Saint Elijah. 2017 by Stephen B. Whatley
Saint Elijah, Patron Saint of Sleep Problems in a tribute created on his Feast Day, July 20th, by expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley.
The drawing was inspired by the artist's history of insomnia and to bring peace to others suffering from sleep problems.
Saint Elijah is recorded in complex scripture in the Old Testament (1 Kings 19)…....put very simply, Elijah was wandering in the desert, depressed and praying for death. He fell asleep, and an angel watched over him, waking him only to eat food brought to him by Ravens - some of the most intelligent of birds - and then letting him fall asleep again. He awoke with a renewed faith and energy to do God’s work.
Our of darkness, light : prayers for sustained peaceful sleep.
Charcoal on paper
23.4 x 16.5in/59 x 42cm
Saint Elijah. 2017 by Stephen B. Whatley
Saint Elijah, Patron Saint of Sleep Problems in a tribute created on his Feast Day, July 20th, by expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley.
The drawing was inspired by the artist's history of insomnia and to bring peace to others suffering from sleep problems.
Saint Elijah is recorded in complex scripture in the Old Testament (1 Kings 19)…....put very simply, Elijah was wandering in the desert, depressed and praying for death. He fell asleep, and an angel watched over him, waking him only to eat food brought to him by Ravens - some of the most intelligent of birds - and then letting him fall asleep again. He awoke with a renewed faith and energy to do God’s work.
Our of darkness, light : prayers for sustained peaceful sleep.
Charcoal on paper
23.4 x 16.5in/59 x 42cm