The beautiful red-haired woman and white horse bow in reverence - The First Ascent
Work in Progress Entry
October 2025
Painting Title: The First Ascent
WIP Stage: Final Layer — Illumination Begins
Canvas Size: 18 x 24 inches
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Series: God’s Rope - Golden Thread Collection
📖 Story from the Studio
The beginning of the ascent - heads bowed not in prayer, but in reverence.
The golden threads and rope are forming and leading to heaven - to home.
🔍 What’s Next
Glazing the divine light
adding definition and highlights to the clouds
Painting the golden spiritual thread in real liguid gold
Horse and red-haired woman in early sky scene — still gentle and forming
Work in Progress Entry
October 2025
Painting Title: The First Ascent
WIP Stage: Mid Layer — Illumination Begins
Canvas Size: 18 x 24 inches
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Series: God’s Rope - Golden Thread Collection
📖 Story from the Studio
The clouds are still whispering, and the horse is still waiting. This month, I’ve begun refining light across the mane and starting to weave the golden thread toward her, letting it decide its own path on the canvas.
The golden thread hasn’t appeared yet, but I already feel where it will belong: not tied to reins, but floating near her mane, following her movement like a quiet promise.
🔍 What’s Next
Glazing the horse’s coat to refine light
adding definition to the clouds
Painting the golden spiritual thread in thin, glowing strokes
Putting life into her face