“Be Not A Wine Bibber, Neither Continue Long At Feasts, And Purchases Of Flesh: For Every Drunkard And Whoremonger Shall Be Art

“Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.” (Hebrews 12:26, KJV)
still life arrangement of fruits and flowers
“He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.” (Revelation 3:5-6, KJV)
“For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.” (Romans 16:19-20, KJV)
Do not use words to express “Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Although I have cast them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come.” (Ezekiel 11:16, KJV)
serene landscape with mountains and water
“He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.” (Isaiah 53:7, KJV)
a painting of a woman with long hair
“But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.” (Matthew 26:29, KJV)
“But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.” (Matthew 26:29, KJV)
“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.” (Revelation 2:11, KJV)
still life with everyday objects
A captivating and serene portrait of a young Roseate Spoonbill juvenile standing gracefully in its natural wetland habitat. The bird's plumage is a delicate and soft pale rosy-pink or peach color, much lighter and more muted than the vibrant pink of its adult counterparts, with touches of white or very light cream feathers, particularly on its head and neck. Its characteristic long, spatulate (spoon-shaped) bill is prominent, though it might be a slightly duller gray or greenish-gray than an adult's.

The juvenile spoonbill stands in shallow, calm water, possibly surrounded by lush green marsh grasses, reeds, or mangrove roots. The background is a soft-focus wetland scene, hinting at a warm, sunny day with serene water and distant vegetation, perhaps with a clear blue sky or a gentle sunset glow. The lighting is soft and natural, emphasizing the subtle, beautiful peach and rosy tones of its feathers and the unique texture of its plumage. The overall mood is one of quiet elegance, youthful beauty, and peaceful observation in nature." impressionistic watercolor painting, soft washes of color, delicate brushstrokes, ethereal atmosphere, focus on color blend and texture"
animal standing in natural pose
“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.” (Revelation 2:11, KJV)
bicyle resting against a wall
portrait of a person with expressive eyes
still life with everyday objects
“Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.” (Hebrews 12:26, KJV)
A visceral, raw, and highly texturally detailed conceptual artwork. In the center, three crude wooden crosses are silhouetted against a dark, stormy, indigo sky. The central figure, Christ, is "numbered" among two criminals, but his face is bathed in a faint, unseen celestial glow that the others lack. A massive, heavy, shadowy cloak, made of thousands of tiny, interwoven dark figures and faces (representing "the sin of many"), is visibly draped over his shoulders, weighing him down. Below the crosses, the stormy sky is breaking, revealing a sliver of intense golden dawn, hinting at the "portion with the great" yet to come. Symbolic, poignant, high contrast.“Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.” (Isaiah 53:12, KJV)
A visceral, raw, and highly texturally detailed conceptual artwork. In the center, three crude wooden crosses are silhouetted against a dark, stormy, indigo sky. The central figure, Christ, is "numbered" among two criminals, but his face is bathed in a faint, unseen celestial glow that the others lack. A massive, heavy, shadowy cloak, made of thousands of tiny, interwoven dark figures and faces (representing "the sin of many"), is visibly draped over his shoulders, weighing him down. Below the crosses, the stormy sky is breaking, revealing a sliver of intense golden dawn, hinting at the "portion with the great" yet to come. Symbolic, poignant, high contrast.“Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.” (Isaiah 53:12, KJV)
A picture of the heavenly Libra in constellation style combined with Scorpio and the foot of Ophiuchus “For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.” (Romans 16:19-20, KJV)
A picture of the heavenly Libra in constellation style combined with Scorpio and the foot of “For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.” (Romans 16:19-20, KJV)
A picture of the heavenly Libra in constellation style combined with Scorpio and the foot of Ophiuchus “For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.” (Romans 16:19-20, KJV)
urban street with city activity
Golden Age Fantasy Illustration Style, Painterly Realism, Crystalline Underwater Photography Aesthetic. A stunning view looking straight down through impossibly clear, glassy ocean water, as if peering over the edge of a ship. Below, on the white sand seabed, are the seaweed-covered ruins of a sunken, ancient civilization.

The Merpeople: A royal hunting party of Narnian Mermen and Mermaids are riding through the submerged streets. They are not gentle, fairy-tale creatures, but possess a wild, fierce majesty. They ride side saddle tails aside their large, powerful, scaled hippocamps (mythical sea-horses). 

Key Figures & Details: The Mer-King, with flowing white hair and a stern expression, wears armor crafted from iridescent pearl and abalone shells, brandishing a long spear tipped with gold. His powerful tail is deep amethyst. A fierce Mer-Queen rides beside him, her colors shimmering emerald and gold. Smaller merfolk follow, shaking spears.

