"Little One" (Original Art)
Original Soft Pastel Painting on Pastel Premier Paper, 16 x 12 in.
This is a soft pastel painting of Saint Therese of Lisieux at age 8, completed on her feast day, October 1, in 2024. Saint Therese is truly a little one, and has much to teach us about spiritual childhood. She lived a life full of love and joy because she listened for God’s Word in the Scriptures and in her prayer. When you look at this pastel painting closely and meditate on it, you can almost see into her soul. She is extremely little, fragile as a flower, and full of delight. You can see innocence and love in her countenance, with hints of a smile..
Let this painting remind you to honor the little one (i.e., inner child) in yourself and in others, and to entrust them to Our Lord, Who delights in the little ones He has created. As you look at the image on screen or on a giclee print, may you seek the intercession of Saint Therese, who can help you become as a little one, and thus enter the Kingdom of God…in time and in eternity, on earth as it is in Heaven.
"“It is impossible for me to grow up, so I must bear with myself such as I am with all my imperfections. But I want to seek out a means of going to heaven by a little way, a way that is very straight, very short and totally new…I wanted to find an elevator which would raise me to Jesus, for I am too small to climb the rough stairway of perfection. I searched then in the Scriptures for some sign of this elevator, the object of my desires and I read these words coming from the mouth of Eternal Wisdom: ‘Whoever is a little one let him come to me’ (Prov. 9:4). The elevator which must raise me to heaven is your arms, O Jesus, and for this I have no need to grow up, but rather I have to remain little and become this more and more…” - Saint Therese of Lisieux, in her autobiography The Story of a Soul
SHIPPING
Hand delivery is preferred. Otherwise, your original pastel painting will be shipped to you unframed, and securely protected for its journey to your home, with instructions for care and recommendations for framing. A framing consultation service is available in the shop.
GENERAL RELEASE
All paintings, works, and images are the exclusive property of the artist, Lisa Marie Campo dba The Acquired Palette, and are copyright protected by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). The artist retains the sole rights to create and sell prints and other items with images of the art, enter it into competitions, and use images and videos of the art in social media and marketing without compensation to the buyer.
To protect the painting surface, it is shipped covered with glassine paper. Some transfer of the pastel to glassine is normal. By purchasing this painting you agree that the artist is not responsible for any smearing, paint removal, or other damage caused, or deemed by artist to be caused by, shipping, handling, framing, or any other activity once the artwork is packed and transferred to the shipping facility. Returns are not accepted of original artwork, and no refunds are issued for any reason. Handle with extreme care.
CARING FOR YOUR PASTEL PAINTING
1. Unwrap very carefully
2. Do not touch the surface as this will smear the pastel.
3. Store flat until framed.
4. Frame behind glass. Be sure to select a framer who is familiar with handling soft pastel works. The painting must not touch the glass.
5. Museum glass is preferred, to avoid glare, but you may use any real glass. Avoid plexiglass so that static will not pull pastel particles away from the paper.
6. Do not spray the original with fixative, as this will alter the colors.
7. It is normal for some pastel dust to fall at times after it is hung or while it is being handled.
Original Soft Pastel Painting on Pastel Premier Paper, 16 x 12 in.
This is a soft pastel painting of Saint Therese of Lisieux at age 8, completed on her feast day, October 1, in 2024. Saint Therese is truly a little one, and has much to teach us about spiritual childhood. She lived a life full of love and joy because she listened for God’s Word in the Scriptures and in her prayer. When you look at this pastel painting closely and meditate on it, you can almost see into her soul. She is extremely little, fragile as a flower, and full of delight. You can see innocence and love in her countenance, with hints of a smile..
Let this painting remind you to honor the little one (i.e., inner child) in yourself and in others, and to entrust them to Our Lord, Who delights in the little ones He has created. As you look at the image on screen or on a giclee print, may you seek the intercession of Saint Therese, who can help you become as a little one, and thus enter the Kingdom of God…in time and in eternity, on earth as it is in Heaven.
"“It is impossible for me to grow up, so I must bear with myself such as I am with all my imperfections. But I want to seek out a means of going to heaven by a little way, a way that is very straight, very short and totally new…I wanted to find an elevator which would raise me to Jesus, for I am too small to climb the rough stairway of perfection. I searched then in the Scriptures for some sign of this elevator, the object of my desires and I read these words coming from the mouth of Eternal Wisdom: ‘Whoever is a little one let him come to me’ (Prov. 9:4). The elevator which must raise me to heaven is your arms, O Jesus, and for this I have no need to grow up, but rather I have to remain little and become this more and more…” - Saint Therese of Lisieux, in her autobiography The Story of a Soul
SHIPPING
Hand delivery is preferred. Otherwise, your original pastel painting will be shipped to you unframed, and securely protected for its journey to your home, with instructions for care and recommendations for framing. A framing consultation service is available in the shop.
