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Maundy Thursday Shadow Sketches

As part of a Service of Shadows for Maundy Thursday April 2, 2026, these sketches were drawn as each “shadow” of Christ’s final hours were read. I had a general idea before hand but for the most part each came together more or less spontaneously during the reading. I used a large flip chart in front of the congregation. As each candle was blown out, I flipped to a new page and once the reading began, started a new sketch. We then created a kind of gallery of the finished shadow sketches in the church.

View all of the “shadow sketches” at https://www.deviantart.com/peacegroover/gallery/100765113/service-of-shadows-maundy-thursday-2026

Captured a moment of stillness with watercolor, a quiet scene reflecting tranquility and architectural charm at "Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena". Painting this piece felt like a meditation, focusing on each brushstroke and watching the water and pigment flow into place. Sometimes it’s the simple scenes that bring the most calm. #watercolorart #watercolorsketch #urbansketch #artistsoninstagram #artprocess #illustration #artjourney #sketchbook #instaart #reflectiveart #outoftheboxdoodles

Captured a moment of stillness with watercolor, a quiet scene reflecting tranquility and architectural charm at "Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena". Painting this piece felt like a meditation, focusing on each brushstroke and watching the water and pigment flow into place. Sometimes it’s the simple scenes that bring the most calm.

#watercolorart #watercolorsketch #urbansketch #artistsoninstagram #artprocess #illustration #artjourney #sketchbook #instaart #reflectiveart #outoftheboxdoodles

'Life's Umbrella'! https://fineartamerica.com/featured/lifes-umbrella-embracing-the-journey-olena-art.html?newartwork=true This piece features a beautifully decorated umbrellato all who view it. #NewArtwork #LifeGoesOn #ContemplativeArt" #NewArtwork #LifeGoesOn #ContemplativeArt #UmbrellaArt #RobertFrostQuote #IntricateDetails #LifeEndurance #ReflectiveArt #ArtisticExpression #ThoughtProvoking #DramaticBackdrop #ArtInspiration #CreativeProcess #DeepContemplation #ArtisticReflection @FineArtAmerica @FineArtAmerica @Shoppixels @Shoppixels

'Life's Umbrella'! https://fineartamerica.com/featured/lifes-umbrella-embracing-the-journey-olena-art.html?newartwork=true This piece features a beautifully decorated umbrellato all who view it. #NewArtwork #LifeGoesOn #ContemplativeArt" #NewArtwork #LifeGoesOn #ContemplativeArt #UmbrellaArt #RobertFrostQuote #IntricateDetails #LifeEndurance #ReflectiveArt #ArtisticExpression #ThoughtProvoking #DramaticBackdrop #ArtInspiration #CreativeProcess #DeepContemplation #ArtisticReflection @FineArtAmerica @FineArtAmerica @Shoppixels @Shoppixels

'Life's Umbrella'! https://fineartamerica.com/featured/lifes-umbrella-embracing-the-journey-olena-art.html?newartwork=true This piece features a beautifully decorated umbrellato all who view it. #NewArtwork #LifeGoesOn #ContemplativeArt" #NewArtwork #LifeGoesOn #ContemplativeArt #UmbrellaArt #RobertFrostQuote #IntricateDetails #LifeEndurance #ReflectiveArt #ArtisticExpression #ThoughtProvoking #DramaticBackdrop #ArtInspiration #CreativeProcess #DeepContemplation #ArtisticReflection @FineArtAmerica @FineArtAmerica @Shoppixels @Shoppixels

'Life's Umbrella'! https://fineartamerica.com/featured/lifes-umbrella-embracing-the-journey-olena-art.html?newartwork=true This piece features a beautifully decorated umbrellato all who view it. #NewArtwork #LifeGoesOn #ContemplativeArt" #NewArtwork #LifeGoesOn #ContemplativeArt #UmbrellaArt #RobertFrostQuote #IntricateDetails #LifeEndurance #ReflectiveArt #ArtisticExpression #ThoughtProvoking #DramaticBackdrop #ArtInspiration #CreativeProcess #DeepContemplation #ArtisticReflection @FineArtAmerica @FineArtAmerica @Shoppixels @Shoppixels