Another Painting in the "Abide" Collection Ready for Oils

I'm really taking my time with the large "Abide" works in progress right now as I strongly feel like I need to do them justice. I have a little more background to finish up on one of the larger works before the entire collection is FINALLY ready for oils...

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Martina Heinelt
October 17, 2025

A quick note before we get to painting updates. I’ll be hosting an art exhibit at the Sheep River Library on FRIDAY, November 21st from 10am - 5pm. There will be coffee, tea and homemade organic cookies!

Hope to see you there:

One of the larger paintings in my new “Abide” collection is officially ready for oils as well as the two medium sized works! It’s definitely felt like a while especially with taking almost two weeks off to travel!

I’m so excited to start the final stage on this collection. I’m hoping that the lights and glowing aspects of all four paintings will really come to life with oils.

BUT I also really have to remind myself over and over to be patient and to let the paintings unfold in their own time…

“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way.” — Psalm 37:7

I was able to finish up the acrylic layers this week - reply and let me know your thoughts:

This one is not quite there but I’m hoping I’ll finish the clouds and background in acrylics by next week:

Updates for the Week

  • Almost all available originals (although some are not for sale) are on display right now at the Sheep River Library in Diamond Valley, AB! They will be up until the end of November.

  • As above, I’ll be hosting an art exhibit at the Sheep River Library on FRIDAY, November 21st from 10am - 5pm. There will be coffee, tea and homemade organic cookies!

  • Just a reminder as I periodically have questions about this - if you are interested in originals, please reply to this email or contact me directly. Newer collections will have print drops as announced through this list. Prints from older collections are available ALL the time. You can find them on my website: https://martinaheinelt.com/ . They are fulfilled by Gelato, which is FABULOUS. If you run into any issues or are not totally satisfied, they will replace the print and fix whatever the issue is right away for you. Their customer service is really superb.

  • I’ve recently been featured in a press release if you’d like to check it out here.

As always, a huge and very genuine thank you for following along with me every week. Please do not hesitate to reply to this e-mail if you want to share anything, ask me questions, simply connect and especially if you’re needing prayer.

Warmly in Him,

Martina