Meredith Tuve at:
Pancakes and Booze - Chicago
Art submissions shown June 29th, 2024
All pieces are for sale
Multiple forms of media were used including wood sculpting with power tools, wood burning, dremel, staining, acrylics, watercolors, spray painting, spray on makeup, and finger painting
I Will Serve You
I Will Serve You is spray paint and acrylic on a thrift store photograph.
I Will Serve You is a warrior who has removed her helmet and is kneeling before a throne. It is a reminder to lay my life down every day for the Unseen God. I give Him my ‘yes‘ and work with and for Him, not myself, and not the world. He is the one who will be sitting on the throne when I finally see Him.
Price: $190
*Title card available $10
Abstract - Birthday
Abstract - Birthday is spray paint, sharpie, and acrylic on a thrift store photograph.
Abstract - Birthday is inspired by my birthday. There are a ton of clues and easter eggs hidden around that give hints to who I am and it was super fun to do this whole picture! In the past, my birth date has been a source of a lot of pain and anxiety. I have not enjoyed celebrating my birthday at all, but I believe there has been a lot of healing and redemption. It is now something I hope to celebrate with healthy people in the future. <3
Price: $380
*Title card available $10
Eyes on You
Eyes on You is recycled wood carved out with power tools, burned with a blowtorch and burning pen, and stained with food coloring,
Eyes on You was inspired by the song Eyes on You by Nine Lashes. It features three figures and the same destination as the kingdom from The Bride’s Return. Each figure is in a different stage of their journey and a different location on the road. One is at the very begining, excited, inspired, full of fire and zeal, ready for the long adventure. The second is resting, looking out to the kingdom beyond, peaceful and full of memories and love, dreaming of what is to come and being comforted where they are. And the third is in the last leg of their journey, they sail over the waters, finally coming home. These are all stages that we can cycle through in out life, while also representing the broad overview of our life. The one thing that unites these figures is their goal, what they have their eyes on. They keep their eyes focused, whether in the beginning, during rest, on at the very end, their eyes are up and on Him. <3
Price: $300
*Title card available $10
The Bride’s Return
The Bride’s Return is woodsculpting, wood scorch/burning, watercolors, wood stain, and spray on makeup on half of a headboard.
The Bride’s Return is a last minute entry to the show. It is a bride traveling on a narrow road, lead by a firey spirit to her kingdom ahead. Inspired by “Me on your Mind“ by Matthew West and the verse “Yet I am always with you, you hold me by my right hand, you guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory“ Psalm 73:23-24
TOTALLY a Holy Spirit picture- I would not have come up with this one on my own! XD At the time of inception, I had all my pictures ready and finalized for this art show. Then, all of a sudden I recieved this last minite picture and my response was, “Really? Is this what we’re doing?“ And the response was “Yes.“ He really is the best creative leader and even though this picture was technically very difficult and a lot went wrong at times, it was such a joy to do it with and for Him.
Price: $300
*Title card available $10
Butterflies
Butterflies is spray paint and acrylic on a thrift store canvas.
Butterflies is a picture I saw while at a worship night with some very beautiful people. While we sang white gauzy shrouds blew around us and wings circled us being drawn upwards. I felt soft wingbeats like butterflies around us and Revelation 7:15-17 came to mind.
Price: $220
*Title card available $10
By the Water
By the Water is spray paint, acrylic, sharpie and finger painting on a thrift store mirror
By the Water is a piece that took me awhile to figure out- mirror painting is challenging in many ways. But ultimately I’m happy with the result! The point was to bring a cool, relaxing image with a beautiful, magical undertone. Kind of a continuation of The Secret Place. I was feeling the urge to find quite space to make room for adoring and sending up love.
Price: $150
*Title card available $10
Journey at Dusk
Journey at Dusk is spray paint, watercolor, and acrylic on a thrift store photograph
Journey at Dusk is a white stag approaching a mysterious fortress. Some say it’s Harry Potter-vibes, other say Narnia. Honestly, I agree with both! White stags are my favorite animal and I really loved working on this picture. Gotta have a good story to go with it~
Price: $290
*Title card available $10
Too Good to Not Believe
Too Good to Not Believe is spray paint, acrylic, finger painting, and watercolors on a thrift store canvas/frame
Too Good to Not Believe is an Easter picture!!
Price: $190
*Title card available $10
Lurkers
Lurkers is spray paint, acrylic, finger painting, and watercolors on a thrift store canvas/frame
Lurkers is one of my favorite pictures I’ve done. There was so much time that went into the colors and subtitles of the piece as well as seeing how many lil spooks I could hide throughout the piece! Even in the last week before this show I am still recounting and adding more!
Price: $310
*Title card available $10
Soulmate - Always
Soulmate - Always is acrylics, watercolors, lipstick, sharpie, woodstain, and crayons on a piece of hardwood
Soulmate - Always is a much older picture, but it holds up very well! Inspired by my best friend and creative muse M. M. <3 Though I don’t know if she’s ever seen it! The script on the frame means “Beautiful Soul“ and I would say Poets of the Fall “Beautiful Ones“ was heavily listened to while painting this!
Thank you so much for your constant friendship in my life. You’ve meant the world to me and there are so many moments where I don’t know what I would’ve done if I didn’t know you were there for me. You are such a cherished gift and blessing in my life. We’re the perfect Raven and Starfire, both dark and sparkly. I love you more than the moon and all the stars my darkling.
Price: $180
*Title card available $10