Lighting & Atmosphere: Bright shafts of sunlight pierce the deep water, illuminating the underwater dust motes and making the scales of the merfolk and their mounts sparkle intensely. The mood is silent, ancient, and awe-inspiring.
Golden Age Fantasy Illustration Style, Painterly Realism, Crystalline Underwater Photography Aesthetic. A stunning view looking straight down through impossibly clear, glassy ocean water, as if peering over the edge of a ship. Below, on the white sand seabed, are the seaweed-covered ruins of a sunken, ancient civilization.

The Merpeople: A royal hunting party of Narnian Mermen and Mermaids are riding through the submerged streets. They are not gentle, fairy-tale creatures, but possess a wild, fierce majesty. They ride side saddle tails aside their large, powerful, scaled hippocamps (mythical sea-horses). 

Key Figures & Details: The Mer-King, with flowing white hair and a stern expression, wears armor crafted from iridescent pearl and abalone shells, brandishing a long spear tipped with gold. His powerful tail is deep amethyst. A fierce Mer-Queen rides beside him, her colors shimmering emerald and gold. Smaller merfolk follow, shaking spears.

Lighting & Atmosphere: Bright shafts of sunlight pierce the deep water, illuminating the underwater dust motes and making the scales of the merfolk and their mounts sparkle intensely. The mood is silent, ancient, and awe-inspiring.
portrait of two people together
Photorealism Art Style, a profoundly dramatic and intensely luminous image depicting a vision of Heaven seen from the ground. The scene is dominated by a blazing, overwhelming celestial light that is violently breaking through the darkness of the night sky. This light is not the sun, but the pure glory of God, manifesting as swirling gold, brilliant white, and ethereal blue luminescence that seems to pull the viewer upward. A long red-haired woman, wearing simple, flowing heavenly attire, stands below, gazing upward with an expression of ecstatic awe and reverence. She is bathed in the brilliant, otherworldly light streaming down, suggesting the moment of divine revelation where the heavens are torn open. The focus is on the raw, blinding intensity of the divine light, the realistic texture of the woman's awe-struck face, and the vibrant, chaotic energy of the celestial vision, creating a powerful image of a direct, momentary glimpse into the boundless presence of Heaven.
“Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.” (Hebrews 12:26, KJV)
Golden Age Fantasy Illustration Style, Painterly Realism, Crystalline Underwater Photography Aesthetic. A stunning view looking straight down through impossibly clear, glassy ocean water, as if peering over the edge of a ship. Below, on the white sand seabed, are the seaweed-covered ruins of a sunken, ancient civilization.

The Merpeople: A royal hunting party of Narnian Mermen and Mermaids are riding through the submerged streets. They are not gentle, fairy-tale creatures, but possess a wild, fierce majesty. They ride side saddle tails aside their large, powerful, scaled hippocamps (mythical sea-horses). 

Key Figures & Details: The Mer-King, with flowing white hair and a stern expression, wears armor crafted from iridescent pearl and abalone shells, brandishing a long spear tipped with gold. His powerful tail is deep amethyst. A fierce Mer-Queen rides beside him, her colors shimmering emerald and gold. Smaller merfolk follow, shaking spears.

Lighting & Atmosphere: Bright shafts of sunlight pierce the deep water, illuminating the underwater dust motes and making the scales of the merfolk and their mounts sparkle intensely. The mood is silent, ancient, and awe-inspiring.
They shall build houses and inhabit them;
they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
An ethereal and surreal depiction of a figure in a deep dream state, gracefully walking into the heart of the Mountain House constellation, also known as Libra. The figure is a lady with long, flowing red hair, shimmering full length robe  radiating star light. She is stepping off a softly glowing, dream-like pathway or ethereal bridge that extends from a misty, dreamscape foreground into the vastness of space.

    The Mountain House (Libra) constellation is not just stars but appears as a majestic, floating celestial architecture – perhaps as ancient, star-dusted pillars, glowing celestial doorways forming a 'mountain house' structure, built from nebulae and starlight. Within this constellation, gentle cosmic dust, shimmering gas clouds, and distant galaxies are visible, creating a sense of infinite depth.

