WHITE HORSE TAVERN
BY: CHRISTI SCOFIELD
24” X 18” Mixed Media on Board
Cocktails & Curiosities Series
On View at Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor
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Open since 1880, The White Horse Tavern was popular with longshoreman and the local Irish immigrants. Many of these immigrants worked for the police department and city, so it’s no surprise that during Prohibition, the White Horse Tavern remained open, operated as a bar, and was never raided. It also did not hurt that the Tavern was a favorite of Mayor Jimmy Walker, who lived a few blocks away.
The White Horse Tavern has a long history of famous clientele, most notably the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. For the non-literary crowd, recall the famous words “do not go gentle into that good night.” Besides his poetry, Thomas was famous for his heavy drinking at the White Horse. He used to carouse so loudly that patrons would crowd around him to watch his shenanigans.
In 1953, at the age of 39, Thomas got his drink on at the White Horse for the last time when he partook in one too many whiskeys, fell down drunk and went into a coma. He died a few days later. Many say Dylan’s ghost still visits the White Horse and sits at his favorite corner table by the window in the back room. His ghost is said to rotate the table like Thomas did when he wrote his poetry.
During and after Thomas’ time, the White Horse Tavern became a hangout for writers and actors.
More about this historic watering hole can be found in the Tour #1 Greenwich Village in the Cocktails & Curiosities New York Walking tours App series.
I’ll BE THERE FOR YOU
BY: CHRISTI SCOFIELD
18” X 24”
Mixed Media on Board
Cocktails & Curiosities Series
On View at Arts and Crafts Beer Parlor
At the corner of Bedford and Grove in Greenwich Village look for the awesome restaurant called The Little Owl and then look up. If that apartment building looks familiar, it’s because it is the outside of the building you see on the hit show Friends.
Friends was actually filmed in a studio in Burbank but this was the exterior shot they used for their building. And, as all New Yorkers know, the apartments featured were a bit “lavish.” A struggling actor like Joey would most likely have an apartment just large enough to fit a duck and a Lay-Z-Boy.
CHERRY LANE THEATER
BY: CHRISTI SCOFIELD
24” X 18” Mixed Media on Board
Cocktails & Curiosities Series
On View at Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor NYC
***SOLD***
Cherry Lane Theater on Commerce Street is New York’s oldest, continuously operating off-Broadway venue.
If you’ve ever wondered why it is called “off Broadway” since most of the “Broadway” theaters are not actually on Broadway either, here is your answer. It has nothing to do with the location of the theater but with the number of seats in a theater. Broadway theaters must have 500 or more seats and an off-Broadway theater has 100-499 seats. Off-off-Broadway venues have less than 100 seats.
The Cherry Lane Theater has showcased some of the boldest and most innovative productions by playwrights and actors in American theatre history. Luminaries in the pantheon include the writers F. Scott Fitzgerald, Eugene O’Neill, Clifford Odets, Samuel Beckett, Edward Albee and David Mamet.
Learn more in Greenwich Village Tour #1 of the Cocktails and Curiosities New York Walking Tours App Series.
THE STONEWALL INN
CHRISTI SCOFIELD
18” X 24”
Mixed Media on Board
Cocktails & Curiosities
On View at Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor NYC
The Stonewall Inn is New York’s most famous gay bar and “where pride began.”
In 1969 the Mafia owned the bar and welcomed openly gay customers. Police raids were common. Typically, female-looking customers were lined up and if they were transvestites, they were arrested. On June 28, 1969, the patrons finally had enough and fought back against the police. A series of violent clashes ensued that became known as the Stonewall Riots. The protests were the start of the gay rights movement in America and within two years there were gay rights groups in every major American city.
Today the Stonewall Inn is a National Historic Landmark and an icon for the LBGT community. It tends to be a celebratory meeting spot for all gay pride events. In the summer of 2011, New York legalized gay marriage. The community’s celebration began at the Stonewall Inn.
Learn more in Greenwich Village Tour #2 of the Cocktails and Curiosities App Series.
WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK
BY: CHRISTI SCOFIELD
24” X 18” Mixed Media on Board
Cocktails & Curiosities Series
On View at Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor
Many people consider Washington Square Park the heart of Greenwich Village. There are so many things to share about this park from history to pop culture to architecture but here are a few tidbits that are referenced in the artwork.
