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Took a walk with this very beautiful young lady a couple of days ago to feed the ducks at a nearby pond. She was full of energy about it. As it turned out the ducks were not too receptive and instead of gathering about for a feeding frenzy, they fled just far enough to tempt us to sit and wait to see if they would come back. That didn't happen and all the breadcrumbs went to waste. Perhaps french sourdough was more to their liking! Spoiled!

On the way back we noticed this garden of roses in full bloom and full of color. Bursting! Stopped to smell them and it took the sting of rejection from the ducks away! We just have to do that more often in the day. Everything is not a crisis when things don't go our way.








"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." The Apostle Paul, Philippians 4:8

We have Christmas barreling straight at us and I wanted to take a moment to reflect about this holiday that brings so much Joy and Hope to Christians around the world, and plenty of goodies for those who celebrate others without the link to Christianity it self.

This part of the year can be trying for so many. We live in a time when there are those who seem to have it all... and then there are those who are struggling to make ends meet. I want to encourage each one reading this to take a moment and listen to this song that Steven Curtis Chapman penned back in the 80's. ( I also included the lyrics so that you can follow along) I want you to know that there is hope beyond the hand of man. A hope that reaches into our very souls if we will let it.



Today I watched in silence as people passed me by,
And I strained to see if there was something hidden in their eyes;
But they all looked at me as if to say
Life just goes on.

The old familiar story told in different ways,
Make the most of your own journey from the cradle to the grave;
Dream your dreams tomorrow because today
Life must go on.

CHORUS
But there’s more to this life than living and dying,
More than just trying to make it through the day;
More to this life, more than these eyes alone can see,
And there’s more than this life alone can be.

Tonight he lies in silence staring into space,
And looks for ways to make tomorrow better than today,
But in the morning light it looks the same;
Life just goes on.

He takes care of his family, he takes care of his work,
And every Sunday morning he takes his place at the church;
And somehow he still feels a need to search,
But life just goes on.

(chorus)

So where do we start to find every part
Of what makes this life complete;
If we turn our eyes to Jesus we’ll find
Life’s true beginning is there at the cross where He died.
He died to bring us . . . ( and because of it there is more to this life)

I've been busy reworking my Internet Store with new ideas and with a new idea for some of my older art work. So the Glenn McCarthy Fine Art store at Zazzle has been undergoing reconstruction! (The "Click Here For More Information Button" will take you there)

Here is a rotating panel on some of my coffee cup designs. My traditional work has always revolved around a direct inspirational message. I've been branching out into creating designs along with my art. Of course they are one and the same but in design I am considering patterns with greater weight, while experimenting with new ideas for traditional presentation.

Click on any image on the panel and it will give you the details. I think that the cups have a pretty classy quality and approach in their composition. I hope that you agree!


See other gifts available on Zazzle.


Adding this on 3/12/2013...

"Morning Fragrance" Design By Glenn McCarthy Laptop Messenger Bag by GlennMcCarthyFineArt
See Laptop Bags online at Zazzle

I was going through the communications on my personal website and found that these creations are being featured in some of my groups. Each feature varies in the length of time being posted. I am adding my image and links for you to go and browse what's happening in that particular group. The work goes from 2009 to present day and varies from Hand drawn to Digital... my usual eclectic mix. At the moment I am working in "toned images" and moving on to "restoration images" from family archives. Mostly behind the scenes photos taken by my father just after World War 2 in Germany. I'm looking forward to that challenge.

So here they are, in no particular order: CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR A LARGER VIEW

My first Pen and Ink study, "Psalm One" and Digital "Trinity" are being featured in:
The Christianity Group, http://fineartamerica.com/groups/christianity-.html
The Black And White Art Group, http://fineartamerica.com/groups/black-and-white-art.html



"Watts Towers 2" is being featured in:
USA Artists News, http://fineartamerica.com/groups/usa-artist-news-limit-1-daily.html



Another early Digital Painting Image, "Reaching Toward The Sky" is being featured in:
Artists California , http://fineartamerica.com/groups/artists-california.html



Three Black and Whites, "Wondering About Tomorrow", "The Message", and "Introspectif de Reveur" are being showcased in:
M O U S E Group, http://fineartamerica.com/groups/m-o-u-s-e.html



"Which Way The Wind Blows" is being refocused in:
"Photography And Textures", http://fineartamerica.com/groups/photography-and-textures-make-fine-art.html



"Desert Host Impressions" and *"Twelve Pillars" are being featured in:
"3 A DAY Waiting Room Art", http://fineartamerica.com/groups/3-a-day-waiting-room-art.html



And Finally, a Re-Mastered "Cloud Watchers" is being featured in:
"Faith In Christ" group, http://fineartamerica.com/groups/faith-in-christ-.html



*Note: Twelve Pillars Is also being shown in Artists California feature.

Thanks for taking the time to view these images and your interest. If you have any question or comments please feel free to chime in here. You can also subscribe to my blog here or find me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/glenn-mccarthyfineartamericacom/112830052068502?ref=hl

God Bless,
Glenn McCarthy :)

Don't ask me what I mean by that. It's not that deep. Black and White is just a favorite of mine strictly because it asks the question of "what is the deeper meaning". Instead of filling in all the blanks it challenges me to do it. Color dazzles and puts it all right there, surface in many ways. Black and white pricks the journalistic intuition from our insides. Who lived there? What kind of life did they live? What are they thinking? What events took place there? Questions that cause us to look for deeper meaning.

