He Leadeth Me by
Mark Keathley |
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He Leadeth Me is a self portrait but it is also
a depiction of Psalm 23. I wasn't intending to
portray the Good Shepherd when I began the work, but
rather a rancher simply watching his sheep. I needed
a model for the shepherd, so I asked my youngest son
to come outside and "take a picture of daddy." In
the last second, instead of looking down towards the
sheep, something caught my eye and I looked up for
the photo. When I was well into the painting, events
in my life came about that left me feeling lost and
confused. After seeing myself in the painting, I
felt comforted, because it appears that the shepherd
(me) is himself being led. The painting which
developed before me depicted the Good Shepherd
taking care of his sheep and at the same time, I saw
myself and I knew that God leads us by still waters.
In a time of uncertainty and confusion in the world,
my newest work inspires one to be at ease and rest
in the provision and plan of the Good Shepherd. I
tried to capture the tender care of the shepherd in
this self portrait as well as my own faith in God's
leading in my life. He Leadeth Me speaks of
the Divine love and leading that is available as one
of His.
- Mark
Keathley
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Sizes and suggested
issue prices of He Leadeth Me:
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Size |
Retail Framed |
Retail of Canvas |
Edition Size |
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25.5x34 A/P |
$1,395.00 |
$1,075.00 |
15 |
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18x24 S/N |
$750.00 |
$550.00 |
95 |
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18x24 A/P |
$995.00 |
$795.00 |
15 |
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18x24 P/P |
$900.00 |
$700.00 |
50 |
Note: A/P edition is embellished by the
artist.
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