Description
Materials: Fine Art Canvas Print tapestry, hardwood bars, leather hanging strap.
This enchanting art work by Scott Patton, titled "Be Still and Know," is a gentle yet profound visual meditation on the soul’s need for stillness, reverence, and connection with God. Inspired by the timeless verse from Psalm 46:10—
“Be still, and know that I am God…” (NKJV)
—this artwork beckons the viewer into a moment of sacred pause amid the rush of life.
Visual Description:
Rendered in impressionist style, the painting features a solitary man sitting quietly in an open field of tall, golden grass. He back is to the viewer, emphasizing that this is not about outward expression but inward communion. He is seated cross-legged, grounded in the earth beneath her, facing the horizon where soft hills rise against a darkening sky.
The sky itself is a swirling tapestry of dusk tones—fading light blended with hints of violet and indigo—signaling the arrival of evening. Stars begin to emerge, faint yet shimmering, like whispers from heaven. Their soft glow adds a mystical atmosphere, inviting a sense of awe and sacred wonder.
The brushwork is loose and expressive, a hallmark of Patton’s impressionist technique. The blades of grass appear to dance in the breeze, the mountains melt into one another, and the light scatters in golden hues across the field. This style enhances the emotional depth of the scene, favoring mood over meticulous detail, allowing the viewer to feel rather than analyze.
Emotional and Spiritual Meaning:
This painting is more than a quiet moment in nature—it is a visual interpretation of divine stillness. The woman is not just admiring creation; he is surrendering to it, entering into a place of spiritual listening. He does not speak, strive, or move. He simply is. And in that being—in that stillness—she is reminded of God’s presence, power, and peace.
Patton subtly portrays the tension between silence and revelation, using the expansive landscape to emphasize the greatness of God, and the still, seated figure to reflect the posture we are called to take before Him. The painting communicates that knowing God doesn’t come through striving, but through stillness, surrender, and sacred attention.
The Scripture Connection:
Psalm 46 is a song of divine refuge and strength. In the midst of chaos, war, and upheaval, verse 10 breaks in like a quiet command:
“Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
This painting captures that moment—the stillness before the exaltation, the hush before the heavenly crescendo. It reminds us that God is already at work, and that our greatest strength often lies in our ability to rest, trust, and simply know that He is sovereign.
Final Reflection:
"Be Still and Know" is an invitation—painted not just for the eyes, but for the soul. It calls us to pull away from the noise, sit in the sacred silence of creation, and remember that God is near. In the stillness, we are not alone. We are known. We are held. And we are invited to simply be.
Handmade in Sarasota Florida.
PLEASE NOTE: The dimensions are from the top of the wooden bars to the bottom of the bars and the total width of the bars.
