https://www.hebrewart.com/artwork daily 1.0 2026-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1715515106957-QQ0W9ZRXQDRPBB5C8U40/Hebrew-Illuminations-Hardcover-Book.jpg Artwork - Illuminations: Uncovering Beauty Through Wisdom and Coloring Available for $6.99 on Amazon.com Introducing a collection of 20 enchanting secular mandalas paired with serene meditations, offering a space for unwinding, creativity, and mindfulness. Practice tranquility and self-expression with these intricate designs and accompanying reflections. Inside includes: 20 distinct mandalas and patterns 20 meditations Single-sided coloring page printing ensures that every design has its own dedicated page, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the coloring experience without worrying about bleed-through. Engaging in this mindful coloring activity promotes relaxation and cultivates a sense of inner peace. An ideal gift for various occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, holidays, baby showers, and beyond, providing a thoughtful and heartfelt present for your loved ones. Perfect for those seeking solace in captivating designs By investing in this book, you're not just acquiring a coloring book but also supporting the craftsmanship of fellow human artists. Relax into the joy of coloring and contemplation with this exquisite collection aimed towards inner harmony and self-discovery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1762945014540-2NI4FZ93VUI0SC4DULA9/image-asset.jpeg Artwork - Gavishi Chai II "Bless our G-d, O peoples, and make heard the sound of His praise; He who set our soul in life and did not allow our foot to falter. For You examined us, O G-d, You refined us as if refining silver." Tehillim/Psalm 66:8-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/0b7dc1fa-e851-41d0-adc4-2b343b95606e/714Wc4SU7WL._SL1400_.jpg Artwork https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1772110307729-523QNI67HKNXUUADLTX8/11.jpg Artwork - Aish HaTorah - The Fire of the Torah "It is one of the most inspirational Talmudic stories, related in Avos D'Rebbe Nosson. Rabbi Akiva was a shepherd, a laborer, an am ha’aretz – religious in observance, but ignorant of Torah knowledge. At age 40, he didn’t even know how to read the aleph-beis. One day, while sitting by a brook, Akiva noticed a steady trickle of water hitting a rock. It was only a drip, but it was constant – drop after drop after drop. Akiva observed something incredible: A hole had been carved out by that steady drip of water. He wondered how that could be. He concluded: If something as soft as water can carve a hole in solid rock, how much more so can words of Torah – which is compared to fire – make an indelible impression on my heart." Avot d'Rav Natan 6 (Text found on Aish.com. From the Artscroll book "Like Water on a Rock.") https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1765974676771-1MFGV4EHJSLAE0WNCCPO/image-asset.jpeg Artwork - Illumination Theory - Gimel in Color This one is still in-the-works. Email me at adam@hebrewart.com to let me know what you think. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1741690908585-PAVIHG9JTZQG5RO3UTB5/67.jpg Artwork - Chai 5773 - The Moroccan Twist “Had I not trusted that I would see the goodness of The Lord in the land of Life! Hope to G-d, strengthen yourself and He will give you courage, and hope to G-d.” Tehillim/Psalm 27:13-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1773744587061-9JY78180ZG9PL3GK23XO/Golden-Broach.jpg Artwork - Celtic Green Emerald isle Valleys of green. Ancient runes. Stony grey soil. Book of Kells illuminates The depth of the Gaelic soul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1774867690715-ZSOLIU3DJ7MSRCBBKGTI/9.jpg Artwork - Parting of the Waters - Torah Shield “Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the Lord moved the sea with a strong east wind all the night, and He turned the sea to damp land and the water split. The Children of Israel came within the sea on dry land; and the water was a wall for them, on their right and on their left.” Shemot/Exodus, 14:21-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1774867746293-E1AN8B53WYIO5SK8CDTI/image-asset.jpeg Artwork - Parting of the Waters “Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the Lord moved the sea with a strong east wind all the night, and He turned the sea to damp land and the water split. The Children of Israel came within the sea on dry land; and the water was a wall for them, on their right and on their left.” Shemot/Exodus, 14:21-22 Of all the miracles chronicled in the Torah, the one that is perhaps most dramatic is the Parting of the Waters at the Sea of Reeds. With the Egyptian army swiftly descending on the newly freed nation of Israel, G-d, through his servant Moses, parts the water and allows over a million people to cross safely on dry land. This painting