The chessboard sky is a reference to the park’s famous outdoor chess tables which you can see in many films like Searching for Bobby Fischer.
The Washington Square Arch was erected to celebrate the centennial of George Washington’s inauguration which happened nearby on Wall Street in 1789 when New York City was the capital of the United States. Originally made out of wood, the permanent marble arch was designed by renowned architect Stanford White. The arch is 77 feet tall and is patterned after
Paris’s Arch de Triomphe (which is 164 feet tall).
Originally, I was going to include the Hanging Elm in this piece but felt that the park is so vibrant and full of life that I decided to change it to an homage to Edward Hopper and one of his pieces called Summertime that is full of hope and possibility. The woman from Hopper’s piece is leaning on a decorative lamp post from the fountain area of the park. Hopper lived for over 50 years in #3 Washington Square park in the famous row of Greek Revival townhomes shown in the background of this piece.
Learn more about the history and pop culture of this storied park in Tour #2 of Greenwich Village in the Cocktails & Curiosities New York City Walking Tours App series.
CHUMLEY’S
BY: CHRISTI SCOFIELD
24” X 18” Mixed Media on Board
Cocktails & Curiosities Series
On View at Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor NYC
***SOLD***
Chumley’s at #86 Bedford Street has an amazing history from its days as a speakeasy to its extensive literary clientele. The walls were adorned with dust jackets of works from famous drinkers, including Steinbeck, Fitzgerald, O’Neill, Faulkner, Hemingway, Anais Nin, Kerouac, Salinger, Orson Welles, Edna St. Vincent Millay, James Thurber, Cummings and Ginsberg, just to name a few.
If you’ve worked at a restaurant and are familiar with the term “86 the…” when you run out of something, well, rumor has it the term originated at Chumley’s. Chumley’s had two entrances, one on Bedford with “86” on the door and one around the corner, on Pamela Court off of Barrow Street. During Prohibition, the police were in cahoots with the owner, Lee Chumley. The police would call the bartenders before a raid and the bartender would proclaim “86” which would tell the customers to get out of Chumley’s through the 86 Bedford door as the police would be coming in through the other entrance. Thus “out of” became “86.”
Besides the two entrances, Chumley’s has numerous other secret passages. There is an opening to an alleyway through a bookcase, a trap door in the floor, and a dumbwaiter that went up to the 2nd floor where Lee Chumley was rumored to house a bordello and a gambling parlor. If only Chumley’s walls could talk ... Let’s hope it reopens for another century of stories.
Learn more about Chumley’s in Greenwich Village Tour #1 of the Cocktails and Curiosities New York City Walking Tours App Series.
MAGNOLIA BAKERY
BY: CHRISTI SCOFIELD
18” X 24” Mixed Media on Board
Cocktails & Curiosities Series
ON VIEW AT ARTS & CRAFTS BEER PARLOR
GREENWICH VILLAGE NYC
***SOLD***
At Bleecker & West 11th Street, also known as the corner of Awesomesauce & Deliciousness, you will most likely see a line of people snaking around the corner as they wait for a delectable little buttercream
frosted treasure. If you don’t already know, this is Magnolia Bakery, first made famous by its rockin’ cupcakes but now better known for cameos in The Devil Wears Prada, SNL’s Lazy Sunday video and of course Sex and the City.
ARTS & CRAFTS BEER PARLOR
BY: CHRISTI SCOFIELD
24” X 18”
Mixed Media on Board
Cocktails & Curiosities Series
On view at Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor NYC
***SOLD***
Arts & Crafts is one of my favorite spots in the city matching two of the best things in the world, fabulous beer and, as you can see here, fabulous art ;)
Perhaps the most amazing part of Arts & Crafts is what you do NOT see. Beneath you lies a high-tech subterranean beer cellar, the heart of Arts & Crafts.
The beer delivery system is lovingly referred to as "the Bugatti of beer systems." It guarantees that cold beers will always be served at 32 degrees, thanks to 80 feet of super-cooled trunk line from the kegs to the taps. The cellar also features a custom-made chill room that keeps kegs and bottles at the perfect temperature, with redundant chillers in case one fails. These guys love their beer and really know their stuff.
Learn more about ACBP and other cool spots on W. 8th Street in Greenwich Village Tour #2 of the Cocktails and Curiosities New York City Walking Tours App Series.
ST. LUKES PLACE
BY: CHRISTI SCOFIELD
24” X 18”
Mixed Media on Board
Cocktails & Curiosities Series
On Display at Arts & Crafts Beer Parlor NYC
***SOLD***
St. Lukes Place is one of the most charming streets in the city. The homes #5 to #15 were built in the 1850’s and are great examples of Greek Renaissance Revival architecture. Besides the architecture, the street also has some serious historical celebrity caché. Almost every house has someone or something famous attributed to it.
One of my favorites is #6 St. Lukes Place. It was the home of the famous Jimmy Walker, one of New York’s most beloved mayors who partook in some questionable governing practices. Jimmy was mayor from 1926-1932 and despite his corruption, he remained popular with working-class people.
You can tell Mayor Walker’s home from the others by the two lanterns out front. It was a Dutch custom to have lanterns outside the mayor’s house, not only to mark it as a residence of a distinguished gentleman, but also to help guide the mayor home after a long work day. In Mayor Walker’s case the lanterns were more likely needed to guide him home from a night of carousing at the speakeasy Chumley’s.
Find out more about Mayor “Beau James” Walker and some of the other notorious denizens of this street in Tour #2 of the Greenwich Village Cocktails & Curiosities New York City Walking Tours app series.
THE STOOP
BY: CHRISTI SCOFIELD
18” X 24” Mixed Media on Board
Cocktails & Curiosities Series
***SOLD***
On Perry Street in Greenwich Village you will find Carrie Bradshaw’s famous stoop in Sex and the City. The show actually placed her apartment in the Upper East Side neighborhood but it filmed down here in Greenwich Village. Why? To make it easier on SJP as she and Matthew Broderick used to live in a townhouse around the corner.
Find out more in Greenwich Village Tour #1 of the Cocktails and Curiosities New York Walking Tours App Series.
This is the first in a series of paintings on the topic "Gratitude."
What if there's a life-affirming solution to the daily stress of modern living that is easily accessible to all? What if this solution is as simple as being thankful for what you have, instead of obsessively fixating on what you don't have, or worse yet, what you want?
Gratitude.
It is the one-word solution, accessible to all, free of charge. Multiple studies confirm that people who adopt an attitude of gratitude experience a full range of health benefits, and are happier in general.
This painting, with silhouetted poppies on a comforting blue background, empowers the viewer to transform from an inward-focused state of worry to an outwardly grateful, state of serenity.
Poppies are a symbol of remembrance. Embracing an attitude of gratitude requires remembering what we have in life to be thankful for. Let each of the eleven blooming poppies inspire you to give thanks for eleven blessings in your life.
Transform your attitude to gratitude.
You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.
This is the third in a series of paintings on the topic "Gratitude."
What if there's a life-affirming solution to the daily stress of modern living that is easily accessible to all? What if this solution is as simple as being thankful for what you have, instead of obsessively fixating on what you don't have, or worse yet, what you want?
Gratitude.
It is the one-word solution, accessible to all, free of charge. Multiple studies confirm that people who adopt an attitude of gratitude experience a full range of health benefits, and are happier in general.
This painting, with silhouetted daisies on a warm orange background, empowers the viewer to transform from an inward-focused state of worry to an outwardly grateful, state of serenity.
Daisies are a symbol of innocence, purity and cleanliness. Embracing an attitude of gratitude can help us to cleanse our minds of negative thoughts and feelings. Let each of the ten blooming daisies inspire you to give thanks for ten blessings in your life.
Transform your attitude to gratitude.
You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.
Currently On Display At
Arcilesi & Homberg Gallery
Lower East Side, NYC
Part of the Pop Up Theology series, this painting is based on the biblical passage Romans 12:9
LET LOVE BE GENUINE
ABHOR WHAT IS EVIL
HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD
True love is not being afraid to do what is right towards God, your loved ones, and your community. In truth and action there is love.
Painting Symbolism:The heart represents genuine love that is overcoming evil, represented by the lightning bolts behind the heart. On the four corners are hands symbolizing the support and embrace of what is good.
Kisses & Hugs is Part of the Just My Type Series.
The “Just My Type” series is a celebration of technical communication. Many people talk about how texting and e-mail have caused a demise in meaningful human communication, but I suggest that in many cases it has increased and improved our communication and interactions with others.
“Just My Type” focuses on emoticons and acronyms like "XOXO" used in electronic communication, the hieroglyphs of our generation.
These shorthand electronic expressions are an extension of our language that help fill in the gaps where a sentence or traditional words are lacking or would be overkill. Since electronic communication does not allow people to see each other’s faces or hear inflection in voices, these “happy hieroglyphs” are meant to share a laugh, a smile, a joke or to simply let someone know you care.
The white lotus is one of my favorite religious symbols. It reflects a state of mental purity and spiritual perfection.
The lotus grows in murky, muddy waters, starting from dark roots which symbolize past events that can anchor us down in life. But then, as we seek something higher, more spiritual and less material, we grow the stem. This growth symbolizes the progression of our soul through the waters of experience, of hope, of striving for more and we reach triumphantly to the surface to a higher state of consciousness, spirituality and faith. We emerge with a beautiful bloom of enlightenment full of pure love and happiness.
Part of the Pop Up Theology series, this piece is not based on any particular religious writing. Instead I created it to encourage the viewer to think of her own view of religion and spirituality.
In the painting, if you look closely, you will find the words:be good, do good, because…
Every religion has some sort of message about why you should do and be good and sometimes it is nice to remind yourself of the big picture and why you strive to be good and do good.
For example, a main message in Christianity is that you “be good” and do good not because it is a religious law or because is gets you to heaven but you do good and be good because you are thankful for the gift of forgiveness and all that God has given you.
This Piece Is Based On The Bible Passage Matthew 7:1-5 And A Sermon By Rev. Tim Keller.
I Selected This Passage Because I Like The Hyperbole Of The Message Of The Log As Well As Tim Keller’s Description Of The Bible’s True Meaning And Methods Of Judgment.
Matthew 7:1-5 says: “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.”
Painting Symbology: In the center of the painting you will see an blue and orange eye with a yellow speck and just behind it a large dark orange log going through it. The apple reflects sin as a reminder to think before you judge and that you are not without sin yourself. The stripes in the apple are also symbolic of “the log.” What we understand of the use of the word judgment today is not the same as was meant in biblical terms. Judging in biblical terms is meant to be more of an evaluation. What the Bible says you should not do is judge harshly by pointing fingers, saying things meant to hurt someone or judging someone by casting him out. The symbols of the pointing finger, the magenta tears behind the finger and the blue and yellow stars reflect this hurtful type of judgment and a casting out as if into space. What the Bible suggests is not that you should not judge people, but rather you should evaluate them and help them out of love and deliver your message as kindly as possible, as if delivering it on a bed of clouds. The thumbs up and thumbs down reflect this thought of evaluation; the hearts and the swirls represent the soft kindness and love you should use in delivering your message. The fist on the right and the purple chain link pattern in the thumbs up on the left reflect the strength it often takes to deliver a message of “evaluation” that is meant out of love but that someone might not want to hear. Lastly, the numerous “specks” in the fist as well as the pink and orange specks in the top center are another reminder that we are not without sin and that God, represented by the blue “Jesus Fish” style symbol which is also part of the eye, should remain central to our thoughts and minds kind of like a WWJD? (What would Jesus Do?) reminder that we should consider before rushing to judgment of others.
Gratitude Tulips is the third in a series of paintings on the topic "Gratitude."
What if there's a life-affirming solution to the daily stress of modern living that is easily accessible to all? What if this solution is as simple as being thankful for what you have, instead of obsessively fixating on what you don't have, or worse yet, what you want?
Gratitude.
It is the one-word solution, accessible to all, free of charge. Multiple studies confirm that people who adopt an attitude of gratitude experience a full range of health benefits, and are happier in general.
This painting, with silhouetted tulips on a rich, magenta background, empowers the viewer to transform from an inward-focused state of worry to an outwardly grateful state of serenity.
White tulips are considered a symbol of forgiveness. Many of us tend to be our own worst critic. Being able to forgive ourselves for past actions we cannot change and embracing an attitude of gratitude can help us to cleanse our minds of negative thoughts and feelings.
