Our little girl, Scarlet, was born last week. She's happy and healthy with a dark head of hair. I painted this image for her and will be putting it up in her room. I've had the name Scarlet in mind for years and it comes from the Bible, Proverbs 31 (A Wife of Noble Character). In describing this incredible woman of great character and quality, this one verse in particular caught my eye:
"She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet."
Digging into the research, the use of "scarlet" refers to scarlet dyed wool, as it is double dyed to get the intense color. It seems to be a poetic way of saying her household is clothed doubly, layered against the cold. Regardless, the imagery of a family walking through snow in bright scarlet cloth became firmly lodged in my head. So, Scarlet is a name that is both visually striking and nods to a beautiful book in the Bible, Proverbs 31.
20 comments:
Congratulations! Welcome to the light, little one.
I love the name, the meaning, the source, and the painting. It urges bold, safe exploration in a majestic, rough, beautiful, inexhaustible world.
congrats!
Beautiful name. Congratulations and welcome to the adventure that is parenthood.
Congratulations!
I love your work, and tying in Biblical research is great. Congratulations on having a new daughter.
Congrats Man. Also this is a beautiful interpretation of a wonderful chapter!
Congratulations :)
Hey Matt, I didn't know you blogged! I do too! Congrats again on the birth of your beautiful baby girl! Love the painting, your choice for her name and the meaning behind it!
congrats sir! God bless your family and extra blessings to Scarlet.
Congratulations Sir! Best of prayers to you and yours.
Congratulate, I wish good luck to your family)
Congratulation
Having a daughter is the best! God has blessed you with Scarlet! Congratulations!
Congratulations, Best of luck to you and your family :)
Stunning. Congratulations, and what a lucky girl she is.
Absolutely beautiful, the composition is perfect!!
A beautiful name and a beautiful painting, your daughter is lucky to have you.
Congratulations! A lovely picture and a lovely verse. When my boy was born, I'd recited John 1:1-21 to him (fairly difficult to do in the emotion of the moment). I think it's important to give a clear vision for children's upbringing, and having a striking visual reminder like this makes it all the better.
God bless your growing family!
I just found your blog, and I really enjoy your work. A belated congratulations as well! I really enjoy how you tie your life, scripture and your art together. It is an integrity that adds an extra layer to your work, for me at least. Thanks for the great inspiration!
God bless your work and your family.
Congratulations to you and your lady! What a beautiful image and a beautiful name. I'm sure your little girl will just as talented as her father, in whatever she undertakes.
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