This month I completed two commissions for the Shrine of the Holy Innocents, which is being built in Illinois. The first painting, Agnus Dei ("Lamb of God"), is a 30-inch circular panel that will be installed at the base of the altar. The second, Little Handmaid of the Lord, is a more personal, reflective work that will also be displayed in the shrine, measuring 20 by 34 inches.
Both paintings were a joy to create, with many fine details-for example, the delicate lacework on the semi-transparent altar cloth in Little Handmaid of the Lord, and the reflections on the gold chalice and the fabric of the red and gold stole in Agnus Dei.
Additional paintings are planned for the shrine, and I will share more updates in the coming months.
