Judy Racz

Creation Primordial Chaos
Oil on canvas
"I see the whole world as a holy place,
a reflection of the glory of an infinite, yet loving God."
Judy Racz


Inspiration is a curious thing; never sure of when it may 'show up', it is almost always welcome. Much like Jesus' descriptive language to Nicodemus in John 3, inspiration can be "like the wind." The word inspire is, after all,  from the Latin inspirare- to breathe upon or into. The works of Judy Racz inspire me.  


Here is a sample:

Gravity Waves

Mixed media on canvas

David and Jonathan Make a Pact

Oil on canvas

Transfiguration of Jesus

Oil on Canvas

Symphony No. 2, Gustav Mahler, Movement 3

Oil on canvas

Ayin

Oil on linen

Gimel

Oil on linen

Aleph

Oil on linen

To read about Judy Racz and view more of her work go to-

http://home.vicnet.net.au/~richard/racz.htm

and

http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/judy_racz/

Capturing Moments

"Well, I suppose nothing is meant to last forever."

Vivian Maier

1926-2009

Unchecked, moments become days and, without notice, a decade seems but a moment. The Apostle James says that our lives are "just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away" and with the vanishing, brilliance dims to obscurity. That was not to be for Vivian Maier. Her story is being heard and 'seen' around the world. Currently most of her work is owned by John Maloof, the man who purchased several boxes of negatives and prints from a storage auction in Chicago. In time her work will be displayed in major permanent collections. Vivian Maier captured moments for us, seemingly for just 'la joie de l'artisanat'- the joy of the craft.

I am grateful.

To find out more:

For an excellent story on Chicago Tonight, click here.

New Year

"The end of a matter is better than its beginning."

Ecclesiastes 7:8

"Let all souls praise God,

Halleluyah!"

The final verse in the final chapter of the Psalter

Psalm 150

"Far greater than the most sublime instrumental songs of praise is the song of the human soul. God's greatest praise is the soul that utilizes its full potential in His service."

Rabbi David Kimchi, known as RaDaK

1160-1235

Today begins the second decade of the Twenty-First Century. The first day of a new year is, for me, like early morning; anything is possible, hope renewed, a second chance. The first day is also a day of reflection. Where did the year go? How did I spend my time? 

According to a chart by Dr. Edward M. Hallowell, the person who lives to be seventy-five possesses 39,420,000 minutes to spend. I have 10,500,000 left. 

A few of my 'minutes spent' are recorded here:

Sam and me in the studio recording Neon Fish

many years ago

Joshua and Sam recording on Sam's iPad
Christmas 2010

Our First Date

many years ago

A recent date

recently

This year came with three snowfalls, a rare occurrence for Fort Mill, South Carolina, and an opportunity for walks in the wood.

January

February

December

This year marked the beginning of my second year with Trinity Christian Preparatory School; an exhilarating chapter in the journey of life. 

Bruce Corwin and me

Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan's Purse

Charlotte, NC Facility

And a good day in Brazil-

Me and Tom Owen, 1992