The Peace Tree

The third of the three new pieces of art at King of Peace is the Peace Tree by Leigh Ellis, which was donated by the artist. And though she is my sister, Leigh is quite talented and all of the following is true

Leigh holds a MS degree in biology and began her art career 14 years ago in biological illustration. She has studied painting and design at the University of Hawaii, Montana State University and participated in Smithsonian Institute workshops. Leigh has had the opportunity to teach watercolor and botanical illustration classes at local art centers in Montana, Oregon and Winder, GA. Her works, although diverse in subject and focus, share a commonality in a strong use of color and design. Her paintings have been exhibited in juried and private shows from Hawaii to Georgia. Leigh has illustrated 5 books for Menasha Ridge Press and is an active member of the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation and the Georgia Watercolor Society.

You might enjoy a visit to Leigh's website Studio in the Wood.

The odd part is that I took my sister's beautiful watercolor, which is well framed and matted and hung it over the water fountain in the entry hall (Mom helped). It would seem to be a humble setting for such a moving work of art. But why shouldn't God's house be adorned with fine art, even or even especially over the water fountain. How—dare I say it—refreshing.

I am thankful for the three new works hung in the church as visual expressions of our faith, which speak with a power deeper than words.

peace,
Frank+
The Rev. Frank Logue, Pastor + King of Peace Episcopal Church