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“This piece (available as prints- and also as clothing- offered for sale on this page) was inspired by seeing the beautiful religious art in the historic Cathedral of John the Baptist in Savannah. The day we visited the Cathedral, there was a baby baptism being held, and I didn’t want to intrude, but I was able to survey the interior and it was breathtaking. The Cathedral is an important stop on a tourist’s map, but it is awe inspiring for locals as well, and the church is still very active in the community.
After seeing the stained glass windows in the cathedral, I wanted to create my own vision of Christian art, in my modern-day style of an artist living in 2019, while still honoring the traditional stories and history. I imagined Jesus as both precious lamb and sacrifice, and mighty warrior Lion… King. Sheltering the lamb in the storm, the King is merciful, kind, and loving.”
Fashion Chiffon Draped Kimono Lion and the Lamb by Natalie Buske Thomas – Get yours!“Lion and the Lamb” Kimono – please watch the product video above to get a better look
Note from Natalie: “I love this kimono. It’s comfortable and I can dress it up or down, depending on if I want to wear it formally or casually. It’s loose and open in the front (can’t see the full design), but you can wear it with a belt if you prefer the full design in the front to show (the back design is always visible). Personally, I am fine with a more subtle look in the front and I bought the largest size because I wanted something flowy and long to layer over anything. This probably looks more elegant on a taller person, but I’m 5’1 and I’m happy with it.”
“Lion and the Lamb” Kimono S/M, Free Shipping (USA)
Light weight draped chiffon kimono, suitable for layering over dresses or blouses. Machine washable. Size S/M fits bust size up to 37", Back neck to Bottom hem 23" (Note: I was wearing the size L/XL in the video, and I am usually a size M. I'm under 5 feet two, and yet I liked the long flowy length, so you might want to consider the L/XL even if you usually wear a smaller size. L/XL is offered below)
Care instructions: Machine wash in cold water with a mild phosphate detergent. Do not bleach. Hang dry.
$69.00
“Lion and the Lamb” Kimono L/XL, Free Shipping (USA)
Light weight draped chiffon kimono, suitable for layering over dresses or blouses. Machine washable. Size L/XL fits bust size 37"+, Back neck to Bottom hem 25" (Note: I was wearing the size L/XL in the video, and I am usually a size M. I'm under 5 feet two, and yet I liked the long flowy length, so you might want to consider the L/XL even if you usually wear a smaller size?)
Care instructions: Machine wash in cold water with a mild phosphate detergent. Do not bleach. Hang dry.
$69.00
Small Print “Lion and the Lamb”
All small prints are approximately 8 x 10. Giclee Somerset Velvet Fine Art paper. Free shipping. No frame.
$33.50
Medium Print “Lion and the Lamb”
All medium prints are approximately 16 x 20. Giclee Somerset Velvet Fine Art paper. Free shipping. No frame.
$65.50
Large Print “Lion and the Lamb”
All large prints are approximately 24 x 30. Giclee Somerset Velvet Fine Art paper. Free shipping. No frame.
$98.50
Lion and the Lamb oil painting by Natalie Buske Thomas (cropped view)
Lion and the Lamb oil painting by Natalie Buske Thomas
List of Oil Paintings in this Collection, linking to their pages here on the site, and also citing physical pages in the hardcover book:
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“The inspiration for this art is the “relief” architecture on the exterior of churches and cathedrals in the Savannah squares. I saw reliefs of Mary in a pose similar to this. I imagined her as if she could be my sister, a dear friend, family. With a colorful scene and light, my painting is a contemporary, personalized version of Mary that draws from traditional historic art.
Luke 1:30 Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.’
What does it mean to have God’s favor? What a glorious blessing and comfort!
We were not meant to be slaves to fear. Imagine the words of an angel telling us not to be afraid. God is with us. What a joyful life we can have, if we are free from anxiety. Suddenly the sun shines brighter, the beauty of people and places surrounds us, and our world transforms from lifeless gray to vibrant living color.”
Mary of God’s Favor oil painting by Natalie Buske Thomas
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“After our disappointing early return to the United States after we couldn’t get our one-year “permission to remain” visa in Ireland, I thought we’d be resigned to a life in the Northern or Midwestern states. Our dream destination of Savannah opened up for us expectedly through a series of events. I had no idea that I’d feel a connection to Ireland, and my Irish heritage.
It was only after moving here that I learned that there is a big Irish community in Savannah, as many Irish immigrants settled here. Savannah has one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the world, second only to New York City. I attended a St. Patrick’s Day parade in Cork, and it was ironically much smaller than the parade here! Savannah also holds an annual Irish festival and has a strong Irish dancing and music community.
The Celtic Cross that this painting was inspired by is in Emmet Park. It was handcarved in Ireland, and presented as a gift to the Irish of Savannah. According to Visit Historic Savannah:
‘Dedicated in December, 1983, the Celtic Cross of Irish limestone from the County of Roscommon, in West Ireland, honors Savannahians of Irish descent, a reminder that their history was one of religion as much as it was about ‘hard work, suffering and endurance.’ The monument faces Bay Street, and every year a wreath is laid at its pedestal, right before St. Patrick’s Day.'”
Celtic Cross oil painting by Natalie Buske Thomas
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“Lent is about giving something up, and adding something new. I mentioned earlier about learning something new, during our Easter experiences at our new Southern church, and it’s all about ‘new’. I’d been focused on Lent being about the past- repenting, letting go, pledging to change. What I hadn’t spent much thought on is that when we let go of something it makes room for something new. Repentance is also about forgiveness. Letting go is about mercy. Forgiveness and mercy frees us.
What a loving God we have, who wants us to be free! The depressing and sometimes challenging process of examining our lives and deciding what we need to change is only the beginning of the journey. We do this to prepare the way for something better, something new. It may require a leap of faith, and the journey is bittersweet, but the destination is beautiful.
I painted this in a style similar to ‘Pink Flower’, except this time my process was deliberate. I liked the layering-background technique I created almost by accident with Pink Flower, and now it is one of my signatures. I paint colorful shapes around my main subject, that I then paint over while the oils are still wet. The flower stays in sharp focus, while the background is soft, yet luminous. ‘Lenten Flower’ is one of my favorite paintings. I’d like to do more work like this.”
Lenten Flower oil painting by Natalie Buske Thomas
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“I’ve moved around a lot. My dad was in the Air Force, and my husband was in the Army. After his service, we continued to relocate for jobs. One of the challenges for settling in, is finding our place in our new community. I’ve attended many churches, of various styles, denominations, sizes, and cultures. It’s always a bit intimidating to join in, but I appreciate when our family is welcomed.
My experience with church in the Savannah area was this: we went the first time, and were so warmly received that we stayed. We now sing on the choir, and look forward to sharing family traditions with fellow Georgians.
One of the most significant events in a Christian church is celebrating the risen Christ during the Lenten season and into Easter. I didn’t know what to expect, but I was stunned to see a cross displayed on the foyer table- filling quickly with cut flowers. We were invited to take a flower, and add the stem to the cross. The assorted buds and blooms were strikingly beautiful, but it was more than that. It was life. He is Risen, Indeed. I didn’t know I’d feel something new and different, after all of these years of ‘seeing it all’ before, but this little church taught me something profoundly new.”
Floral Cross oil painting by Natalie Buske Thomas
List of Oil Paintings in this Collection, linking to their pages here on the site, and also citing physical pages in the hardcover book:
