El Triunfo De La Vida

"El Triunfo De La Vida" by Reem Gfelner
for Dia De Los Muertos Group Exhibition. Phantom Galleries L.A.

From Floor To Ceiling!!

As She Dances On

"As She Dances On"

A Sign In The Heavens

"A Sign In The Heavens"

Before The Throne Of The King

"Before The Throne Of The King"

The last time we were in church together, singing, Marcie​ leaned and whispered in my ear: "Hey Reem, we are just here on earth practicing for when we get to sing for Jesus in heaven."  Well that sums it up.  I cried a lot painting this; that's why it's rather simple and rough, but Marcie wouldn't have it any other way.

For my dearest friend, Marcie.  

Marcie Weaver 

2 august 1968 - 21 August 2015 

Lilies In The Fields And Sparrows In The Trees

"Lilies In The Fields And Sparrows In The Trees"

We are watched over in a most loving and perfect way. Dedicated to all who are fighting the good fight of faith against cancer and other afflictions. Never alone. Dedicated to my brave friend and sister Marcie Weaver

So Mod

"So Mod"

"Imperfect" (2nd in the Redemption's Story series)

"Imperfect" (2nd in the Redemption's Story series)

Calm... Calme... Calma... هدوء

"Calm... Calme... Calma... هدوء"

Mira's North Shore Dreams... (أحلام ميرا (من الساحل الشمالي

"North Shore Dreaming"

(أحلام ميرا (من الساحل الشمالي

My friend Mira took an enchanting photograph of a Mediterranean sunset at the northern coast of Egypt. It drew me in, in such a way, that I dreamed about it while I slept. This is how I saw it in my dream!

La Luna Y El Pasodoble

"La Luna Y El Pasodoble"

I wasn't going to post this, because I didn't have steady hands when I painted this.  But in order for me to practice what I preach, I pushed through to never let a sickness rob you of .... well... anything!!!  I am thankful of any bit of strength I have, and always trusting my creator to give me more.

"New Beginnings" (1st in the Redemption's Story series)

"New Beginnings" (1st in the Redemption's Story series)
Because there are always new beginnings. 

The Celebration Dance

"The Celebration Dance"

The Way To the Sea الى البحر

"The Way To the Sea"

"الى البحر"

The Rose From Sharon زهرة شارون

"The Rose From Sharon  زهرة شارون"

Flowers For A Cloudy Day

"Flowers For A Cloudy Day"

The Stand ( 2nd in the series "The Healed Body")

"The Stand"

Because not only will it be a stand, it will be a STRONG stand

The Step ( 1st in the series "The Healed Body")

"The Step"

This was a hard one to paint, emotionally speaking... whewww. Happiness , overall.

Becca, Lover Of The Light

"Becca, Lover Of The Light"

Butterfly Vision

"Butterfly Vision"

Showers

"Showers"

Seeing the unseen. For my sister Laura, who taught me to see beyond the natural realm.
lhttp://lauragfelnerart.blogspot.com/

Olivia And Max On The Pacific

"Olivia And Max On The Pacific"

My niece and nephew standing on the Pacific shore. It's amazing that no matter where we grow up on this earth, we all have a moment where we stand and look at the sea.  Whether the Mediterranean, the Pacific or any other amazing shore.... there are always these wonder filled moments.

Eve (II)

"Eve" (II)

Above

"Above"

In Anticipation Of Life

"In Anticipation Of Life"

As It Was (كما كانت)

"As It Was"
(كما كانت)

(... and once again shall be)

The Gift

"The Gift"

I believe with all my heart that the inspiration for this painting was a gift given to me.  I don't want to explain it (although it means something very specific to me) because I want it to be a gift to others, in return. If it brings some comfort, serenity, peace or a sense of protection to anyone who sees it, then I did well with the gift that was generously entrusted to me.  Now I'm so pleased to pay it forward.

Femme... امرأة

"Femme"

"امرأة"

A Summer Night In Old Cairo

"A Summer Night In Old Cairo"

Not Alone

"Not Alone"

As an only child, I spent a lot of time alone.  During the summer, I would spend most of my time by the sea.  Now that I look back, I was alone  and the sea was alone as well.  It entertained itself by making waves and blowing winds.  Even though I was physically alone, I was not alone at all.  Hind sight is 20/20, they say, so as I look back on the road I traveled, since those days by the sea; I can honestly say that it has not been an easy journey, yet I know that there was a destiny. I was watched over and protected. I was divinely led. There were, and still are, angels on assignment! 

