible, the font, and the table of Communion represent the means of grace—Word and Sacrament—through which faith is born, nourished, and sustained. God’s Word is the greatest gift He gives—a radiant Light that transforms not only our present lives, but also our eternal future.

Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”