    The dominant colors are soft blues, purples, and deep indigos of space, interwoven with golden and silver light emanating from the stars and the lady's luminous form and radiant red hair. There's a profound sense of peace, wonder, and weightlessness. The atmosphere is serene and magical, conveying the feeling of transcending physical reality and entering a realm of cosmic balance and ancient wisdom. The artistic style is highly fantastical and painterly, with a focus on glowing effects, subtle transparency, and a dreamlike composition.
An ethereal and surreal depiction of a figure in a deep dream state, gracefully walking into the heart of the Mountain House constellation, also known as Libra. The figure is a lady with long, flowing red hair, shimmering full length dress radiating star light, suggesting her dream presence. She is stepping off a softly glowing, dream-like pathway or ethereal bridge that extends from a misty, dreamscape foreground into the vastness of space.

    The Mountain House (Libra) constellation is not just stars but appears as a majestic, floating celestial architecture – perhaps as ancient, star-dusted pillars, glowing celestial doorways forming a 'mountain house' structure, built from nebulae and starlight. Within this constellation, gentle cosmic dust, shimmering gas clouds, and distant galaxies are visible, creating a sense of infinite depth.

    The dominant colors are soft blues, purples, and deep indigos of space, interwoven with golden and silver light emanating from the stars and the lady's luminous form and radiant red hair. There's a profound sense of peace, wonder, and weightlessness. The atmosphere is serene and magical, conveying the feeling of transcending physical reality and entering a realm of cosmic balance and ancient wisdom. The artistic style is highly fantastical and painterly, with a focus on glowing effects, subtle transparency, and a dreamlike composition.
An ethereal and surreal depiction of a figure in a deep dream state, gracefully walking into the heart of the Mountain House constellation, also known as Libra. The figure is a lady with long, flowing red hair, luminous, radiating a soft inner light, suggesting her non-physical dream presence. She is stepping off a softly glowing, dream-like pathway or ethereal bridge that extends from a misty, dreamscape foreground into the vastness of space.

    The Mountain House (Libra) constellation is not just stars but appears as a majestic, floating celestial architecture – perhaps as ancient, star-dusted pillars, glowing celestial doorways forming a 'mountain house' structure, built from nebulae and starlight. Within this constellation, gentle cosmic dust, shimmering gas clouds, and distant galaxies are visible, creating a sense of infinite depth.

    The dominant colors are soft blues, purples, and deep indigos of space, interwoven with golden and silver light emanating from the stars and the lady's luminous form and radiant red hair. There's a profound sense of peace, wonder, and weightlessness. The atmosphere is serene and magical, conveying the feeling of transcending physical reality and entering a realm of cosmic balance and ancient wisdom. The artistic style is highly fantastical and painterly, with a focus on glowing effects, subtle transparency, and a dreamlike composition.
An ethereal and surreal depiction of a figure in a deep dream state, gracefully walking into the heart of the Mountain House constellation, also known as Libra. The figure is a lady with long, flowing red hair, translucent and luminous, radiating a soft inner light, suggesting her non-physical dream presence. She is stepping off a softly glowing, dream-like pathway or ethereal bridge that extends from a misty, dreamscape foreground into the vastness of space.

    The Mountain House (Libra) constellation is not just stars but appears as a majestic, floating celestial architecture – perhaps as ancient, star-dusted pillars, glowing celestial doorways forming a 'mountain house' structure, built from nebulae and starlight. Within this constellation, gentle cosmic dust, shimmering gas clouds, and distant galaxies are visible, creating a sense of infinite depth.

    The dominant colors are soft blues, purples, and deep indigos of space, interwoven with golden and silver light emanating from the stars and the lady's luminous form and radiant red hair. There's a profound sense of peace, wonder, and weightlessness. The atmosphere is serene and magical, conveying the feeling of transcending physical reality and entering a realm of cosmic balance and ancient wisdom. The artistic style is highly fantastical and painterly, with a focus on glowing effects, subtle transparency, and a dreamlike composition.
An ethereal and surreal depiction of a figure in a deep dream state, gracefully walking into the heart of the Mountain House constellation, also known as Libra. The figure is a lady with long, flowing red hair, luminous shimmering full length dress radiating a soft inner light, suggesting her non-physical dream presence. She is stepping off a softly glowing, dream-like pathway or ethereal bridge that extends from a misty, dreamscape foreground into the vastness of space.

    The Mountain House (Libra) constellation is not just stars but appears as a majestic, floating celestial architecture – perhaps as ancient, star-dusted pillars, glowing celestial doorways forming a 'mountain house' structure, built from nebulae and starlight. Within this constellation, gentle cosmic dust, shimmering gas clouds, and distant galaxies are visible, creating a sense of infinite depth.