Let the painting give you peace and serenity by removing the negative thoughts from your mind and focusing on the positive. The painting is meant to be appreciated every day. For each of the five tulips,
let it inspire you to give thanks for
five blessings in your life.
Transform your attitude to gratitude.
You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.
Shalom
Acrylic On Canvas
36” X 36”
Shalom is part of the Pop Up Theology Series of paintings that highlight inspirational messages from world religions.
Most people associate the Hebrew word “shalom” with peace, but its meaning is much more complex and interesting.
Shalom is a feeling, an intent and an emotion of wholeness, fulfillment, unity, and well-being. It is the interwoven harmony of God, humans and all of creation in justice, health, tranquility and joyful delight.
In the book Generous Justice, Tim Keller explains that shalom “means complete reconciliation, a state of the fullest flourishing in every dimension — physical, emotional, social and spiritual — because all relationships are right, perfect and filled with joy.”
Craig Nessan, in his book Shalom Church, says: “The idea of shalom is itself a reflection of a world perfected–where peace, justice, care for creation, and respect for human dignity are grounded in the love of God and neighbor, a restored creation.”
Painting Symbolism:
In creating this painting I felt like the word shalom was so rich with meaning that I wanted to make the painting as simple as possible to focus on the meaning of the word at its most basic. The painting is divided into four parts to reflect the different dimensions in which we can experience shalom: physical shalom, emotional shalom, social shalom and spiritual shalom.
The circle represents the feeling of wholeness and fulfillment. If one of the four dimensions of shalom is not present, this circle can not be complete. The circle, combined with the connected puzzle pieces, reflects our unity with God and one another.
The stripes are symbolic of a fabric pattern, reminding us that we all make up the fabric of creation and must work together and help one another through our threads of support in creating harmony. Finally, the bright, bold, cheerful colors reflect the joyful delight brought about by a feeling of shalom.
Laughing Out Loud
Acrylic On Canvas
30" X 30"
Laughing Out Loud Is Part Of The Just My Type Series.
The “Just My Type” series is a celebration of technical communication. Many people talk about how texting and e-mail have caused a demise in meaningful human communication, but I suggest that in many cases it has increased and improved our communication and interactions with others.
“Just My Type” focuses on emoticons and acronyms like "LOL" used in electronic communication, the hieroglyphs of our generation. These shorthand electronic expressions are an extension of our language that help fill in the gaps where a sentence or traditional words are lacking or would be overkill. Since electronic communication does not allow people to see each other’s faces or hear inflection in voices, these “happy hieroglyphs” are meant to share a laugh, a smile, a joke or to simply let someone know you care.
Love Is Greater Than
Acrylic On Canvas
30" X 30"
***Sold***Prints Coming Soon!
Love is Greater Than is Part of the Just My Type Series.
The “Just My Type” series is a celebration of technical communication. Many people talk about how texting and e-mail have caused a demise in meaningful human communication, but I suggest that in many cases it has increased and improved our communication and interactions with others.
“Just My Type” focuses on emoticons and acronyms like "<3" used in electronic communication, the hieroglyphs of our generation. These shorthand electronic expressions are an extension of our language that help fill in the gaps where a sentence or traditional words are lacking or would be overkill. Since electronic communication does not allow people to see each other’s faces or hear inflection in voices, these “happy hieroglyphs” are meant to share a laugh, a smile, a joke or to simply let someone know you care.
The Golden Rule
Acrylic On Canvas
30” X 30”
****Original Sold - Prints Available****
Part of the Pop Up Theology series of paintings highlighting inspirational messages from world religions, this Piece Is Based On Old Testament And New Testament Passages In The Bible.Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 7:12 & Matthew 22:37-39
The Golden Rule – Do unto others as you would have done to you or, more simply, love your neighbor as you love yourself, is a fundamental principle in both Judaism & Christianity and is considered THE law to follow above all laws other than loving God.
Painting Symbology:The houses reflect your neighbors and the hearts reflect the love. In the background you see a golden ruler. On the bottom left there are two tablets representing the Ten Commandments and the bottom right a gavel, both representing the notion that this is the supreme commandment to follow. In the blue heart you see crosses and under the dove there are more crosses. These crosses are symbolic of the sacrifices you sometimes have to make to love your neighbor. The flowers represent a verdant garden, the dove represents peace and the orange and yellow circle in the top left and the green and blue circle under the pink flower on the right represent coins/riches. These are symbolic of the verdant garden of happiness, the riches and the peace you will find in your heart when you love your neighbor as you love yourself.
