Newest Fine Art Paintings
by Mary Crittenden

This page will contain all additional artwork being completed by Mary Crittenden. Mary continues to add paintings, cards and prints to her collection of work. Any requests for special fine art, paintings and portraits, can be addressed to maryan@spiritualart.com

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Bean Harvest

The Word


Pastel
16" x 24"

"Ask, and it shall be given; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened."
Matthew 7:7,8

Mary wanted to remind people of how great of a gift that God has given us His word in writing. She chose to use children reading the Word, in a country where reading the bible is prohibit and Christians are persecuted to emphasize how much we have and yet we don’t take the time to know God by reading His word, the bible. David inspired by God, wrote in Psalm 19:11, that God’s word was more desired than gold and sweeter than honey. And in James 4:12 it says, and the bible says "All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete thoroughly equipped for every good work." 11 Timothy 3:16,17

11 Peter 1:21 "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost."

 

 

Bean Harvest

The Cliffhouse


Oil on Canvas
30" x 20"

 

Bean Harvest

Grammar School


Oil on Canvas
20" x 16"

I was inspired from what I saw in part of an old photograph of children in class. I was attracted to what the children were doing some seemed to be paying more attention to those around them then doing class work while others were oblivious to those around as they were intent in their work. I also found their clothing, the girls with their hair in curls secured with ribbons, the desks and so on... very interesting. I chose to use green for the desk because I liked the way it looked in the painting and since a lot of my painting is not in traditional colors but on how I feel.


 

Bean Harvest

The Train


Oil on Canvas
36" x 30"

I wanted to use the strokes of paint to move one up in the painting. The mountain in the background is Mount Shasta the train was an old steam engine. I even wanted the steam from the engine to move around and up as faded away. It was a challenge as I didn’t want to lose the movement of the train yet I wanted to include some of the detail of the train. The same was true about the colors I chose as part of me wanted to be free to use colors other than traditional realistic colors so I could set the mood.


 

Bean Harvest

Baseball Practice


Oil on Canvas
20" x 16"

This is more than a portrait, more than an original painting, more than an illustration.  It’s an heirloom that tells a story, keeps a memory alive and is to passed down from one generation to another.  We all have those special pictures that have memories they are kept in albums and are brought out every once in a while.  We also have paintings that are pretty and look nice with the furniture.  Mary’s desire is to paint memories that tell a story that are part of our lives, more than pretty pictures. Instead of being in an album they are shared, seen and enjoyed by many people.


 

Bean Harvest

Spreading The Word


Oil on Canvas
20" x 16"

“For Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.  But how can they call on Him to save them unless they believe in Him?  And how can they believe in Him if they have never heard about Him?  And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them.”   Romans 10:13,14  

 

This painting was composed from pictures a Christian brother brought back from a missionary trip he went on.  She wanted to draw attention to the one reading to the children from the Bible and also to the children surrounding him.  All people, everyone, everywhere is loved by God and it is His desire that all come to know Him and has chosen to use us who believe, to spread the good news.

“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.”   Matthew 5:14,15     Mary’s desire was to illustrate the hunger for the truth in the children’s faces.  It is so easy to ignore the needs both spiritual and physical of those outside our homes.  Jesus commanded us to love one another, the question is how much do we love others.


 

Bean Harvest

Farmers Market


Oil on Canvas
36" x 28"

 

Bean Harvest

The Outing


Oil on Canvas
20" x 16"

 

Bean Harvest

Now Is The Time


Oil on Canvas
36" x 30"

"Behold I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me."
Revelation 3:20

This painting is about responding to God’s voice when He speaks. Mary chose the setting to be of the inside of a church with people, young, old, men and women sitting in pews listening to what is being said. She placed bibles in their hands to show that they checked to see if was being preached was true. She also chose to have a young girl humbly bowing her head in prayer to indicate that when God speaks to ones heart we need to listen to him, and don’t say tomorrow I will listen. Jesus says in John 10:27,

"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me:"

She also has painted another woman looking over at her with a smile on her face signifying the joy that is felt when we see God at work in a responding heart.


 

Peeling Apples

Peeling Apples


Oil on Canvas
24" x 30"

As Mary completes additional pieces of art, she will add them to this page and later transfer them to their appropriate locations. Many of her paintings are created in art prints and cards. If you would like to request other types of work please contact Mary.

For more information, contact Mary at:
Tel: 530-475-0373

Email: maryan@spiritualart.com


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