Artist Notes: STUDY OF A MONK is a painting that I did while I was concepting a painting of St. Benedict. As a Catholic, I like to paint religious subject matter as I am inspired by the Faith. Monks in particular live a life of solitude and make the ultimate sacrifice, to live life in devotion to God. I have to respect anyone that gives up their own lives so that they spend it praying for others... Other sinners like myself. My way of showing respect to these individuals that spend their lives praying for transgressors, I do what I know best, paint their portraits. Talent on loan from God should be used wisely and for His Glory, because it can be taken away so easily. Title: STUDY OF A MONK Size: 14 x 11" Medium: oil on board - SOLD -

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