Grandchildren – BOHLENDER ART

“A WORLD OF THEIR OWN”

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Bohlender Art in art, children, children, fine art, oil paiinting, oil portrait

This is 4th in an annual series I paint of our grandson and his friend. This year, little brother got to be there too!

I derived the painting from their mama’s photos. This was a happy painting to do. When I do get to see them, it is wonderful to go on walks and to parks. It is always an adventure.

It was lovely to witness that place we get to go into only as children, the world they experience for that moment of sunshine and friendship.

I pray I get to follow them growing for many more years.

“A World of Their Own” – 14″x 18″ – Oil – ©2023

I thought of the verse about unless we become as little children, we do not see the Kingdom of God… such a place of clear sight and heart.

THE GUIDING HAND

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Bohlender Art in art, children, fine art, Grace, Grandchildren, grapevines, miracles, Oil painting, oil portrait, Uncategorized

Grandpa tried throughout the summer to start a new little grapevine for Nio from his Concord grape vine. He thought about the sweet purple taste of the grape and how Nio would like it. He thought about sharing some things that he enjoyed very much with his grandson – gardening, sunshine, eating grapes off the vine.

All of his efforts failed, all his little cuttings died – except this one.

It was time to go visit and his grapevine was still very small and vulnerable. Well, he promised a grapevine to Nio (and you never break your promise to a child). He had to bring it.

Those fellows dug and dug out there in the backyard dirt, in a space where dad’s lawnmower would not be impeded. In fact, they had so much fun digging, they first dug a big hole – knee deep on Nio, and filled it with water. There is much fun playing in mud and holes.

Grandpa loves his grandboys.

Then they got down to business just a little ways from the hole they filled back in, so little brother wouldn’t fall in head first. Little brother also likes to tap a little bit firmly or pull things out of holes, and Nio was quite careful to protect his grapevine.

One may plant, one may water, but it is God who gives the increase… and miracles.

Joy Bucket

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Bohlender Art in art, children, Grandchildren, joy, Oil painting, oil portrait, Portrait, oil painting

In times when we cannot see each other, I am especially grateful for skyping and messengering. Praise God for a daughter so willing to visit, especially when she is so busy.

When she was a baby and young girl, I called her my “joy bucket”, because truly, joy emanated from her being. I found that same quality in her son.

During one of our skype visits, I took a photo of the screen, not the best photo quality, but enough to work from. Until I can see him, it’s the best personal resource I have to work from.

I only posted a portion of the image, protecting their privacy, but it gives you an idea of a clarified photograph that I was working from.

I was happy with the outcome, because I think I captured his joyful curiosity and interestedness.

May all babies have the degree of loving and coziness as this little fellow.

A Happy Day With My Grandson

Posted on August 26, 2020March 14, 2022 by Bohlender Art in art, children, children, family life, fine art, Grandchildren, oil paiinting, Oil painting, Portrait, oil painting, Uncategorized

Reading a Ladybug Book – 14″ x 18″ – Oil ©2020

Getting to spend a little time with someone far away and somewhat older by painting and remembering him. How I love getting to see my grandchildren. Here is a record of some of the process from beginning to end.