Oil Paintings, Art Prints, Greeting Cards & Poetry

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=76 BGCOLOR="#333366" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Oil Paintings, Art Prints, Greeting Cards & Poetry</B><B> by Valerieann . . .</B></div> <div> <A HREF="about_valerieann.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Valerieann "><U>About Valerieann</U></A> I <A HREF="paintings.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Oil Paintings, Art Prints, Greeting Card"><U>Paintings, Greeting Cards & Poetry</U></A> I <A HREF="order.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Order"><U>Order</U></A> I <A HREF="interpreting_your_dreams.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Dream Interpretations"><U>Dreams interpreted</U></A> I <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFF99" FACE="NewZurica" ><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Valerieann SkinnerGiovanni"><U>HOME</U></A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="classes.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="What You Can Learn"><U>Art Lessons</U></A> I <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFF99" FACE="NewZurica" ><A HREF="seminars.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Seminars"><U>Seminars</U></A> I</FONT> <A HREF="inspirational_cards.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Inspirational Creations"><U><B>INSPIRATIONAL PAINTINGS</B></U></A> </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=384 BGCOLOR="#FFFFCC" TEXT="#080000"> <div> All paintings available as 8" x 10" Art Prints</div> <div> $20 ea. Call 435-634-0837</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="353" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0DCC0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 23 WIDTH="347"><div>  <A NAME="anointing_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="347"><div>  <A NAME="prince"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 484 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="71342830.jpg" border=0 width="322" height="387" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>"Prince"</B></div> <div>  Original oil painting - 36" x 30"</div> <div> © 1989 by Valerieann J. Skinner</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 418 ><NOBR><div> <B>Path Of Life</B></div> <bR> <div> As we proceed along the path of life,</div> <div> We often feel as though</div> <div> our burdens are too heavy,</div> <div> and our paths too difficult.</div> <bR> <div> Harnessing the power of humility</div> <div> transforms that experience.</div> <div> Heeding the spirit of God</div> <div> straightens the path.</div> <bR> <div> Becoming submissive and yielding</div> <div> to the reigns of righteousness,</div> <div> soon makes the yoke easy</div> <div> and the burden light!</div> <bR> <div> —Valerieann J. Skinner  <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000066" FACE="BauerBodni BT" >©1997</FONT></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="arabian"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 315 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1a72fe70.jpg" border=0 width="303" height="231" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="20" VSPACE="0"></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>"Arabian"</B></div> <div>  Original oil painting - 11" x 14"</div> <div> © 1985 by Valerieann J. Skinner</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 421 WIDTH="347"><div> <B>Into the Future</B></div> <bR> <div> Walk out of the past,</div> <div> Leave your worries behind,</div> <div> For they truly are only</div> <div> A piece of your mind.</div> <bR> <div> Move into the present</div> <div> Wherein you will find</div> <div> The joy of living</div> <div> More gentle and kind.</div> <bR> <div> Now into the future</div> <div> Your visions to know,</div> <div> Harvesting bounties</div> <div> From seeds you did sow.</div> <bR> <div> —Valerieann J. Skinner  © 1997</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="sacred_mountain"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 324 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1a84b040.jpg" border=0 width="331" height="260" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="9" VSPACE="0"></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>"First Snow"</B></div> <div>  Original oil painting - 24" x 30"</div> <div> © 1986 by Valerieann J. Skinner</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 541 ><NOBR><bR> <div> <B>My Sacred Mountain</B></div> <bR> <div> Seeing clearly now,</div> <div>  having traveled the paths</div> <div>      up steep cliffs and rocky ravines,</div> <div>          led to an easier way.</div> <bR> <div> Humility and submissiveness</div> <div>    to the Creator of all</div> <div>       opens the way</div> <div>           to the Sacred Mountain.</div> <bR> <div> Easy it is not,</div> <div>    but worth all the trials?. . .Yes!</div> <div>        For it is they which refine</div> <div>            and make pure the heart.</div> <bR> <div> Grounding in this place</div> <div>    brings security, protection, empowerment.</div> <div>        A place where mysteries are revealed</div> <div>            . . .all within one's Self!</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> —Valerieann J. Skinner ©1997</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="pat_n_prince"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 295 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="1b647d70.jpg" border=0 width="327" height="215" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>"Pat -n- Prince"</B></div> <div>  Original oil painting - 24" x 36"</div> <div> © 1987 by Valerieann J. Skinner</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 248 ><NOBR><div> <B>A Unique Gift</B></div> <bR> <div> To each is given a unique gift...</div> <div> a purpose in life.</div> <div> When blended with service to others...</div> <div> there is a harmony</div> <div> Which results in the joy and exultation...</div> <div> of our own spirit.</div> <bR> <div> —Valerieann J. Skinner  ©1997</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="eagle"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 314 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="1aa37ea0.jpg" border=0 width="311" height="234" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>"First Snow"</B></div> <div>  Original oil painting - 30" x 40"</div> <div> © 1987 by Valerieann J. Skinner</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 260 ><NOBR><div> <B>Freedom</B></div> <bR> <div> Stretch forth your wings.</div> <div> Catch the wind. </div> <div> Fly to the place of the Great Spirit,</div> <div> To the unseen and unknown,</div> <div> To a remembrance of who you are,</div> <div> To where you once again see <I>and</I> know.</div> <bR> <div> —Valerieann J. Skinner <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000066" FACE="BauerBodni BT" > ©1997</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="pea"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 437 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="1ab22750.jpg" border=0 width="290" height="373" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>"Filling the Measure of Creation"</B></div> <div>  Original oil painting - 22" x 28"</div> <div> © 1995 by Valerieann J. Skinner</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 547 ><NOBR><bR> <div> <B>The Mysteries of Life, </B></div> <div> <B>In the Pod of a Pea</B></div> <bR> <div> In the moments of silence, great truth's abound.