    The dominant colors are soft blues, purples, and deep indigos of space, interwoven with golden and silver light emanating from the stars and the lady's luminous form and radiant red hair. There's a profound sense of peace, wonder, and weightlessness. The atmosphere is serene and magical, conveying the feeling of transcending physical reality and entering a realm of cosmic balance and ancient wisdom. The artistic style is highly fantastical and painterly, with a focus on glowing effects, subtle transparency, and a dreamlike composition.
An ethereal and surreal depiction of a figure in a deep dream state, gracefully walking into the heart of the Mountain House constellation, also known as Libra. The figure is a lady with long, flowing red hair, luminous shimmering full length dress radiating a soft inner light, suggesting her non-physical dream presence. She is stepping off a softly glowing, dream-like pathway or ethereal bridge that extends from a misty, dreamscape foreground into the vastness of space.

    The Mountain House (Libra) constellation is not just stars but appears as a majestic, floating celestial architecture – perhaps as ancient, star-dusted pillars, glowing celestial doorways forming a 'mountain house' structure, built from nebulae and starlight. Within this constellation, gentle cosmic dust, shimmering gas clouds, and distant galaxies are visible, creating a sense of infinite depth.

    The dominant colors are soft blues, purples, and deep indigos of space, interwoven with golden and silver light emanating from the stars and the lady's luminous form and radiant red hair. There's a profound sense of peace, wonder, and weightlessness. The atmosphere is serene and magical, conveying the feeling of transcending physical reality and entering a realm of cosmic balance and ancient wisdom. The artistic style is highly fantastical and painterly, with a focus on glowing effects, subtle transparency, and a dreamlike composition.
An ethereal and surreal depiction of a figure in a deep dream state, gracefully walking into the heart of the Mountain House constellation, also known as Libra. The figure is a lady with long, flowing red hair, translucent and luminous, radiating a soft inner light, suggesting her non-physical dream presence. She is stepping off a softly glowing, dream-like pathway or ethereal bridge that extends from a misty, dreamscape foreground into the vastness of space.

    The Mountain House (Libra) constellation is not just stars but appears as a majestic, floating celestial architecture – perhaps as ancient, star-dusted pillars, balanced cosmic scales, or glowing celestial doorways forming a 'mountain house' structure, built from nebulae and starlight. Within this constellation, gentle cosmic dust, shimmering gas clouds, and distant galaxies are visible, creating a sense of infinite depth.

    The dominant colors are soft blues, purples, and deep indigos of space, interwoven with golden and silver light emanating from the stars and the lady's luminous form and radiant red hair. There's a profound sense of peace, wonder, and weightlessness. The atmosphere is serene and magical, conveying the feeling of transcending physical reality and entering a realm of cosmic balance and ancient wisdom. The artistic style is highly fantastical and painterly, with a focus on glowing effects, subtle transparency, and a dreamlike composition.
An ethereal and surreal depiction of a figure in a deep dream state, gracefully walking into the heart of the Mountain House constellation, also known as Libra. The figure is a lady with long, flowing red hair, translucent and luminous, radiating a soft inner light, suggesting her non-physical dream presence. She is stepping off a softly glowing, dream-like pathway or ethereal bridge that extends from a misty, dreamscape foreground into the vastness of space.

    The Mountain House (Libra) constellation is not just stars but appears as a majestic, floating celestial architecture – perhaps as ancient, star-dusted pillars, balanced cosmic scales, or glowing celestial doorways forming a 'mountain house' structure, built from nebulae and starlight. Within this constellation, gentle cosmic dust, shimmering gas clouds, and distant galaxies are visible, creating a sense of infinite depth.

    The dominant colors are soft blues, purples, and deep indigos of space, interwoven with golden and silver light emanating from the stars and the lady's luminous form and radiant red hair. There's a profound sense of peace, wonder, and weightlessness. The atmosphere is serene and magical, conveying the feeling of transcending physical reality and entering a realm of cosmic balance and ancient wisdom. The artistic style is highly fantastical and painterly, with a focus on glowing effects, subtle transparency, and a dreamlike composition.
This day, though, I hiked another autumn wood.  Eastern Europe ancient; overgrown.  So thick the view was dark at just a few feet off the path.  All red and yellow; orange and brown, a million trees, each one in blazing preparation for long, frozen winter.  I cannot but recall my friend’s words, lasting long, though he did not, and the instant truth that follows.  Looking upward at the fiery canopy, matched against the bright cerulean sky beyond, I embrace autumn!  Winter surely comes one day, but spring beyond.  I have a winter to prepare for, but it is not yet.
“Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.” (Isaiah 53:12, KJV)