Not the Gardener

posted April 1st, 2024 by

My calendar says it’s “Easter Monday.”  That’s a new one for me, but why not extend the most significant holiday there is? I didn’t make this new painting with that specifically in mind, but it fits.

A pastor friend suggested I paint Jesus after his resurrection. “How would I do that?” I asked. He said, “Maybe in the garden.” So I did, the moment Mary encountered him. Never expecting, she thought he was the gardener . . . until he said her name. That’s the moment I painted.
I call it, “Not the Gardener.”

The original may be spoken for, but it’s available in print.

7 Comments

  1. Bonnie Rinier Apr 1, 2024
    9:35 am

    This is fantastic! I’m glad you shared it for today!

  2. Pat Holder Apr 1, 2024
    9:54 am

    You captured it! That moment will continue to live on forever. It makes me look forward to when I see Him face to face, and He says my name. Thank you for sharing it with us, Hyatt!

  3. Sharan Bennett Apr 1, 2024
    10:19 am

    Your faith fills your heart and runs right into your brush! Thank you so much.

  4. Louise Geretti Apr 1, 2024
    10:40 am

    What an inspiring painting and I reacted just like the woman did….Beautiful, simply beautiful.

  5. Brenda Liebowitz Apr 1, 2024
    3:45 pm

    Two things, Hyatt… first, where is Amelia Island, FL? I may get to go to Florida soon and if possible I’d go see the original “African Dancer” painting/fabric collage. Secondly, are you going to have any showings soon? Now that Covid is fading, I look forward to seeing you (and Anne) out and about!

  6. Johann Cuhrt Apr 2, 2024
    5:55 am

    Just Awesome ❤️

  7. Joann cokas Apr 3, 2024
    3:40 pm

    This painting is awesome.
    I love it Hyatt