is an abstract representation of the magnificence of the event. Blue waves are parted by a Magen David of orange flames, flames that recall the angel that lit the way for the Jews in the desert. Text by Louise Temple from the book "Hebrew Illuminations" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1776076534544-6H8EFXQKG7HUCPUL47NU/image-asset.jpeg Artwork - Illuminated Lamed “To make known to all mankind, Your mighty deeds, and the splendor of Your glorious kingdom.” Tehillim/Psalm 145:12 The literal meaning of the letter Lamed is “to learn” or “to teach”. In this verse it begins the word l’hodiya, “to make known”. It is the only letter in the alphabet that ascends above the line, reaching up to the yud at its summit. This represents the aspiring heart that reaches up to receive the seed (yud) of wisdom from above. The Hebrew word for heart, leiv, also begins with a lamed, and this is the vessel into which consciousness is drawn to gestate. Our sages refer to the lamed as “a tower soaring in the air”. In the study of Torah this alludes to our desire to grasp inner spiritual truth, transcending our earthbound nature and constantly aspiring to uplift ourselves and “make known…Your mighty deeds”. These deeds express themselves in the physical world when we perform acts of kindness and emulate G-d’s ways. In this way we create a relationship between our inner and outer spiritual life, coming close to the divine Source in holiness and service, drawing heaven into earth and earth into heaven. The numerical value of Lamed is 30. In the Midrash (rabbinical commentary), it is said that when a person reaches this age they can begin influencing the world. Up until then they are preparing by building their knowledge and character. There are 30 days in the month; 30 categories of tzaddikim in the world-to-come, and 30 generations from Abraham to the destruction of the first Temple. The Torah ends with a lamed, the last letter in the word “Israel”. We all have the potential to reach this holy land inside, and make known the glory of G-d in this world. May we stand tall like the lamed, and strive for understanding every day of our lives. May we cultivate the wisdom of the heart, so our thoughts, speech and actions make this world a “glorious kingdom”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1776855493651-3PAV47F2A4ISRDNZHH7T/77.jpg Artwork - Israel! Israel! “Our Father in heaven, rock and redeemer of Israel, bless the State of Israel, the first manifestation of the approach of our redemption. Shield it with Your lovingkindness, envelop it in Your peace...” Prayer for the State of Israel This is my first painting to celebrate the reclaiming of the Promised Land by the Jewish people after almost 2,000 years in exile. The promise is that the Beit HaMikdash (Holy Temple) will be rebuilt in our time, and the Moshiach (Messiah) will dwell among us. I have used stone texture inspired by the Western Wall, the last remnant of the second Temple, and allowed its texture to recede into the distant center of the composition. Stripes of Israeli flowers cross to create yet another Magen David shape, with the Hebrew word for "Israel" on either side of the new star. The tips of the Magen David are broken off and floating in separate directions. They represent the Jewish diaspora, the breaking up and scattering of Jews in exile all over the world. These members of the twelve tribes, the “Shevatim,” will once again return to Israel and reunite in the land promised to the children of Abraham. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1764510169869-PMEMQNP5ZFO213FB6ZN3/Menorah-Chai.jpg Artwork - The Mysterious Menorah We kindle these lights on account of the miracles, the deliverances and the wonders which thou didst work for our fathers, by means of thy holy priests. During all the eight days of Chanukah these lights are sacred, neither is it permitted us to make any profane use of them; but we are only to look at them, in order that we may give thanks unto thy name for thy miracles, thy deliverances and thy wonders. Al Hanisim – On the Miracles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1758106071776-6YKQ1KG0J36EJAKNKZ1L/Shmuel.jpg Artwork - Shmuel - Samuel the Prophet “Now the day before Saul came, the LORD had revealed the following to Samuel: “At this time tomorrow, I will send a man to you from the territory of Benjamin, and you shall anoint him ruler of My people Israel. He will deliver My people from the hands of the Philistines; for I have taken note of My people, their outcry has come to Me.” As soon as Samuel saw Saul, The LORD declared to him, “This is the man that I told you would govern My people.” Shmuel Aleph/I Samuel 9:15-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1777030032959-YUXLO8PKHWB6FIJCUUV3/Planner-004.jpg Artwork - Shabbat Shalom my beautiful chaverim! Peace in this world is elusive and should be cherished when found. