Graceful Abundance

This contemporary oil painting vividly illustrates a school of cutthroat trout, inspired by Luke 5:4-6, where Jesus instructs the soon-to-be disciples to cast their nets and they experience an overwhelming catch. The painting captures this moment of abundance with a dynamic depiction of the fish. Some trout are rendered in crisp detail, while others appear smudged, symbolizing the unpredictable nature of life and faith. Flicks of green paint weave through the composition, representing sea grass and enhancing the aquatic setting. The painting reflects the overflowing blessings and richness of life with Jesus, where even the smallest moments can yield a bounty beyond imagination, as signified by the nearly sinking boat brimming with fish in Luke 5:6.

When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. - Luke 5:4-6