</div> <div> The mysteries of all things are there to be found.</div> <div> In such a moment was revealed to me,</div> <div> The mysteries of life, in the pod of a pea.</div> <bR> <div> There are pods of all sizes, shapes, and forms,</div> <div> Contained within each are peas newly born.</div> <div> Some carry on 'til they're plump and round.</div> <div> Some remain tiny and can barely be found.</div> <bR> <div> Each  has a measure of creation to fill,</div> <div> That of knowing and doing the Father's will.</div> <div> Each plays it's role as only it should,</div> <div> Filling it's measure, God calling it, " Good."</div> <bR> <div> The time that it takes doesn't matter a bit.</div> <div> 'Cause when in the Present, time doesn't exist.</div> <div> In that moment of silence, I was able to see,</div> <div> The source of all life, energy, light,</div> <div>                                                        ...and me!</div> <bR> <div> —Valerieann J. Skinner ©1997</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="peace_and_calming"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 567 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1b451d80.jpg" border=0 width="337" height="216" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>"Eventide"</B></div> <div>  Original oil painting - 24" x 36"</div> <div> © 1997 by Valerieann J. Skinner</div> <div> <B>Original owned by Karol K. Truman</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000066" FACE="BauerBodni BT" ><B>        The Peace That Surrounds Me</B></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> As the waves of the ocean embrace the shore,</div> <div> As the warmth of the sun penetrates the earth,</div> <div> As the calming breeze blows through the air,</div> <div> There's a peace that surrounds me, always there.</div> <bR> <div>                 <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000066" FACE="BauerBodni BT" >  Valerieann J. Skinner  © 1997</FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <A NAME="butterfly"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 325 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1ae3bf50.jpg" border=0 width="315" height="245" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>"Butterfly"</B></div> <div>  Original oil painting - 16" x 20"</div> <div> © 1997 by Valerieann J. Skinner</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 367 WIDTH="347"><div> A gift. . .</div> <div> There for the asking.</div> <div> Protection surrounding us</div> <div> As we develop our wings</div> <div> Preparing for flight.</div> <bR> <div> Then. . .</div> <div> With all the colors of our wings,</div> <div> Drinking in the sweetness</div> <div> Of the flower of the self,</div> <div> Aware of our potential,</div> <bR> <div> We take flight!</div> <bR> <div> Valerieann J. Skinner  ©1998</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="grounding"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 442 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1b7216c0.jpg" border=0 width="289" height="364" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>"Grounding"</B></div> <div>  Original oil painting - 16" x 20"</div> <div> © 1997 by Valerieann J. Skinner</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1895 ><NOBR><bR> <div> <B>Grounded In Christ</B></div> <bR> <div> Grounding</div> <div>     completes the circuitry</div> <div>         of the Self,</div> <div>             empowering one</div> <div>                 with noble virtues,</div> <div>          promoting self love,</div> <div>            forgiveness,</div> <div>                and a higher sense</div> <div>                   of self worth.</div> <div>     To be centered and grounded</div> <div>         in Christ,</div> <div>              is to have life </div> <div>               springing forth</div> <div>                    into eternity.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Alan K. Skinner © 1997</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="healing_feelings_painting_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000066" FACE="NewZurica" ><IMG SRC="1b1f0640.jpg" border=0 width="240" height="356" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="20" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> <div> <B>"Your Heart of Gold"</B></div> <div>  Original oil painting - 24" x 18"</div> <div> © 1999 by Valerieann J. Skinner</div> <div> <B>Original owned by Karol K. Truman</B></div> <div> Cover Painting for</div> <div> "Healing Feelings...From Your Heart"</div> <div> by Karol K. Truman</div> <div> <A HREF="tribute.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tribute "><U>Tribute to Karol</U></A></div> <bR> <div> The world of God is a world of Love—</div> <div> a radiant sky with rainbow colors of oneness </div> <div> with a living, pulsing heart of gold.  </div> <bR> <div> The pathway to actually experiencing your true Self </div> <div> is only with the presence of Love—</div> <div> but this Love must be clothed in </div> <div> great inner peace and tranquillity, </div> <div> as if your innermost being is a sea of blue water </div> <div> and your consciousness a lotus flower </div> <div> opening to receive, </div> <div> resting on the blue sea </div> <div> and pouring forth it’s radiance. </div> <bR> <div>  Dwelling thus in an inner tranquillity and poise, </div> <div> you may step on soft, reverent feet at any moment</div> <div> into the presence of God.</div> <bR> <div> © 2000 Valerieann J. Skinner</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1ac38f90.jpg" border=0 width="312" height="249" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="15" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>"Mary Anointing Christ's Feet"</B></div> <div>  Original oil painting - 16" x 20"</div> <div> © 1997 by Valerieann J. Skinner</div> <div> <B>Original painting owned by Karol K. Truman</B></div> <bR> <div> (Scripture below found inside greeting card)</div> <div> . . . Verily I say unto you,</div> <div> Inasmuch as ye have done it unto</div> <div> one of the least of these my brethren</div> <div> ye have done it unto me.</div> <div> Matthew 25:40</div> <bR> <div> Available as a 16" x 20" art print</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="inspirational_cards.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Inspirational Creations"><U><B> SEE MORE PAINTINGS</B></U></A> </div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="711115b0.png" border=0 width="273" height="347" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div>  “Your painting on the cover of the <I>Reference Guide for Essential Oils</I> </div> <div> put a smile on my face and lifted my spirits like you can't believe . . . </div> <div> like a rocket going to the moon. It inspired me to be creative again </div> <div> after years of not doing so. 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