Mostly Silence | 12 x 16 | Oil on Linen | © Beth Cole

About “Mostly Silence”

Living in rural Nebraska has given me a penchant for simplicity and a habit of looking for beauty in out of the way places. And a love of stillness and quiet. If this painting had sound, I think it would mostly be silence....perhaps we’d hear the rustle of grass, a few bird songs and not much else.

In these parts, we can see the breaking of day. Each morning the horizon blooms a bouquet of light for our viewing pleasure. The sky transforms from a blanket of stars to a kaleidoscope beyond compare. It’s good to be alive in a place like this. I am grateful to the One who knows and sees all for His grace in making it so.

Upon Looking Closer | 9 x 12 | Oil on Linen | © Beth Cole

About “Upon Looking Closer”

This painting started with a glimpse out of the corner of my eye as I was walking in the early morning. The light on the morning grass glistened through a tangle of branches and shadow. Upon looking closer, I thought it might be a view to share.

As I painted, I pushed much of the tangle aside so as to clear the way to a closer look at the light which so inspired me. Thanks for sharing the experience with me.

Enjoy the day my friend.

Peace to you.

—Beth Cole
Soli Deo Gloria