Hope first takes shape in the dark. It is born, almost as if though ugliness. And yet it grows, maybe even thrives there ever pointing to the other side, because past the mess and brokenness...there is beauty. And without the contrast of experiencing the one, how can we really truly see the other? This window was tucked away in a small corner of my old house where I often saw it at the end of a day, when my soul was weary. Every time the light shined through in the evening, I saw it a different way. Light shining in the darkness. So I painted it. “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. “ Jn. 1:5 Fine art prints are created with archival ink on white, acid-free, cold press paper or unstretched matte canvas. All prints are made-to-order, signed, and hand-cut in studio. Some image differences may occur as the art is resized to accommodate standard frame sizes. Please click here for size and image ratio comparisons. Please note all fine art media is fragile and should be handled with care, only by the edges. Canvas Prints If you need extra canvas added to your print for stretching like a traditional canvas, you can add extra canvas edging here. Framing Framing can be purchased via The Frame Shop , or contact me for concierge framing services through the contact tab! We are happy to help you. Layaway Layaway is now available! Please select "Shop Pay" at checkout to set up a payment plan. Current shipping time is 2-3 weeks.