Streams of Mercy 8x10 mat

About this Image:Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. - Psalms 51:1I painted this in response to a challenge to paint something deeply meaningful to me with no thought of how marketable the piece would be. It did not matter if no one liked it but me; it was my personal quest to create something I felt passionate about. The result shows Mary holding the body of Christ soon after the Crucifixion. This painting may also be interpreted to be of the angel who strengthened Christ in Gethsemane. In both interpretations, the angelic figure represents each of us and our deep love and awe of the Savior’s mercy and grace.About the Artist:ANNIE HENRIE NADER knew she wanted to be an artist at an early age. She has early memories of painting with her father, a professional artist. Annie graduated from Brigham Young University with a BFA in Illustration. As part of her education, she was able to stu