Welcome to another FREEBIE FRIDAY giveaway. I’m giving this fine art print away. Click on the image for a larger picture. This is not a photocopy. It is a fine art print of one of my large watercolors that took me a gazillion hours to paint. It measures almost 8″x10.5″ (20cm x 25cm) . It doesn’t come matted or framed. It is signed by me, the artist, dhayward.
This is based on a photograph Lisa took of me. At the time I was studying for my second Masters, this one in Ministry and Religion at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. I was being groomed for ordination in the Presbyterian Church in Canada. It wasn’t the route I had expected to take. I had started my PhD in New Testament Studies at Knox College, University of Toronto, in order to end up a teacher. But we had a baby and could no longer manage it. I was invited to switch paths to ministry. I was guaranteed a student charge while I studied and promised ordination and full-time ministry in 8 months. I took the deal. The student charge was in the Adirondack mountains in New York state. My commute to Montreal was only a couple of hours. This photo is of me standing by my favorite trout stream near Lake Placid, NY. I’m leaning against a tree. Notice that the 3 trees are actually crosses. I am fatigued and confused. I was wracked with doubt about what I was getting myself into. The stream, by contrast, is fresh, flowing and full of life.
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My name is David Hayward, and I am the nakedpastor. I am a graffiti artist on the walls of religion.
very nice. thank you for sharing
David,
What makes someone WANT to be a minister?
This is my favorite work of yours I’ve seen so far.
Even before I read the description I though “There’s a man who is lost in his life, yet the answer is right in front of him.”
Virtually speaking…I’ve stood at that same spot a few times the past couple years.
Very cool.
Beautiful. Quite different from other pieces that I’ve seen from you.
Wow, this is fantastic. I know that place of uncertainty so well! But life is full of promise – and risk.
LOVE THAT ONE BRO
Even though you may have been unaware of it you were leaning on the cross, David. After reading your description I now appreciate this piece more than I would have. Will take care of this if I win the draw.
Very nice. I love watercolors and this is special.
Lovely, thinking about a million things, or nothing at all …
Beautiful image. Fresh flowing water has always been a powerful image for me of the untameable wildness of God- as contrasted with the starched stiffness of our religious institutions…
Love your art and enjoy your insights
Ah, the certainty of the stream of life, thank God that it is always there, the problem can be accessing it. beautiful print by the way!
Love this David…”Come to the water; stand by my side…” (Marsha Stevens – you may enjoy her journey)
An image that says so much.
i see myself standing in the background as i watch my young, single 23 yr old son.. <3 this
After your story, I would title this, A New Beginning.
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this is great!
David you look so slim!!!
What a great story to go along with the picture
. Neato David! I’ve always been a fan my friend 
What a splendid watercolor and helpful description of your thought processes while making it…that makes the image even more special!
NP, Beautiful and inspiring as always.
Amazing painting Dave.
David,
Keep leaning!
Paul
I love the story behind this.
Amazing! And the Adirondacks are my favorite place I’ve ever been to.
Very Nice.
wonderful!
Have definately been there,lovely image.
Keep up the great work, David. Love your artwork.
Beautiful.
pick me, pick me.
Dear random generator, please pick me!
Nice! This is very different from your usual style.
Woot! Freebie Friday