GENERAL RELEASE
All paintings, works, and images are the exclusive property of the artist, Lisa Marie Campo dba The Acquired Palette, and are copyright protected by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). The artist retains the sole rights to create and sell prints and other items with images of the art, enter it into competitions, and use images and videos of the art in social media and marketing without compensation to the buyer.
To protect the painting surface, it is shipped covered with glassine paper. Some transfer of the pastel to glassine is normal. By purchasing this painting you agree that the artist is not responsible for any smearing, paint removal, or other damage caused, or deemed by artist to be caused by, shipping, handling, framing, or any other activity once the artwork is packed and transferred to the shipping facility. Returns are not accepted of original artwork, and no refunds are issued for any reason. Handle with extreme care.
CARING FOR YOUR PASTEL PAINTING
1. Unwrap very carefully
2. Do not touch the surface as this will smear the pastel.
3. Store flat until framed.
4. Frame behind glass. Be sure to select a framer who is familiar with handling soft pastel works. The painting must not touch the glass.
5. Museum glass is preferred, to avoid glare, but you may use any real glass. Avoid plexiglass so that static will not pull pastel particles away from the paper.
6. Do not spray the original with fixative, as this will alter the colors.
7. It is normal for some pastel dust to fall at times after it is hung or while it is being handled.
Original Soft Pastel Painting on Pastel Premier Paper, 16 x 12 in.
This is a soft pastel painting of Saint Therese of Lisieux at age 8, completed on her feast day, October 1, in 2024. Saint Therese is truly a little one, and has much to teach us about spiritual childhood. She lived a life full of love and joy because she listened for God’s Word in the Scriptures and in her prayer. When you look at this pastel painting closely and meditate on it, you can almost see into her soul. She is extremely little, fragile as a flower, and full of delight. You can see innocence and love in her countenance, with hints of a smile..
Let this painting remind you to honor the little one (i.e., inner child) in yourself and in others, and to entrust them to Our Lord, Who delights in the little ones He has created. As you look at the image on screen or on a giclee print, may you seek the intercession of Saint Therese, who can help you become as a little one, and thus enter the Kingdom of God…in time and in eternity, on earth as it is in Heaven.
"“It is impossible for me to grow up, so I must bear with myself such as I am with all my imperfections. But I want to seek out a means of going to heaven by a little way, a way that is very straight, very short and totally new…I wanted to find an elevator which would raise me to Jesus, for I am too small to climb the rough stairway of perfection. I searched then in the Scriptures for some sign of this elevator, the object of my desires and I read these words coming from the mouth of Eternal Wisdom: ‘Whoever is a little one let him come to me’ (Prov. 9:4). The elevator which must raise me to heaven is your arms, O Jesus, and for this I have no need to grow up, but rather I have to remain little and become this more and more…” - Saint Therese of Lisieux, in her autobiography The Story of a Soul
SHIPPING
Hand delivery is preferred. Otherwise, your original pastel painting will be shipped to you unframed, and securely protected for its journey to your home, with instructions for care and recommendations for framing. A framing consultation service is available in the shop.
GENERAL RELEASE
All paintings, works, and images are the exclusive property of the artist, Lisa Marie Campo dba The Acquired Palette, and are copyright protected by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). The artist retains the sole rights to create and sell prints and other items with images of the art, enter it into competitions, and use images and videos of the art in social media and marketing without compensation to the buyer.
To protect the painting surface, it is shipped covered with glassine paper. Some transfer of the pastel to glassine is normal. By purchasing this painting you agree that the artist is not responsible for any smearing, paint removal, or other damage caused, or deemed by artist to be caused by, shipping, handling, framing, or any other activity once the artwork is packed and transferred to the shipping facility. Returns are not accepted of original artwork, and no refunds are issued for any reason. Handle with extreme care.
CARING FOR YOUR PASTEL PAINTING
1. Unwrap very carefully
2. Do not touch the surface as this will smear the pastel.
3. Store flat until framed.
4. Frame behind glass. Be sure to select a framer who is familiar with handling soft pastel works. The painting must not touch the glass.
5. Museum glass is preferred, to avoid glare, but you may use any real glass. Avoid plexiglass so that static will not pull pastel particles away from the paper.
6. Do not spray the original with fixative, as this will alter the colors.
7. It is normal for some pastel dust to fall at times after it is hung or while it is being handled.
