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Joy Framed.jpg
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The Joy of the Lord is My Strength

from $35.00

Ink on Toned Paper

The original drawing is 5 ½ × 7 5/8 inches and is matted and set in an 11×14 inch frame. The work is signed and dated by the artist.

A deep, grounded joy… not the absence of hardship or brokenness but a transcendence that comes from something greater than one’s self.

This portrait draws from the words of Nehemiah 8:10, spoken to people who are at the end of their rope of their own weakness and sin. Into that moment comes an unexpected call; not to despair but to rejoice.

Here, that joy is not abstract. It shows in a face that is at rest in the cross.

The ink work leans into contrast and texture, allowing light to emerge through layered shadow. The result is a portrait that doesn’t deny struggle, but compels the viewer to agree that it is not the final word.

This is a joy that does not wait for self or circumstances to change. It is here. It is now.

Styles: Expressionism, Spiritual Art, Contemporary Ink Drawing, Realism

Type:

Ink on Toned Paper

The original drawing is 5 ½ × 7 5/8 inches and is matted and set in an 11×14 inch frame. The work is signed and dated by the artist.

A deep, grounded joy… not the absence of hardship or brokenness but a transcendence that comes from something greater than one’s self.

This portrait draws from the words of Nehemiah 8:10, spoken to people who are at the end of their rope of their own weakness and sin. Into that moment comes an unexpected call; not to despair but to rejoice.

Here, that joy is not abstract. It shows in a face that is at rest in the cross.

The ink work leans into contrast and texture, allowing light to emerge through layered shadow. The result is a portrait that doesn’t deny struggle, but compels the viewer to agree that it is not the final word.

This is a joy that does not wait for self or circumstances to change. It is here. It is now.

Styles: Expressionism, Spiritual Art, Contemporary Ink Drawing, Realism

Each original is signed and dated by the artist.

Archival giclee prints faithfully reproduce the tone and texture of the original drawings. Printed on a museum-quality, acid free paper, each print is signed, numbered, and includes a certificate of authenticity.

Originals and prints ship in rigid, flat-protective archival sleeves or tubular packaging.

International Shipping: If you live outside the U.S., please contact me before purchasing. I will calculate your exact shipping cost and issue a custom invoice. Email: rfillguy@gmail.com or use the contact form on this site.