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1677760784602-F0LMTAWNUYIEO6DQJI5Q/image-asset.jpeg Artwork - Illuminated Psalm 5:2-5 "Hear my words, my Creator, perceive my thoughts. Listen to the sound of my outcry, my King and my God, for to You alone do I pray. My Creator, at dawn hear my voice, at dawn as I arrange my prayer before You, and wait expectantly..." Tehillim/Psalm 5:2-5 Through these verses we learn that the Creator hears our words and perceives our thoughts. How awesome this is to contemplate! Here, we can take comfort in the fact that we are never alone. We all long to be known for who we truly are – and to be heard. When we strive to cultivate faith in this essential connection to our Creator we strengthen the foundation of all our relationships. King David waits to be enlightened, through prayer, by crying out to the Supreme One – the One Who knows him best - all that is in his heart. This is how he starts his day, by laying out, arranging his innermost being to the One Who created him with all these strengths, weaknesses and struggles. He asks for help and he expects to be answered. Take the time each morning to “arrange” your prayer and to prepare for this day that brings with it a new quality of light and hope. Find a few moments of silence, slow down and center in your breath. In this sanctuary of your being you will feel the Sovereign Presence. Speak to G-d in your own words about all and everything. Imagine the best possible outcome for all you expect to encounter this day, trusting that you are in creative partnership, knowing that you are not alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1777374085992-ET87QDLRMDBMWBPIRFOM/Painting-Chai.jpg Artwork - I present to you the "Primary Jewel" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1777459430545-FQ1LJBKV5TV256KCJZ05/image-asset.jpeg Artwork - Chalom Pei “You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.” Tehillim/Psalm 145:16 Pei is the seventeenth letter of the alef-beit which is the numerical value of tov, “good”. In this verse it is connected to the word poteyach, “You open”, and the concept of Divine generosity and beneficence. We are required to recite this verse with great concentration and joy as it is a declaration of The LORD’s universal goodness and caring for every creature. Pei is shaped like an open mouth with an exposed tooth, and is therefore connected to the power of speech, the oral communication of knowledge. It is said that wisdom proceeds from the inner eye of the heart to the mouth. The power of speech distinguishes us from the animal kingdom, for it is through speech that we express consciousness. Words can uplift, educate, and unite. They can also be weapons of disunity and destruction, G-d forbid. We are enjoined not to speak l’shon hara “evil speech”, and to diligently take on the spiritual practice of guarding our speech and using language to reflect the Divine image in which we are created. Our teacher, Moses, was 80 when he led the Jewish people out of Egypt, received the Torah and transmitted the Oral Law to the nation. May our reflections on the letter pei instill in us a reverence for the gift of speech and the gift of life with which we have been entrusted. May we also recognize the merits of silence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1705322738808-1GM2BGLEYWTL9ASUCFXK/49.jpg Artwork - Nefesh - Divine Soul Level 1 The divine soul is bound to the body through the nefesh, or animal soul (common to all living creatures according to their species), that enters at birth and parts with a person at death. The nefesh is the life force of the body, linked to the blood “and transmitted through the genetic material at the time of conception.” (The Way of God, 3:1:3) It informs and animates the physical, autonomous, and psychological functions of the human being. In the associated realm of action, a person’s level of awareness of their divine Roots, will determine their response to the body’s drives and demands. This, in turn, influences the individual’s freedom to choose deeds as divine service throughout their lifetime, in order to create a relationship with higher levels of consciousness. Messages from the higher levels of the soul to the animal soul can be transmitted as thoughts, dreams and images. Thus, it behooves us to listen to, and be guided by, the divine wisdom of the body. https://www.hebrewart.com/about-the-artist daily 0.75 2026-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/1613141212378-1GV2NXHXWYOLLG3N1VE0/Thanksgiving-in-the-Studio.jpg About the Artist Adam Rhine, Artist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb555e188855034385cee94/dffcedac-a983-4a8d-96bf-a61708aba744/Studio-Selfie_032323.jpg About the Artist In the studio with the “Majestic Mandala” on the drawing board. https://www.hebrewart.com/contact daily 0.75 2024-07-16