Gallery @ CGCB -New Exhibit- "Consider the Lilies"

Are you tired of old man winter? The freezing temperature and bland landscape? If so, come check out the colorful botanical's painted by Cathy Gannaway, watercolor artist, at the Gallery @ Common Grounds Coffee Bar in Living Word Community Church. Get to know Cathy a little more and read her story featured in, "The Heart Behind the Art" gallery companion booklet. I have it for you below as well. Enjoy!

In Her Own Words ~ Cathy Gannaway

I have always loved watercolor painting. When I lived on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, there were many wonderful watercolorists painting pictures of wild fowl. In fact, the Ward Foundation had a national painting and carving show each year in my hometown of Salisbury, Maryland. I was a huge fan and dreamed of being able to purchase one of those paintings for my home.
As for me painting, I never even considered it until one day one of my children asked me to copy a painting for her book report. She had her child’s watercolor set out so I grabbed a Q-tip and started to paint. Well, the picture I did looked exactly like the one in the book! We were all amazed….it seemed that I had talent!
I bought supplies and started painting. I entered a picture in a local art competition and, to my surprise, won plus sold the painting! Lessons with a local professional wildlife artist were next and I was on my way.
Not long after that I was diagnosed with breast cancer and endured surgery and six months of chemotherapy. Painting was my source of joy during that time and looking back I believe God let me discover my hidden talent to help me through that rough and scary passage in my life.
I painted and showed a lot while I lived in Maryland, but after moving to York and taking the job of Children’s Ministry Director I had less time. However, as I became more and more fanatical about gardening, painting botanicals were really an extension of my garden. Painting is such a joy for me…it is an inner drive to take what I see and put it on paper. God has used this marvelous hobby to help me relax, unwind and enjoy Him as I listen to worship music as I paint.

For more info about Cathy’s work~
Email: cgannaway@lwccyork.com
Phone: 717.755.5478

This exhibit, "Consider the Lilies" runs from Sunday, January 18 to Sunday, February 22. Be sure to pick up a copy of "The Heart Behind the Art" for more about this artist and information regarding the gallery and arts ministry of LWCC.

Grace & peace ~ deAnn