The Scarlet Lily
by Kimberlee Baxter
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8.000 x 10.000 inches
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Title
The Scarlet Lily
Artist
Kimberlee Baxter
Medium
Painting - Acrylic
Description
This Red lily flower is scarlet colored, which is reminiscent of blood, specifically, the blood that Christ shed for us on the cross! For Christians, the time of Easter is a time of remembrance of the sacrifice and atonement that Christ made for us on the cross! The proper name for day lilies is Hemerocallis. According to the Hemerocallis Society, the word Hemerocallis is derived from two Greek words meaning "beauty" and "day," referring to the fact that each flower lasts only one day. It is interesting to note that the day lily is overwintered as a bulb in a cool dark place. In other words, it completely dies back in the winter, and then makes its bright and memorable appearance for one day. This is a great parallel to the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ! He was crucified on the cross to the point of death, then he arose on the third day. He made his glorious presence known to his disciples briefly before his ascension back into heaven.
This would make an excellent Easter card for that special loved one to commemorate the time of remembrance of Christ's sacrifice and infinite love for us!
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January 31st, 2014
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Comments (14)
Joel Bruce Wallach
This bold work has radiance and simplicity that conveys both strength and gentleness, Kimberlee.
Nick Boren
I read your description dear Kimberlee and found it to be very touching about our Savior. Your words go perfectly with your amazing Lily art. :-) I hope you had a most blessed Easter. FV
Debbie Portwood
Love this gorgeous rich red lily Kimberlee! Fantastic work! I am so glad you took that leap of faith! :D f/l/t!! :D
Kimberlee Baxter
I am so glad that you like this single red bright flower, Heidi! It is simple, but still has a "presence" on the canvas! Thanks so much for your support, Heidi! I hope that the "Sales Ferry" comes to visit you generously this week! Have a blessed one!
Kimberlee Baxter
Thank you, Eti, for your recent feature in the group "Daily Dose of Wisdom". It is much appreciated, as is an honor to be in your group!
Kimberlee Baxter
Thank you, Sylvia, for your recent feature in the group "Three a Day Greeting Cards for All Occasions". It is quite an honor!
Carla Parris
Just voted for this wonderful painting in a current contest!
Kimberlee Baxter replied:
Thank you, Carla. This would make such a nice Easter card or design for a resin necklace for that special someone! The ones you make are so lovely and well made!
Carla Parris
Love this! It is striking!! v
Kimberlee Baxter replied:
Thank you, Carla. I especially like this design made into one of your pretty necklaces! It really shows up well on resin jewelry!
Kimberlee Baxter replied:
Also, the cards that you make are awesome! This would make a beautiful card for Easter, especially with this story to commemorate or remember the death, burial and resurrection of Christ!
Ken Day
The only thing more lovely and beautiful you have created then this amazing Day Lily Kimberlee was the adding of words to go along with it. Blessed is your heart Kimberlee. This is why God gave us the gift of being artists. The same as any gift God gives to convey His message. Like / Favorite
Kimberlee Baxter replied:
Thank you, Ken. It was only about a year ago when I felt God was calling me to get up and start painting, though I had only painted very briefly for a number of weeks for a beginners painting class I took years ago back in 1993! Looking back, I think that's where the FAITH comes in our spiritual journey--where you just have to take that leap of faith and trust like you do in skydiving--you take the jump and nothing but thin air is underneath you at first. You take the fall until you pull the shoot and the parachute spreads out and breaks the fall adding resistance to gravity! There is a time between the jump and when the parachute comes out that can be scary, but it is an extraordinary time for growth in FAITH in God! This is truly a METAPHOR for life! In other words, if we never get out of our comfort zone, we never grow! If we never grow, then we will never come to know what our FULL potential looks like!
Genevieve Esson
Love the vivd red in this most beautiful painting you have created here of this blazing Lily! So brilliant! Great job Kimberlee!!! =) v/f
Kimberlee Baxter replied:
Thank you, Genevieve. I originally painted this for an aunt on my husband's side of the family, Aunt Gen, for her birthday. Then, I later decided that it would also be good to include it for a future collection of what I hope to be as a set of cards "For All Seasons and Occasions"!
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