No Worries
Acrylic On Canvas
30” X 40”
****Original Sold - Prints Available****
This Piece Is Based On The New Testament Passage Matthew 6:25-34 And A Sermon By Rev. Leo Schuster; However, Similar Messages Can Be Found In Other Religions.
Mahatma Ghandi says:“There is nothing that wastes the body like worry, and one who has faith in God should be ashamed to worry about anything whatsoever.”
Buddha tells us:“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.”
The Bible passage from Matthew makes the case for not worrying, especially about material things, and instead having faith in God. He talks about the fact that God takes care of the birds in the sky and the lilies in the field which are lesser creatures than humans, so why do we think he would not take care of us? The passage also tells us not to worry about tomorrow as it will not add a single hour to our lifespan.
Painting Symbology:The yellow drops around the heart represent sweat and worry in your heart. The birds in the sky and the flowers in the field are a reminder that God takes care of these creatures so he will also take care of you. The clock in the flower represents the time that you can not get back from spending it worrying instead of enjoying today, your life and those around you. It is also a reminder that it will not help your health or add any hours to your day. When you consider worry, it is really just a grasp for control of things in your life. This control is symbolized by the power, pause, play and stop buttons. When you have faith, you realize that you cannot control all things in your life so you must let go of the worry and give it over to God. The crosses in the flowers represent having faith in God’s plan for you and the heart, peace and ying-yang symbols represent the peace, love and shalom you will have in your heart when you let the grasp for control go to God. The rising sun represents the passage’s statement to not worry about tomorrow, but the exclamation marks as the sun’s rays explain that the message of this passage is not telling you to throw caution to the wind. You can and should indeed be cautious. The message is to not be obsessive and have worry consume you, your day, your health and impact others around you. Have faith in God’s plan and you will have peace and joy in your days.
My Gifts Rock
Acrylic On Canvas
30” X 30”
****Original Sold - Prints Available****
My Gifts Rock is a Pop Up Theology commission based on a Biblical passage, Nehemiah 5, and a TV segment featuring Oprah Winfrey and the spiritual leader Panache Desai. The purpose of the painting is to remind the viewer that in work and life, it's not about achieving more for the sake of what others think or for their acceptance. Instead, it is a reminder that God loves each and every one of us and gave each of us unique gifts. When we let go of our need for other’s acceptance, we can see the beautiful gifts we have been given and appreciate the positive difference that we can make in the world each and every day
Painting Description & Symbolism:
The central element of the painting is a path. Every day, remember that you have a path to follow. The path is made of your own shoes, a path that you have worked hard on and paved on your own, a path where you are not looking at another’s shoes or wearing a pair that you think someone else wants to see you in. It is a path where you accept and believe in yourself as you are. In other words, it is a place where you feel comfortable and thrive in your OWN shoes.
The path is protected and bordered by faith: faith in yourself and faith in God’s plan and the gifts he has given you. Faith in yourself is depicted by the pinkish red crosses, and faith in God is depicted by the yellow crosses that are intertwined to resemble a flourishing flower, a symbol of how what you offer the world will flourish through your gifts and love when you have this faith. The border of faith, with the greenery and flowers, protects you from negative thoughts, worry, and the need for acceptance represented by the talk and thought bubbles. You know in your heart that what you are is “good enough,” authentic, and perfect to God.
Protecting yourself from negative thoughts and the need for acceptance does not, however, mean that you should not respect and listen to others. As shown through the biblical story in Nehemiah 5, you should continue to listen to others, even if they are critical. Don’t expect others to think how you think. Sometimes there are solutions and ideas outside of your path. Strive to see things as best you can from their perspective and through their eyes, and turn that reflection into action and change. This perspective and reflection are represented by the blue pattern of eye glasses in the background.
The final elements of the painting are the wrapped gift, the love, the star and the brilliant rays. The reflective introspection, as symbolized by the glasses, as well as your faith, will allow you to continue on a path of action where your gifts and love will flourish and your Super Star brilliance will shine through every day. Your true reward is in sharing your gifts and taking action while the world is rewarded daily by your actions.