An Egyptian Night... ليلة مصرية

"An Egyptian Night"

ليلة مصرية

I Call You Friends (Son of Man)

"I Call You Friends"

(Son of Man)

The Marvelous Mystery

"The Marvelous Mystery"

Grandpa (Geddo)

"Grandpa"

"Geddo"
I miss my grandpa... so I paint my grandpa! Another reason why art is good for the soul.

Flowers For Melody

"Flowers for Melody" 

Where We Dwell... يا رب

"Where We Dwell" 2015

These are quick brush strokes, painted at a frantic pace.  As though it needed to be created not painted.  I needed to transport quickly and untether rapidly from earthly shackles and harsh circumstances and events. Events that are taking place globally, personally (physically), and within my circle of dearly loved people.  So, this is where I choose to dwell today and what I meditate upon.  If this brings you any lightness, hope or an escape, then please join me, even for a moment in, for lack of better words, a better place. Much love and blessings to you all.

The Bride

"The Bride" 2015

I finished her, even though my hands were annoyingly shaky.

Marcie

"Marcie" 2015

My beautiful, lifelong friend

As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.-- Psalm 71:14 (her favorite verse)

Daughter Of The Heavenly Realm

"Daughter Of The Heavenly Realm"

Ancienne

"Ancienne"

La Cubanita II

"La Cubanita II"

The Path Everlasting

"The Path Everlasting" 

Make my footsteps firm and set my feet down Your path everlasting.

0 قَلباً طاهِراً يا اللهُ ضَعْ فِيَّ،

وَرُوحاً صَحِيحَةً وَمُسْتَقِيمَةً جَدِّدْ فِي داخِلِي.

11 لا تَدفَعنِي بَعِيداً عَنْ وَجهِكَ.

وَلا تَنزِعْ مِنِّي رُوحَكَ القُدُّوسَ!

12 أعِدْ لِي فَرَحِي الأوَّلَ عِندَما خَلَّصْتَنِي.

وَأعطِنِي رُوحاً مُطِيعَةً

The Day Love Ran Red

"The Day Love Ran Red" 2015

https://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=Zev5tHjCB_s

ن The Sisterhood Of The Brave ... ن

 "The Sisterhood of the Brave ن" 

In honor of the brave women of Mosul and the Nineveh plain who resisted or were taken into slavery for their faith and freedom of conscience. The sisterhood of the brave.

My first solo art exhibition!

Phantom Galleries

12619 Hawthorne Blvd

Hawthorne, California 90250

Saturday March 21st (6-9pm)

I'm honored to have been chosen for a solo gallery exhibition.  Thank you Phantom Galleries!

If you're in Los Angeles, please come and join us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/867432719962525/

At The Nile 2015

"At The Nile" 2015

Away from the busy city, in scattered villages along the Nile, beautiful women and girls carry water to take back home.  They had the most beautiful posture and heavily lined eyes.  I used to fill my little plastic beach bucket with water and practiced walking with it.... and took a surprise shower every single time!

La Cubanita

"La Cubanita I" 2015

For my Cuban friends... fuego y pasion!

MY FIRST SOLO ART EXHIBITION!

Somethings just happen unintentionally.... good things... very good things! I was selected to have a solo exhibition of my art.  I am humbled, excited, faltered and everything in between. who knew that this little, personal hobby could be good enough for people to see?  My heart will be out there.  People get to see the saddest and most hopeful moments of my heart.  I'm fine with this... very fine with it (so I tell myself)!

Every good and perfect thing comes from above.  I am so thankful.
https://www.facebook.com/events/867432719962525/

The Long And Winding Road

Sometimes the road we're on is a little too winding and feels a million miles too long, but there are little resting spots along side i.  Art is truly one of the resting places.  A heavenly gift given in the deepest times of pain and distress.  An escape... to swim in bright colors and feel a peace that surpasses understanding.  It's always good to look UP! Heaven smiles on us, but sometimes we don't take notice.
"Faith does not deny a problem's existence.  It denies it a place of influence"~ Bill Johnson

(photo credit http://www.darrinballman.com/)

البلدى.Egyptian Beat

البلدى

"Egyptian Beat" 2015

It's what happens when Egyptian belly dance music is played to lighten the mood of a rare rainy Southern California day.