Stephanie Kemsteele

I create artwork to glorify the Creator, drawing inspiration from biblical scripture, nature, music, and my personal journey of faith. My acrylic paintings on canvas explore themes of creation, redemption, and salvation, often illustrated through striking contrasts of light and darkness. For example, in one dynamic painting, a sunflower in darkness is engulfed in blue flames. The sunflower is a symbol of one’s soul with persistent faith in the absence of light. The blue flames symbolize God's passionate love that purifies and refines the soul.

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I am deeply fascinated by the interaction between the natural and spiritual realms, striving to reveal the “light” that exists within and around us. Each piece seeks to capture moments where God’s presence shines—sometimes subtly, sometimes brilliantly—inviting viewers to witness the extraordinary within the ordinary. My use of vivid colors and imaginative light sources is intended to evoke the omnipresence of the Creator, illuminating both the grandeur and the fine details of our existence.

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As you engage with my work, I invite you to reflect on your own experiences with light and darkness. Consider how these themes resonate with your journey, and discover new perspectives on faith, hope, and the complexity of our world. Through unique depictions of light, I aim to spark inspiration and encouragement, fostering a sense of connection to something greater than ourselves.

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By contemplating my art, may you find, not just a visual experience, but a doorway to deeper reflection, a chance to encounter the divine woven into the fabric of our lives. I hope my paintings encourage you to look beyond the surface and sense the beauty and presence of our Creator in every moment.

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​​​​​​​"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands"

(NIV Bible, Ps. 19.1).​

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​"For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." (ESV Bible, Rom. 1.19- 1.20).

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 "For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal"

(NIV Bible, 2 Cor. 4.6-4.9, 4.18-4.19).

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