The Tempest

In the depths of a raging tempest, a figure emerges, a beacon of calm amidst the chaos. Inspired by Matthew 14:22-33, I labored to capture the profound contrast between the tempestuous sea and the serene figure of the Savior Jesus Christ. The disciples, adrift in a storm of fear and doubt, mirror our own human struggles. As Jesus walked towards them, his voice, a clarion call of courage, pierced the tempestuous roar, saying "Take courage! Be not afraid!" Jesus' presence, a beacon of strength and calm, offers a message of hope and reassurance. I wanted to create a visual metaphor for the strength and enduring power of faith and the comforting knowledge that even in the darkest of times, there is a guiding light that we can look to for strength to lead us through. Jesus, a symbol of hope and reassurance, stands as a testament to the enduring power of the divine. I tried to convey with bold rough strokes the turbulence of the tempest while centering the focus on the strength of Christ's