The Message (New)



Waiting For Wind (New)



Atmospheric Grit (New)



My Black and White Gallery is here... click: Glenn' Personal Black and White Gallery

God Bless! (Enjoy some heartfelt music from the late Roby Duke)

I don't work out many panoramics. But when I do I am always amazed at the scope and emmense feeling of the scene. They are great for making a different statement... out of the norm.

Here are a few that I have in my gallery. The "Something Brewing" scene is a stitch together work and is available in the largest size. "Desert Vista" is my newest and has been getting rave reviews from my photographic partners at Christian Nature Photographer group. I have some more work on the boards that I expect to be adding them soon. Join my feed @ Glenn's Artwork

Last of all, make sure that you click on each picture so that you can use the MAGNIFIER for a close up view.

"Somethings Brewing"



"Eastern Sierras"



"Desert Vista"



Check out my facebook page also @ Glenn's Facebook

The internet is filled with discussions, blogs, rapid fire news releases, supposed facts, wikipedia, images, cyber campaigning, and spam! It can all be found... from religious to pornography to politics. A world of stuff that you can find by dreaming up a sentence or phrase, packing it into a search browser and seeing what pops up. I have been involved in all kinds of conversations and research for the past 10 years. I even opened up my own creative line of merchandise with the use of the new tools afforded to me. ( See my store at Zazzle ) Since I'm not nearly as mobile as I used to be, I can reach to the entire global cyberspace market and offer my wares. I can link up to all of my past friends and enemies to have a reunion. My whole life can be pasted for all to see (...sorry, that ain't going to happen)... and I have instant access to family members that I have never met.

I do think of this as a wonderful thing and try to infuse as much value into it as possible. I particularly love the music and nostalgia aspect to it... and the image sharing and creative process has been addictive at times. IT IS WHAT I DO!

Yeah, this is a wonderful way to travel and have donut store conversation. Can even play chess games and checkers with my cyber neighbors. When the day is done it all flies away into cyber space and the only package I have to carry around is what I communicated under my real name.

Nothing beats a real sunset that hasn't been conjured up in a cyber world....

There's really nothing like the different sunsets and sunrises... and everything in between. Whenever I get a little frustrated over ideas and the general way that things are developing I start chasing clouds and skyscapes. God creates a new one every day. They are never the same. Here are a couple of new releases....





And a re-work on this one...



He is always at work Creating new things!

God Bless!

Several years ago my life took a huge change of direction. The economy had changed, money was not coming into the till, and I was on the brink of total personal collapse. I can truthfully say that I had only faith, the Love of God (towards me), and the love of my family and a few choice friends that were my encouragement. I'll do a detailed journey on that someday... but not today.

Have you hit that crossroad? Feel like you're all used up and lost your grip? Maybe a look in the mirror is what you dread every morning when that sun breaks through! I heard a small voice tell me " use whatever you can grasp " It happened to be pens and paper, oils and watercolors, and a camera. I stood in an empty shop with merchandise that I couldn't get rid of drawing images and showing them to the few that came through. I learned how to use the Internet and joined Fine Art America. I worked on some causes for others. I have developed whatever skills that I may have to a certain degree. Today I'm restoring old photos from extinction for someone, I'm helping another person fit a large particular Image in a prominent place in her home... and yes, I'm working on new release work constantly. I pass out business cards and mingle... unafraid to offer my services.

Today I'm here giving you this encouraging word...

"If a man loses pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured, or far away." - Henry David Thoreau, Walden

"For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that."
- Saint Paul. 1 Corinthians 7:7

"You have a gift and You can use it! Get up and forget what thoughts have been rolling through your mind, say a prayer to God for yourself, and start to use the gift given to you according to whatever means you may have at your disposal! Look for the way to make that water run... and you will find it".

That is for someone out there. I'm praying for You.



Browse other gifts from Zazzle.

"When people make promises, they guarantee them by appeal to some authority above them so that if there is any question that they'll make good on the promise, the authority will back them up. When God wanted to guarantee his promises, he gave his word, a rock-solid guarantee—God can't break his word. And because his word cannot change, the promise is likewise unchangeable." The Message, Hebrews 6: 16-18

Harry Truman was famous for his saying of "The buck stops here". Considering the fact that he was the President of the U.S., there was a great amount of weight behind his words. People hang on the words of leaders. In today's society it is not uncommon to find leaders scrambling around covering there exposed behinds because of words that they said that were found to be untrue. Vetting is big business for the News Media! (When it suits their purpose ...of course)

George Bush Senior said "Read my lips... no new taxes." Then he signed a tax increase. President Barack Obama says "I don't support an individual mandate on health care." Then he pushed his mandated health care policy through. Just a couple of examples of powerful men swearing by themselves... but found to be lacking a bit of integrity.

God has all authority. When he swears, He has no other example to use except for His own integrity... who He is! Do you realize that if God had any deception... one sliver of darkness... one spot on His clothes... one chink in His armor... that we would have nothing whatsoever to hang our faith and hopes on? If He had any failures there would be no integrity or solid foundation that we could point to as solid. If Christ had one blemish... one white lie... one failure... the mandate could not be fulfilled!

"For You have magnified Your word above all Your name!" Psalm 138:2 His integrity is the most important facet to who He is. So important that He places it above His own name.

Thank You for being spotless... and trustworthy!

New Release!



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