These drawings represent some of the iconic landmarks of the Red River Meeting House grounds. These originals were sold at the annual Auction during the October Camp Meeting (Oct 11-13, 2024) and raised over $400 toward the upkeep of this historical site!
I brought prints to sell, and already started new drawings for the next Camp Meeting in April! These drawings are still available as art prints and other products in my TeePublic Store.
The Meeting House: Oil-based colored pencil, 8.5x5.5"
Portrait of the titular Meeting House
Original sold at auction for $325
The Stump: Ink Pen, 5x7"
This used to be the home of a very large tree. This tree had a hole in the front of it which I remember throwing walnuts into as a child. It's a shame it was cut down as I remember it fondly, but it appears a new tree is coming up to take its place.
The Forgiveness Tree: Oil-based colored pencil, 5x7"
A year ago, I had brought my sketchbook and some cheap colored pencils to the Camp Meeting. I was uninspired on what to draw, so I asked God to point something out to me. I felt drawn to this particular tree.
Dreama, one of the organizers of this event, asked me to put my drawing in the auction, and I gladly obliged. What I didn't know, is this tree had a story behind it! When the drawing was brought up to bid, someone shouted "Tell us the story!"
"EVERGREEN TREE IN THE CENTER OF THE PROPERTY was planted by devoted prayer warriors having a service some years ago. The group prayed and as the Holy Spirit led, asked forgiveness of wrongs their ancestors had committed against the Native Americans. In turn, a Native American chief was in the group and he also prayed asking forgiveness for what his people had done to the whites. It was a very emotional and precious time with the Lord and each other. The tree symbolizes the forgiveness and love now shared among the people in the United States."
When everyone learned this story, the bids took off! While other items were going for $5-10, my drawing of the "Forgiveness Tree" sold for $45! This is what started it all.
Every year, I want to keep making new drawings and auction the originals to support this wonderful place.
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