Have a vision for a work of sacred art? Want a custom portrait of a saint? Send me a message on my contact page and I will work with you to create a unique work of art. Below are some samples of my work.
Portiuncula Chapel, Borromeo Seminary
Working with an idea formulated by a committee of Capuchins at
Borromeo Seminary, I embellished the Portiuncula Chapel in Cleveland
with gold leaf stars and a painted border.
This process involved designing custom stencils, laying out the stars that
were above Calvary when St. Francis received the stigmata, transferring
them to the ceiling, priming them with red primer, applying size, and
adhering sheets of 24-karat gold leaf, as well as painting a border inspired
by the stained glass windows with liquid copper. The crown of stars above
the icon of Mary is the Virgo constellation.
It was an absolute joy to work on this commission! I loved working in Jesus’
Eucharistic presence, and each part of the artwork became a new way to
honor and crown Jesus as my King, as well as Mama Mary as my mother
and queen.
A special thanks to Fr John Paul for pulling me in for the project, to Br Mick
and all those who put so much thought into it, to Fr Patrick
Anderson for saying Mass for me, to the construction workers who lent me
their ladder, and to my mom, sisters, and Aunt Trish, who helped me along
the way!
Litany of Trust- Hands Sculpture
Paintings, etc.
JMJ
Mary Bernadette 