Blue Madonna

by Elspeth Parris

As with other paintings, this was unplanned. In fact, it was painted the other way up, but when complete I realised that I had painted a face with her head leaning at precisely the angle for looking down at a child in her arms - so to me, this has always been a Madonna. But…

Light from heaven

by Elspeth Parris

As with most of my paintings, this was created without conscious control. I have very few yellow paintings, they only occur when I am ecstatic - that is, not just happy, but with a feeling of awareness of the presence of God.

Alhambra courtyard

by Elspeth Parris

A courtyard in the Andelusian (ie Moorish) palace.

Mary's Choice

by Elspeth Parris

A painting called 'Mary's Choice' and relates to a reading from Luke 10: 38-42 the story of Martha and Mary. This painting relating to Mary's choice to simply sit at Jesus' feet and listen. Painted in Acrylic on board.

Cradle of Light

by Elspeth Parris

Painting in response to Bible reading Hosea 11:1-10. God's love for his wayward children.

Windfarm sunset

by Elspeth Parris

Taken near Gibralter this glorious sunset is emphasised by the towers of the windfarm.

Crucifixion - Redemption

by Elspeth Parris