Three paintings

September 1, 2022

By Carol Cober

Ocean of Infinite Light and Love, Transformation in Waiting, and Iris Sing

My type of painting comes from tapping into the voice within, to practice seeing deeply as a meditation. These three paintings are loosely inspired by my learning from contemplative traditions, including Quaker mystics, Centering Prayer, poems, nature, and songs. The first is from a quote from George Fox’s Journal:

I saw the infinite love of God. I saw also that there was an ocean of darkness and death, but an infinite ocean of light and love which flowed over the ocean of darkness. In that also I saw the infinite love of God; and I had great openings.

Carol Cober (left to right): Ocean of Infinite Light and Love, 18″ x 24″, oil on canvas; Transformation in Waiting, 18″ x 24″, acrylic on canvas;Iris Sing, 16″ x 20″, acrylic on canvas.

September 2022

Quaker Arts

Carol Cober

Carol Cober’s creations and paintings emerge as a contemplative, spiritual practice for discernment, prayer, meditation, and recovery of joy. She also works as a psychotherapist. She joined Friends in Raleigh, N.C.; later was with Friends Meeting of Washington (D.C.); and now is at Sandy Spring (Md.) Meeting. Contact: Carolcoberart.com, [email protected].

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