ASCENSION – Our new covenant love
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ASCENSION – Our new covenant love Ascension illustration covenant love
ORIGINAL FOR SALE – POA @ this link
PROVERB
To fulfil a dream
You must have vision
To have vision
You must have purpose
To have purpose
You must have conviction
With conviction comes
Death to the old
Death morphs into new life
Heaven’s conviction inspires great reward
New Covenant Love
Life must include death
Where death ascends into new life
THE STORY
Ascension was born when my pencil had to “die” to bring the vision to life — an illustration shaped by covenant love.
Created in 1989, the work began playfully — once titled Food for Thought, with seagulls eyeing a potato chip between the toes. Over time, it matured into a serious study for my painting, Ascension and the Pearl of Great Price.
The challenge lay in precise mid-tones and capturing the softness and form of feet. A photograph taken by my friend Pete during a surf trip to Great Barrier Island became the catalyst. When I turned the image upside down, a surreal revelation emerged. Ascension illustration covenant love
As confidence grew, I completed the concept with a perspex and brushed aluminium frame, elevating the work from experiment to statement.
The arts journey
I wandered through a long creative wilderness before returning to this work and retooling its original idea in 2016.
Inspired by a photograph taken on a surf trip, the image evolved from feet in the clouds into a meditation on the Ascension of Jesus — the moment He left His followers standing in awe and confusion. As the dust of Israel fell from His feet, I imagine the disciples stunned by what had just occurred — a truly unsettling, wonder-filled moment.
In response, I added nail scars to the feet, taken from scar tissue on my own body. Accuracy of placement matters less to me than understanding why this happened. I also introduced three acrylic circles symbolising blood cells — a reflection on Father, Son, and Holy Spirit sharing the pain and life carried in the blood.
This work reflects a supernatural story that stretches the limits of human understanding. As I drew, I felt the weight of that mystery — and a deep desire to witness it firsthand. Ascension illustration covenant love
Jesus’ story is embedded in the illustration
His story has travelled every nation — from Jerusalem to Cairo, London to New York, and on to Australia and New Zealand.
Across deserts and cities, its meaning remains unchanged: Jesus rose, ascended, and promised to return.
This story appears everywhere — in art, music, poetry, books, and quiet conversation — an anchor of hope in a confused world.
This simple chiaroscuro pencil illustration carries that invitation: to pause, reflect, and consider truths we too often overlook.
More of Jesus unique story
Jesus’ story reaches beyond natural understanding — a story of covenant love and eternal purpose.
While everything on earth fades, Heaven is eternal. To redeem humanity from corruption and death, a life without corruption was required. Religion alone could not heal the darkness of the human heart or overcome deceit and evil.
Jesus fulfilled this through His unjust death, resurrection, and ascension. Returning to Heaven, He entrusted His authority to His followers on earth.
As His ambassadors, they continue His work — extending compassion, forgiveness, and generosity; bringing healing, freedom, and hope. All hearts and minds may be restored, with peace and purpose revealed.
Ascension sounds foolish to the natural mind
Heaven is truly seen when the spirit is reborn. Its peace and freedom have always reached toward earth, and those who encounter it can testify, “He is good and faithful.”
Though we suffer through ignorance, reconciliation has been available since His death. Some miss this gift through doubt or resistance, yet His peace remains open to all who are willing to receive it.
All creation awaits Jesus’ return, when redemption will be complete. This illustration reflects a fragment of that journey — a quiet reminder that His mercy, wisdom, and counsel are always within reach for those who seek.
STATUS and MATERIALS
ORIGINAL FOR SALE *
6b lead pencils on archival, acid-free watercolour paper framed in perspex mounted on brushed aluminium sign ply.
* Originals and Limited Edition reproductions supplied with Provenance, coded Authentication of Sale Certificate, and maintenance/care information.
25 LIMITED EDITION “PENCIL ENHANCED” CANVAS REPRODUCTIONS
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75 LIMITED EDITIONS CANVAS REPRODUCTIONS *
Unframed sizes | 850 x short side – $850 | 550 x short side – $550
Printed on long-life archival canvas. Protected with two coats of UV archival spray.
* Stretch-mounted reproductions will incur added charges for mounting and freight.
OPEN EDITION POSTER ART PRINTS *
Unframed sizes | 594 x short side – $120 | 420 x short side – $92
* Posters printed on fine art papers and treated with two coats of UV archival spray.
FASHION and PRODUCTS
Images from “Ascension – The New Covenant Love” will be exhibited on multiple product lines at Fine Art America
SHIPPING
- Includes insurance and package/handling fees.
- The Original and Limited Edition reproductions ship with the Provenance-coded Authentication of Sale Certificate and maintenance information.
- Poster art prints ship in insured tubes.
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